Every year, on November 18th Morocco, celebrates its independence from France and honors the eventual return of King Mohammed to the Moroccan throne.

Independence Day is a national holiday in Morocco. It's a day of celebration and joy.

A grand reception takes place at the Imperial Palace along with colorful parades. Street vendors sell traditional food to mark the day's celebrations.

Many, rank Moroccan cuisine as being amongst the best in the world. It is the culinary shining star of North African cooking. The heart of its traditional cuisine lies in exotic spices emitting their aromatic fragrance, with a strong emphasis on color and warmth.

Now you too can soak up the spices of the souk with the ultimate cookbook; Feast for a King, a celebration of the best, exotic, spicy, sweet and syrupy Moroccan recipes.