Clothing
In the streets of Morocco , western fashion mingles with more traditional garments. Djellabas, long hooded robes, are worn by men and women alike. Although some are now made in synthetic fabrics, especially for women, most continue to be woven in wool or cotton. Natural materials are used for these ample garments in which the body breathes and feels comfortable, especially in the summer.
Although djellabas for men are plainer and more simple, women’s are often intricately decorated. Normally, the djellaba has no seams. The embroidery holds together the different pieces of the fabric. Their quality reflects the price and use of this article of clothing, as there are everyday or ceremonial djellabas.
Worn by women only, the caftan is a long hoodless robe with long tapering sleeves. It is closed at the front by buttons of plaited threads and is worn with a belt of the same fabric or in gold or silver. The most precious caftans are made in natural thick and stiff silk. The gandoura is a waistcoat of varying lengths. It is often also decorated with hand-sewn embroideries.
Babouches, traditional leather slippers, are worn by both men and women. White or yellow ones are for men only. The more colourful, richly embroidered or decorated babouches are worn by women. They are an essential souvenir to bring home.

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Weddings
Moroccan weddings are quite unlike any other. The length of the wedding itself is surprising. The bride can also wear up to seven robes, each of a different colour. One of the key moments in a wedding is the Henna ceremony. The “Nakkacha”, an artist, draws wonderful floral patterns on the hands and feet of the bride. The “hdia” is another important moment: the groom’s family presents the bride with symbolic gifts such as perfumes, silk, flowers. Moroccan tradition also requires the bride and groom to sit on two large decorated dais that are borne aloft into the ballroom.

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