Azilal’s treasures

Collection title

Places in Memory

ID

SNR00148

Source

SNRT (MA)

First broadcast date

03/14/2010

Production year

2008

Abstract

Documentary on the natural landscapes and the architecture in the region of Azilal, in the Middle Atlas. The region is known for its wonderful nature, its humid climate and its inhabitants' simplicity and hospitality. The program also deals with the religious and spiritual issues in the region as well as the yearly festivals held in different zaouias.

Type

video

Production companies

• SNRT - Own production

Broadcaster

SNRT - AlAoula

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Tourism and cultural sites

Secondary themes

• Contemporary historical challenges 19th-20th c.
• Historical heritages / Pre-history
• Landscapes and environment / Geography and landscapes

Credits / Cast

• Fatiha Keriche - Journalist

Period of events

• From 1800 to 1850

Map locations

• Morocco - Atlas mountains - Azilal

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

28m9

Additional information

Ouzoud Falls/ Imi Ifri’s Cave/ Ahansal’s Zawiya and its role in fighting colonization (17th and 18th century) / mountainous villages.