Morocco

Deep into the desert and far up into the mountains of Morocco lies the sleepy but hard scrabble little town of Imilchil. Here, legend has it, that two star crossed lovers from different villages met and fell in love. But the Moroccan Romeo and Juliet were forbidden by their families to see each other and distraught. They ran off separately into the Atlas Mountains and died alone and in despair. It was decided that suffering like this was too much so instead they arranged a yearly festival where people from different local towns can meet and marry. Thus the Souk Aamor Agdoud N’Oulmghenni or Imilchil Wedding Festival was born. Steeped in pageantry, history, and tradition this ancient celebration is an amazing wonder to behold.