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…
It is #Caturday & to celebrate, a thread on the cats of Morocco…
1/ Cats are much loved animals in Islam & considered the quintessential pet. Admired for their cleanliness, they're allowed to enter homes & even mosques
Cat sleeping near a mosaic (zellige) wall in Morocco #Caturday
Cat sleeping near a mosaic (zellige) wall in Morocco #Caturday
2/ 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
Cats sat in Chefchaouen #Caturday
3/ 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
#Caturday
A cat with zellige tiles in Morocco
#Caturday
4/ A cat in the window in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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#Caturday
5/ A cat in the window, Morocco
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#Caturday
7/ Cats next to colourful zellige walls in Morocco
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#Caturday
8/ Cat sat on the steps in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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#Caturday
9/ Fountains and water features are a part of Moroccan cultural heritage and identity
Cat sat in a water fountain in Morocco #Caturday
Cat sat in a water fountain in Morocco #Caturday
10/ Cat in the window in Morocco
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#Caturday
11/ Cat on the doorstep in Morocco
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#Caturday
12/ Cat in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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#Caturday
13/ Cat overlooking the sunset over Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in Morocco
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#Caturday
14/ Cats in the corner next to colourful zellige walls in Morocco
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#Caturday
15/ Cat walking across zellige steps in Morocco
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#Caturday
16/ Cats next to colourful zellige walls in Morocco
#Caturday
#Caturday
17/ Cat in the souk in Morocco
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#Caturday
18/ Cat sat on a zellige water fountain in Morocco
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#Caturday
19/ Cat sat on steps in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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#Caturday
20/ Cat sat on a zellige water fountain in Morocco
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#Caturday
21/ Cat in Chefchaouen, Morocco
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#Caturday
22/ Cat sat near a mosaic pool in Morocco
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#Caturday
23/ Cat in the window in Morocco
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#Caturday
24/ The cat of the madrassa Bou Inaniya and the architectural marvels of Fez, Morocco
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#Caturday
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No. 14 is a wonderful photo of cat next to colorful zellige walls with credit to @EvilBoris
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