Choumicha is culinary television presenter, one of the most known in Morocco and today she was in Dar Tassa filming one of her show about local delicacies
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Time change to GMT +1 from Sunday 29 April 2012
Change of legal time in Morocco
Statement
The Ministry of Civil Service and Modernisation of the Administrationannounced that the standard time of the Kingdom will be advancedsixty (60) minutes from Sunday, April 29, 2012 at two o'clock in the morning.
How to keep 18 Dutch ladies entretained ?
Ok let see if we could answer the question here :
1. Plenty of warm Berber hospiatlity .
2. A walk tru the lovely valley.
3. Geeting with Milk and dates .
4. Plenty of mint tea.
5. Some Berber charm
6. A dash of magic
7. A cooking lesson
8. Henna Tatoes
9.Delicious food
10.More mint tea .
The End
Love is here in person ;)
After their stay last year and after sending books and pens to the local school this lovely family from London, returned to Dar Tassa and insisted to go down to the school , meet the kids and hand them more books and pens .
We love it when guests and locals mingle and exchange our Moto to be more than a comfy place to stay ;)
Christmas and the new year
Hello, just a quick note to tell you about the Christmas and the new year in the High Atlas mountains: could be one of the peaceful holiday you will enjoy away from it and without breaking the bank ;)
Our new suite is slowly taking shape (its taking longer then expected ) we are taking time to make it the jewel of the house ;)
Dean Downing and Co in Dar
Dean and Co are cycling in the High Atlas mountains, it was a pleasure to have them in Dar Tassa ove 2 days .
Dean is still a road biker and on this occasion MTB. To be honest he's pretty bloody good on the mountain bike .
Eid Al Adha
Every year on Eid Al Adha { is a holiday at the end of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca which is one of the greatest religious observance in Islam this year its falls o the 7th of Nov } the boys in the village use the goat skin to dress one of them as a goat & others in masks follow him, some in...ladies dresses... dancing & chassing any one who does not join in the celebration ...this is like Halloween just no sweets involved .....
Eid Al-Adha commemorates Prophet Abraham's willingness to obey God when he envisioned that he was to sacrifice his son. Muslims observe this day by slaughtering an animal (usually a sheep) and then offering much of its meat in charity to poor people.
The sacrifice symbolizes obedience to Allah and its distribution to others is an expression of generosity,
one of the five pillars of Islam
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Morocco is in London
We like to make it clear that we have never stated that Mr Ali El Kasmi reported to us the news about Inspiring Morocco coming to London.
We just stated what was reported in the British Moroccan Society website :
We do apologise to Mr Ali Kasmi for any inconveniences caused .
Now lets get to the facts:
An authentic Riad has been rebuilt on the third floor and open its doors from October 24 to December 18. The exhibition shows a selection of the best products of art, craft and Moroccan cuisine. These products are available on the third floor in the restaurant on the fourth floor and dining space on the ground floor, giving the customer the opportunity to discover and appreciate the wonders of traditional and contemporary Morocco.
Our man on the ground reports that its the best show of Moroccan "savoir faire " and that visitors are loving it and buying the goods ....lets hope its will inspire them to flock to Morocco for some more "Magic"
Please check www.inspiringmorocco.com at the moment the site is still under construction .
More pictures coming soon ;)
Ramadan is expected to fall on 1 - 30 August
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First of all lets talk a bit about the month of Ramadan :
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims (only Muslims & no one else ) around the world spend the daylight in a complete fast.
We like to clarify few points here :
During the month of Ramadan apart from the official opening hours (09 to 16:00) its business as usual furthermore they are more activities at night time than usual .
So during Ramadan Morocco remains open & welcomes its visitors, Dar is also open & await your arrival:
*You do not need to fast ( we just ask you, when smoking, to consider that other smokers around you are fasting )
*Food is available as per the rest of the year ( you will be invited to join in to have iftar with us (breaking fast @ sun set) .
for more details please see this article on the foreign office website
Travelling during Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims.
You should be aware that levels of observance of Ramadan will vary in different countries and cultures but most Muslims will conform to some extent with the requirements of the fast - that they fast between dawn and sunset.
This means they can’t eat, drink, smoke or even chew gum during daylight hours. Muslims use this time of abstention for prayer, contemplation and charitable work.
In 2011, Ramadan is expected to fall on 1 - 30 August. Please note that the precise dates of observation will vary from country to country.
Travelling to Muslim countries
If you’re travelling to a Muslim country during Ramadan you should be sensitive to the fast:
- Avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public – many people will understand that you aren’t under the same obligation to fast but will appreciate your awareness.
- In some Muslim countries it’s actually illegal to eat and drink in daylight during Ramadan.
- Some restaurants will close or operate amended opening hours during Ramadan.
- Restaurants that cater to tourists should open as usual but hotels will sometimes use screens to keep western diners sectioned off from Islamic guests.
- Business hours may become shorter in the day.
It’s not impossible to travel or do business in Islamic countries during Ramadan, but different rules do apply. Seek local advice on arrival either from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
Iftar – breaking the fast
Iftar is the time each day when the fast is broken and a meal is taken with family and friends. During Iftar there is additional pressure on taxis and other public transport so it’s a good idea to time your movements around avoiding having to travel at this time.
Eid – the end of the fast
As the end of Ramadan approaches there is normally a lot of activity as people traditionally visit families to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the three-day festival marking the end of the fast. You should plan accordingly if you’re planning to travel at this time.
This advice has been drawn up with the assistance of Lonely Planet
Summer Is here, enjoy Dar Tassa with 30% off in July
The summer is here and this is a good time to enjoy the national park, escape the heat, the hustle and bustle of the cities for a relaxed time enjoying the Berber authenticity .
Summmer tends to be the best time to conquer the Toubkal summit (4167m) and there is no better time that in July with 30% all our services *.
What can we do here?
People come for a mixture of reasons, some want to relax and unwind from the busy city life, others want to trek and reach the summit of Toubkal, please find below what our guests enjoyed most:
- Relax on the roof terrace & listen to music, read a book
- Potter down to the village or go on gentle strolls around the immediate area or to the fields.
- Join our Berber cooking lessons on site
- Visit The village Olive press & the Old hydraulic Mill
- Visit the old Salt mine in Marigha ( 6Km)
- Visit Berber weekly markets : Asni on Saturday (17km),Talat n'Yacoub on Wednesday (41km) and Ouirgane on Thursday
- Discover a Muslim and Jewish sanctuary : Moulay Brahim near Asni (21 km) and Rabi Haïm ben Diwan near Anraz ( 3,5 km)
- Bird watching, in the national park & Barbary sheep watching or absorb the scenery & put it on canvas in your own style.
- Discover Tinmel mosque (46 km) 12th century (one of two mosques were foreigners are allowed)
- Visit Imlil village and the Toubkal range
- Horse Riding (6Km)
Promotion du mois de Juillet : 30% de réduction sur toutes les préstations * .
July Special offer : 30% off all our services *.
Rooms en half board from € 38
€52 for junior suites
€62 for the suites
* Except transfers , offer not valid with other discounts
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Q. Que pouvons-nous faire ici?
Les gens viennent pour diverses raisons, certains veulent se reposer et se détendre loin du vacarme de la ville, d'autres veulent faire randonnées et atteindre le sommet de Toubkal..
Veuillez trouver ci-dessous ce que nos invités ont aimé le plus:
• Se détendre sur la terrasse de Dar et écouter de la musique, lire un livre
• Descendre au village ou faire de belles promenades autour de Dar ou dans les champs.
• Faire des cours de cuisine berbère.
• Visiter la presse d'Olive du village et le Vieux Moulin hydraulique
• Visiter l'ancienne mine de sel de Marigha (6Km)
• Visiter les marchés berbère hebdomadaires: Asni le Samedi (17km) , Talat n'Yacoub le Mercredi (41km) et Ouirgane le Jeudi.
• Découvrir un sanctuaire musulman et un autre juif: Moulay Brahim, près d'Asni (21 km) et Rabi Haïm ben Diwan près Anraz (3,5 km)
• Observer les oiseaux et les moutons de Barbarie dans le parc national et absorber le paysage et le mettre sur la toile de votre propre style.
• Découvrir la mosquée de Tin-Mel (46 km) 12ème siècle (l'une des deux mosquées que les étrangers ont autorisés)
• Visiter le village d'Imlil et la chaîne Toubkal
• Faire de l’équitation (6 km)
* Except transfers , offer not valid with other discounts
