Moreska was named after the Moors – Moriski. That explains the origins of the Spanish adjective "morisco" and of the Italian one "moresco", in fact, the war dance with the Moors – Moriski is called Moresca in Italian. Today, Korcula is the only island where it is still danced with real swords in its original War-Dance form and where it has enjoyed a proud and almost unbroken tradition for over four centuries, though the text, music and pattern of the dance have been slightly altered and shortened over the years. The war dance is connected with a short drama. The play begins with the scene in which the son of the Arab King Otmanović, Moro abducts the white king Osman's fiancee Bula. In a short dialogue Bula rejects Moro's love, and then the white king with his army comes to the scene in order to liberate his fiancee. Both armies are ready for combat and Moro and the white king decide to fight for the Bula. The war dance consists of an introductory part - "sfida" and seven figures. Moro, performing the "sfida" challenges the white king Osman waving his swords. Osman accepts the challenge, and other soldiers gradually engage themselves in the battle. After each sword-clashing figure there is a pause in the battle while the dancers walk in a circular formation. The Bula tries to reconcile the two kings, but a more fierce battle follows. Finally, the war dance ends with a figure in which black soldiers fall exhausted in front of the white ones. Moro recognizes his defeat and gives to the white king both his arms and Osman's fiancee. The battle symbolises a universal message for victory of good over evil, and for the victory of eternal love.

In 2008 is entrance fee 100 kn for one person.