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| image=FrancepavilionnightMoroccopavilion2.jpg| caption='''The France Morocco pavilion at night.from across World Showcase Lagoon'''| Country=FranceMorocco
| land=World Showcase
| park= Epcot
| opened=October 1, 1982
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| custom_value_2= 34}}France <html></div></html>Morocco is a pavilion located within World Showcase in [[Epcot]]. It is located between the [[MoroccoJapan]] and [[The United KingdomFrance]].==Pavilion History and Layout=====Original Designs and Changes===While the France pavilion Morocco was also going to be a part one of the countries planned for World Showcasedating back to 1978 <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2011/06/19/epcot-origins-a-model-future-1978/ </ref>. In fact, when Disney CEO Card Walker revealed the pavilion’s design and layout changed many times. Early designs of companies plans for EPCOT Center in the pavilion show cast member Eyes and Ears magazine, he noted that theater which would eventually house [[Impressions de France]] Morocco was at one time going of the first ten countries to be round sign a letter of intent to participate in World Showcase. Although the pavilion was not an opening day pavilion, Moroccan themed bathrooms were operational on EPCOT Center’s opening day <ref name= "Crawfordpotties"> http://progresscityusa.com/2010/0402/1516/elseworldsthe-epcotmystical-centerspotties-frenchof-circlevisionmorocco/ </ref>. This design suggests that Imagineers may have originally intended Construction on the film to be a CircleVision 360 filmrest of the pavilion then began in late 1982, although this with the official groundbreaking taking place in unconfirmed1983 <ref name= "potties"/>. According Richard Beard’s bookFinally, Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating on September 7, 1984 the New World of Tomorrow Morocco pavilion officially opened <ref> Walt Disney's EPCOThttps: creating the new world of tomorrowRichard Beard - //www.mouseplanet.com/guide/430/Walt -Disney - HWorld/Epcot/World-Showcase--Morocco/ </ref>.NSince the pavilion opened it has seen a relatively few number of changes. Besides the changing of many of the shops located in the marketplace, the only major changes in Morocco have been the addition of the Tangierine Café on September 30, 1999 <ref> http://www.intercot.com/discussion/archive/index. Abrams php?t- 1982 195363.html </ref>, (which replaced the paviliontourism bureau) and the addition of Spice Road Table in January 2014 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/spice-road-table/news/11jan2014-review---spice-road-table-at-epcot's layout was altered drastically before it was built:-morocco-pavilion.htm </ref>.
{{Quotation==Layout <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/10/morocco_pavilion_part_one.html </ref> <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/10/morocco_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>==[[Image:Moroccopavilion.jpg| “With the best will 300px|thumb|The Koutoubia Minaret in the worldMorocco pavilion]]Unlike the other countries in World Showcase, there the Morocco pavilion was still not complete agreement among directly sponsored by the EPCOT team during country it represented. In fact, King Hassan II (the planning King of Morocco) sent craftsmen and artisans to help Disney design and create the France pavilion. One of Since Islamic religion prohibits the first concept sketches was artistic depiction of live objects, the Place du Tertredecorations in the Morocco pavilion were all decorated with geometric patterns. Like many cities in Morocco, the artists’ colony up near pavilion is divided into ville nouvel (the cathedral “new city” which is located in the front of Sacré-Coeur. Then the Moulin Rouge pavilion) and medina (the Place Pigalle were considered, but “old city” which is located in the French advisers thought that pavilion’s rear). The "Bab Boujouloud Gate", which was “tackyinspired by a similar structure found in Fez, separates the two areas.” (It is; but tourists still love it.)
Sacré-Coeur itselfLocated in the ville nouvel is the pavilion’s gardens, when they tried which includes a working waterwheel (located on the lagoon) that brings water to build it the gardens. The new city part of the pavilion is also home to scalethe Koutoubia Minaret. The largest structure in the pavilion, looked rather Muscovite to the minaret is a lot replica of people, with its onion-type domes. But the Eiffel Tower is unmistakable; it is one Koutoubia Mosque Minaret found in the city of a kind”| Walt Disney’s EPCOT: Creating Marrakesh. At one time, guests could visit the New World Center of Tomorrow}}Tourism in the Moroccan pavilion where they could obtain vacation planning literature and even book flights on Royal Air Maroc. This area has since been replaced by the counter service restaurant [[Tangierine Café]].
At one time plans for After passing through the pavilion also called for the creation of an animated map. Guests would be able to push Bab Boujouloud Gate, there is a button on the map to learn about what was happening noticeable change in the country's various regions including: the coasts pavilion’s design. Instead of Normandy the broad streets and Brittany, ordered building placement of the skiing areasville nouvel, the Riviera, medina is more narrow and winding. The majority of the wine country <ref name= "Crawford"/>medina is taken up by the pavilion’s marketplace, where guests can purchase all sorts of authentic Moroccan merchandise. Another unused plan for In the France pavilion called for an Exposition Hall based on Les Halles in Parismarketplace guests can also find the pavilion’s Kidcot station, where they can get their Epcot passports stamped. The hall would have showed displays of France's provincial regionsAlthough the marketplace is themed to look like it is outdoors, as the entire area is covered by a well as an information center <ref name= "Martin"> http://wwwhidden roof.martinsvids.net/?p=121 </ref>This was done to protect both guests and the merchandise from Florida’s elements.
===Layout and History Since Opening===[[Image:Francepavilion.jpg|350px|thumb|Concept Art for Another point of interest in the France Pavilion, showing Moroccan pavilion is the Palais du Cinema as roundFez house.]]The France pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1Here, 1982 <ref name= "day"> http://thisdayindisneyhistoryguests can tour an authentic Moroccan home.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>. The pavilion is themed to look like Paris between the years 1871–1914Nearby another minaret, which is known as La Belle Époque (The Beautiful Age) in France <ref name= "Martin"/>. The back a replica of the pavilion incorporates the small towns and provinces in France, a minaret found in Chellah (a historic site near the form city of “Le Petite Rue” a smallRabat), quaint street. One way that guests can enter the pavilion is by crossing a metal bridgebe seen. The bridge is based on the Point des Arts (the first metal bridge Also located in Paris) and the waterway that it crosses is meant to represent the Seine River <ref name= "Spence"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/09/epcots_france_pavilion_part_on.html </ref>. The focal point old town section of the Moroccan pavilion are an ancient water clock (which is a re-creation replica of the Eiffel Tower, which was built at approximately 1/10 scale a clock found in Fez) and a replica of the original <ref name= "Spence"/>. Also of note is a park based on “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island La Grande Jatte” by the French artist Georges Seura <ref name= "Spence"/>. Although the park is pleasant to look at, it is not accessible to guestsNejjarine Fountain.
When ==Attractions==At this time, the France Morocco pavilion originally opened, it featured two table service restaurants: [[Les Chefs de France]], and Au Petit Café. Both restaurants proved to be extremely popular, and due to demand the [[Bistro de Paris]] was built in 1984 <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/bistro-de-paris/ </ref>. This new table service restaurant was constructed on the second floor of the Les Chefs de France restaurant <ref> The EPCOT explorer's encyclopedia: R. Pedersen - Epcyclopedia Press - 2011 </ref>, replacing the office buildings that were previously housed there. Another change to France's restaurants came in 1997, when Disney decided to merge Au Petite Café with Les Chefs de France <Ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/09/france_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>. The restaurant reopened as an expanded version of Les Chefs de France later that year <ref name= "Jack"/>does not feature any attractions.
More changes to France's restaurants came on December 10, 2012, when Bistro de Paris was replaced by Monsieur Paul <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/12/monsier-paul-restaurant-debuts-dec-11-upstairs-at-epcot-france-==Shopping==The Moroccan pavilion/ </ref>. Named after the famous French chef Paul Bocuse, Monsieur Paul offers features a slightly less formal dining experience than its predecessor. On January 10wide variety of shops, 2013, an expanded bakery called [[Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie]] opened most of which are located in the France pavilion <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/boulangerie-patisserie/news/10jan2013-photos---epcot's-france-pavilion-new-les-halles-boulangerie-pattiserie-now-open.htm </ref>marketplace.
Besides its many restaurants and shops, the France pavilion is also home to the [[Impressions de France]] attraction. This film is shown in the Palais du Cinema, which was based on a theater in Fontainebleau <ref name= "Jack"/>. Impressions De France is a travelogue which shows '''Tangier Traders'''- Here guests various regions of France, while a score of classical music arranged by Buddy Baker plays <ref name= "Martin"/>can purchase traditional clothing and shoes among other authentic merchandise.
On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that a version of the Ratatouille: The Adventure attraction from France's Disney Studios Park would be constructed in the France pavilion <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/ratatouille/news/16jul2017-ratatouille-coming-to-epcots-france-pavilion.htm </ref>. The new attraction is expected to open in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021. Subsequently, on November 17, 2018, Disney announced that a new Beauty and the Beast sing along attraction would be coming to the France pavilion's Palais du Cinema <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/11/newBrass Bazaar'''-nighttime-spectaculars-beauty-the-beast-sing-along-announced-for-epcot/ </ref>This shop sells artisan products including decorative plates and mirrors. The new film is expected to alternate showings with Impressions de France, shop also features an outdoor bazaar where guests can purchase ceramic tiles and will not replace the classic filmhandmade baskets.
==Attractions=='''[[Impressions de France]]Medina Arts'''- This travelogue film showcases many of France's landmarks and landscapes on a 180 degree screen. The scenes in the film are set to a score arranged by Buddy Baker.[[Image:Francepavilion3.jpg|300px|thumb|A small courtyard in front of the entrance to Impressions de France.]]'''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas shop offers traditional ceramic Tajine and Ferbceramic plates.
==Restaurants==''' [[Les Chefs de France]]-Casablanca Carpets''' This table service restaurant features a menu created by the three famous chefs, Paul Bocuse, Gaston Lenotre - At this store guests can purchase hand knotted carpets and Roger Vergerugs.
'''[[Monsieur Paul]]Souk-Al-Magreb''' - This table service restaurant is located on the floor above Chefs de Francestore offers a wide variety of Moroccan merchandise, including Fez hats, wind chimes and Henna Lamps. From 1984 until 2012 the restaurant was known as Bistro de Paris[[Image:MoroccoShop. jpg|400px|thumb|The inside of one of the many shops found in the Morocco pavilion]]===Former Shopping===
'''[[Les Halles Boulangerie Paitisserie]]-''' This counter service restaurant sells French pastries, sandwiches and snacksThroughout its history the Morocco pavilion has housed many different shops.Stores that were once located within the pavilion included:
'''[[LBerber Oasis'Artisan des Glaces]]'''- This ice cream parlor opened in 2013.
==Shopping=='''Fashions From Fez'''
'''Plume et Palette-Jewels of the Sahara''' This shop sells French fragrances, soaps and handbags. At one time guests could go to the second floor of the store and buy impressionist prints; however this floor is no longer open to guests.
'''Givenchy-Kasbash Woodcrafts''' This shop offers the entire line of Givenchy fragrances and cosmetics.
'''La Signature-Mekens Potters''' This shop carries Guerlain fragrances for men and women. The shop was redesigned in 2007 to resemble the original La Maison Guerlain boutique in Paris.
==Restaurants=='''Les Vins des Chefs de France[[Tangierine Café]]-''' This shop offers various French wines as well as wine tastingLocated in the "new city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion, this counter service restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Guests can get sandwiches and wraps here, along with other Mediterranean specialties.
'''L’Esprit de Provence[[Restaurant Marrakesh]]-''' Located across from Les Vins des Chefs de FranceThis table service restaurant is located in the "old city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion. Here guests can get a traditional Moroccan meal, this store sells kitchenware, silverware including a number of lamb and cookbookschicken dishes.
'''Souvenirs de France[[Morocco Coffee & Pastries]]-''' This large shop sells various French merchandise. Guests can also find France's Kidcot station here. Souvenirs de France was originally known as Galarie des Hallesbakery allows guests to purchase authentic Moroccan sweets.
==Live Entertainment=='''Serveur Amusant-[[Spice Road Table]]''' This comical waiter performs - Morocco’s newest dining establishment is a 20 minute juggling show, usually tapas restaurant located on Wednesdays through Sundaysthe World Showcase promenade. Spice Road Table also offers various Mediterranean wines.
==Fun Facts and TriviaEntertainment==* In 1989 the bridge found in the France pavilion was expanded to accommodate International Gateway (Epcot Center's second entrance) <ref name''Musique Aramenco'''- This three piece band plays a fusion of modern and traditional Moroccan music. ===Former Entertainment=== "Martin"/>
* If guests look closely on the banks of the Seine, they can see an easel '''Mo'Rockin'''- This five piece band combined rock and paintingroll music with traditional Arabic rhythms. The painting is of International Gateway <Ref name= "Spence"/>Mo'Rockin performed in the pavilion from 1999 until 2014.
''' B'net Al Houwariyate'''- This group played traditional music including "rural Berber chants and Chaabi festival rhythms". B'net Al Houwariyate performed from October 2014 until November 2015. <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/bnet-al-houwariyate/news/21oct2015-moroccos-bnet-al-houwariyate-leaves-epcot.htm </ref> '''Ribab Fusion'''- This funky band showcased Morocco's Amazigh (Berber) culture. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* On Since guests can see the other side Tower of Terror behind the bridgeMorocco pavilion, another painting can be found- this one is the top of the bridge itselfTower was designed to blend in with the architecture of Morocco <ref> http://towersecrets.com/see-the-tower-of-terror-from-inside-epcot/ <Ref name= "Spence"/ref>.
* Large green boxes line Morocco is the shore only country in World Showcase which the government of the Seine. These are common in France as many secondhand booksellers store their merchandise in similar structureshost country actually helped design and construct <ref> The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park <Ref name= "Spence"/ref>.
* In Morocco is the lobby outside Impressions de Franceonly country besides [[Germany]] to have a Friendship Boat dock located within its pavilion <ref> https://touringplans.com/epcot/attractions/friendship-boats </ref>. * For a while, guests can see the Spitting Gargoyle. could take "The statue is a replica Treasures of one of the gargoyles that guard Morocco" tour around the Cathedral of Notre Damepavilion. The gargoyle tour was made from a cast of the original free and lasted 45 minutes <ref name= "Jack"> http://allears.net/ae/issue095.htm </ref>.
* The France pavilion was dedicated on October 20If guests pay close attention, 1982 they may notice that Imagineers produced the smell of incense and the sound of rural animals in the marketplace. This was done to make the area seem as authentic as possible <ref name= "day"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/10/morocco_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>.
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