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Friday, February 23, 2018

Showcasing the World: Morocco

Morocco Pavilion
The Morocco Pavilion is designed to look like a Moroccan city and is the only country in which the government aided in the design of the pavilion.  The King of Morocco sent artists to the park to design the structures and the replications of the statues.  At the entrance of the pavilion is a detailed replication of the Katoubia Minaret, a prayer tower that stands in Marrakesh.  Since the buildings of the pavilion hold religious significance, the lights of the Morocco Pavilion remain dark during the nightly performance of Illuminations.  It is also the only pavilion to be sponsored by the country's government instead of a corporation.

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Attractions

The Gallery of Arts and History is a display of the science, music, and technology of Morocco.  The exhibit Moroccan Style: The Art of Personal Adornment currently features tradition Moroccan textiles, jewelry, and body art.

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Characters

Moroccan Princess Jasmine and Diamond in the Rough Aladdin meet and greet guests on occasion at the pavilion.

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Dining

Restaurant Marrakesh serves Moroccan and Arabian dishes for both lunch and dinner.  Some of the dishes are seafood or chicken pastilla, harira, and semolina pasta.  Inside the restaurant, there is extensive tile work as well as brass chandeliers, thuja-inlaid paneling, and bukhara carpets that King Hassan II sent artists to create.  During dinner hours, the restaurant features folk music and belly dancing.

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For a Mediterranean inspired meal, head over to Spice Road Table on the edge of the World Showcase Lagoon.  Specialty items include garlic shrimp, fried calamari, beef or chicken skewers, and rack of lamb.

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Shopping

There are several places in the Morocco Pavilion where you can purchase authentic merchandise.  The Tangier Trades sells clothing and shoes that are tradition for Morocco.  The Brass Baazar sells silver plates, brass, mirrors, and mosaic fountains.  At Casablanca Carpets, guests can browse handmade Berber carets, prayer rugs, wall hangings, and floor cushions to brighten up their home.

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Robyn Fleenor is a contributing writer for The Mouse Knows Best Podcast. She is an avid Disney fanatic and would rather be at Walt Disney World eating glazed almonds than anything else.  When she isn't working to pay for her next Disney vacation, she likes to binge watch TV shows and fall in love with fictional characters. She can be found tweeting at @rahrah6263. 

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