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-Festivals. Lively celebrations.	0:00:04	0:00:06
-A feast of colours...	0:00:07	0:00:09
-..sounds and delicious foods...	0:00:09	0:00:13
-..to celebrate -the key moments of life.	0:00:13	0:00:17
-Birth, death and marriage.	0:00:17	0:00:20
-Across the world, people are looking -for love and a lifelong partner.	0:00:21	0:00:26
-That one special person.	0:00:26	0:00:28
-There are many ways -of finding him or her...	0:00:28	0:00:32
-..but here in the -High Atlas Mountains of Morocco...	0:00:32	0:00:35
-..Berber people come together -each year for a marriage festival.	0:00:35	0:00:40
-It's a unique festival, -where 30,000 people...	0:00:40	0:00:44
-..come together in September -to buy and sell various produce...	0:00:44	0:00:49
-..and the occasional camel.	0:00:49	0:00:52
-The hustle and bustle -provides an opportunity...	0:00:52	0:00:55
-..to socialise, trade -and prepare for the winter ahead.	0:00:56	0:00:59
-But despite all the noise...	0:01:00	0:01:02
-..this is a festival for lovers.	0:01:02	0:01:05
-Two people who will spot each other -through the crowd...	0:01:05	0:01:09
-..or will join in matrimony...	0:01:10	0:01:12
-..in a ceremony that transforms -the town of Imilchil.	0:01:12	0:01:15
-The oasis city of Marrakech.	0:01:28	0:01:30
-From here I will travel to Imilchil.	0:01:30	0:01:33
-Over the years, traders, soldiers...	0:01:33	0:01:36
-..and people from all walks of life -have travelled to the Sahara...	0:01:36	0:01:41
-..from this city.	0:01:41	0:01:43
-It's exciting to think I'm -travelling to the Atlas Mountains...	0:01:43	0:01:48
-..along the same exotic route.	0:01:48	0:01:50
-Imilchil's marriage festival...	0:01:51	0:01:53
-..is a 10-hour journey eastwards -from Marrakech.	0:01:53	0:01:58
-As we leave the urban life behind...	0:01:58	0:02:00
-..and approach the Atlas Mountains, -we venture into...	0:02:01	0:02:04
-..the completely different, private -and unique world of the Berbers.	0:02:04	0:02:10
-I feel very fortunate -to be on this journey...	0:02:10	0:02:13
-..because although this festival -welcomes the occasional stranger...	0:02:13	0:02:18
-..and camera crew, -it's a festival solely for Berbers.	0:02:18	0:02:22
-It's an integral part -of their lives...	0:02:22	0:02:25
-..and central to the ancient rituals -of the mountains' proud natives.	0:02:25	0:02:30
-This rugged terrain, a lofty 7,000ft -in the High Atlas Mountains...	0:02:37	0:02:41
-..is home to the Berber tribes.	0:02:42	0:02:44
-Indigenous people of Morocco...	0:02:45	0:02:47
-..who were here -long before the Romans and Arabs.	0:02:47	0:02:52
-It was those oppressors -who first named them the Berbers...	0:02:56	0:03:00
-..whom they regarded as foreigners.	0:03:00	0:03:03
-But they -call themselves Imazighen...	0:03:03	0:03:06
-..meaning free people.	0:03:07	0:03:08
-Two million of them speak Tamazight -in the Central Atlas region.	0:03:11	0:03:16
-Traditionally, they were nomadic...	0:03:20	0:03:23
-..herding their animals -through valleys in winter...	0:03:24	0:03:27
-..and high pastures during summer.	0:03:27	0:03:31
-Different clans kept themselves -separate in the mountainous regions.	0:03:32	0:03:36
-But their lives are changing.	0:03:37	0:03:40
-The majority live in villages -of mud brick rather than in tents.	0:03:42	0:03:46
-They have mobile phones -and satellite dishes.	0:03:46	0:03:49
-Though donkeys and camels -still transport people and goods...	0:03:50	0:03:54
-..there are just as many lorries -on the roads nowadays.	0:03:54	0:03:59
-Each September, the -Ait Hdidou Berbers come together...	0:04:01	0:04:06
-..for a traditional -marriage festival called a moussem.	0:04:06	0:04:11
-It's a tradition spanning 500 years.	0:04:11	0:04:14
-As the festival site is prepared, -it's hard to believe...	0:04:17	0:04:21
-..that the Berbers have survived -on this rugged terrain.	0:04:21	0:04:24
-What's even more incredible...	0:04:25	0:04:27
-..is that they've managed -to create and maintain a festival...	0:04:27	0:04:32
-..in such a remote area, with many -travelling for days to reach here.	0:04:32	0:04:38
-Some modes of transport -are quicker than others, of course.	0:04:38	0:04:42
-Three days before the big wedding...	0:04:44	0:04:46
-..and there's plenty -of preparation work to be done.	0:04:47	0:04:50
-The site of the public ceremony...	0:04:51	0:04:53
-..still looks like a building site.	0:04:54	0:04:56
-But the first traders have arrived -to claim the best spots.	0:04:56	0:05:00
-The man tasked with the duty -of hurrying the workers along...	0:05:02	0:05:06
-..and controlling the market -is festival organiser Mohamed Oujaa.	0:05:06	0:05:11
-He has the final say -in the preparations.	0:05:11	0:05:14
-That's the area for the dress -sellers, the silks and clothing.	0:05:15	0:05:20
-Over there -will be the cafes and food tents.	0:05:20	0:05:24
-The iron forgers and dried fruit -sellers have space over there.	0:05:24	0:05:28
-The slopes will host -the livestock market.	0:05:31	0:05:34
-At the top will be a platform -for the musicians and folk dancers.	0:05:35	0:05:39
-This space here is designated -for the Berber wedding.	0:05:42	0:05:47
-Away from all the hustle and bustle, -Mohamed Oujaa explained...	0:05:47	0:05:52
-..the importance of marriage -to the Berbers.	0:05:52	0:05:55
-Choosing a partner -and creating a happy family...	0:05:56	0:05:59
-..is central to their way of life.	0:06:00	0:06:02
-The children are lovely. -They're very content.	0:06:03	0:06:06
-They never stop smiling, -which is lovely to see.	0:06:06	0:06:10
-The most important thing is -finding a suitable and pretty wife.	0:06:14	0:06:17
-Someone -who's willing to work with you...	0:06:18	0:06:20
-..to raise beautiful children -and create a happy family life.	0:06:20	0:06:24
-These people are very welcoming.	0:06:24	0:06:27
-But the Atlas' inhabitants are -sensitive to outside intervention.	0:06:27	0:06:33
-Few visitors -come to Imilchil's moussem.	0:06:34	0:06:37
-Gaining access to the bride and -groom before their wedding is rare.	0:06:37	0:06:42
-Fortunately, I've been invited to -one of the neighbouring villages...	0:06:46	0:06:51
-..to one of the grooms' homes.	0:06:51	0:06:53
-Mennou?	0:06:54	0:06:55
-Mennou? - -Hennou.	0:06:55	0:06:57
-Lowri.	0:06:57	0:06:59
-Lowri, yes.	0:06:59	0:07:01
-The groom's home -is the busiest location...	0:07:03	0:07:05
-..before the wedding -because traditionally...	0:07:06	0:07:10
-..the bride moves in with the groom.	0:07:10	0:07:12
-Less than a week before his new wife -moves in, 26-year-old Mohamed...	0:07:13	0:07:18
-..and brother Abdullah -are busy painting.	0:07:18	0:07:22
-However, their father, Zaid, -will pay them for their labour.	0:07:22	0:07:26
-They're working well -but they must concentrate.	0:07:27	0:07:32
-If the painting's poor, -I won't be paying them!	0:07:32	0:07:36
-You're not going to pay?	0:07:37	0:07:40
-They've been busy building a new -extension for two young couples...	0:07:40	0:07:45
-..because Abdullah too -is soon to be married.	0:07:46	0:07:49
-As Hennou, Zaid's wife, -prepares mint tea for everyone...	0:07:50	0:07:54
-..she told me what she thought -of welcoming a new family member.	0:07:54	0:07:59
-I want my son's wife to help with -the cooking and cleaning and so on.	0:08:00	0:08:06
-Also to work in the fields, -especially at harvest time.	0:08:06	0:08:11
-Mohamed is looking forward -to starting up home...	0:08:13	0:08:17
-..but he's worried he hasn't -chosen the right bedroom colour.	0:08:17	0:08:21
-What if Fatima -doesn't like the colour?	0:08:21	0:08:24
-If she doesn't like it, change it. -You should respect her wishes.	0:08:25	0:08:29
-I prefer this colour.	0:08:29	0:08:32
-There we are then. You'll -have to divide the house in two!	0:08:32	0:08:36
-He's only met his bride-to-be twice.	0:08:39	0:08:43
-Once to talk for an hour...	0:08:43	0:08:46
-..and a second time -to draw up a contract.	0:08:46	0:08:49
-But he's happy -he's made the right decision.	0:08:50	0:08:53
-I saw her for the first time -and thought, 'She's the one!'	0:08:54	0:09:00
-These days, young men -tend to choose their own wives.	0:09:02	0:09:07
-When one is certain of a girl...	0:09:08	0:09:11
-..he tells his parents her name -and where she lives.	0:09:11	0:09:16
-The father -then goes to the girl's house...	0:09:17	0:09:20
-..to ask her parents for her hand.	0:09:21	0:09:23
-Mohamed's bride-to-be -lives five miles away...	0:09:26	0:09:31
-..in the village -of Ait Ali Ou Ikkou.	0:09:31	0:09:34
-This is a typical village -in this part of the world.	0:09:34	0:09:38
-Farmers scrape a living -from the very sparse fertile land.	0:09:38	0:09:44
-Apart from an occasional car, life -here hasn't changed for decades.	0:09:44	0:09:49
-Fatima is Mohamed's bride-to-be.	0:09:52	0:09:55
-She's 23 years old -with very little life experience...	0:09:55	0:10:00
-..outside the family -and the village.	0:10:01	0:10:04
-She's very shy -and obviously nervous...	0:10:04	0:10:07
-..as the wedding and her -change in circumstances approach.	0:10:07	0:10:11
-But Fatima will marry into -a relatively wealthy family.	0:10:12	0:10:17
-To seal the marriage...	0:10:17	0:10:20
-..Mohamed's family has given her -gifts of clothing, henna and sugar.	0:10:20	0:10:25
-Her father is confident -things will be fine.	0:10:25	0:10:28
-I wish them -plenty of happiness and contentment.	0:10:29	0:10:34
-I ask God to bless them -with money and sons...	0:10:34	0:10:42
-..and to give them a long life.	0:10:42	0:10:46
-Fatima's mother was an orphan.	0:10:48	0:10:50
-It was only -after having children of her own...	0:10:50	0:10:54
-..that she experienced -a happy family life.	0:10:54	0:10:57
-It's no wonder she's worried -about losing her daughter.	0:10:57	0:11:01
-I love my daughter -and I'd like to keep her here...	0:11:01	0:11:06
-..but it's our way of life.	0:11:06	0:11:12
-Feeling nervous before getting -married is common to us all...	0:11:15	0:11:19
-..but as I show Fatima photos -of my own wedding...	0:11:20	0:11:23
-..I realised she was about -to marry someone she barely knew.	0:11:24	0:11:28
-In a society where individuals live -with families all their lives...	0:11:28	0:11:33
-..marriage -leads to big changes for women...	0:11:34	0:11:37
-..as Hennou, -Mohamed's mother, recalls.	0:11:37	0:11:41
-I felt happy and scared -at the same time.	0:11:43	0:11:50
-This is how someone feels before -getting married for the first time.	0:11:50	0:11:56
-Zaid is Hennou's second husband.	0:11:59	0:12:01
-She was unhappy -with her first husband...	0:12:01	0:12:04
-..who her father had chosen for her.	0:12:04	0:12:07
-Since Islam allows divorce, -it wasn't hard to end the marriage.	0:12:07	0:12:12
-She's happy women have more say -nowadays in choosing their partners.	0:12:12	0:12:17
-The first time I met my husband, -we spoke and he said he loved me.	0:12:19	0:12:25
-When he asked me to marry him -I refused, but my father insisted.	0:12:25	0:12:31
-My father made a mistake.	0:12:31	0:12:34
-For Hennou, her marriage to Zaid -has been much happier.	0:12:34	0:12:38
-But her story shows that -marrying in the Berber tradition...	0:12:38	0:12:43
-..isn't always a success.	0:12:43	0:12:46
-While Mohamed and his family -take a break from preparations...	0:12:48	0:12:52
-..things are gathering speed -at the festival site.	0:12:52	0:12:56
-Mr Oujaa's challenge -is to erect the wedding tent.	0:12:57	0:13:00
-In three days' time, -the moussem will be held here.	0:13:01	0:13:03
-36 couples will marry in a ceremony -that will unite the community.	0:13:04	0:13:09
-But lurking in the background -is a history of war and conflict...	0:13:09	0:13:14
-..which divided the people.	0:13:14	0:13:16
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-In the High Atlas Mountains...	0:13:26	0:13:28
-..the Berber people -scrape a living...	0:13:28	0:13:31
-..on rugged slopes and high valleys -7,000 feet above sea level.	0:13:32	0:13:37
-Life is hard.	0:13:37	0:13:39
-But the community -is rich in tradition and history.	0:13:39	0:13:44
-An annual event which brings -colour and mirth to the area...	0:13:46	0:13:50
-..in Imilchil's marriage festival.	0:13:50	0:13:53
-Each September, the mountains' -tribes come together...	0:13:53	0:13:56
-..to provide an opportunity -for their young people to marry.	0:13:57	0:14:01
-This a tradition that has lasted -more than 500 years.	0:14:02	0:14:05
-Over the centuries, the Berbers -have had to defend their land...	0:14:06	0:14:10
-..from oppressors...	0:14:10	0:14:12
-..and sometimes against each other.	0:14:13	0:14:15
-Ironically, there's a close link -between that conflict...	0:14:15	0:14:20
-..and the marriage festival.	0:14:20	0:14:22
-On the outskirts of Imilchil -are two strange lakes...	0:14:22	0:14:26
-..in the heart of the high pastures.	0:14:26	0:14:29
-Lake Tislit, Bride's Lake, -and Lake Isli, Groom's Lake.	0:14:29	0:14:35
-There was fierce competition -between two Berber tribes...	0:14:39	0:14:43
-..over the control -of grazing pasture in the valley.	0:14:43	0:14:48
-It led to conflict.	0:14:48	0:14:50
-It's a similar story -to that of Romeo and Juliet...	0:14:50	0:14:54
-..which is part -of the lakes' mythology...	0:14:54	0:14:57
-..and become part of -the marriage festival's romance.	0:14:57	0:15:01
-I met Lahcen Oubou, -one of the festival's officials...	0:15:01	0:15:05
-..who explained the history.	0:15:05	0:15:07
-They fell in love -and decided to marry.	0:15:10	0:15:13
-But there were problems -and disputes between the tribes.	0:15:13	0:15:16
-They were enemies. The boy's parents -refused to let him marry the girl.	0:15:16	0:15:21
-As the marriage was forbidden, -the lakes were created...	0:15:21	0:15:26
-..by the tears of the girl from Ait -Ezza and the boy from Ait Brahim.	0:15:27	0:15:33
-Both were heartbroken.	0:15:33	0:15:36
-With no hope of ever -seeing each other ever again...	0:15:36	0:15:39
-..they drowned each other in -the lakes their tears had created.	0:15:40	0:15:44
-There's a scientific -but less romantic explanation...	0:15:44	0:15:48
-..but nonetheless as interesting.	0:15:49	0:15:51
-Two meteorites hit Earth -and created the site of these lakes.	0:15:51	0:15:55
-Lahcen Oubou gave me -the scientific explanation too.	0:16:01	0:16:05
-He's one of the local Berber...	0:16:05	0:16:07
-..who's proud of the way education -has opened up possibilities...	0:16:08	0:16:12
-..for himself and his family.	0:16:12	0:16:14
-He was raised -in a stone hut near Lake Isli.	0:16:14	0:16:18
-It's where -his family lived in summer...	0:16:18	0:16:21
-..when they took -their sheep to higher pastures.	0:16:21	0:16:24
-He was -expected to follow the same path.	0:16:25	0:16:27
-Our fathers didn't want us to study, -but luckily, I finished my studies.	0:16:29	0:16:36
-A school was built in our village -and that helped me.	0:16:36	0:16:40
-During the holidays, I came back -and worked with my father.	0:16:40	0:16:44
-But when the sheep were sold, -I could focus on my studies.	0:16:44	0:16:52
-In a changing world, -Lahcen is eager...	0:16:54	0:16:57
-..for his own children -to be educated.	0:16:57	0:17:00
-I wish them a bright future, to -study hard and have important jobs.	0:17:01	0:17:09
-Also for the region's prosperity -in order to eradicate poverty.	0:17:09	0:17:16
-But Lahcen's vision -of eradicating poverty...	0:17:17	0:17:21
-..is still a long way -from the reality of daily life.	0:17:22	0:17:25
-Agriculture -is the backbone of the economy.	0:17:29	0:17:32
-Mohamed and his family's lives -are typical of those...	0:17:32	0:17:35
-..living in the mountains.	0:17:36	0:17:38
-They grow vegetable crops, -corn and potatoes...	0:17:41	0:17:44
-..and keep livestock -on the slopes above the farm.	0:17:44	0:17:47
-Farming here is physically taxing.	0:17:51	0:17:54
-The fields are small -and crops are harvested by hand.	0:17:54	0:17:57
-Though the summers are dry, -plenty of streams...	0:17:58	0:18:01
-..provide water for irrigation.	0:18:01	0:18:04
-With a wedding -and a new home to pay for...	0:18:05	0:18:11
-..Mohamed must work hard this year.	0:18:11	0:18:14
-Berber brides don't bring dowries -from their families.	0:18:15	0:18:19
-Mohamed's family must buy furniture -and carpets before Fatima arrives.	0:18:20	0:18:25
-But he's confident -the hard work is worth it...	0:18:26	0:18:29
-..and the marriage -will be a success.	0:18:30	0:18:33
-I ask God to bless our marriage -and guide us along the right path.	0:18:33	0:18:43
-I hope my dear wife will -listen to me, even if she disagrees!	0:18:45	0:18:53
-I think he's talking -tongue-in-cheek!	0:18:56	0:18:58
-Though he's getting married -in an age-old ceremony...	0:18:58	0:19:02
-..Mohamed knows that the days -when a man controlled his wife...	0:19:02	0:19:07
-..are changing.	0:19:07	0:19:10
-It's true of the Berbers' society -and politics too.	0:19:10	0:19:15
-The Berbers speak their own -language, making them different...	0:19:16	0:19:20
-..from others in Morocco -who speak Arabic.	0:19:20	0:19:23
-They have their own TV channel...	0:19:23	0:19:26
-..and their language -has gained official status.	0:19:26	0:19:29
-Sounds familiar?	0:19:29	0:19:31
-In light of -the Arab Spring uprising in 2010...	0:19:31	0:19:35
-..the Berber have been publicly -campaigning for democratic rights.	0:19:36	0:19:41
-On this stall...	0:19:41	0:19:44
-..badges and banners -present a clear message.	0:19:44	0:19:47
-The unification -of tribes in the north...	0:19:47	0:19:50
-..with those in the mountains and -those in the Sahara in the south.	0:19:50	0:19:54
-This new political confidence...	0:19:54	0:19:58
-..is impacting on women's lives.	0:19:58	0:20:01
-On one stall, one co-operative has -travelled from the Sahara region.	0:20:03	0:20:07
-They will bake and sell bread -during the festival.	0:20:08	0:20:12
-Their visit -is to promote their crafts...	0:20:12	0:20:15
-..in the hope of attracting a -business partner for the venture.	0:20:15	0:20:19
-Like their leader, Fatima Moumoua...	0:20:20	0:20:22
-..they work to secure independence.	0:20:22	0:20:25
-We're under pressure to sell enough -bread to cover our travel costs...	0:20:26	0:20:32
-..but we're also trying to promote -our work and attract business.	0:20:32	0:20:38
-One man is part of the venture -but it doesn't work very well.	0:20:38	0:20:42
-It'd be better if society -were governed my women.	0:20:42	0:20:49
-Things -are gradually improving for women.	0:20:49	0:20:52
-Small steps lead to change.	0:20:52	0:20:55
-It's getting busy at the site.	0:20:57	0:20:59
-Mr Oujaa -has to keep an eye on things.	0:20:59	0:21:03
-One vegetable seller has set up -his stall in a popular spot.	0:21:03	0:21:08
-Among his produce is a plant...	0:21:08	0:21:11
-..which turns teeth an attractive -yellow colour when chewed.	0:21:11	0:21:15
-The complete opposite of what we're -encouraged to aspire to by TV ads!	0:21:15	0:21:20
-But Mr Oujaa has no time -for romantic rubbish like that.	0:21:23	0:21:26
-The seller has no right to be here.	0:21:27	0:21:29
-But he refuses to move.	0:21:30	0:21:32
-Mr Oujaa insists, -and with the help of a solider...	0:21:35	0:21:38
-..the belligerent seller moves...	0:21:38	0:21:41
-..and sets up his stall -close to where he was originally.	0:21:41	0:21:46
-By the end of the day, the festival -site is starting to take shape.	0:21:48	0:21:53
-Livestock is beginning to arrive...	0:21:53	0:21:56
-..for the year's biggest market.	0:21:56	0:21:59
-The place will be -a hive of activity by morning.	0:21:59	0:22:02
-The first day of the marriage -festival, the moussem, dawns.	0:22:12	0:22:16
-Before the activities begin, they -must adhere to the faith's rules...	0:22:17	0:22:22
-..even on the slopes -above the festival site.	0:22:22	0:22:26
-Out in the country, -at Mohamed's home...	0:22:27	0:22:30
-..the family prepares the bull -for the livestock market.	0:22:30	0:22:34
-I'm cleaning the bull -so that he looks his best.	0:22:39	0:22:44
-We need the money...	0:22:48	0:22:51
-..to buy things for the wedding.	0:22:51	0:22:55
-The market is more than 10 -miles away, but it's hard enough...	0:23:04	0:23:08
-..moving the bull 100 yards...	0:23:08	0:23:10
-..let alone 10 miles -to the festival site.	0:23:11	0:23:14
-All the neighbours turn up -to see what's going on.	0:23:16	0:23:20
-I thought it was safer -to keep out of the way.	0:23:20	0:23:23
-Few farmers own vehicles, but -plenty of small local businesses...	0:23:27	0:23:32
-..offer a transport service.	0:23:32	0:23:34
-Mohamed's family has hired a pick-up -to take the bull to market...	0:23:34	0:23:39
-..if they can get him on board.	0:23:39	0:23:41
-With one task over, the next task -is to get a good price for the bull.	0:23:45	0:23:50
-I'll get 17,000 dirham -for the bull, God willing.	0:23:52	0:23:58
-The next few hours -are crucial for Mohamed.	0:24:00	0:24:03
-Many more stalls and traders have -squeezed into the site by now...	0:24:25	0:24:29
-..but it's the livestock market -which attracts the most attention...	0:24:29	0:24:34
-..on the first day of the moussem.	0:24:34	0:24:36
-The donkey market is a place -of sharp haggling over prices.	0:24:39	0:24:43
-This is by far the most -useful animal for mountain farmers.	0:24:43	0:24:48
-But Mohamed is among the cattle.	0:24:51	0:24:53
-It's an age-old scene.	0:24:53	0:24:56
-A crowd of men, on the whole...	0:24:59	0:25:01
-..inspecting the stock...	0:25:01	0:25:03
-..haggling over prices and making -every effort to seal a bargain.	0:25:04	0:25:08
-The haggling has begun.	0:25:11	0:25:13
-Getting a good price for this bull -is vital for Mohamed and his family.	0:25:13	0:25:18
-The more they get for him, -the bigger the celebration.	0:25:18	0:25:22
-As this is the most valuable item -they possess...	0:25:22	0:25:25
-..it shows you how important -marriage is to the Berbers.	0:25:26	0:25:30
-A new extension -and the sale of a bull.	0:25:30	0:25:33
-Marriage is an expensive business, -even over here!	0:25:33	0:25:37
-Before long, -an Arab dealer offers a price.	0:25:42	0:25:45
-But 15,000 dirham -is his highest price.	0:25:50	0:25:54
-It's 2,500 less than Mohamed wants.	0:25:54	0:25:57
-Mohamed stands his ground.	0:25:59	0:26:01
-It's been quite serious. -They've been haggling for the bull.	0:26:01	0:26:06
-I hope Mohamed -gets the price he wants for it.	0:26:07	0:26:10
-He told me around 1,500 euros.	0:26:10	0:26:13
-I'm not happy with that price. -I want an increase on his offer.	0:26:14	0:26:21
-This three-day festival in Imilchil -is important for many reasons.	0:26:24	0:26:29
-There's a lot at stake.	0:26:29	0:26:31
-Fatima Moumoua and her friends -have spent 100 euros getting here.	0:26:33	0:26:37
-It's a fortune for them, and -they must sell 800 loaves a day...	0:26:37	0:26:43
-..to claw their money back.	0:26:44	0:26:46
-They have only sold 100 so far.	0:26:46	0:26:48
-She's determined to make a living -for herself and the others.	0:26:48	0:26:53
-Our village is poor. I have -sewing skills but there's no work.	0:26:54	0:27:00
-It's a terrible situation. -It's not fair relying on parents.	0:27:00	0:27:04
-You have to be independent.	0:27:04	0:27:06
-My parents divorced -when I was a child...	0:27:06	0:27:11
-..so I must stand -on my own two feet.	0:27:11	0:27:15
-I like working with women -because it's more beneficial.	0:27:17	0:27:20
-Men can travel far away -in search of work.	0:27:21	0:27:24
-As women, -we want to work in our own village.	0:27:25	0:27:29
-We hope we find someone -to support our business.	0:27:29	0:27:34
-So many girls leave school early -and they need to find work.	0:27:34	0:27:38
-I'm enthusiastic about the venture.	0:27:39	0:27:41
-You can see that from the way she -has worked with the other women...	0:27:42	0:27:47
-..but even this strong character -is searching for personal happiness.	0:27:47	0:27:53
-Frankly, I want to marry, especially -if I find the right person.	0:27:53	0:27:58
-Life is hard for the Berber women.	0:28:01	0:28:03
-For Fatima, who lives alone...	0:28:04	0:28:06
-..the personal battles -are even harder...	0:28:06	0:28:09
-..because the archetypal -role of the woman in society...	0:28:10	0:28:14
-..can be difficult -for an individual.	0:28:14	0:28:17
-Something tells me that pressure -is worse up here in the mountains.	0:28:17	0:28:22
-But I'm pleased to see Fatima, -along with the other women...	0:28:22	0:28:27
-..coming together -and creating a business...	0:28:27	0:28:30
-..to secure a better future.	0:28:31	0:28:33
-I'd say -they're exceptionally brave women.	0:28:33	0:28:37
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-Every September, -thousands of Berber people...	0:28:44	0:28:48
-..celebrate a special festival in -the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco.	0:28:48	0:28:53
-Over a three-day period, -they congregate in Imilchil...	0:28:53	0:28:57
-..to buy and sell before winter...	0:28:58	0:29:00
-..and to witness the marriage -of dozens of young couples...	0:29:00	0:29:05
-..in a unique ceremony.	0:29:05	0:29:07
-On the second day of the festival...	0:29:09	0:29:13
-..there's been an injection -of uncertainty into preparations.	0:29:13	0:29:18
-A day before the wedding -and we've just heard...	0:29:21	0:29:24
-..that the judge has summoned -all the couples to his office...	0:29:24	0:29:29
-..in order to make sure -all the paperwork is in order.	0:29:29	0:29:33
-Mohamed and Fatima are among them.	0:29:33	0:29:36
-This will be -only the third time they've met.	0:29:36	0:29:39
-Everyone is slightly confused.	0:29:39	0:29:42
-They were summoned unexpectedly.	0:29:43	0:29:45
-Fatima, who lives -closer to the town than Mohamed...	0:29:46	0:29:51
-..was here on time -but Mohamed was late.	0:29:51	0:29:54
-He didn't look too happy.	0:29:54	0:29:57
-But they must adhere to the rules, -as Lahcen Oubou explains.	0:29:57	0:30:01
-The judge will arrive today...	0:30:04	0:30:06
-..to see if the marriage documents -for each couple are in order.	0:30:06	0:30:10
-Tomorrow is the act -of officially writing the contract.	0:30:11	0:30:14
-They must be careful -with such a sensitive matter.	0:30:15	0:30:19
-The Moudawana reforms of 2004...	0:30:19	0:30:21
-..have had a major impact -on family law.	0:30:22	0:30:24
-As a result, the legal age to marry -has been raised to 18.	0:30:26	0:30:30
-There are restrictions -on having more than one wife...	0:30:30	0:30:34
-..and women cannot be married -against their will.	0:30:34	0:30:38
-But as Mohamed exits the court...	0:30:40	0:30:42
-..the bureaucracy -has been a test of his patience.	0:30:43	0:30:46
-Lots of couples didn't turn up -to court despite being summoned.	0:30:48	0:30:52
-Only those who live far away -or cannot be contacted aren't here.	0:30:52	0:30:58
-What if I hadn't come?	0:30:58	0:31:01
-The important thing now is that -the paperwork is ready for tomorrow.	0:31:01	0:31:05
-After registering, -people head for Imilchil's cafes.	0:31:05	0:31:09
-The morning's events -provide fodder for conversation...	0:31:09	0:31:14
-..reflecting contrasting views -about marriage.	0:31:14	0:31:17
-One of those is Mehdi Chabou...	0:31:18	0:31:20
-..who's enjoying a coffee -with his friends.	0:31:21	0:31:24
-He's studying English -at university...	0:31:24	0:31:27
-..and likes returning to -his parents' home near Imilchil.	0:31:27	0:31:30
-He's broadening his horizons.	0:31:31	0:31:33
-I insisted on studying. It's the key -to success and a way out of poverty.	0:31:33	0:31:39
-Some believe if you're planning the -year ahead, you should plant rice.	0:31:40	0:31:45
-If you're thinking seven years -ahead, you should plant trees.	0:31:46	0:31:51
-Think a century ahead and you should -plant awareness and knowledge.	0:31:51	0:31:56
-Mehdi represents the attitude -of the younger generation...	0:31:56	0:32:01
-..who think of love and marriage -in a more modern and global way.	0:32:01	0:32:05
-It would be hard for me to marry a -girl after meeting her for an hour.	0:32:06	0:32:13
-It'd be a dangerous decision -because we wouldn't know each other.	0:32:13	0:32:19
-It'd be impossible -for me to do such a thing.	0:32:19	0:32:21
-In direct contrast -to Mehdi's story...	0:32:21	0:32:27
-..Lahcen is advising Ali, who wants -to marry his 15-year-old girlfriend.	0:32:27	0:32:32
-A judge can use his discretion -if a girl is between 15 and 18...	0:32:34	0:32:39
-..but in light of the Moudawana -code, it's a contentious issue.	0:32:40	0:32:44
-The problem here -is that the girl is still a minor.	0:32:44	0:32:51
-The Moudawana code doesn't allow -people under 18 years to marry.	0:32:51	0:33:01
-This makes writing the -marriage contract very difficult.	0:33:01	0:33:06
-Ali must prove -that the girl's father is happy...	0:33:06	0:33:09
-..before the marriage can go ahead.	0:33:10	0:33:12
-After filling out all the forms...	0:33:12	0:33:15
-..it's a nervous time -awaiting the judge's decision.	0:33:16	0:33:21
-The second day of the festival -is on a Friday...	0:33:35	0:33:38
-..the most important day -of the week for Muslims.	0:33:38	0:33:41
-The buying and selling -grinds to a halt for the Jumu'ah...	0:33:42	0:33:46
-..the Islamic congregational prayers -which start at midday.	0:33:46	0:33:50
-The overspill of worshippers...	0:33:51	0:33:54
-..sit on makeshift prayer mats -facing Mecca.	0:33:54	0:33:58
-The service begins amid the sounds -of the market and the animals.	0:33:58	0:34:04
-It's a scene which adds to -the festival's unique character.	0:34:04	0:34:09
-Imilchil's moussem -is full of interesting contrasts.	0:34:13	0:34:17
-SPEAKS NATIVE LANGUAGE	0:34:19	0:34:21
-Mehdi wanders around -with his cousin...	0:34:21	0:34:25
-..and these two modern young men -can't walk pass a stall...	0:34:25	0:34:29
-..selling porcupine quills -as aphrodisiacs.	0:34:30	0:34:34
-It may be fun for Mehdi...	0:34:35	0:34:37
-..but plenty of people believe that -mercury works as an aphrodisiac.	0:34:38	0:34:44
-I didn't expect -to see aphrodisiacs here...	0:34:47	0:34:50
-..especially not in the form -of porcupine quills.	0:34:50	0:34:54
-Although this is meant -for men as well as women...	0:34:54	0:34:58
-..it's mostly women -who trust its aphrodisiac power!	0:34:58	0:35:02
-Perhaps it does work...	0:35:04	0:35:06
-..because the flirting -is outrageous.	0:35:07	0:35:10
-The girls here -are far more open than I'd imagined.	0:35:10	0:35:14
-That goes for the boys too. -Bonjour. Bonjour. Ca va?	0:35:14	0:35:19
-I don't think they're -meant to talk to strangers...	0:35:22	0:35:25
-..especially as I'm a woman too!	0:35:26	0:35:28
-Of course, -many stick to tradition...	0:35:29	0:35:32
-..and behave more modestly.	0:35:33	0:35:35
-Most of the couples -who will marry tomorrow...	0:35:36	0:35:38
-..have used family connections -and friends to find a partner.	0:35:39	0:35:43
-There was a time when people -were allowed to meet and marry...	0:35:43	0:35:47
-..on the same day -during the festival.	0:35:47	0:35:50
-Perhaps there are those -who wish that could still happen!	0:35:50	0:35:55
-I'd love to get married here and -take my wife back to my hometown.	0:35:56	0:36:01
-There I would teach her our dialect -and hope she had the same mentality.	0:36:01	0:36:06
-The women of Imilchil work hard.	0:36:06	0:36:10
-Our women are beautiful too...	0:36:10	0:36:13
-..but recently, they've started -drinking alcohol and smoking.	0:36:13	0:36:20
-It's scandalous!	0:36:20	0:36:22
-I love the Imilchil women -because they have nice dark eyes.	0:36:23	0:36:28
-I love the way they look and -their beautiful traditional dress.	0:36:28	0:36:36
-Thank goodness the rain came -to dampen the erotic tension!	0:36:36	0:36:42
-But hopefully -the rain won't spoil the fun...	0:36:44	0:36:47
-..as the final -and most important day approaches.	0:36:48	0:36:52
-As we all know in Wales, -at the end of the day...	0:36:52	0:36:56
-..everything's dictated -by the weather.	0:36:56	0:36:59
-The big day, -the climax of the Imilchil festival.	0:37:11	0:37:13
-At Fatima's home, -the family has breakfast together.	0:37:14	0:37:19
-Only her father -will accompany her to the ceremony.	0:37:22	0:37:26
-The rest will participate when -Fatima moves in with Mohamed...	0:37:26	0:37:31
-..in a few days' time.	0:37:31	0:37:33
-The previous nerves have passed...	0:37:34	0:37:37
-..and Fatima is in good spirits.	0:37:37	0:37:40
-Fatima's mother goes to fetch the -most important item of clothing...	0:37:42	0:37:47
-..for every bride - the handira.	0:37:47	0:37:49
-The blanket Fatima will wear...	0:37:50	0:37:52
-..as a symbol of the new life -that is about to begin.	0:37:52	0:37:56
-Some women -wear white handiras with sequins...	0:37:58	0:38:02
-..while others, like Fatima, -wear more traditional handiras.	0:38:02	0:38:07
-The black, red and white stripes -symbolise peace and an open heart.	0:38:09	0:38:13
-It's typical -of the Ait Ezza tribe...	0:38:13	0:38:16
-..which shows that Fatima -belongs to the same tribe...	0:38:16	0:38:20
-..as the girl in the legend -of Imilchil's lakes.	0:38:21	0:38:24
-It's nice and warm, isn't it?	0:38:26	0:38:28
-Time to leave, -and Fatima makes her way to a car...	0:38:29	0:38:32
-..that is waiting -to take her to the moussem.	0:38:32	0:38:36
-Unlike us, the Berber tribe...	0:38:37	0:38:40
-..don't make a big fuss -of the wedding day itself.	0:38:41	0:38:44
-Today is part of -a series of meetings...	0:38:44	0:38:48
-..that have taken place...	0:38:49	0:38:51
-..since Mohamed -showed an interest in Fatima.	0:38:51	0:38:54
-The ceremony in the moussem tent -is the final step...	0:38:55	0:38:58
-..and the most colourful step -of the marriage custom...	0:38:58	0:39:02
-..before Fatima moves in with -her new family in a few days' time.	0:39:02	0:39:07
-There are last-minute preparations -in the marriage tent.	0:39:09	0:39:13
-Unlike us in Wales...	0:39:14	0:39:15
-..the women of Imilchil -must arrive on time.	0:39:16	0:39:19
-Like every wedding, -the women look beautiful.	0:39:21	0:39:25
-They're in their best clothes. -The boys don't look too bad either.	0:39:25	0:39:29
-Hundreds of people have turned up -to enjoy this special occasion.	0:39:30	0:39:34
-I'm sure one or two among them -hope to be in this tent next year.	0:39:34	0:39:39
-Half the Berber weddings -in this mountainous region...	0:39:40	0:39:44
-..take place in the moussem.	0:39:44	0:39:47
-It's an important occasion.	0:39:47	0:39:49
-In the wedding tent, the young men -and officials like Lahcen...	0:39:49	0:39:54
-..look very striking -in their formal wear.	0:39:54	0:39:57
-The traditional dress is white, -including the jelaba.	0:39:58	0:40:02
-I still need white shoes -to look like the young grooms.	0:40:02	0:40:07
-But I left my shoes in Imilchil -because I feared it would rain.	0:40:07	0:40:15
-Government officials -wear suits and ties.	0:40:16	0:40:19
-Their presence -shows how the authorities...	0:40:20	0:40:23
-..keep an eye on events -in Morocco's remotest locations.	0:40:24	0:40:28
-The government still controls -every aspect of public life.	0:40:30	0:40:35
-Registering these marriages is a way -of updating the country's census.	0:40:35	0:40:40
-There's media coverage too.	0:40:42	0:40:44
-Crews from the Berber TV channel -as well as international channels...	0:40:44	0:40:48
-..jostling for -the best vantage points.	0:40:49	0:40:52
-IMAM SINGS IN NATIVE LANGUAGE	0:40:54	0:40:56
-The ceremony officially begins -with the Imam's prayer.	0:40:58	0:41:02
-After receiving Allah's blessing...	0:41:04	0:41:07
-..there's a more bureaucratic air -to the rest of the ceremony.	0:41:08	0:41:12
-For a romantic occasion, -I'm looking at 36 young couples...	0:41:16	0:41:21
-..preparing to unite in matrimony...	0:41:22	0:41:26
-..and none of them -are speaking to one another.	0:41:26	0:41:29
-I'm sure -they're very nervous, happy...	0:41:30	0:41:33
-..and excited, but I find it odd...	0:41:33	0:41:36
-..that none of them -are talking to each other.	0:41:36	0:41:39
-As with any wedding, there's -a legal and social format to follow.	0:41:41	0:41:46
-In a communal ceremony -such as this, there's less room...	0:41:47	0:41:50
-..to express -personal and romantic feelings.	0:41:51	0:41:55
-Among the 36 couples -marrying today...	0:41:55	0:41:58
-..are Ali -and his 15-year-old girlfriend.	0:41:58	0:42:02
-The judge has allowed their union.	0:42:02	0:42:05
-Mohamed and Fatima -are the next couple to register.	0:42:09	0:42:12
-They submit the paperwork.	0:42:12	0:42:14
-Everything is in order...	0:42:18	0:42:20
-..and they receive a gift -of 1,000 dirham from the state.	0:42:20	0:42:24
-Showing no emotion or -any public display of affection...	0:42:26	0:42:30
-..husband and wife -Mohamed and Fatima...	0:42:30	0:42:32
-..rush from the tent -and disappear into the crowd.	0:42:33	0:42:37
-Formal proceedings are over.	0:42:37	0:42:39
-Public celebrations follow.	0:42:39	0:42:42
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-Half the young people who have -married in the Atlas Mountains...	0:42:54	0:42:58
-..have chosen to follow a custom -that has lasted more than 500 years.	0:42:58	0:43:04
-They have married -in Imilchil's moussem.	0:43:04	0:43:07
-The wedding itself -is a bureaucratic procedure...	0:43:07	0:43:11
-..but the atmosphere changes -once the registration is over.	0:43:11	0:43:17
-Now official proceedings are over...	0:43:17	0:43:20
-..it's time for the climax -of the three days to begin.	0:43:20	0:43:24
-After the buying, selling -and preparing for the ceremony...	0:43:24	0:43:28
-..it's time for everyone, -including the married couples...	0:43:28	0:43:32
-..to gather here in the square -not only to celebrate....	0:43:32	0:43:36
-..but to emphasise -and reinforce society's values.	0:43:37	0:43:41
-The Ahidous dancers lead the way.	0:43:42	0:43:44
-Their performance is the focus -of every traditional celebration.	0:43:44	0:43:49
-One of the rituals -is the sharing of bread.	0:43:52	0:43:56
-An enormous loaf is shared as -a symbol of an abundant harvest...	0:43:56	0:44:00
-..and the unity -of the newlyweds' families.	0:44:00	0:44:04
-Another important ritual -is the bridal procession.	0:44:11	0:44:16
-A young bride...	0:44:18	0:44:20
-..rides a white mule...	0:44:20	0:44:23
-..accompanied by a goat -symbolising wealth...	0:44:23	0:44:27
-..and a boy representing fertility.	0:44:27	0:44:29
-She's on her way -to her husband's home.	0:44:30	0:44:33
-The mock fighting -with palm branches...	0:44:33	0:44:36
-..is a ritual testing -of the groom...	0:44:36	0:44:38
-..to see if he has the patience -necessary to be a good husband.	0:44:39	0:44:43
-The boy on the back of the mule -is Mr Oujaa's son.	0:44:45	0:44:49
-The smile on his father's face...	0:44:54	0:44:56
-..show's how proud he is of his -son's prominent role in the ritual.	0:44:56	0:45:01
-The old tradition of matrimony -is still popular here.	0:45:10	0:45:14
-But as with all aspects of the -Berbers' lives, times are changing.	0:45:14	0:45:19
-A pride in Berber identity -and a sense of belonging...	0:45:22	0:45:26
-..is strengthening in some ways, -though expectations are changing.	0:45:26	0:45:31
-Lahcen Oubou -hopes his own daughters...	0:45:31	0:45:34
-..will take advantage of the -opportunities that are emerging.	0:45:35	0:45:39
-I want them -to be able to do any job.	0:45:39	0:45:41
-I want them to have the freedom -to choose their own husbands.	0:45:42	0:45:45
-Nowadays, many things have changed -due to technology, TV and media.	0:45:46	0:45:55
-It makes you reflect on issues like -marriage and marital relationships.	0:45:55	0:46:02
-Having lived outside of Imilchil has -changed Mehdi Chabou's attitude too.	0:46:05	0:46:11
-I don't want to -think about marriage.	0:46:11	0:46:14
-I'd rather focus on my education.	0:46:14	0:46:17
-I want to work and get a good job -in order to pay back my parents.	0:46:18	0:46:25
-Then I can think of marriage.	0:46:25	0:46:28
-The Berber way of life is changing.	0:46:31	0:46:33
-There are opportunities for women...	0:46:33	0:46:35
-..and the young -are broadening their horizons.	0:46:36	0:46:38
-How will that affect the Imilchil -festival in years to come?	0:46:39	0:46:43
-Who knows?	0:46:43	0:46:45
-Seeing Mohamed and Fatima, -the newlyweds...	0:46:49	0:46:53
-..walking around together, -shopping for their new home...	0:46:53	0:46:57
-..and enjoying -a glass of orange juice...	0:46:58	0:47:01
-..suggests that the traditional way -of getting married....	0:47:01	0:47:05
-..is still as relevant in -this remote region of north Africa.	0:47:05	0:47:09
-Stepping into the private lives -of the Berbers has been a privilege.	0:47:19	0:47:23
-Their welcome and hospitality -towards me as a stranger...	0:47:24	0:47:27
-..has been wonderful.	0:47:28	0:47:30
-Though not financially rich...	0:47:30	0:47:32
-..they are rich in contentment.	0:47:33	0:47:35
-Not everyone has the opportunity -to share key moments in life...	0:47:36	0:47:40
-..and be part of these celebrations.	0:47:40	0:47:43
-SPEAKS TAMAZIGHT	0:47:43	0:47:45
-Thank you, free people, -it's been a pleasure.	0:47:45	0:47:49
-Celebrations continue -well into the night.	0:47:52	0:47:55
-There'll be more celebrating...	0:47:55	0:47:58
-..when Fatima -moves in with Mohamed's family.	0:47:58	0:48:01
-Their big journey has begun.	0:48:02	0:48:04
-Let's hope -they find happiness together.	0:48:04	0:48:07
-S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.	0:48:40	0:48:42
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