Eid al Adha festival in Morocco: 02-11-2007
This winter the Eid al-Adha festival in Morocco celebrates one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar.
Meaning "the day of the sacrifice" the occasion marks the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and is celebrated across the North-African country.
It commemorate's Abraham's willingness to obey god by sacrificing his son, even though a ram took his son's place.
Nowadays it is an animal, usually a cow, ram or sheep, that is sacrificed and the meat is then given to the poor, sick or the needy.
This year the festival takes place on December 20th but it can take place on many days between late October and January depending on the Muslim calendar for that year.
Holidaymakers in Morocco may wish to visit
Marrakech, the main city of the country, though not the capital.
Inside the walls of the Medina visitors can experience the 100 miles an hour culture of Morocco, with winding passages of stalls selling everything from hand woven carpets to jewellery.
Tired travellers can rest their feet and enjoy traditional mint tea or a lamb tagine in one of the many eateries that surround the main square.
Find out about our tailor made holidays to Morocco
Order our Brochure for North Africa & Arabia
Audley Travel are specialists in tailor-made individual itineraries for discerning travellers seeking authentic experiences around the world.