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Dec 10, 2022, 24 tweets

Cats are an inherent part of Moroccan culture & everyday life, living harmoniously with the people of the country. The reason stems from Islamic beliefs, which have made them ubiquitous across the Muslim world.

It is #Caturday & to celebrate, a thread on the cats of Morocco…

1/ Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, is a city in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. It’s known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. Cats are abundant in the city 💙

Cats sat in Chefchaouen #Caturday

2/ Zellige is a handcrafted clay tile that originates from Morocco. Zellige tiles are colourful and known for their variations in tone, shine, flatness & depth of the glazing.

A cat with zellige tiles in Morocco
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3/ A cat in the window, Morocco
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4/ Morocco is renowned for its wonderful doors.
Cats on the doorstep in Morocco
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5/ Cats next to colourful zellige walls in Morocco
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6/ Cat sat on the steps in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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7/ Fountains and water features are a part of Moroccan cultural heritage and identity.

Cat sat in a water fountain in Morocco #Caturday

8/ Cat in the window in Morocco
#Caturday

9/ Cat in the window in Morocco
#Caturday

10/ Cat in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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11/ Cat overlooking the sunset over Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in Morocco
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12/ Cats in the corner next to colourful zellige walls in Morocco
#Caturday

13/ Cat walking across zellige steps in Morocco
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14/ Cat in the souk in Morocco
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15/ Cat sat on a zellige water fountain in Morocco
#Caturday

16/ Cat sat on steps in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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17/ Cat sat on a zellige water fountain in Morocco
#Caturday

18/ Cat in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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19/ Cat sat near a mosaic pool in Morocco
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20/ Cat in the window in Morocco
#Caturday

21/ Cat sleeping near a mosaic (zellige) wall in Morocco #Caturday

22/ The cat of the madrassa Bou Inaniya and the architectural marvels of Fez, Morocco
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Discover more about cats in Morocco…

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