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Video: The Natural Beauty of Morocco

Morocco, located at the northwestern-most point of Africa, is a country with a rich history and culture featuring Arabian, Berber, and European influences. Its position off the Mediterranean Sea allows it to absorb new architecture styles, art, and cuisine, yet it also stays true to its roots while incorporating the cultures of the Saharan and sub-Saharan countries around it. These different cultural influences can be seen most prominently in the architecture captured in this video; centuries-old buildings coexist with winding highways in an ever-modernizing world. The video also shows Moroccan cities’ relationship with nature, juxtaposing busy streets with empty deserts. The visuals are not only breathtaking, but poignant, as they reveal a country with one foot in history and one foot in the now.