Imilchil Wedding Moussem

When:
September 18, 2014 @ 12:44 am – September 25, 2014 @ 1:44 am
2014-09-18T00:44:00-04:00
2014-09-25T01:44:00-04:00
Imilchil Wedding Moussem

Like the Cure Salée, the festival held in the High Atlas town of Imilchil is all about livestock and finding a partner. The most famous example of 600-plus moussems, the event is a homecoming celebration for herders who have spent the summer taking advantage of grazing grounds. The cattle fair adds to the chaos created by souqs (markets) and nomadic campgrounds, which look as striking as the surrounding mountains.

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