Moroccan Caftan or Moroccan Kaftan is a long dress that Moroccan women wear in special events such as weddings and birthdays

What Is A Moroccan Caftan ? What Is A Takchita ?

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Moroccan Caftan or Moroccan Kaftan is a long dress that Moroccan women wear in special events such as weddings and birthdays. Moroccan Kaftans gained popularity after they have been introduced to the World by the biggest clothing lines and stylists through fashion shows.

What is the difference between a Moroccan Caftan and a Takchita ?

Oftentimes non-Moroccan designers confuse Moroccan Caftan with Takchita, therefore they don’t make a difference between a Takchita and a Caftan, they call them both Moroccan Caftan. The truth is that in Moroccan culture women and stylists make a difference between these two:

Takchita : is a two piece dress composed of two parts, a Tahtiya as the first layer (a caftan traditionally simple with no ornaments) , and Fouqia or Dfina as the second layer, a kaftan which is often open and transparent with a lot of beautiful embroidery and ornaments.

A Takchita is usually worn with a Mdamma (belt), either made of silk or made of gold or silver decorated with precious stones (diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald)

Caftan : is a one piece dress usually worn loosely without a Mdamma (Belt).

History

Moroccan Caftan finds its roots in Persian heritage introduced to North Africa by Arab conquerors. Moroccan caftan is a cultural heritage resulting of the multiple civilizations that took over in Morocco during the past centuries. Several cultures had contributed in the creation of Moroccan Culture; Berber culture, Arab culture, Andalusian culture.

Women in North Africa, especially in Morocco and Algeria, wear Moroccan kaftan both daily at home and occasionally at special events. Moroccan Caftan is the equivalent of Abaya in the Middle East.

Popularity 

Princess Lalla Salma wrearing a Moroccan Caftan

Before the 1990’s Moroccan Caftan was unknown to the World, but it gained popularity thanks to :

Moroccan diaspora:Moroccan emigrants and their descendants estimated to be 4.5 million living abroad. These emigrants brought Moroccan Kaftan with their culture to Western countries.

Fashion Shows: Countless Fashion Shows held across the globe introduced Moroccan Caftan and Takchita as the main theme of the night . Amongst those shows :

- Caftan 2009: Televised on Fashion TV

- Caftan 2012: Held at Palais Des Congrès Marrakech. This event has been televised on national Moroccan TV station 2M.

- Moroccan Kaftan Show : Held in London

Stylists and Designers: The first Haute Couture stylists to import Moroccan caftans and Takchitas into their catalogs were Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo, JP Gautier and Christian Lacroix.

Moroccan Royal Family: The Royal Family is known to be very proud of Moroccan Caftan and Takchita, especially in international official events where cameras are pointed to them. Most of Moroccan people consider Princess Lalla Salma or Lalla Selma to be the greatest shining star from the royal family representing the culture of Moroccan Kaftan across the globe.

Now that Moroccan Caftan and Takchita have been introduced to the World, designers and stylists are rushing to include them into their catalogs.

The Golden Age Of Moroccan Caftan and Takchita

After Moroccan Caftan made its breakthrough in the world of fashion, numerous stars appeared wearing it in big events.

Hillary Clinton Wearing Moroccan caftan

Hillary Clinton with The King Of Morocco Mohammed VI

Hillary Clinton and Princess Lalla Meyem wearing Moroccan Caftan

While she was visiting The Kingdom Of Morocco Hillary Clinton has enjoyed her discovery of a new clothing style, the Moroccan Caftan.

Beyonce wearing a beautiful red Moroccan traditional caftan

Beyonce wearing a beautiful red Moroccan traditional caftan

American star Jessica Simpson wearing a beautiful black Moroccan Caftan for Halloween 

American star Jessica Simpson wearing a beautiful black Moroccan Caftan for Halloween

American actress and Academy Award winner Susan Saradon  wears a beautiful blue traditional Moroccan Caftan

Celebrities Wearing Moroccan Caftan and Takchita

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Casablanca

Casablanca is one of the most popular cities in Morocco. It is the business and industrial capital of the country. The city became immortalized in the movie Casablanca back in 1942 which starred Humphrey Bogart, Paul Henreid, and Ingrid Bergman.

Aside from this fact, Casablanca became one of the major cities in Morocco because of the booming population during the past 100 years. Now, there are about four million people living in Casablanca, Morocco. This population consists both the local people and people who migrated to Casablanca from nearby European countries.

Although Casablanca, Morocco is not as touristy as the other towns in the country, there are still great places that you can visit if you decide to go there. One of the tourist destinations that you should not miss is the Hassan II Mosque. This is one of the most important and largest mosques in Islam. It is a significant Islamic symbol that features both Islamic and Arabic architectural designs.

After visiting this gigantic mosque, your next stop should be the New Medina of Casablanca. This is a great place for street shopping. The streets are lined with small stalls that sell all sorts of goods—from foods to clothes to fabric. You can also watch a movie here the Moroccan way. You can shop for souvenirs in New Medina that you can bring to your family and friends when you get back home.

Another great religious structure that you should visit in Casablanca, Morocco is the Notre Dame de Lourdes. This place is no longer used by churchgoers but you can still check it out. You can get in if the caretaker is there. And once you get in, you will be amazed by the stained glasses that depict religious scenes and flags from different countries.

Fez Attractions Overview

Fez

Overview
Fez in Morocco is an exotic place that will enchant you with its ancient heritage, colorful noisy markets and beautiful landscape. The imperial city is the capital of traditional Moroccan culture. Fès measures the symbolic heartbeat of the country. It is home to innumerable crafts, spices, and mosques, that it is quite easy to be lost in it.

Green - the color of Islam - is also the color of Fès, endlessly repeated on its tiles and doors.
Fes is a cradle of knowledge, for which its superb medersas are a flamboyant symbol.
Founded shortly after the Arabs exploded across North Africa and Spain, Fès quickly became the country's religious and cultural centre, shaped by each of the great dynasties and by its population's roots in Muslim Spain and the Arab east.

Fez is the medieval capital of Morocco, and a great city of high Islamic civilization. Fez has the best-preserved old city in the Arab world, the sprawling, labyrinthine medina of Fes el-Bali, which is incidentally also the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Attractions:
Fez is one of the most fascinating cities in the world; it is so diverse that each individual will find something or the other to do here. There are countless places to visit in Fez, the intellectual capital of Morocco. From gardens to forts, museum to universities and mosque to medersas all are set beautifully in this enchanting city of Fez.

Below are just a few tourist places:
- Ibn Danan Synagogue
- Nejjarine Museum
- Zaouiya of Sidi Ahmed al-Tijani
- Museum of Andalusian Music
- Water Clock, part of the Bou Inania complex on Talaa Kibeera
- Cherableeyeen Mosque
- Royal Palace
- Merenid Tombs
- Hammams in Fez`

Other sightseeing are:

• Souks:
The souks would lead to the famous tanneries of Fez where the worlds softest of leather is manufactured and this is one of the oldest of arts here.

• Kairaouine Mosque and University:
There are most magnificent of palaces here in Fez, the holy places with green roofs and the beautiful piece of architecture that is Kairaouine Mosque.

• Besides these one will rarely find a place that is devoid of shops. There are shops for almost all commodities and there is simply no dearth of variety.

Fez has an atmosphere that is shadowy; it seems as if it is loaded with secrets but this is perhaps the most attractive and captivating point of the land.

Agadir, Morocco

If you are planning to have a beach holiday on your next vacation, you should consider going to Agadir, Morocco. Agadir is one of the towns in Morocco that has great beaches. And since the area is near the sea, it is also a major fishing port in Morocco.

The weather here is usually sunny and warm, and you will always feel like stripping to your swimsuit and taking an exciting swim on one of their beaches. One of the beaches that you should visit in Agadir is Taghazout Beach. This is a great beach for surfers, swimmers, and people who want to experience Morocco at its local level. The good thing about this beach is that you do not have to pay exorbitant prices for its hotels and restaurants. You can also eat both Moroccan and international food in some of the local restaurants.

You should also visit Agadir Beach, another beach resort in Agadir. Just like most beaches in this area, Agadir Beach is also a romantic place for beach goers. You can also enjoy doing water sports and eating in outdoor cafes that surround the area.

If you are into scuba diving, you should check out Taff’s Diving resort. You do not need to worry if you have not tried diving because the resort has its own diving instructor who can teach you the basics of diving. You will have a classroom lesson, then an introduction dive in the swimming pool, and finally the dive itself in the ocean. You will see many different kinds of marine life like octopus, sting rays, eels, and even crabs.

You can also visit Agadir Kasbah if you want to soak in the area’s history. Kasbah is the old ruined walls that surround the town. Once up there, you will see the whole strip of Agadir Beach, which is breathtaking.