Moroccan culture all around the World

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Moroccan Pavillion to be built in Putrajaya (Malaysia)
Acting upon Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's proposal, the government will construct a Moroccan Pavillion in the nation's administrative capital of Putrajaya.
According to national news agency Bernama report today, the pavillion will be built in order to boost ties between the two countries. Its purpose is to house, among others, artworks from the African nation
The report added that building materials for the project will come from the African country.
Foreign Affairs Minister Syed Hamid Albar said the premier proposed the idea after he visited Morocco in April.

 

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Dubai

Leona and Harry Helmesley had just completed their new Miami home, a three level penthouse on top of the Arquitectonica designed Palace Condominium, in 1981, when not even having moved in yet they sold it to Saudi Sheik Al-Shaalan. The Sheik turned it into an Moorish palace with the help of twenty seven Moroccan craftsmen, but hardly spent much time there, until selling it to an antique weapons collector, Anthony Tirri, who filled it with Muslim weapons, furniture, and art. Now, the Moroccan sky palace (on top of the Palace condos) is back on the market for $4.2 Million dollars. The five bedrooms and five baths are spread over 5,000 square feet on three levels, with a huge roof terrace that covers the entire width of the building.

Mariah Carey in her Moroccan saloon

Alicia Keys @ The BET Awards (Tribute to Michael Jackson)

Amongst the very well-dressed at the BET Awards was the ever so beautiful Alicia Keys, who donned a Moroccan-inspired embellished tunic dress in sea green, which she elegantly paired with Christian Louboutin sandals.

Puff daddy Iwa iwa

 

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Some monuments

Hassan 2 Mosquee (Casablanca)

Koutoubia Mosquee ( Marrakech)

Mohamed V Mausoleum (Rabat)

Al Quarawiyin - Fez (the oldest university in the world / founded by a woman )

Jamaa Lfna (Marrakech)

Kasbah Amerdihil - Skoura ( Amazigh construction)

Atlas Film Studios | OUARZAZATE
Atlas Film Studio, Quarzazate, Morocco is also known as the Hollywood of Morocco. The film sets in the Atlas Film Studio, Quarzazate have been a favorite with the directors of period movies. There are a numerous international blockbusters that have been shot in Atlas Film Studio in Morocco. These include The Jewel of the Nile, Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia and the Sheltering Sky. In addition to these a few scenes from the recent blockbusters Star Wars and Gladiator have also been shot in Atlas Film Studio.

 

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Moroccan house / Riad

 

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REDONE - The Moroccan international music producer - Pride of Morocco

Multiple Grammy-winning producer, musician, and songwriter, RedOne, has become one of the most successful and sought after record producers and songwriters in the world. His work has earned more than 55 international hit singles in the past three years, including 28 (and counting) #1 singles, and is continuing to watch his work garner more chart-topping accolades with Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, User, Quincy Jones, Enrique Iglesias, Nicole Scherzinger, Mary J Blige, Alexandra Burke, Mohombi, Cheb Khaled, Maylene Farmer and many more!

“Very rarely does a producer come along that can move the needle on popular culture. RedOne’s impact on international music has been an incredible thing to watch,” – Jimmy Iovine

RedOne won a Grammy in 2010 for “Poker Face” with Lady Gaga off of her TheFamealbum, which RedOne produced and co-wrote 7 songs including 5 back-to-back hit singles. In 2011, he garnered another Grammy for Best Pop Album for his production on Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster. He has earned yet another GRAMMY nomination this year for his producing credits on Lady Gaga’s Born This Wayalbum.

RedOne was also named BMI’s Songwriter of the Year, Billboard’s Producer of Year and #1 Songwriter. The Swedish Music Publishers Association also awarded RedOne with multiple distinguished awards including, Composer of the Year, Song of the Year (“Bad Romance”), Most Played Song of the Year (“Bad Romance”).

RedOne’s uncanny ability to discover and break new talent has made a name for himself as one of the industry’s leading and most innovative producers – known for creating new sounds and memorable melodies that help launch new artists and that revive established artists’ careers. He is often credited among his peers as the “architect of sound.”

In 2010, he established his own record label, 2101 Records, a joint venture with Universal Music. Swedish-Congolese artist Mohombi and Rock/Pop fusion artist Porcelain Black are among the first talents on 2101 Records. Many of these acts have seen their debut work topping sales and radio airplay charts domestically and internationally. Mohombi’s videos has amassed over 55 million views with multiple #1 singles around the world, and Porcelain Black continues to receive critical acclaim for her live performances. Three additional new talent have been recently added to the label: Australian singer/DJ Havana Brown who’s multi-platinum single “We Run The Night” featuring Pitbull on her new “When The Lights Go Out” EP broke Billboard Pop Songs chart record and was performed live on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. His independent rising rock/hip-hop group 7 Lions’ hit single “Born 2 Run” on their new “Born 2 Run” EP has had placements on MLB, The Australian Open, NFL, Breeder’s Cup, National Geographic, CSE Marathons and NASCAR. And pop music group Talkback, comprised of 3 siblings from Ohio, recently released their new hit single Laugh Laugh.

In 2011, RedOne produced several tracks off of Lady Gaga’s album, Born This Way, selling more than 15 million albums and 51 million in single downloads between Born This Way, The Fame and the The Fame Monster releases. 2010 singles include, Nicole Scherzinger’s “Poison”, Enrique Iglesias’ “I Like It” featuring Pitbull, and Usher’s “More” among others helped fuel a Grammy nomination in 2011. Additional chart topping singles include Enrique Iglesias’ “Dirty Dancer”, Lady Gaga’s “Judas”, Midnight Red’s “One Club At A Time” and “Hell Yeah”, and Pitbull ft. Marc Anthony “Rain Over Me”, to name a few.

More recently, RedOne has seen success with his chart topping singles “Starships” and “Pound The Alarm” on Nicki Minaj’s platinum certified album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”. He has also crafted career surging hits ”Dance Again”, “On The Floor” and “Papi” with Jennifer Lopez, and led as Executive Producer on her album Love?. Overall, his hits have received over 100 million downloads and more than 4 billion video views online.

He has also contributed his time and talent to several charity recordings including producing (with Quincy Jones) “We Are The World 25 for Haiti” and “Bokra” and recording “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” with his brother, Nabil Khayat, for Chimes of Freedom – a celebratory tribute to 50 years of Bob Dylan and Amnesty International.

His success has not happened overnight, but his unique sound is making lasting marks in the world of music and has moved the dial on American radio and radio stations worldwide. So what’s next?

“I don’t want to say [what’ s next] because you always want to shock people,” he explained. “And you don’t want to let people know, so that when they hear it, [they say], ‘Oh my God.’ “ – RedOne

In addition to RedOne’s music successes, he is also focusing his efforts on his 2101 Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to helping youth with big dreams and to inspire and motivate young people to pursue their passion in life through sports, music, arts and education.

Habibi I love you - Ahmed Chawki feat Pitbull

Just Dance - Lady Gaga

 

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Moroccan saloon

Miam

Ryad

Sahara

Casablanca

 

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Moroccan Sahara

Dakhla(One of the most famous destination for KiteSurfers)

Dakhla Bay

 

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Laayoune - Moroccan Sahara

 

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This is in Rabat, those fountains on both sides have beautiful floor and the pillars to the right also looks good.
Morocco bakeries and tangin are the best.

 

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Yes it is the Mohamed 5 mausoleum . There is the tomb of Mohammed 5 (the grandfather of the current king) and her son Hassan 2 (the father of the current king) .

Mohamed 5 tomb

Hassan 2 tomb

Did you ever go to Morocco before ??

 

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Did you ever go to Morocco before ??

Few times, i have lived there for few months... i know Casablanca very well, been to few places, made some friends, dealt with traffic police, but not every where.

 

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Ah okey Lol traffic police , did you give them a "coffee" ??
I also love Casablanca , very dynamic and cosmopolite city .

 

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In recent years it has completely changed, you wouldnt recognize the city now

Ain Diab - The new corniche

Habous

 

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moroccan women are beautiful

 

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Casablanca

Twin Center

Morocco Mall (biggest mall in Africa)

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