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The scent of orange blossoms is bringing the world to a spring tradition in Morocco

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By SAM METZ
Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Orange blossoms are among Morocco’s quintessential fragrances. Moroccan women are welcoming spring by collecting the waxy white blossoms in copper pots used to distill the scent that’s folded into honey-laden pastries, sprinkled on mint tea and used in religious ceremonies as an ode to paradise. The annual ceremony in homes across the North African kingdom has attracted international attention. It is now being showcased at the Zahria Festival in Marrakech. Organizers say they wanted to give new life to the old tradition. Professional perfumers are among those expressing interest.

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