Africa is the second largest continent and a beautiful place to call home. Morocco is one of the countries in Africa on the top left and is an important part to African history. The population of Morocco is approximately thirty-three million people. The Moroccan people are full of love, happiness, and life. In order to understand the Moroccan people, it is important to understand the history that Morocco shares. The history of Morocco is an intricate topic that is seen through the beginning stages of the country, the culture of the Moroccan people, and the resources the land has provided.
First,
the country of Morocco was controlled by the Berber people who established
themselves as a part of a tribe. The ruled the land of Morocco based on the
standards of a specific tribe the Berber people lived under. However, the
establishment of this government did not last long because the people were
running the risk of invaders coming. [1]The
first attackers were the Phoenicians in the twelfth century B.C. The invasion
of the Phoenicians did not last and was soon followed by Carthaginians, then
the Romans, then the Arabs, and then the Jews. The Jews settled in Morocco with
the Moors from Spain. Eventually, France became in control of Morocco in the
end. The various invasions involved the country of Morocco trying to settle
with the proper ruling it needed for the country to prosper. Also, the
different invasions were responsible for the establishment of the culture of
Morocco. The Moroccan people wanted their freedom and no longer wanted to be
invaded by other countries and people. [2]In
1904 France and Britain make a pact: Britain will allow France freedom of
action in Morocco (provided that the coast opposite Gibraltar is not fortified)
in return for France's acceptance of Britain's role in Egypt. The independence
of Morocco gave the people the freedom they needed to establish the country’s
standards.
Furthermore, the beginning foundations of Morocco tell the story of the culture and value that Morocco shares. The culture and value the Moroccan people shared is an important part of their history. One of the biggest cultures in Morocco is the religion they shared and currently share.[3]Today Islam is the constitutionally established state religion and the king claims his legitimacy as head of state and religion - in part his legitimacy is supported by the claim that he is a descendant of the prophet Mohammed. King Mohammed brought the religion of Islam to the people of Morocco. The Islamic religion is predominately the main religion and hold to being ninety-nine percent of the population of Morocco. Most of the population that share the same Islamic religion follow Allah and read the Koran. [4]Although Islam permeates most aspects of their everyday lives, Moroccans practice their religion relatively conservatively. One of the practices of the Islamic religion is the process of going to Mecca once a year to pray to their God, Allah. [5]The country of Morocco is also surrounded by many of the mosques, which is their center of worship for the Muslims. The Islamic religion surrounds the people of Morocco and is a major influence on what the people are involved in. The culture of Morocco also involves the aspect of music and the arts. [6]Ancient Moroccan music can be found in the mountainous regions and is performed within Berber villages while in the cities there is a strong Arabic classical tradition, of songs and instrumental music brought by Arabs from the east and Andalusian Spain. The Arabic and Berber people were one of the first founders/invaders of Morocco. The music of the country is based in the Arabic and Berber way. The music of Morocco is truly an experience and is always heard on the streets. The music and the arts are a major part of Morocco and are immersed in the country, which can also be experienced through various festivals that are going on. The festivals showcase the talent and the importance of the Moroccan people, which ultimately showcases the religion or culture the people share. The Islamic religion is an important part for the history of Morocco. Furthermore, the beginning foundations of Morocco tell the story of the culture and value that Morocco shares. The culture and value the Moroccan people shared is an important part of their history. One of the biggest cultures in Morocco is the religion they shared and currently shared.
Furthermore, the beginning foundations of Morocco tell the story of the culture and value that Morocco shares. The culture and value the Moroccan people shared is an important part of their history. One of the biggest cultures in Morocco is the religion they shared and currently share.[3]Today Islam is the constitutionally established state religion and the king claims his legitimacy as head of state and religion - in part his legitimacy is supported by the claim that he is a descendant of the prophet Mohammed. King Mohammed brought the religion of Islam to the people of Morocco. The Islamic religion is predominately the main religion and hold to being ninety-nine percent of the population of Morocco. Most of the population that share the same Islamic religion follow Allah and read the Koran. [4]Although Islam permeates most aspects of their everyday lives, Moroccans practice their religion relatively conservatively. One of the practices of the Islamic religion is the process of going to Mecca once a year to pray to their God, Allah. [5]The country of Morocco is also surrounded by many of the mosques, which is their center of worship for the Muslims. The Islamic religion surrounds the people of Morocco and is a major influence on what the people are involved in. The culture of Morocco also involves the aspect of music and the arts. [6]Ancient Moroccan music can be found in the mountainous regions and is performed within Berber villages while in the cities there is a strong Arabic classical tradition, of songs and instrumental music brought by Arabs from the east and Andalusian Spain. The Arabic and Berber people were one of the first founders/invaders of Morocco. The music of the country is based in the Arabic and Berber way. The music of Morocco is truly an experience and is always heard on the streets. The music and the arts are a major part of Morocco and are immersed in the country, which can also be experienced through various festivals that are going on. The festivals showcase the talent and the importance of the Moroccan people, which ultimately showcases the religion or culture the people share. The Islamic religion is an important part for the history of Morocco. Furthermore, the beginning foundations of Morocco tell the story of the culture and value that Morocco shares. The culture and value the Moroccan people shared is an important part of their history. One of the biggest cultures in Morocco is the religion they shared and currently shared.
In
conclusion, the country of Morocco is an important part to African history and
is not a country that can be easily overlooked. The history of Morocco shares
the experience of being invaded several times, but able to stand independently
as a country. The Islamic religion makes up most of the population because of
this Islam has become an important part in the aspect of understanding the
culture and values the country shares. Lastly, the location of Morocco has
served as a great purpose to help the land prosper and remain independent
through its uses in agriculture along with other resources being used as
exports for the economy. Morocco is a special place for the people and special
place that can continue to prosper even more.
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