Day 8: Morocco
Welcome Video
Join the discussion in the Online International Fiber Festival group on Ravelry or Facebook. And be sure to follow the festival on Instagram.
Moroccan Vendors
All of these vendors can be found in the marketplace. (Click the link then scroll down to the marketplace section!)

Moroccan Bling — Jessica Stephens is an artist who takes her inspiration from her beloved country of residence, Morocco. Abstract paintings, textile beads, and jewelry.


Recommended Classes
Choose one (or more!) of the following classes for your morning learning. You will need a subscription to Craftsy to take the classes. Please note: if you have a subscription, you do not need to purchase the class unless you want to. Simply click play on the video!
Ply to Knit: Spin the Yarn You Really Want with Jill Moreno
Essential Skills for Circular Knitting with Pam Powers Knits
Simple Techniques for a Super Fit with Amy Herzog
Explore the Region
First, please enjoy this documentary, Mustapha the Weaver, about Mustapha ElGhorami, whose work you can find in the festival marketplace.
For an upgraded experience, subscribe to CuriosityStream! CuriosityStream is a streaming service like Netflix, but just for documentaries. Their videos are commercial free and available at a higher streaming quality than many of the options available through YouTube, and a portion of the cost of your membership will help defray the costs of running the festival. Once you have subscribed to CuriosityStream, click on the titles below to go directly to the recommended videos.
Bon Appetit: Gerard Depardieu’s Europe; Fez — Visit Morocco with famed foodie, Gerard Depardieu. Please note that this documentary shows the killing and processing of two pigeons and is very realistic about where meat comes from.
Boosting Antibiotics with Essential Oils — Moroccan scientist Adnane Remmal won the European Inventor of the Year Award with his blend of antibiotics and essential oils that improved the antibiotics’ efficacy.
The following videos are available for free on YouTube. Consider taking advantage of the free trial of a YouTube subscription, which will block the commercials YouTube usually adds to their videos. The trial lasts for one month and they will send you an email a week before you are charged, so be sure to cancel at the end of the festival or when you get the email, or stay subscribed if you find it worth your while.
Menu
Click the menu items for the recipes. The shopping lists are available to be downloaded by day and by the entire event. Print off your preference and head to the market!
Lamb or Beef Tagine with Peas and Artichokes
Khobz
Cinnamon Oranges
Evening Entertainment
Rather than having a prerecorded cultural event, we had a live afternoon event with Irene Waggener, author of Keepers of the Sheep: Knitting in Morocco’s High Atlas and Beyond.
Unfortunately, Zoom only recorded the first 17 seconds of the event. I am terribly sorry for those who missed it. Irene did a wonderful job telling us about her experiences in Morocco. I encourage you to pick up a copy of Keepers of the Sheep through her link in the marketplace, as much of the information is available in the book.
For those who were unable to take part, I offer the following alternative entertainment:
We hope you enjoyed your day in Morocco!
Thank you for joining us for this adventure! See you again in 2022!