Taza and Meknes

Collection title

Ramadaniet

ID

SNR00297

Source

SNRT (MA)

First broadcast date

01/20/1998

Production year

1998

Abstract

The program introduces the customs and traditions in different Moroccan cities during the month of Ramadan; a month of worship, charity and benevolence. The city of Taza, like all the cities in Morocco, organizes special activities during this holy month, among these are : the distribution of meals to needy people, and the organization of religious evenings. The program team moves to the village of Caldama, famous for olive oil production. It introduces some traditional craftsmen, who are very busy in Ramadan, such as Kaftan and djellaba tailors and traditional cakes confectioners. As to the city of Meknes, its inhabitants have their special rituals and customs.

Type

video

Production companies

• SNRT - Own production

Broadcaster

SNRT - AlAoula

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Religious Practices

Secondary themes

• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Music and songs
• Economy / Markets and crafts
• Society and way of life / Festivals and traditions
• Society and way of life / Cooking / Cooking traditions

Credits / Cast

• Benbiche Abdelkébir - Journalist

Period of events

• 1998

Map locations

• Morocco - North - Taza
• Morocco - Inland - Meknes

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

25m42

Additional information