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Morocco The Four Royal Cities -
Travel Video. DVD.
Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52
Minutes.
In addition to Meknes, Fés and Marrakesh, Morocco’s capital city of
Rabat
 is one of the country’s historic four royal cities. Despite their
differences, these cities share a common bond as they each contain the
cultural and architectural treasures of a fascinating epoch.
Rabat has a rich and colourful history and was first settled in the 8th
century B.C. nearly two thousand years before the Hassan Tower was
built. With its beautiful minaret, the 18th century Mosquée Es- Sounna
is the most outstanding religious building in the centre of the city.
The most architecturally impressive of the four royal cities is Meknès.
In the 17th century Moulay Ismaíl made this city into his own and thus
created several new buildings. In addition to the largest gate in the
Maghreb, the Bab El-Mansour, the city’s former twenty kilometre long
wall symbolises a further important legacy and highlights the wealth and
flamboyance of the Alaouit sovereign. Although Meknès is one of the
younger Moroccan royal cities it contains more than a thousand years of
history and its fertile land was even much prized by the Romans.
Fès is the oldest and, at the same time, liveliest of all four royal
cities. Beyond its historic walls lies the origin of the Moroccan
monarchy as well as numerous outstanding treasuries of the Islamic
Middle Ages. Fès El-Jdid, an earlier section of the old town centre, is
dominated by an immense palace, the Palais Royal. Beyond its gilded
bronze gates is a small, luxurious world. Numerous architectural gems
highlight the former incredible wealth of Fès.
Marrakesh’s history began in the 11th century when the Berber tribe of
the Almoravides first settled on the Haouz Plain. In the course of time
the early caravan trade with Black Africa and Marrakesh’s southerly
location transformed the city into what was the most African of
Morocco’s four royal cities and although the legendary caravans have
since been replaced by modern roads and motor vehicles both past and
present continue to live side by side.
Even today each of the Morocco’s four royal cities displays the former
enormity, power and beauty of Maghreb culture in Morocco thus their
historical monuments still manage to reflect the splendour of the
country’s intriguing and glorious past.
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Morocco: A Bridge Across Time - Travel Video.
VHS. Video
 Visits.
See old medinas (marketplaces), striking
mosques, welcome oases, urban water vendors, desert camel herders and
mountain grain harvesters.
Find a nightspot reminiscent of the one
in the movie "Casablanca." Shop for hand-woven Berber rugs and
handmade leather in Fez. Feast on lamb and couscous.
Enjoy the
outdoor carnival of Marrakech's Place Jemaa al-Fna and the annual Moroccan
Folklore Festival.
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Morocco - Travel Video.
VHS.
Globe Trekker Video.
Located
on the northwestern tip of Africa, Morocco is a country of stark deserts,
high mountain ranges and cities with rich cultural roots.
Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey in the port of Tangier,
traveling onto the walled city of Fez through the Rif Mountains. He
continues his journey to the village of Tamtachoute where he is invited to
stay with a local family.
After a stop in Zagora he heads to Marrakesh to experience the
famed souqs. Finally he visits the fishing village of Essaouira and
ends his trip with a well-earned day on the beach.
47 minutes
Along the Way --
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Zoom on a Harley motorcycle down
an ancient caravan trail.
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Hitch a ride on a farm truck,
smell like manure.
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Climb 14,000 feet up Mount
Toubkal, go down in a stretcher.
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Barter and lose, with the masters in the
souqs of Marrakesh.
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Ride a camel. Take a plunge. Eat dung.
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Ait Benhaddou
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
Ait Benhaddou Along the southern border of the High Atlas in the heart
of
Morocco is the impressive village of Ait Benhaddou. The settlement was
once situated along one of the country’s most important caravan routes
but the
 region’s ancient trading routes are no longer used today.
A walled village, the Ksar, was founded in the 12th century by the
people of Ait Aissa and its narrow lanes lead up to several
fortress-like citadels, the five main Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou.
For visitors the narrow, medieval lanes of the village are tantamount to
a confusing maze however the plain but nevertheless expressive
architecture of the houses has a unique and magical atmosphere.
Fortunately, the cultural and historical value of this unique Moroccan
clay village has now been fully recognized otherwise each of the houses,
towers and kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou may have long since disappeared
beneath the sands of time.
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Casablanca
- Travel Video. DVD.
Vista Point. 26 Minutes.
Casablanca, a city of many faces, Oriental yet also modern.
From a
former Berber settlement to today’s commercial metropolis. Around eighty
per cent of Moroccan industry is concentrated in Casablanca, the
country’s financial,
 technological and commercial centre and also
Africa’s largest seaport.
Jutting into the sea is the Hassan The Second Mosque. ‘It was He who
created Heaven and Earth in six days!’ This paragraph from the Koran
inspired Hassan The Second to build his momentous mosque that extends
for nine hectares, a superlative construction that could comfortably
accommodate the entire Peters Dome in Rome.
Casablanca is a large city surrounded by many ancient villages where
life has changed little since ancient times.
The Place Mohammed The Fifth is the centre of Casablanca and is located
between the old Medina and the new town with its large residential
districts. Several administrative buildings, mosques and Art Deco
buildings are situated in the vicinity of the Place Mohammed and there’s
also a pedestrian-only shopping mall. The head offices of numerous
banks, insurance and commercial companies are located within the modern
and flamboyant city centre with its imposing skyscrapers.
The souks contain a labyrinth of alleys and each usually has its own
specialty. The souks are the perfect place for those who wish to
experience typical Morocco as the aromas and sounds of their narrow
alleys are far more descriptive than any travel guide.
Casablanca captivates all those who experience it. This former coastal
city of seafarers and pirates is today both lively and contemporary with
all the atmosphere and flair of a bygone time.
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Chella (Necropolis of Chella)
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
Located on the outskirts of the Moroccan capital of Rabat, a tall
and
impressive wall of compressed clay encloses the Necropolis of Chella.
This fortress-like construction dates back to the 14th century. The
Mereniden leaders, Abou Said
 and Abou El Hassan, were responsible for
the construction of this mighty structure.
The view from the watchtowers is augmented by lush vegetation, a
picturesque view that has remained unchanged for several centuries.
Numerous paths lead through an array of colorful vegetation in front of
the Necropolis, the foundations of which the Carthaginians occupied
during the 3rd century.
Twisted and seemingly tortured trees add an air of mystique and intrigue
to the atmospheric surroundings while all around there is a magnificent
and colorful display of flowers and blossom in the tranquil splendor
of this unusual and enchanting place.
Today, Chella’s minaret is crowned by a stork’s nest, the ‘City of the
Dead’ having become a natural habitat for these wonderfully majestic
birds.
A large and magnificently decorated gate was the entrance to the the
Necropolis, the ‘City of the Dead’, that was established here during
Merenides rule.
Close to the pulsating capital of Morocco and its population of half a
million, Chella exudes a unique sense of historical mystique and has
successfully managed to retain an alluring ambience of historic
tranquility.
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Fez
- Travel Video. DVD.
Vista Point. 26 Minutes.
In the early and late Middle Ages, the royal city of Fez was the capital
of Morocco.
 Where two of the most important trading routes from the Sahara to the
Mediterranean crossed, a follower of the prophet Mohammed established
Fez in a delightful river valley.
In the old walled town of Medina in which Muslim belief is omnipresent,
everyone lives within easy listening distance of a minaret and also the
relentless babble of traders and craftsmen.
Through the old city gate of Bab Boujeloud is entered the exotic world
of the Arab-Islam Middle Ages. The beautifully restored inner courtyards
of the city palaces show the splendour of Spanish-Moorish architecture.
Arabesque wall decorations and floor mosaics represent 1200 years of
Muslim belief and reflect the cultural prosperity enjoyed by this royal
city whose historic past today intermingles with aromatic aromas, a
wealth of craftsmen, and the smell of dough-cake as baked in the time of
Roman occupation.
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Fez
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
Fez, former royal city, FES-EL-BALI, lies in the mountainous
 northwest
region of Africa on one of the most important trading routes between the
Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean.
In Maghreb, the MOSQUÉE KARAOUIYNE is believed to have been founded by
followers of the Prophet Mohammed and is regarded as one of the most
important buildings in the Islamic world, in direct contrast to the
hustle and bustle of the markets which look and sound today much as they
would have done many dust-covered centuries ago.
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Hassan Tower (Tour Hassan)
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
Tour Hassan The 44 metre high Tour Hassan is situated in Rabat, capital
of Morocco.
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building of the Tour Hassan and the Grand Mosque – which was planned to
be North Africa’s largest - were commissioned at the end of the 12th
century by the King of the Almohades, Yacoub El Mansour. However,
building of the Mosque was never completed and it gradually fell into
decay.
Nearby, the magnificent mausoleum of King Mohammed V and his son, King
Hassan II. A successful synthesis of traditional artistic craftsmanship
and modern architecture, the magnificent mausoleum was designed by a
Vietnamese architect.
A masculine symbol of Rabat, the Tour Hassan stands proud above the
ruins of the unfinished mosque. Together with the Royal Mausoleum, the
area around the Minaret unites both past and present.
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Marrakech
- Travel Video. DVD.
Vista Point. 26 Minutes.
Marrakesh, the ‘red pearl’ of
Morocco was founded by Youssef
Ben Tachfin in 1602.
It is one of the country’s four Royal Cities. Up to
the beginning of the 20th century the city was a trading centre for both
the north of Morocco and the
 Sahara and the monarchs of various
dynasties made Marrakesh their capital city.
The large souks of Marrakesh’s Medina are divided into numerous sections
and stock just about everything known to Man!
In spite of the city’s apparent calm there is much activity and the
traffic is surprisingly well disciplined.
Marrakesh has the largest souks in Morocco. As well as shoes and
clothing they stock all the necessities of life and of course bargaining
and haggling are the norm! Daily life in the souks is dominated by
trade. They are a vital meeting place and trading centre for the farmers
of the High Atlas. Those who wish to experience Moroccan daily life can
do so here and a stroll through the narrow alleys taking in the city’s
sounds and aromas explains far more than any travel guide.
Place Jemaa El-Fna is the ‘Square Of The Beheaded’ and is Marrakesh’s
most famous attraction with snake charmers, musicians and storytellers.
In 2001 the Square Of The Beheaded was designated by Unesco as a World
Heritage Site.
Built in 1158, the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosquee is the symbol of the
city. The seventy seven metre tall sandstone minaret served as the model
for the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat and most of it
was built by Spanish prisoners of war.
Marrakesh is an historic bridge that unites both urban and nomadic
cultures - an exotic gateway to Africa and a captivating window to
Europe!
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Marrakech
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
In 1062 A.D. the Almovarides Dynasty founded the city of Marrakesh,
 known
as, “The Red Pearl“. The colourful Spice Market is only one of several
markets, otherwise known as ‘souks’ where baskets brim over with ginger,
saffron, caraway and coriander. The souks are divided into different
areas and specialities including various craft workshops in which
coppersmiths and potters offer their goods for sale. Even today the
bazaars still display the age-old splendour of this important trading
city and caravan destination.
Snake charmers still captivate curious onlookers and the Jemaa-El-Fna
Square with its tricksters, minstrels and other entertainers is one of
the oldest open-air variety shows in Africa.
Each magnificent sunset shows why Marrakesh was given its nickname of
“The Red Pearl“, and this city is indeed a fascinating living gem of a
time gone by.
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Marrakech
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Travel Video. DVD.
Alternate
Routes. 30 Minutes.
A couple from England
meet up with an American duo at one
of
the small hotels in the Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. Together they
explore the exotic backstreets of the old city, the craziness of the
central square and the wind-swept beaches of nearby Essouaria. A climb
to the top of the High Atlas mountains is the climax of their visit to
this magical land.
Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a
crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for
adventure, romance and the perfect moment. A variety of hosts from
around the globe and the young people they hook up with on location are
relentless in their pursuit of fun (and don’t forget that culture,
mate!) American girls explore Rome, Brits take on Thailand and things
get wild when the Aussie’s arrive in Copenhagen. Five continents,
Unlimited Adventure. Take the alternate route, dude.
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Super Cities: Marrakech & Fez - Travel Video.
VHS.
Marrakesh and Fez are imperial cities,
keepers of the true heritage of Morocco.
Marrakesh, the nation's capital
since the 12th Century, sits at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, its
skyline of minarets overlooked by the fabulous Ben Houssaef Mosque
towering to 130 feet.
Fez, founded in 789 and once known as the "Athens of
Africa," remains a great intellectual and cultural center. 30 minutes.
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Meknes
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
Meknes is the monumental city of the four kings´ towns of Morocco whose
 impressive
gates and powerful walls surround the old town of Medina.
The 20 kilometre long town wall is one the oldest relicts of the former
sovereign of the Alaouits, Sultan Moulay Ismaíl, who was prone to
larger-than-life ideals. Also, the great silo of the Heri and Dar
El-Ma’s building dates back to this time, the end of the 17th century.
It was designed to guarantee an adequate supply of food for the 150,000
men of the sultan’s army.
In the midst of the historic commercial district is one of the city’s
oldest buildings, the Medersa Bou Inania. The beautiful decor of its
inner courtyard and walls fascinates with its overwhelming number of
unusual artistic Majolika designs.
Not far away from the Medersa Bou Inania there is a further significant
building, the Great Mosque.
There is much activity in the main streets and on the squares of Meknes
and the beautiful Bab El Mansour Gate particularly attracts droves of
visitors each day.
Even today, the monumental architecture of Meknes holds great importance
for this royal city.
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Meknes
- Travel Video. DVD.
Vista Point. 26 Minutes.
Meknes is one of Morocco’s
four royal cities and became famous due to its megalomaniac
monarch,
Sultan Moulay Ismail who is also known as Morocco’s Sun King. The cruel and
despotic sultan made Meknes the mightiest fortified
 city in North
Africa.
Moulay Ismail had an army of a hundred and fifty thousand men who were
stationed at each of the country’s main strategic points. Included in
his royal household was a harem of six hundred wives of various races as
well as countless children and a large retinue of African slaves. His
former residence, the Heri and Dar El-Ma Complex, contained fifty
palaces that were divided by way of gardens, barracks and stables in
which there were twelve thousand horses.
The Medina of Meknes is a World Heritage Site and contains both medieval
and modern architecture. The old town consists of the Ville Imperiale,
the ruins of the palace complex and also the Medina with it residential
and commercial districts. It also includes the former Jews Ancien
district and the Nouveau Mellah that is now known as Riad.
The Medersa Bou-Inania is one of the most important buildings in the
Medina. Its courtyard contains a shell-shaped well that is used for
ritual bathing. The ground marble and alabaster stuccowork is decorated
with objects made with fine spatulas.
The Great Mosque was founded by the Almohads but was altered during the
time of the Meridis and provides a close insight into the world of
Islam.
The Berber tribe of Meknassa first gave this city its name but following
thousands of years of dramatic history the former royal city of Meknes
remains an enigma to the present day.
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Rabat
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
Rabat
was once the centre of power of the Almohades and today it is the
capital
 of
Morocco and the government headquarters of King Mohammed The Sixth. The
majority of its buildings are linked to the country’s historic past and
its former sovereigns including the Mausoleum of Mohammed The Fifth.
Opposite the Mausoleum is one of the city’s best-known landmarks, the
Tour Hassan that rises 44 metres into the sky.
In the picturesque quarter of the Kasbah Des Oudaias with its
whitewashed houses and sky-blue doors and window frames is the city’s
oldest mosque.
When Marrakech became the country’s capital city, Rabat gradually fell
into decline until when, in 1609, Andalusian Muslims and Jews settled
here. An increasing number of people inhabited the Kasbah.
The administrative area and likewise named parade ground of Méchouar in
the south west of the town is part of the Cité Royale, a town within a
town.
Beyond the city’s defensive walls, the ancient ruins of Chellah are a
reminder of both Pre-Christian and Pre-Islamic times. During the 3rd
century B.C. the Carthaginians built their first trading establishment
here that was later extended and became the famous Roman harbour of Sala.
Due to its rich history, architecture and unique ambience, each year
this royal city at the mouth of the Bou Regreg enchants thousands of
visitors from all over the world.
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Rabat
- Travel Video. DVD.
Vista Point. 26 Minutes.
Rabat is the capital of Morocco
and also its royal seat of power. The main residence of King
 Mohammed
the Sixth is a fascinating modern metropolis. Along with its monumental
works of art the fourth oldest of the Makhzen cities is also one of
Morocco’s most important.
Cafés and workshops reflect daily life and most of the city’s souks are
divided into specialised areas with items such as leather goods,
blankets and carpets for sale: and with a little haggling it’s possible
to purchase quality handicrafts at a very modest price!
The Kasbah Des Oudaias was built by Yacoub El Mansour in the 12th
century. It is located at Rabat’s most elevated point and is like a
village within the city. The eight metre high wall once protected the
Kasbah and its inhabitants and the fortress is inhabited to the present
day.
Barred windows create an Andalusian ambience. The Kasbah is one of the
most popular though most expensive addresses in Rabat.
Throughout the centuries the Moroccan coast was dominated by pirates but
the might of European colonialists put an end to their dubious
activities.
The mausoleum of Mohammed the 5th was built in 1967 and the tomb complex
contains a mosque, a mausoleum and a small memorial that contains images
of the king.
At the end of the 12th century Yacoub El Mansour constructed the largest
mosque in the Maghreb. At a height of sixty metres its minaret was
taller than any other in North Africa. Four hundred columns support the
prayer room and it has fourteen gates.
Rabat is a fascinating capital city and royal residence. An exotic world
that lies between both occident and orient.
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Volubilis
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Travel Video. DVD.
Global Treasures.
10 Minutes.
A fertile
plain beneath the mountains of Djebel Zerhoun surrounds Volubilis,
 the
most important ancient Roman excavation site in Morocco. The former
administration seat of the Roman African province of Mauretania
Tingitana contained all the necessary attributes of a highly developed
city.
The ruins date back to the first and third centuries A.D., a golden time
in this region. The production of oil and grain made the city prosper
and during its golden years the city covered an area of around 40
hectares. The Roman settlement remained free from invasion for many
years and was therefore able to develop without interruption from
hostile forces.
as Volubilis became the most important Roman trading centre and
governmental seat in Morocco, an area devoted entirely to villas was
developed to the North East of the Decumanus Maximus Road. The high
standard of living enjoyed in those times is demonstrated by the richly
detailed architecture of this area.
An allegorical picture of the four seasons is a frequently recurring
motif in the floor mosaics of the splendid villas that are located along
the Decumanus Maximus Road. Another fine residence, the House Of
Hercules, depicts the legendary deeds of this hero of antiquity. Even
today, almost seventeen hundred years after the first impressive mosaics
were laid within the villas, their colours are amazingly fresh and
vibrant.
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