Friday, August 15, 2014

Culture and art



The city of Tetouan is one of the first major academic centers since Morocco is home to the Presidency of the University Abdelmalek Saadi of the Tangier-Tetouan region (Tetouan) and Averroes through the program attracts more and more European students. The university is composed of many faculties including the following, which are in the province of Tetouan:

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences (Martil)
The ENS (Martil)
The Faculty of Fundamentals of Religion
The National School of Applied Sciences
Since 2009, the National School of Architecture (3 years License)
These schools welcome students from the provinces of Tangier, Tetouan, Larache, Chefchaouen, other Moroccan and many foreign students and lecturers provinces.

She has plenty of cultural nature:

The Institute of Fine Arts
The General Library
The House of Culture
The Archaeological Museum
The International Conservatory of Music
International Language Centres (French, Spanish, English, German, Dutch ...)
Libraries and archives private (Daoudiya, Bennouna Torres)
Foreign cultural institutes (French Institute, Instituto Cervantes ...)
The talk Tetouani

The Tetouan speak Moroccan Arabic (Arabic berbérisé) with own nuances, close to those of Fes, Salé and Rabat.

Two cases are distinguished: the city dialect and rural dialect.

In the city dialect, the most significant change is the disappearance of quaf in favor of a-. Thus qala (Arabic he said) becomes al. Another typical shade is starting verbs (present tense) with a prefix k. So yamshi (he goes) becomes ka-ymshi. In Fez is a T, whereas Taounate it's a.

In talking rural, quaf keeps its place, but the verbs begin with the (laymshi)

Another difference concerns the denial, which uses a chi derived from Arabic chai 'itself adopted Amazigh kra, pretty musical at the end of the verb, as in my mchachi (he did not go), contrasting with speaking regions further south (my mchach).

music

Musically, Tetouan is also a meeting place of several styles:

Andalusian music (Al Aala), the main kind of music in the city that drives all festive occasions. The classic style has been modernized by Mohammed El Arbi Temsamani. The main instruments are the violin, lute and percussion (Tar and Derbouka). The piano and brass instruments (saxophone and clarinet) were introduced by Temsamani.
the rural mountain music is represented by Taqtouqa the Aayta and Alala-Yillali. The main instruments are here violin, lute, Guembri and percussion. A dancer dressed carrying a tray with tea almost always accompanied by the orchestra. This style has been modernized and widely popularized by Abdessadaq Chqara.
In terms of culinary art, Tetouanese cuisine is known for its quality and variety. His dishes, from the combination of many recipes (Fassi, Andalusian, Rif, Jewish, ...) are deemed through Morocco, especially with its salty-sweet (caramelized chicken with raisins for example). Pastilla Tetouanese is made with chicken, eggs and lemon. Pastries include specific varieties like Faqqassa the Bechkettou (Bizcocho) Muscatcho (cake), the Bechkettou pwiwa (cupcakes stuffed with almonds, fried and soaked in syrup with rose water), the Qfafel the halwat tabaa the bahlawa the mlawza (biscuits with almonds and icing sugar) or Moroccan varieties with local adjustments, as Kaab el ghazal decorated or briouates cheesecake (Jben) and honey.

Tourism potential of the region Tanger-Tetouan


The Tangier-Tetouan Region brings together a wide range of tourist attractions. Among others it is clear: the extent of its beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, a mild climate, a diverse socio-cultural and natural heritage. (. 14 Km) in addition to its proximity to Europe makes it the gateway to Africa to Europe, which enabled a cultural mix in the RTT area: 11,570 km2 (1.6% of Morocco) coast: 375 km long (10.71% of the Moroccan coast). Population: 2,460,200 inhabitants (213.51 / km2); 1994-2004 annual growth rate of 2%. Major cities: Tangier, Tetouan, Larache, Chefchaouen, Assilah, Morocco second industrial zone with 9.1% of the national total. Main tourist centers: Bay of Tangier, Fnideq Mdiq, Tetouan, Chefchaouen 292 hotels with 18,057 beds and representing 14.6% of the country. 514,706 tourists recorded in 2005 1,288,618 nights representing 7.8% of the country.

Tetouan

Tetuan is known for its lively souks. Indeed, farmers have fruit and freshly harvested in outfits with white and scarlet stripes vegetables, carpenters offering their creations painted wood that blends a myriad of colors. Not to mention the tanners and manufacturers of jellabiyas which, among other artisans display their works and tout their ancestral knowledge. All these souks, Fouki al al al Houte through Mellah, are ideally situated.

Tetuan

Tetouan is the capital and cultural center of the region of Tangier. To better organize your trip and your itinerary in Tetouan, get yourself a tourist map. A map is available on location at a tourist office or online. Viamichelin.fr and Goolge maps offer cards that you can download for free. It will be easier to move around in this Moroccan city and visit the Medina of Tetouan, Hassan II Square, the Royal Palace. You will also be easy to reach the new city El Ensanche, west of Tetouan.

An art of living


City Moorish charm, Tetouan played on the mix of cultures while remaining guardian and a showcase of its finest traditions.
Medina and El Ensanche
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The Medina of Tetouan and its unique labyrinth of shady streets, is a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Its important Mellah (Jewish Quarter) was called Little Jerusalem. It is the liveliest place at night. Here, the souks are well separated, each occupying a specific business area. The Tarafin street lined with jewelers, leads instead Hassan II and the Royal Palace, a fine example of Moorish architecture. To the west, modern side, lies the new town, El Ensanche. His little five-storey maximum, with shops on the ground floor, were built under the Spanish protectorate.

In the medina, you will find the archaeological museum near the Bab door off, and the Museum of Moroccan Arts, next to Bab El Oqla. The first presents beautiful mosaics and a multitude of artifacts from the Roman era, borrowed from Lixus site. The second, ethnological, on traditional costumes and regional musical instruments. Near the museum, the school of Arts and Crafts teaches all craft specialties. The National Institute of Fine Arts, founded in 1947 by Mariano Bertuchi, Spanish painter, has the distinction of having since 2000 a teaching comics section. She welcomes every year since 2004 the International Festival of Comics.

Tetouan


The city Tetouan (Arabic: تطاون, تطوان Titwan deformation probably of Portuguese origin of the word Tittaween Amazigh (Tifinagh: ⵜⵉⵟⵟⴰⵡⵉⵏ), Tit = plural eye) is the capital and cultural center of the region of Tangier (Tanja) in northern Morocco, the Western Rif; it is considered the most Andalusian city of the kingdom.

The city is located near Ceuta in the Country of Jebala about 60 kilometers east of the city of Tangier and close to the Strait of Gibraltar. It is located in a valley (the gorge of Tetouan) carved by the river Mhannech in the mountains of limestone Rif Mountains in the north and south. Near Tetouan, there are several very touristy coastal towns and M'Diq Martil and holiday resorts like Marina Smir and Cabo Negro.

Wilaya of Tetouan covers an area of ​​10,375 km ².

Herbs and medicinal


AGHRAM KINGDOM OF HERBS AND MEDICINAL Push doors Aghram house the colors of the sky, you can see the types of aromatic and medicinal plants and their distillations including sublime landscapes, know-how and ... Jebli kitchen.

Jebli Women


The Jebli WOMEN AND ITS FEATURES We invite you to discover the art Jebli women of our country across a wide range of products of high quality; wonders created by the skilled hands of our guardians of tradition.

Akchour


CASCADE Akchour UNITED WATER AND ALL FUN Water, vegetation, impressive geological forms, points of wild swimming, varied according to the season flora Akchour The site provides unforgettable moments rest and relaxation.

The Name "Chefchaouen"

The name Chefchaouen is composed of two words: "Shouf" which means "look" and "echaouen" the plural of "ech" Amazigh which mean "horn" and referring often to the top of the mountain. Therefore, the meaning of "Chefchaouen" would be "looking at the horns" and more specifically "looking at the mountain peaks."

Visit the Medina of Chefchaouen


Chefchaouen is a charming small town of about 40,000 inhabitants which is about 100kmde Ceuta on the slopes of mountains Tisouka (2050m) and Megou (1616m) in the Cordillera of the Rif, which rise above the city as two horns, giving its name to the city (Chefchaouen in Berber means "look at the horns"). At about 660m. altitude and with very little car traffic, you can breathe clear air and cool that invites a few days to explore the beauty of this place and its environment ..



The Medina of Chefchaouen - Chefchaouen o o Xauen - is fairly quiet and small. if we enter through one of its five doors and we get carried away by our senses, we find ourselves inundated with many new sensations like smells of freshly baked in wood or tagine ready to eat bread.


The wide variety of colors of different products shops and bazaars contrast with the dazzling blue-white houses. The blend of voices and unfamiliar sounds will guide you through the narrow streets that wind inevitably to the meeting point and rest, Plaza Uta el-Hammam.


Here in the shade of the mulberry tree, one can relax on the terrace of a restaurant or a cafeteria, while observing the comings and goings of passers-by and the beauty of the Grand Mosque and the Kasbah in front.

A few steps away is the Place de makhzan with the Parador and the public car park, where you can take a lane that leads northeast to Bab el-Ansar and the source of Ras el-Maa , one of the most beautiful places in Chefchaouen.
We can then run down the soothed by the pleasant sound of water stream and see how women do laundry and how water mills still operating. This lovely walk takes us to Rif Sebbanin, neighborhood laundries with Square Sebbanin and mosque of the fifteenth century.


From there you can continue the journey to the center of the Medina, or heading to the modern city in the lower part of the city, or in the direction of the country ... or where your path leads you - that you make from discoveries ...!

Some other ideas for visiting Chefchaouen

- Visit the gardens of the Kasbah and small museum which houses a small collection of antique weapons and instruments, textiles and some historical photos of the city; there is also an art gallery inside the walls.

- Get off at the modern city on a Monday or Thursday in order to understand the market in which the inhabitants of the mountain in traditional dress came to offer their products.

- Mount the small mosque Bouzafar Jemaa el-Ras from Maa to see the sunset.

- Directly or ride in the mountains - we recommend that you take a guide - enjoy beautiful nature

climate


The city of Chefchaouen is 600 m above sea level. We distinguish three varieties in the Province of climate:

The mountainous area typically Mediterranean, rainy and cold climate in winter and mild in summer. Precipitation is the most important and vary between 800 and 1400 mm / year sometimes reaching 2000 mm / year with snowfall although they remain rare 600m.
A semi-arid climate that dominates the coastal zone with rainfall ranging between 350 and 400 mm / year.
The southern area is characterized by a humid climate in winter and dry in summer with temperatures ranging between 900 and 1300 mm / year rainfall.
Summer is sometimes very hot with temperatures reaching or exceeding 40 ° C and in winter it can get very cold as in 2005 - 14 ° C.

Unesco heritage


On November 20, 2010, with three other Mediterranean communities which Soria in Spain, Koroni in Greece, Cilento in Italy and the city of Chefchaouen was inscrite2 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This listing was made possible thanks to its iconic food practice of the Mediterranean diet: "It is characterized by a nutritional model remained constant over time and whose main ingredients are olive oil, cereals, fruits fresh or dried, a moderate amount of fish, dairy and meat, and many condiments and spices "vegetables.

tourism


symbol, Remembrance Chefchaouen
The province has, in the field of tourism, large and diversified potentials consist of historical monuments, many sandy beaches and vast forests with a wide variety of fauna and flora. The main attractions of the province are:

The city of Chefchaouen
The source of Ras El Maa (3 km from the town of Chefchaouen)
The old medina with the kasbah
The waterfalls and the Mosque of Cherafat
Forest Talassemtane
Cave Toughoubit
Bridge God Akchour

religion


Chefchaouen has a rich religious heritage: 20 mosques and oratories, 11 and 17 zaouïas mausoleums. This earned him the name El-Madina Are Saliha (the holy city).

The Great Mosque of Chefchaouen, Al-Masjid al-Aadam, was built in 969 AH, 1471 of the Christian era, by the city's founder Moulay Ali Ben Moussa Ben Rached El Alami. This mosque was charged, in addition to the celebration of worship, teaching human and Islamic sciences.

history


Initially instigated in 1415, Chefchaouen was completed in 1480 by the Sharif Ali ibn Rachid Alami, back from a warrior living in the kingdom of Grenade1. The city hosts a subsequent population composed mainly Andalusians and Moriscos and remains forbidden to Christians on pain of death. Only the explorer Charles de Foucauld brava prohibited in 1883.

Between 1471 and 1561, the city was ruled by the dynasty of Banu Rashid, descendants of its founder, nominally vassals of the Sultans Wattassides and will be reunited in Morocco by Saadi.

In 1920, the Spanish seized Chefchaouen, which is then bombed by Franco's troops. The city was surrendered to Morocco in 1956, following the repeal of the protectorate.

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen (Arabic: الشاون / شفشاون, Tamazight ⴰⵛⵛⴰⵡⵏ) is a city in northwest Morocco, built 600 meters above sea level in the foothills of Kelaa and Meggou that form the Jebel chaouen on the Rif Mountains. It is the capital of the province of the same name. Its population is 35,709 inhabitants.

The city name comes from the Berber Achawen "horns" because mountain peaks that dominate and surround the city. It was founded in the year 876 AH, 1471 of the Christian era, by Moulay Ali Ben Moussa Ben Rached El Alami.










Festival of Arts and Culture of Tetouan

Tetouan Festival of Culture and Arts is organized in July under the theme "Dialogue between culture s." aimed at promoting the culturlle and artistic scene in the region, the event is marked by a carnival show streets that brings several popular arts troops (Aissaoua, Gnawa Dakka marrakchia, Derkaoua ...). Concert flamenco, pictura collective exhibitions, poetry evenings, dances, seminars on cultural dialogue and evenings on the traditions of Tetouan, enliven the festival. This manife station is initiated by the Festival Association Tetouan Arts and Culture (AFAC). 
Songs and lights in Chefchaouen


The "Songs and lights" of the city of Chefchaouen festival is held in July. This musical event is a manife original station, built around numerous concerts and specta c given by the group of domestic and foreign musicians.
Mata

MATA is derived from the Arabic verb of the same root "IMTATA" which means to climb back of an animal, usually a horse. It is a tradition of Arab origin, who has appeared in this region of Morocco, following the installation of the Arab-Islamic culture. The competition, which takes place on horseback, is organized every year, just after the operation pre-screening of the fields of wheat, oats and other similar grains, operation performed by women of all ages and village girls in the gaiety and ululating during a day that starts early in the morning and ended in half of the afternoon. Once returned home, some women will gather at one of them and start designing and creating a doll-size, they are going to dress and make up in the style of what is for a bride. Subsequently, this doll is given to the leader of riders from villages and tribes in the region during a procession composed of young men from the designer village. The game, or competition, consists of back and forth in the field devoted to the occasion and each and every aisle came a jumper tries to snatch the doll to put in front of him on the horse and s' away with her to his home village. But it is not easy! Other contenders from other villages will prevent it. And so on, the game continues, until finally one of them will succeed and gallop to his house. Singing and ululating performed by girls and accompanied by the notes of musicians will pay tribute to the winner considered best knight of the tribe or village and thereby deserve the man to marry the most beautiful ladies . The rest of the day and part of the evening is devoted to a huge celebration that brings people from all the villages and where you eat, sing, cries of dinghy and gaiety and you can listen to music. All these people are leaving in giving appointment to the next rally, the imminent harvest season and threshing where the work is done by way of "TOUIZA"; ie that whenever all mobilize to one and so on; enabling a better work done and especially quick and consolidating the spirit of solidarity and good neighborliness. After the season TOUIZA and labor that comes from weddings and parties, which lasts until the pro-chains plowing.
Fair architecture habitat and housing

Major event that can encourage reflection on the achievements and future of architecture Provinces and Prefectures in northern kingdom.
The project addressed by the Ministry of Environment of the Government of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia in collaboration with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, Formulation of a Proposal Transcontinental Biosphere Reserve has a pioneering, given that none of Transboundary Reserves reported so far presents the same administrative and management complexity due to the separation of its territory in two continents. The project was carried out on the one hand based on the Community Initiative Program INTERREGIIIA (2000-2006) Andalusia, Morocco and the other based on the figure of Biosphere Reserve, part of the MAB Programme UNESCO. This dual-context whose determinations are fully described in their specific chapters - is the most appropriate framework for addressing this challenge with general foundations are partly explicit recognition of non-functionality political boundaries for knowledge and management of ecological and cultural processes and also the ecosystem that seems perfect conservation of natural and cultural biodiversity while promoting sustainable use of resources resulting from this approach biodiversity. The overall objective of this project is the promotion of a sustainable development model. The social dimension of it is significant, given the need for the active participation of local people who hold traditional knowledge but who at the same time need to be educated about the technical innovations necessary to reorient their practices economic, based on a rational model that guarantees a dignified and united future development.






SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF RBIM ARE:

- Objective 1: To strengthen the capacity of local institutions and / or regional and establish joint governance frameworks around the Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean (RBIM) INTEGRARBIM includes an institutional and operational strengthening program that uses the RBIM establish a coordination model and a business model, both border, accompanied by measures to encourage mobility and interconnections within the space of cooperation RBIM.

- Objective 2: To promote sustainable socio-economic development of the border RBIM Conduct experiments pioneer in sustainable agricultural production, especially regarding herbs and beekeeping, but also goats, promoting indigenous breeds . Promote production and entrepreneurial quality structures in the area of ​​cooperation, considering the quality process as an essential factor for sustainable development within the RBIM. Conduct vocational training high level for SMEs, focusing on the cultural, agricultural and heritage tourism natural resources, the RBIM.

- Objective 3: To promote environmental sustainability within the RBIM Perform a program of Environmental Education and Awareness in the border area to diagnose the needs of the Moroccan side, integrate interpretive criteria, energize and encourage the key agents sustainable use of resources within the RBIM. For the promotion of natural and touristic heritage RBIM, create bird observatories providing them with interpretative materials, plan their accommodation in the Moroccan region of the RBIM, and work to create a path that articulates all natural areas protected from RBIM. Edit and publish best practices for the implementation of activities related to the nature and management of natural resources in the area of ​​cooperation.

- Objective 4: Promoting heritage of RBIM Create a cross-border route within the RBIM that promotes local products and strengthens friendly craft environmental processes. Exchange experiences within the International Forum "Planète Terroirs 2010" in June 2010 in Chefchaouen, with the aim of discovering the experiences in other places to. Conduct development activities to enhance the existing portfolio in the RBIM as, among others, an intercontinental lounge Ornithological tourism development pine forests, and tourism promotion abroad of the cooperation area. With complement the implementation of a Cooperative Network of Tourist Information Points.

Kasbah CHEFCHAOUEN

It is in 1471 that Chefchaouen Kasbah born. Makhzanienne residence, she also had a military purpose, with its 11 towers and lookout point spread over the enclosure imposing. Its unobstructed view possible to detect any intrusions. The shades of green and lush fragrant gardens contrast with the ocher flamboyant of the building and offer visitors a delightful visual spectacle, scenery guaranteed!

VILLAGE TLAT-Oued-LAOU TÉTOUAN

Far below, the small village of Oued Lau, situated on the Mediterranean Sea, has one of the most peaceful beaches known for the warmth of its people region, fresh seafood and water clear, making the advantages of this destination.

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DRAFT NATURAL PARK Bouhachem

The Tangier Tetouan Region initiated in March 2001 a pilot project approach to sustainable development and protection of the rural area around the Jebel Bouhachem. This territory, selected for the richness and fragility of its outstanding natural and cultural heritage, has an organic and ecological Attraction (SIBE) land category and priority 1 and considered one of the ten largest in Morocco among the 168 identified

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SOURCE RAS EL MA CHEFCHAOUEN

The source, who descends from the mountain waterfall offers a pleasant and refreshing sight to visitors. At its foot, two laundries are still used by the inhabitants of Chefchaouen who come to wash their business. This is the starting point for a stroll in the park Talassemtane (east) or in the medina (west).

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VALLEY Akchour CHEFCHAOUEN

Located in the National Park Talassemtane, you reach up for this remarkable place with lush vegetation, waterfalls and numerous gorges. An arch called "Bridge of God" was carved naturally by the river over time. A particularly exotic location.

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NATIONAL PARK Talassemtane

The National Park covers Talassemtane of the limestone ridge in the central-western Rif, in northern Morocco on an area of ​​60 000 ha. Most original territory of the whole Morocco, remains an exception for the exceptional beauty of its landscapes and remarkable biodiversity it contains: mountaintops in domes or peaks overlooking the city of Chefchaouen; horns mountains, majestic cliffs and deep, narrow gorges. Annual rainfall of 500 mm in the eastern valleys and over 2000 mm on the tops of mountains; Snow unimportant.
terroirs Jebli
It is a cooperative which seeks the establishment of a new concept, a new vision and a new culture of: developing the social economy and solidarity aimed not only to satisfy customers increasingly demanding in terms quality, but in addition, takes into consideration the needs of the host country and its international commitments when the conservation of natural resources and the historical and socio-cultural heritage. This project is to develop a strategy consistent with regional policy leveraging the benefits of the social and solidarity economy in a sustainable development approach and better power efficiency.

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objective
- Promote the social and solidarity economy RBIM a cooperative house which will be a special product quality.

- The development of certain sectors and parallel activities.

- The improvement of physical and social situations of the population of the RBIM by the use of human resources and know-how of the local population.

Development issues
Our Missions:
- Iinformer, Educate, Act.

- To network local actors.

- Valued product quality through the development of their packaging and labeling.

- Creation of tours.

- Establishment of an independent monitoring committee which will deal with the evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of the strategy of the social economy with various local actors

- Creating events and festivals as part of the social and solidarity economy.

Our marketing strategy:
- Direct sales.

- Creating events and festivals.

- Point of Sale in the form of solidarity within the network storey lodges and guest houses in the area.