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The Splendor Of
Moroccan Wine
By: Hanifa Sekandi
O n a robust Saturday afternoon in Morocco, slow and living in the moment was the only choice;
you wander through the souk looking for a that life is a series of moments meant to be seized.
stand that brews Maghrebi mint tea. You
can feel the history of this land, rich with culture When we imbibe, sometimes we get lost in the
and spirit. Each artisan in this market holds ancient fun, but the true celebration occurs when we
skills, and you know that rare treasures purchased al-low our imagination to wander. Time-travel with
here are indeed worth more than their weight in the fermented grapes of a bottle of Moroccan
gold. Time has shown us that sometimes, as people wine, and ask questions: How did it get across the
strive for progress, what was once good eventual- world to your local wine store? What is the journey
ly becomes lost. The souks and riads of Moroc-co and the untold story of the people whose hands
allow you to step into the past where time moved brought it to life? Everything created has a story.
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