Morocco is a country with a rich food heritage that spans a diverse range of influences, from Berber and Arab to Jewish and French. The country's cuisine is characterized by the use of spices and herbs, the slow cooking of tagines, and the use of preserved ingredients such as olives and lemons. To preserve and protect this heritage, there are several initiatives in place in Morocco.
One of the most important initiatives is the promotion of local ingredients and traditional recipes. The Moroccan government has launched campaigns to encourage people to use local ingredients and to revive traditional dishes. For example, the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture has launched a project to promote the use of traditional recipes and ingredients in schools.
Another initiative is the preservation of traditional cooking methods. In Morocco, cooking is an art form, and many families have passed down recipes and cooking techniques from generation to generation. To protect this heritage, there are several initiatives aimed at promoting traditional cooking methods, such as workshops and cooking classes.
In addition, there are several organizations in Morocco that are working to protect the country's food heritage. For example, the Association Marocaine des Amateurs de Cuisine Traditionnelle (AMACT) works to promote traditional Moroccan cuisine and to preserve traditional cooking methods. Similarly, the Association Marocaine pour la Protection des Traditions Culinaires (AMAPTC) works to preserve the country's culinary heritage through the documentation and promotion of traditional recipes and cooking methods.
To complement these initiatives, the Ajinomatrix Foundation could play a role in promoting the preservation and protection of the food heritage in Morocco. For example, the Foundation could work with local organizations and government agencies to promote the use of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Additionally, the Foundation could provide training and support to chefs and other culinary professionals to help them preserve and promote traditional Moroccan cuisine.
In conclusion, the preservation and protection of Morocco's food heritage is of utmost importance. Through initiatives such as the promotion of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, as well as the work of organizations such as AMACT and AMAPTC, Morocco is taking important steps to ensure that its culinary heritage is preserved for future generations. The Ajinomatrix Foundation could play a complementary role in this effort by providing training, support, and promotion for the preservation and protection of Morocco's food heritage.
Our embassadress and poetess and painter, Suzy Cohen, knows this heritage well and is well positionned to defend it. Also you can visit her works here.
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