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World Service,19 Dec 1999,28 mins

Marrakesh During Ramadan

African Perspective

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Prayers, a visit to a hamman or Turkish bath, shopping for post-sunset meals in the souk, the making of a traditional harira soup, buying Ramadan specialities in a pastry shop, the final call to prayer, eating together and the evening celebrations in Jemaa el Fna square - all the day's activities as told by hostess and guide Fatima.

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