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- Independence Day of Kingdom of Morocco celebrated in Azerbaijan - Trend News Agency30 July 2010, 5:16 pm
Trend News AgencyIndependence Day of Kingdom of Morocco celebrated in AzerbaijanTrend News AgencyThe Independence Day of the Kingdom of Morocco - the 11th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of King Mohammed VI, was celebrated in Baku on July 30. ...Several important visits from Morocco to Azerbaijan are expected to be made in ...Trend News Agencyall 2 news articles »...
- Morocco won't yield an "inch of the Sahara" - Ennahar30 July 2010, 5:06 pm
Morocco won't yield an "inch of the Sahara"EnnaharRABAT - Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who is celebrating the 11th anniversary of his accession to the throne, said that Morocco "will not cede an inch of its ...... - KESSLER v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE - Leagle.com30 July 2010, 3:53 pm
KESSLER v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLELeagle.comWe deny Attorney Morocco's application for leave to withdraw appearance as counsel. Kessler was released on parole on July 23, 2007, with conditions. ...BOSTIC v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLELeagle.comall 2 news articles »... - Ajax sign Morocco striker El Hamdaoui from AZ Alkmaar - Reuters Africa30 July 2010, 2:30 pm
CBC.caAjax sign Morocco striker El Hamdaoui from AZ AlkmaarReuters AfricaROTTERDAM Netherlands (Reuters) - Morocco international Mounir El Hamdaoui has signed a four-year deal with Ajax Amsterdam, the Dutch league club said on ...Ajax signs striker Mounir El Hamdaoui from AZ Alkmaar on four-year contractThe Canadian PressAZ's Mounir El Hamdaoui Joins AjaxPeace FM OnlineAjax tie up striker dealSkySportsBBC Sport -UEFA.com -DutchNews.nlall 38 news articles »... - Morocco's King Mohammed VI Pardons 980 Prisoners On Throne Day - Bernama30 July 2010, 10:24 am
Morocco's King Mohammed VI Pardons 980 Prisoners On Throne DayBernamaRABAT, July 30 (Bernama) -- King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned 980 prisoners on the occasion of Throne Day, on the occasion of Throne Day, ...Morocco's development based on four main guidelines, HM the King saysMaghreb Arabe PresseEnhancing Morocco's standing requires interaction between domestic, foreign ...Maghreb Arabe PresseHM king Mohammed VI addresses a Speech to the nation on Throne DayMaghreb Arabe Pre... - GE: Supply gas turbines to Morocco Kenitra power plant - Energy Digital30 July 2010, 4:50 am
GE: Supply gas turbines to Morocco Kenitra power plantEnergy DigitalGE has agreed to supply its fuel-flexible gas turbine technology to the Kenitra Power Plant in Morocco, to aid the Office National de l'Electricité (ONE) ...and more »... - Closing with Gospel in Morocco - Religion Dispatches30 July 2010, 3:12 am
Closing with Gospel in MoroccoReligion DispatchesI recently returned from Fes, Morocco, where I attended the 16th Annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. Almost a decade ago, I fell in love with a ...... - Morocco supports Palestinian President for 'serious and permanent' talks with ... - Maghreb Arabe Presse29 July 2010, 9:05 pm
Ha'aretzMorocco supports Palestinian President for 'serious and permanent' talks with ...Maghreb Arabe PresseCairo - Foreign Minister Taib Fassi Fihri reiterated Morocco's support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for "serious and permanent" talks with Israel ...New office begins investigating lost property of ME JewsJerusalem Postall 1,824 news articles »... - GE Fuel-Flexible Gas Turbines Selected to Help Meet a Growing Demand for ... - MarketWatch (press release)29 July 2010, 3:21 pm
GE Fuel-Flexible Gas Turbines Selected to Help Meet a Growing Demand for ...MarketWatch (press release)The new, 300-megawatt power plant will be located in the harbor of Kenitra, which is 40 kilometers north of Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. ...and more »... - Maya Gold & Silver Inc.: New Zone Discovery in Morocco, Gold in Black Shales ... - MarketWatch (press release)27 July 2010, 1:36 pm
Maya Gold & Silver Inc.: New Zone Discovery in Morocco, Gold in Black Shales ...MarketWatch (press release)8 samples were prepared and assayed at Laboratoire Reminex (ISO 9000) at Guemassa and check assays were performed at Laboratoire ONHYM, in Rabat, Morocco. ...and more »...
- Sex And The City 2 (2010) DVDRip XviD AC3-DMZ30 July 2010, 2:40 pm
Sex And The City 2 (2010) DVDRip XviD AC3-DMZ DVD | 720x288 | XviD @ 1193 kbps | English | AC3 192 kbps | 136 min | 1.36 Gb Genre: Comedy | Romance While wrestling with the pressures of life, love, and work in Manhattan, Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte join Samantha for a trip to Morocco, where Samanthas ex is filmi... - Creme of Nature Introduces New Product Line With Argan Oil30 July 2010, 1:39 am
Creme of Nature®, one of the most loved, long-standing and reliable brands in ethnic hair care, today announced that it is bringing Argan Oil — the hydrating and shine-intense “liquid gold” of Morocco — to retail shelves. This will be the first line of products with Argan Oil for multicultural hair available in mass retail.... - Morocco: Marijuana economy goes up in smoke.29 July 2010, 5:23 pm
For generations this remote mountainous town has been the heart of Morocco's cannabis-growing area, where growers earned a reasonable living from cultivating marijuana. But now farmers are angry that they are being forced to pay bribes to local police to continue growing the crop.... - Morocco Travel Guide: Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi | kids can29 July 2010, 7:19 am
Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi are a must for families interested in discovering the secrets of the Moroccan Sahara.... - Holiday in Marrakesh, Morocco28 July 2010, 7:35 pm
Holiday in Marrakesh Morocco travel to Marrakesh in Morocco... - Marrakesh Tour and Moroccan Vacations28 July 2010, 4:19 pm
Welcome to Morocco Travel, you complete guide to Moroccan Hotels, Morocco Tourism, and Marrakesh Holidays, Tangier Morocco Vacations.... - Sex and the City 2(2010)27 July 2010, 5:47 pm
While wrestling with the pressures of life, love, and work in Manhattan, Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte join Samantha for a trip to Morocco, where Samantha’s ex is filming a new movie.... - Great Exotic Destination on a budget27 July 2010, 11:52 am
Fez, Morocco Why You Should Go: Fez is considered the cultural hub of Morocco; it’s less commercial and less expensive than Marrakech. Where to Sleep: Traditional houses with gardens called riads are...... - Grandstream Expands Establishes North African Office27 July 2010, 9:54 am
Grandstream Expands Establishes North African Office, Grandstream Networks, a manufacturer of IP voice/video telephony and video surveillance solutions, announced the opening of a new office located in the North African country of Morocco. Increasing market demand for IP voice and video solutions within EMEA has prompted Grandstream to expand its p... - Club Med Holiday Deals | Travel Today Lah – Travel Dea27 July 2010, 5:29 am
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- Racism in Morocco29 July 2010, 9:00 pm
Smahane Bouyahia Rojas, a student from Congo In Morocco, and north Africa, there is a problem of racism towards Black people. Called “Black Africans,” they are considered descendants of slaves and labeled “hartani”—or “aâzi”. Blacks in Morocco, be they students, migrants, from the South of the Sahara or others, are victims of discrimination... In Morocco there is a prejudice towards people with darker skin shades. In Mor... - Congressman Wolf urges Administration to "find its voice" on human rights29 July 2010, 8:23 pm
US Congressman Frank Wolf, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission delivered a speech in the House of Representatives urging the Obama Administration to');" href="http://moroccoboard.com/news/34-news-release/1123-congressman-wolf-urges-administration-to-qfind-its-voiceq-on-human-rights" >Congressman Wolf urges Administration to "find its voice" on human rights29 July 2010, 8:23 pm
US Congressman Frank Wolf, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission delivered a speech in the House of Representatives urging the Obama Administration to "find its voice" on human rights. In his statement, Mr Wolf informed the House about the current inadequate staffing levels at the office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetans. Mr Wolf presented a comprehensive assessment of the US government's role in promoting and protecting the basic human rights and religious freedom in countri... - Morocco: Marijuana Economy Goes up in Smoke29 July 2010, 5:34 pm
Aida Alami BAB BERRED, Morocco ( GlobalPost) — For generations this remote mountainous town has been the heart of Morocco's cannabis-growing area, where growers earned a reasonable living from cultivating marijuana. Although growing cannabis was officially illegal, authorities turned a blind eye and farmers had fields of the leafy green weed. But now farmers are angry that they are being forced to pay bribes to local police to continue growing the crop. In this village, in the heart of t... - Migration & Development Experiences of Morocco and Mexico29 July 2010, 4:50 pm
Hein de Haas & Simona Vezzoli Left: Migrants who worked in agriculture in California have introduced new techniques to farms in Zacatecas, Mexico (photo by Oliver Bakewell). Right: Migrants have invested in tourism-related projects in Ouarzazate, Morocco (photo by Thomas Lacroix). International Migration Institute, University of Oxford -- Over the second... - Morocco's Ynna Holding opens steel, ceramic plants28 July 2010, 5:37 pm
BERRECHID, Morocco (Reuters) - Morocco');" href="http://moroccoboard.com/news/34-news-release/1120-moroccos-ynna-holding-opens-steel-ceramic-plants" >Morocco's Ynna Holding opens steel, ceramic plants28 July 2010, 5:37 pm
BERRECHID, Morocco (Reuters) - Morocco's Ynna Holding has opened a steel plant and ceramic factory at a total cost of 2.0 billion dirhams, reversing a threat to freeze investment in protest at the business environment. Ynna Chairman Miloud Chaabi had issued the threat early last year, saying the environment for investors in Morocco was giving an unfair advantage to his firm's competitors. "People take decisions in time of crisis. Now the situation is different and I believe we must develop... - Young Moroccans on a Space Mission at NASA in Huntsville, Alabama28 July 2010, 5:17 pm
Washington / Morocco Board News Service - Young Moroccans in Space Mission at NASA , Huntsville, Alabama, USA 1-6 August 2010. Nothing expresses the youthful spirit of adventure better than the desire to explore the unknown. No role represents this spirit of exploration better than the NASA astronaut. For 12 young Moroccans and two trainees this dream has become a reality when they will arrive on 31 July at Huntsville in Alabama, USA to participate at a space camp... - Morocco: Reflections on the MENA Rule of Law Conference27 July 2010, 5:15 pm
Leila Hanafi Washington / Morocco Board News Service - In a stimulating and action-oriented atmosphere, over 150 prominent leaders throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region convened on June 25-26, 2010, at the World Justice Project’s (WJP) first major MENA Regional Rule of Law Conference at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. As the staff attorney and programs manager of the World Justice Project, I had the privilege to lead the proc... - I Understand Shirley Sherrod26 July 2010, 3:36 pm
As an Arab American, I can empathize with Shirley Sherrod, the Georgia Department of Agriculture official who, last week, after being falsely accused of making anti-white racist comments, was forced to resign from her post. For those who don't know the story: On July 19th a right wing blogger posted a video excerpt of a speech Sherrod gave to a Georgia NAACP dinner in which she related an event that had occurred 24 years ago. A poor white farmer had come to Sherrod asking for assistance a... - A Time of Mistakes24 July 2010, 6:55 pm
Alfred Hackensberger Mohamed Choukri's books rank among the classics of modern world literature. The Moroccan author would have been 75 this month, but there is little to celebrate: all over the world, almost all his books are out of print. Morocco has failed to preserve the legacy of one of its best-known literary figures. A great literary figure: Mohamed Choukri achieved international renown with his autobiographical novels For Bread Alone and Time of... - Being a Paying Guest of the King24 July 2010, 6:24 pm
TONI BENTLEY Morocco's ruler builds a palace—with rooms starting at $1,928 a night Royal Mansour The lobby of the Royal Mansour. Marrakech, Morocco -- Once upon a time there was a young King of Morocco, who was said to be the seventh richest monarch in the world. King Mohammed VI ascended to the throne in 1999, descendant of more than a 1,000 years of sultans but, being a modern man, he drove his own car, championed women's rights and took o...
- Travelling in Turkey – More Greek and Roman Ruins than Italy and Greece!29 July 2010, 6:49 am
Again, not a lot of time to write, but we are having a wonderful time in Turkey. From cruising the Bosporus to marveling at the Iskander Kebap in Bursa, this trip has been filed with adventures stretching across the Black Sea, the Marmara Sea, and soon the Aegean Sea, and of course a bit of [...]... - Vagobonds in Istanbul, Turkey25 July 2010, 8:29 pm
Istanbul really is this beautiful Just a quick note as we are both really enjoying everything about Istanbul. It’s so nice for me to be in a country that is clean, modern, and intellectually progressive. As the first international destination for my wife, it’s nice that it’s both Islamic and Modern and Secular. In short, [...]... - Traveling to Turkey23 July 2010, 6:17 am
This morning me and my wife are heading off on our first international adventure together. It’s her first time in an airplane, first time leaving Morocco, and first time going through airline security. It’s all bound to be interesting and surprising. We’re both excited and anticipating the adventures ahead of us in Cappodocia, Istanbul, and along [...]... - Six World Travel Tips for Worry Warts22 July 2010, 6:01 am
I know that a lot of people don’t travel because of the worries associated with it. Travel can be stressful and the media doesn’t help much by telling us about every travel disaster, terrorist event, or travel nightmare. The truth is that it doesn’t matter if you are heading to Pompano Beach, Houston, or Tahiti [...]... - Jobs for Vagabonds – Get Paid to Travel the World21 July 2010, 1:14 pm
Maybe you want to travel the world buring things? Of course, maybe freelancing isn’t for you. I still think you should take the time to read my latest e-book All there Is To It, Is To Do It – Finding Your Passion Income , but if you want to start looking for a way to travel [...]... - Finding Your Passion Income – Breaking Free20 July 2010, 11:46 am
All There Is To It, Is To Do It -Finding Your Passion Income I’ve been working on this for a while. It just didn’t seem right to release it while I was working as an English teacher. At the moment, I am 100% Freelance supported and doing quite well. This e-book might shock you. It isn’t one [...]... - World Travel for Almost Nothing #619 July 2010, 5:59 pm
One of the biggest impediments to world travel is your stuff. Not just your physical stuff, but your mental stuff too. It’s hard to get rid of the baggage you’ve spent your life accumulating. One of the reasons I’ve been able to see as much as I have is that I’ve gone through the painful [...]... - World Travel for Almost Nothing #518 July 2010, 6:49 pm
Being a capable deck hand can take you to many ports. Being able to do something useful makes all the difference in the world when you want to travel the world for free or for almost nothing. The fact that I can write, edit, work on computers, fix cars, and wash dishes means that I [...]... - World Travel for Almost Nothing #417 July 2010, 6:14 pm
If you missed the story of how I met my wife, let me remind you. I was couchsurfing at her family’s house in Morocco. Couchsurfing likes to remind people that it’s not a dating site, but in fact, it is a place where I’ve met many of my closest friends and the woman I married. ... - World Travel for Almost Nothing #316 July 2010, 5:52 pm
Time is not money though this Paris sculpture certainly is both. One thing that screws everyone up, including me, is being in too much of a hurry. We all think time is money but in fact, it’s the opposite, money is time usually but time is time and you have a set amount of it [...]...
- Morocco: Agharass's New Photography Blog28 July 2010, 7:30 pm
Moroccan blogger Agharass is known for having an eclectic blog with posts (in French) on a variety of subjects from Palestine to pop culture, often peppered with the blogger's own photographs. Agharass now has a photo blog, entitled Portfolio de Agharass!... - Algeria: The Origins of the Berbers27 July 2010, 6:26 am
By Amira Al Hussaini Where did the Berbers originate from? Algerian linguist Lameen Souag attempts an answer here. Please read the comments too.... - Morocco: Horse Riding in Morocco26 July 2010, 8:10 pm
By Amira Al Hussaini The View from Fez introduces us to horse riding in Morocco.... - Morocco: A Young Blogger Greets the World21 July 2010, 8:03 pm
Salma started blogging at the age of six to keep in touch with friends and family. Under the supervision of her parents, this young Moroccan blogger likes writing short stories and sharing her daily encounters at school with the rest of the world.... - Morocco: The Complexities of Language15 July 2010, 7:52 am
Charlotte is an anthropologist who, for the past year and a half, has been conducting field work in Morocco. Her research is focused on "how the complexity of Moroccan society’s multilingualism plays out in daily life." Jillian C. York takes a closer look.... - Morocco: “Still Living in My Parent's House,” says a 40-year-old Girl13 July 2010, 6:55 am
One in every three Moroccan women is single. Studies show that this has more to do with economic hardship, lack of education, the absence of democracy. Samira is a 40 year-old single woman still living in her parents' house. She shares her day-to-day experiences on her blog.... - Morocco: Controversy Over the Wage of New National Football Manager10 July 2010, 5:34 pm
Football is a very popular sport in Morocco. But the appointment of Belgian Eric Gerets to coach the national team for a rumored exorbitant amount of money has got the blogosphere talking.... - Diaspora and Development in the Francophone World8 July 2010, 6:16 pm
The diaspora of the developing countries worldwide is often mentioned as a potential driving factor for poverty reduction and the francophone region is no exception. Still, the suggested policies involving the diaspora are not without challenges and require more avenues for discussion between all development actors... - Morocco: Public Toilets Under Scrutiny6 July 2010, 8:53 pm
By Hisham Moroccan blogger Big Brother Maroc [Fr] reports on the launch of Bitelma [Fr] (which translates to Water Closet), a website that invites visitors to publish pictures of “the worst public toilets in the country” listed by city and address (train stations, bars, restaurants, malls, universities…) in an effort...... - Morocco: The Henna Experience28 June 2010, 9:26 am
Henna as an art form has existed for thousands of years. Peace Corps volunteer Emily recently experienced it firsthand in Morocco. Jillian C York takes us on Emily's journey....
- HM the King calls for undertaking joint efforts to counter Israel's expansionist plans in Al-Qods30 July 2010, 6:05 pm
Tetouan - HM king Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Qods Committee, stressed the need to undertake joint efforts and initiatives to counter Israel's expansionist plans in the Holy city, voicing determination to continue to stand up for the preservation of the spiritual, civilizational and legal character of this city, as the capital of an independent Palestinian state.... - Morocco determined not to give up one single inch of Sahara, HM the King says30 July 2010, 4:06 pm
Tetouan - HM king Mohammed VI said that Morocco shall continue to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is determined not to give up one single inch of its Sahara....
- Industrial production price index drops 1.2%, HCP says29 July 2010, 2:09 pm
Rabat - The producer price index (PPI) of manufacturing industry dropped 1.2% last June compared to the previous month, Morocco’s High Planning Commission (HCP) reported.... - Maroc Telecom's turnover rises 6% in 2010 first-half28 July 2010, 7:04 pm
Casablanca - Moroccan main telecommunication company Maroc Telecom's turnover rose by 6% year-on-year in the 2010 first-half, reaching 15.5 billion dirhams ($1.8 billion)....
- Moroccan Photography Competition #5529 July 2010, 8:06 am
Jaws - photographer: David Cruickshank(click image to enlarge)The photography competition winners will be announced at our birthday party in October, with some wonderful prizes, including a very generous accommodation package for two in Fez, donated by the good folks at Dar El Menia, a sumptuous meal for two at Cafe Clock as well as a luxury hammam and other goodies to be announced. We will accept entries until September 30th. So get your entry in !Submit a photograph.Send your photograph i... - Moroccan Photography Competition #5629 July 2010, 8:04 am
Meknes Waterman - Photographer: Enoch Latham(Click image to enlarge)The photography competition winners will be announced at our birthday party in October, with some wonderful prizes, including a very generous accommodation package for two in Fez, donated by the good folks at Dar El Menia, a sumptuous meal for two at Cafe Clock as well as a luxury hammam and other goodies to be announced. We will accept entries until September 30th. So get your entry in !Submit a photograph.Send your photograph... - Moroccan Photography Competition #5429 July 2010, 7:45 am
Chefchaouen - Photographer: Maggie CruickshankThe photography competition winners will be announced at our birthday party in October, with some wonderful prizes, including a very generous accommodation package for two in Fez, donated by the good folks at Dar El Menia, a sumptuous meal for two at Cafe Clock as well as a luxury hammam and other goodies to be announced. We will accept entries until September 30th. So get your entry in !Submit a photograph.Send your photograph in jpeg or gif form t... - Moroccan Caftans - A Royal Parade28 July 2010, 1:19 am
Moroccan caftans (kaftans) are closely watched by the fashion industry around the world and now a new wave of both male and female designers are taking things a step further. As one male designer says "I am liberating Moroccan women with my designs". The old values are changing - gone are the full length dresses and the covered bust. New daring designs are making an entrance and it will be interesting to see how they are accepted. Here is a recent compilation of Royal Caftans!... - Fez rap music video to premiere in US27 July 2010, 10:25 pm
A video of popular Fez rap group, Fez City Clan, is to premiere tonight in Somerville, near Boston. The Somerville Community Access Television is hosting what's definitely the first Moroccan Rap Music event in the town, if not in the whole of Massachusetts. The event, they say, is about introducing Moroccan rap music with its incredible language, energy, and artistry to their little bit of the world. This is the first music video ever produced for Fez City Clan and features eye-popping graffiti... - Moroccan Photography Competition #5327 July 2010, 7:18 am
"1912" -Old medina, fezPhotographer : Rita Houari (click image to enlarge) "The name of this picture was actually inspired from a comment I receive , the guy was thinking (because of the tones) that it was a scanned photo , taken on 1912,so I thought that it would be a good idea to put "1912" as a title!"The photography competition winners will be announced at our birthday party in October, with some wonderful prizes, including a very generous accommodation package for two in Fez, donat... - Horseriding in Morocco26 July 2010, 8:31 am
Riding camels in the Sahara is de rigueur, but did you know that you can also ride horses into the desert, and in plenty of other spots in Morocco, too? The View from Fez takes a look.It's true there aren't many stables with well-looked after and well-trained horses, with and proper guides and insurance. But Maroc Rando Cheval on the Route d'Immouzer near Fez airport is a professional outfit with excellent facilities.They not only offer horseriding trips into the Sahara, but also along the coast... - Moroccan-inspired swimwear shows in Brazil26 July 2010, 1:44 am
Sawf News reports that the Brazilian swimwear brand, Cia.Maritima, debuted its Moroccan-themed 2011 collection to a packed house during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim on July 18, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.Designer Benny Rosset and his hot Brazilian models flew in from Sao Paulo for one of the most anticipated fashion shows in Miami. Cia.Maritima has been producing swimwear for the last 20 years.The 2011 collection draws its inspiration from Morocco and its rich combination of earthy tones, e... - Moroccan Photography Competition #5226 July 2010, 1:10 am
Photographer: Agharass(click on image to enlarge)The photography competition winners will be announced at our birthday party in October, with some wonderful prizes, including a very generous accommodation package for two in Fez, donated by the good folks at Dar El Menia, a sumptuous meal for two at Cafe Clock as well as a luxury hammam and other goodies to be announced. We will accept entries until September 30th. So get your entry in !Submit a photograph.Send your photograph in jpeg or gif form... - Moroccan Rugs - a Hit in New York26 July 2010, 12:27 am
Eric Shanks lives in New York but his favourite travel destination is Morocco's spiritual centre, the Medina of Fez, and he describes The View from Fez as "the best place to keep in touch with all things Moroccan" (Thanks Eric). So, last Friday when he opened the New York Times and turned to page 21 of the arts section, he was delighted to discover that the Cavin-Morris Gallery in Chelsea had an exhibition of Moroccan rugs. He visited, was impressed and emailed us to let us know.The exhibition, ...
- Under Construction20 July 2010, 8:22 pm
Culture Vultures is currently undergoing some electronic modifications to create one site for Fez’s cultural agenda and newsletter. In addition we are temporarily off line. We will be back soon with gust and enthusiasm for the following cultural season.... - Fez rap goes south to the Sun Festival.9 July 2010, 12:26 pm
Despite Fez being known for its sacred music and sufi chants and the cancellation of Slam Klam, (Fez’ ex-hip hop festival), Fez home-grows a healthy rap and hip hop harvest. Simo, of Fez City Clan, will be one of 6 acts leading the Friday night beats under the parasol of The Sun Festival of Marakesh. [...]... - Public Art on Ancient Walls27 June 2010, 12:55 pm
Sefrou Connect. June 2010. seFest seFest, an association for Contemporary Arts in Sefrou, recently orchestrated a public arts project with the Cherry Festival of Sefrou. Works from Sefrouiin artists and those inspired by the town were documented, printed on large format plastic canvas then placed on the walls and buildings of Sefrou town. The power [...]... - 6th Festival of Amazigh Culture.23 June 2010, 10:32 am
The 6th Festival of Amazigh Culture will take place from 1 – 4th of July at the Palais de Congrés in Fez’ Avenue Hassantani. The rich program includes talks and debates, film and a fashion show and live music to celebrate and bring more awareness to the culture of the native people of Morocco. For [...]... - Flamenco song and guitar, Olé!22 June 2010, 5:06 pm
The director of the Instituto Cervantes, Antonio Rodríguez Jiménez, is please to present to you an evening of Flamenco. Andalucian singer Anabel Rosado will perform on Wednesday the 23rd of June at Palais Jamai from 8 p.m.... - The oldest festival in Morocco13 June 2010, 11:16 am
Sefrou Cherry Festival 2010 17th,18th,19th and 20th of June This oldest Festival in Morocco, Sefrou’s Cherry festival celebrates 90 years since the first festivities to celebrate the once harvest of cherries. This year, the 2010 comeback of the Festival promises to stimulate and entertain Sefrou town and its region’s inhabitants. The four day gala of [...]... - Last chance to boogie13 June 2010, 10:59 am
[/caption]Gwo Ka Masters Thanks to http://riadzany.blogspot.com for the images from yesterdays perfromsnce... - Another face of the Sacred Music Festival10 June 2010, 3:18 pm
Rap on the fringe….. Ait Skato, the free stage out beyond Atlas, principally caters to a local crowd. Not always platforming sacred music but none the less a worthy trip if you see how the other half live. Wednesday evening was programmed under the Sacred Music Festival as Rap night and that’s certainly what the [...]... - Ben Harper Cancelled5 June 2010, 11:56 am
Skateboarding and Sacred Music, a connection. Those who havent caught the wildfire news will be disappointed to know that Ben Harper has had to cancel tonight’s show. Dislocating his shoulder in a skateboard accident he is unable to travel or perform. Harper states that he hopes to be able to reprogram his visit to Morocco. [...]... - Jazz at Palais Jamai28 May 2010, 11:36 am
According to The Havana Times Laure Donnats warm and, at the same time, deep voice is capable of hitting all the registers- effortlessly shifting from tenderness to rage. The French Jazz singer will perform tonight at Palais Jamais at 9 p.m. ( Ay!, a night out that doesn’t finish before the moon has risen.) Thanks, [...]...
- Casablanca writ large28 July 2010, 9:50 pm
‘With exotic tales of JD Salinger and exorcisms, author Tahir Shah is the dream host for a literary pilgrimage to a little-known corner of Morocco Tahir Shah in the restored library of Dar Khalifa, and its original pool Photograph: Ingrid Pullar Seven years ago, exasperated by living in a tiny London flat, the writer Tahir [...]... - Clock Culture this week 26 July- 01 August25 July 2010, 8:11 pm
CLOCK CULTURE CONCERTS: Sunday at Sunset 6:30pm Jilaliyat Popular female group (20dh) Wednesday & Friday at 6:30 pm Jam @ The Clock Young musicians play live music on the terrace (free) CLOCK CULTURE MOVIES: Thursday movie 6:30pm Casa negra directed by Nour [...]... - Moroccan Tortilla – by Tara Stevens23 July 2010, 3:53 pm
The produce in the Fès medina, particularly behind Bab Boujloud, in R’Cif and in the Zqaq Rommane neighbourhood comes into its own in the summer. I wander through the medina, quite literally, day dreaming of all the things I could make with it. Of course, specific ingredients like fish sauce say, or coconut milk, occasionally [...]... - Tasty Tanjia for Two22 July 2010, 12:36 pm
Souad, the chef maalma for Cafe Clock, has been keen for a long time to create Tanjia for our clients as it was a household favorite when she was small girl in Nador. Our colleague Gail of Fezfood does a fantastic culinary tour incorporating the ingredients for a Tanjia finished by collecting the [...]... - Clock Culture this week 19 July – 25 July18 July 2010, 5:50 pm
CLOCK CULTURE CONCERTS: Sunday at Sunset 6:30pm Issawa Traditional music with percussion (20dh) Wednesday & Friday at 6:30 pm Jam @ The Clock Young musicians play live music on the terrace (free) CLOCK CULTURE MOVIES: Thursday movie 6:30pm Class 8 directed by [...]... - BEETROOT, SPINACH, MANCHEGO AND SPICED ALMOND SALAD by Tara Stevens15 July 2010, 1:19 pm
This recipe is one that will come easy if you live in the medina. It seems to me that the one vegetable there never seems to be any shortage of whether it’s babies in the spring, or big adult monsters come autumn, is beetroot. What there is a shortage of are inspiring beetroot recipes, which [...]... - Moussem in Moulay Idriss14 July 2010, 3:52 pm
This week sees one of the largest and most important pilgrimages in Morocco. The beautiful white-washed town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoune is only an hours drive from Fez and less than half an hour from Meknes. For many centuries it has been a place of pilgrimage, thanks to its tomb of the city’s founder, Moulay [...]... - Kareena Kapoor loves Morocco13 July 2010, 12:13 pm
Kareena Kapoor, the famed Indian actress, has been speaking about her love for Morocco. The actress, who is currently filming Agent Vinod with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan in the Moroccan city of Tangiers, revealed that she is enjoying working in the country because of its cultural similarities to India and its love of Bollywood “Saif [...]... - Clock Culture this week 12 July – 18 July11 July 2010, 11:58 am
CLOCK CULTURE CONCERTS: Sunday at Sunset 6:30pm Gnaoua Traditional music with percussion (20dh) Wednesday & Friday at 6:30 pm Jam @ The Clock Young musicians play live music on the terrace (free) CLOCK CULTURE MOVIES: Thursday movie 6:30pm Casa by Night directed [...]... - Travel by your Heart – Priyanka Singh5 July 2010, 12:58 pm
The city of Ajmer in Rajasthan, India, houses one of the greatest Sufi shrines of the world, that of the sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisty. Founder of the Chisty silsila, his love for the people led him to be called Gharib Nawaz, ‘caretaker of the humble and poor’. The love that reached out to [...]...
- PM calls for accelerating review measures to improve conditions of road transport professionals29 July 2010, 12:41 pm
Rabat - Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi called, on Wednesday, for speeding up the review of proposals and measures aimed at improving the conditions of road transport professionals.... - Morocco's major modernization projects are 'on the right track,' former French minister says28 July 2010, 10:25 pm
Rabat - Major modernization projects initiated by Morocco in recent years are "on the right track", socialist deputy and former French Minister of Justice and Employment Elisabeth Guigou said on Wednesday....
- Morocco, Equatorial Guinea to play friendly match on August in Rabat26 July 2010, 4:08 pm
Rabat - Moroccan national football team will play Equatorial Guinea a friendly match on August 11 in Rabat.... - Ultra distance Dominican swimmer highlights in Rabat need for achieving MDGs21 July 2010, 4:19 pm
Rabat - Ultra distance Dominican swimmer and UN Honorary Ambassador, Marcos Diaz, highlighted, on Tuesday in Rabat, his initiative "Swim Across the continents", which aims to urge governments to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015....
- Thirty-second Assilah International Cultural Festival ends26 July 2010, 10:34 am
Assilah - The 32nd Assilah International Cultural Festival, held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, ended on Sunday during a ceremony marked by awarding prizes to some of the city's inhabitants.... - The 2010 Argana International Poetry Award granted to Tahar Benjelloun20 July 2010, 10:06 pm
Rabat - The 2010 Argana International Poetry Award was granted to poet and writer Tahar Benjelloun by Morocco's House of Poetry....
- Prince Moulay Rachid chairs in Tangier luncheon on Throne Day30 July 2010, 6:01 pm
Tangier - Prince Moulay Rachid chaired, on Friday in Tangier, a luncheon offered by the Premier on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne.... - Morocco's development based on four main guidelines, HM the King says30 July 2010, 3:55 pm
Tétouan - HM King Mohammed VI said that Morocco's development process is based on four main guidelines that proved to be relevant and effective....
- "Frédéric el Hamdouchi"28 July 2010, 5:41 pm
Je profite que Fred soit près du puits pour se ressourcer (ou mettre les mains dans la boue) pour vous montrer sa dernière prestation sur 2M.(Je ne sais pas qui a mis la vidéo en ligne, mais merci.)Edit : D'autres vidéos de Fred sur la chaine Youtube de Micmeknes, merci Mickaël !... - Retour à la campagne13 July 2010, 3:47 pm
Oui, enfin pas tout à fait. Fred y est retourné seul la semaine dernière (je travaillais).Vous voulez la bonne ou la mauvaise nouvelle d'abord ?Allez, la mauvaise. Je crois que la photo parle d'elle-même.Effectivement, la maison a souffert des pluies violentes de ces deux derniers hivers. Tout l'arrière est abimé, et la salle de bain menace de s'effondrer. On a relancé les travaux, ça devrait commencer bientôt. Le projet est de consolider la maison, et de faire un patio entouré de murs... - Tarifa : Petite échappée13 July 2010, 3:06 pm
Petit voyage, à la mi-juin ; première échappée en fait depuis qu'on a commencé à bosser à la radio.Quand je suis allée à Tarifa il y a quatre mois, je suis passée en coup de vent. Cette fois-ci, on a un peu plus pris le temps, et ça vaut vraiment le coup.Coïncidence incroyable, le premier soir, dans un bar, on rencontre deux amis nancéens, Leila et Benoit (regardez le site que Leila a fait pour le chouette restaurant géorgien de Nancy, Chez Vassili). Comme c'est des vétérans de ... - Le chant des chardonnerets marocains2 June 2010, 5:01 pm
Bonjour à tous, En parcourant la médina de Fès de long en large pour faire ses chroniques, Fred est tombé sur ce vitrier qui arrondit ses fins de moi en élevant des chardonnerets. Il leur apprend à chanter, en leur faisant écouter des CDs de chants d'oiseaux... Du coup, j'apprends que Marocains et Algériens sont passionnés d'oiseaux chanteurs, comme on peut le voir ici ou là - et que ça prend même des proportions inquiétantes en Algérie. Ecoutez Authenticia, l'émission de Fred, de... - Fès : Histoire d'un cimetière26 May 2010, 4:58 pm
Il y a quelque temps, une découverte : à deux pas de chez nous, le cimetière chrétien de Fès.Beaucoup de Français, d'Espagnols et d'Italiens, mais aussi, dans le carré militaire, des Africains et des Marocains qui ont combattu pour la France.Des milliers d'histoires enfouies, que j'aimerais bien qu'on me raconte.... - Une cabine d'enregistrement24 May 2010, 10:38 am
Plus d'un mois sans blog... (j'ai pas d'excuse)Alors je vous présente notre nouvelle cabine d'enregistrement, conçue par Fred en un week-end (pendant lequel je me suis arraché les cheveux; pour le chat, c'était Disneyland).Finalement, soyons francs : c'est un chef d'oeuvre - et la taille de l'appartement a diminué de moitié.(claustrophobes s'abstenir, évidemment)Sinon, que se passe-t-il en dehors de la cabine d'enregistrement ? Bonne question. J'en sors pas beaucoup en ce moment, donc je... - Cette semaine sur Luxe Radio...14 April 2010, 10:30 am
... jusqu'à vendredi, Fred vous parle des fascinantes miniatures persanes avec sa chronique sur l'art islamique (13h12), et vous emmène ensuite à Marrakech avec Authenticia (13h45), son émission de reportages, visiter les ateliers de Marrakech. Ma chronique "Les mots du luxe" vous raconte l'histoire des épices 15 h15, et après, à 16h15, je vous parle de bijoux.Voilà ! allez sur le site de la radio, et le lecteur se trouve en haut à droite de l'écran.(et n'oubliez pas que si vous êtes ... - Seuta/Cebta (2)13 April 2010, 2:04 pm
Suite du voyage à Sebta.Une petite ville vraiment chouette,Bordée par la mer des deux côtés,Avec plein de statues,Et plein de couleurs,Des petits détails qui nous rappellent sur quel continent on est,- et même une intrusion dans le monde des contes de fées...... - Sebta/Ceuta : un petit bout d'Europe en Afrique (1)5 April 2010, 11:15 pm
Il y a quelque temps, nous sommes allés passer quelques jours Sebta, en marocain, ou Ceuta, en espagnol. Comme vous pouvez le voir sur la carte, Sebta c'est l'Espagne... mais aussi l'Afrique. Expérience étrange donc, que de traverser cette frontière ultra-surveillée, et passer en quelques minutes du Maroc à l'Espagne. On a d'abord essayé de le faire en voiture, avant de se rendre compte qu'on n'avait pas pris l'assurance internationale (argh). Retour donc à Fnideq, à quelques kilom... - Mon nouveau job : écoutez...26 March 2010, 11:42 am
Oui, j'ai un nouveau boulot, très différent de ce que je faisais avant. J'écris et anime une chronique quotidienne sur une nouvelle radio marocaine, Luxe radio. Elle a commencé à émettre la semaine dernière - mais elle n'existe pas encore à Fès, il va falloir attendre un peu encore.Ma chronique s'appelle "Les mots du luxe", et c'est un point de vue historique sur des choses luxueuses - des tissus aux épices, en passant par les loisirs ou les moyens de transport. "Les mots du luxe" pass...
- Marrakech's Corinne Bensimon: a tale of a Moroccan dinner party28 July 2010, 1:55 pm
She lived in Marrakech down a path at the beautiful Beldi Country Club. Her door was lit by a Moroccan lantern. Her name was Corinne Bensimon. She was French. An interior designer, a stylist, a boutique owner.... She was a...... - Mali: and a bitter tale of missing parts26 July 2010, 5:51 am
He's my third, she said, smiling. And I envied her then. Not her youth. Not her beauty. But her baby. Oh I had had my babies, of course. But they were big now. Immersed in their ipods, their knitting, their...... - Mali: and a tale of life and laughter23 July 2010, 8:19 am
Oh, I've been to many places........ But I have never been to a place where people laughed more than in Mali. The kind of laughter where you have to wipe your eyes, not once but twice. The kind of laughter...... - Mali: and a tale that answers the question, What is it that you do exactly, Maryam?21 July 2010, 9:39 am
This is Assetu. She's my client. Or sort of, anyway. This is Assetu's son, Amadou. Amadou's a curious boy He's just learning how to walk... but already Assetu has big hopes and dreams for him. The project I work on......
- Here and There13 July 2010, 4:31 pm
Without even noticing, I have reached the halfway point of my vacation in California. So far, the time has been spent rejuvenating and catching up with family and friends. The contrast between here and Fes strikes me everyday. Life in Fes is full of colorful chaos and striking contrasts between interior and exterior life. Here in San Francisco, daily life is full of order and calm. In Fes I am ‘strange’, in San Francisco I am one of many and it’s easy to be anonymous. Fes is hot and dry, m... - Fes to San Francisco8 June 2010, 12:20 pm
The last days in Morocco, before heading to the States for a 3-month stay, were filled with organization and anticipation. I packed all my clothes and personal belongings into one small room to make a 4th room available for sleeping. The house looked great and it was so gratifying to see every room in the house in use and cleaned. I actually felt very proud of myself as I looked at the totality of the house and recalled all the work it has taken to get it to this stage. The heat was on and Hassa... - Making the Morning Rounds21 May 2010, 10:56 am
I opened my door this morning to go to a few local shops for breakfast items. As usual, the first thing I did was sweep the debris the street cleaners left in front of my door. This is the only place I know of where street cleaners deposit dirt at your doorstep rather than take it away. Oh well. I must say, great care seems to have been taken to ensure it is evenly distributed. After tidying up a bit, I took the short walk to the end of my street. I greeted the egg man. Once again, he is fosteri... - Colorful or Contemptible?17 May 2010, 12:17 pm
Seems to me that the answer to this question is the key to my own peace of mind. – or lack thereof. If I can answer ‘colorful’ I am much happier and accepting. If I answer ‘contemptible’ I am in for a lot of suffering. It’s my choice. As is everything in life I suppose.So I practice finding the color in situations that give me a start. Here are a few examples of finding the color (sometimes a light tint) in everyday occurrences.#1 The Man With the Slashed FaceThe other day I opened ... - More than Homesick9 May 2010, 6:33 pm
I miss my friends. Two of the four friends expected last month made it to Fes, despite the air traffic mayhem following the volcanic eruption (the first one, that is). I was so lucky half the party made it and their visit was a needed tonic.But then again, their visit highlighted something missing in my life ... good friends with whom I share some history. Ever since they left I have been full of wishes to return home to California. I struggle every day with my dissatisfaction about my life here... - Not Your Typical Tour25 April 2010, 9:36 am
A couple of my good friends made it to Fes after 3½ years of following the ups and downs of my life on this blog and listening to my stories during the two visits I’ve managed to make back to California. Despite the volcano and with great determination, they managed to get across the U.S. and arrive in Fes a mere 12 hours after their planned arrival time. Their plane was diverted to Marrakech on the final leg of their journey and they were boarded onto a bus for a 9-hour drive to Fes. But the... - Being Philosophical17 April 2010, 8:12 pm
Before the eruption of the volcano in Iceland (I’m not even trying to remember its name, yet alone how to pronounce it) there was a plan in place for four lovely friends from San Francisco to converge at my home for a weeklong visit in Fes. We haven’t seen each other for two years. They were coming from points in America and Europe and were expected to have been happily ensconced in my house by mid-afternoon. After I arrived home from school (around 6:30) I had planned to take them to an art... - Cafe Clock14 April 2010, 7:43 am
I often say that if it weren’t for Café Clock, I wouldn’t still be here in Fes. It’s no secret that I’ve had a great deal of difficulty here and yesterday was one of those days when I would have given anything to just pack up and leave. I was fed up. Again!As so often happens when I have a meltdown, I still had to pull myself together and go out into the world to work. I guess that’s because I work everyday … either teaching, or giving dance lessons, or doing writing assignments or ... - The Monthly Marjane Shopping Trip7 April 2010, 8:39 pm
Once a month I go to a superstore here called Marjane where I load up on cleaning supplies, paper products, beauty products and some foodstuff. Occasionally I purchase something I’ve been wanting for a while … like a vacuum cleaner or a chauffage to heat the house. I also routinely buy myself a treat like any cheese that isn’t “La Vache Qui Rit” and crackers, or a medium-sized bag of peanut M&M’s (which never seem to remain unopened during the taxi ride home). I always try to go whe... - Work, Work, Work23 March 2010, 9:15 am
When I was living in San Francisco, it was becoming increasingly difficult to find work. During my last couple of years there, I came to grips with the fact that I was just getting too old to be hired by others. So, I planned and started my own business. But it was tough going and I didn’t have enough capital to maintain it after a year. Of course, locating my shop in a flood zone and getting hit with 4 feet of flood water the very first week I moved in didn’t help matters. But here in Fes, ...
- Fame = Existence18 July 2010, 12:41 pm
We live today in a society where it is necessary to see yourself, or your likeness, in the media as confirmation of your existence.... - Israel Does the Unthinkable31 May 2010, 5:39 pm
Israel has fired on a naval relief convoy attempting to reach Gaza with supplies such as concrete, medicines and food, leaving nine civilian activists dead and around 30 injured.... - Lesson of History23 April 2010, 9:08 am
"People who are oppressed must start to defend their interests and their basic human rights; they need to be prepared to make sacrifices for this lofty goal. ... If the Arab people would only learn this simple lesson of history our current state of opression would be ended."... - Strength in Diversity19 April 2010, 5:51 pm
My latest essay for Talk Morocco is up, on the theme of "Moroccan identity."... - Blogging in Morocco14 April 2010, 2:56 am
Is it possible that the recent wave of criminal prosecutions is, paradoxically, a result of greater freedoms? Perhaps they are growing pains as journalists and bloggers test the limits, and the state struggles to define its new boundaries?... - The Noble Goat14 April 2010, 2:49 am
Larache, Morocco, August 8, 2009.... - “Targeted Killings”8 April 2010, 8:44 pm
For all I know, "radical Muslim cleric" Anwar al-Awlaki has done something deserving of a death sentence, but that's what the judicial process is supposed to determine.... - Democracy in Egypt?3 April 2010, 4:38 pm
"If you bet on individuals [like Mubarak] instead of the people, you are going to fail. And Western policy so far has been to bet on individuals, individuals who are not supported by their people and who are being discredited every day."... - The Problem Is the American People2 April 2010, 10:03 pm
"The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the presidency. The republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools such as those who made him their president."... - Semi-Authoritarian Regimes22 March 2010, 2:06 pm
Middle East expert Juan Cole thinks that American policy in recent years has encouraged the formation of semi-authoritarian regimes throughout the Middle East....
- Hating Hijabs or Badgering Blondes: What’s the Difference?29 July 2010, 1:35 am
Last night around 9:00 PM, I was walking home in the dark from a function near my office. After a long day at work, I felt like a rubber band that had been stretched too many times. I had just reached Dupont Circle, a small park in central Washington, DC, when a wild yell snapped me from my daze. Ahead of me, on one of the wide paths leading to the circle’s central fountain, a small pack of teenagers were cackling and swerving menacingly around a man and woman. At a glance, I noticed two thing... - Reflections on South Africa 2010: World Watches Cup, US Watches World15 July 2010, 2:25 am
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa has come and gone. I did not reach Africa's first World Cup, although I did my best to watch every game (and for the first few weeks, before returning to a desk job here in Washington, I came close to doing so). Watching this Cup here in the US was nothing like back in 2006, when each muggy evening I crowded with fellow spectators around the TV in a ramshackle Tanzanian bar. The contrast is unmistakable; while the rest of the planet takes a month-long break eve... - Wonder and Winces: Mixed Emotions in Dubai22 June 2010, 5:31 pm
Many people who know me assume that I would accept any free ticket, that I would jump on a train or plane to any destination, all without thinking twice. Not so. On my unofficial List of Places I Never Want to Go, Dubai held second place for years. (Nothing could be worse than Vegas.) Everything I had heard made me want to avoid ultra-artificial Dubai: the excesses of the city's buildings, the commercialism of the malls, the environmental degradation from golf courses and ski slopes built in the... - The Bottom Line on Iraq15 June 2010, 5:40 am
A week after I returned home from Iraq, I read about a recent survey examining quality of life in cities around the world. I tracked down the report, resigned to what I would find. Sure enough, Baghdad was dead last - planet Earth's least livable city. That Iraq has a long way to go before it attains a livable measure of stability is undeniable. After years of hearing (read: tuning out) stories of the atrocities which Baghdad's residents suffer every day, I found conditions in the city were even... - Kurdistan: The Other Face of Iraq14 June 2010, 1:22 am
Iraq Map The highlight of my trip to Iraq was the five days I spent in the northern region of Kurdistan - not least because it finally offered a chance to escape the prison-like compound in Baghdad. Along with one colleague and one security guard, I flew on Iraqi Airways from Baghdad to Erbil, the administrative and commercial capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. "Kurdistan" itself is something of an imagined land, since the ethnic Kurds straddle the mountainous borderlands of northern Iraq, eastern Turk... - The Real World: Baghdad (Life Behind the Blast Walls)23 May 2010, 5:47 pm
The company compound where I stayed during my time in Baghdad was really nothing more than a few city blocks beside the Tigris River enclosed by high blast walls. The neighborhood was once prime real estate, however - just up the river is the former epicenter of Saddam Hussein's regime (today that area is the International Zone). Given its prime position, the neighborhood was previously home to some of Saddam's closest cronies. His wife and other family members owned many of the houses in the ar... - Baghdad: It's Not For Everyone19 May 2010, 10:42 pm
My trip to Iraq began with a 13-hour flight to Dubai. On that leg, my neighbor was one of many Americans on the flight who wore civilian clothes with military-issue desert boots. He was also heading to Iraq, he said, but I decided not to ask him what he was doing there. (Probing the Iraq- and Afghanistan-bound for further information these days usually ends in awkward silences, with smug grins that seem to say, "C'mon, if you knew a damn thing you'd know I ain't answering that.") But my neighbor... - Bed, Bath & Baghdad11 April 2010, 3:38 pm
Since returning in late February from our latest travels, Jacqueline and I have gotten busy reintegrating ourselves into normal American life. Craigslisting, job hunting, traipsing through the rain to visit apartments, purchasing cell phone plans, and shopping for home goods felt like familiar processes, albeit a bit surreal. We decided to resettle in Washington, DC – the city we had left 18 months earlier to move to Morocco. Throughout our time in North Africa, we had reminisced with other fo...
- Sfenj on video Moroccan doughnuts / سفنج مغربي29 July 2010, 10:00 pm
I would like to share with you a Moroccan recipe called "Sfenj", it's the famous doughnut which we sell almost in every corner in Morocco. Let me tell you a secret, when I am in Morocco, I buy them almost every day, but when I am in the USA, I prepare them by myself. I[...]... - SELLOU28 July 2010, 8:33 am
Sellou is a unique Moroccan sweet made from sesames, almonds and flour that has been browned in the oven. It's traditionally served during Ramadan. ... - Fish Pastilla بسطيلة الحوت19 July 2010, 1:39 pm
I present you a Fish Pastilla, it's Phyllo pastry stuffed with seafood, it is a typical dish and highly regarded as a national dish of Morocco. I invite you to watch the video ... - Brioche with Raisins بريوش بالزبيب16 July 2010, 8:31 am
A delicious Brioche that everybody enjoys. It can be filled with raisins or chocolate chips or both. You can watch my video here : http://ikbis.com/channels/sousoukitchen/190648 I invite you to watch the video. ... - Grilled Sardine & Zaalouk سردين مشوي و زعلوك13 July 2010, 5:45 am
Zaalouk is a delicious cooked Moroccan salad made with eggplant, you can steam the eggplants or grill them before adding tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and spices., drizzle a little bit of extra olive oil on the salad before serving. Sardines are extremely healthy, an excellent[...]... - Beef Tagine with plums طاجين بلحم البقر و البرقوق11 July 2010, 1:08 pm
Tagine is a dish which combines oriental spices, sweet and salty. The success of the dish depends especially on how It's cooked : it must be cooked slowly so that all the ingredients mix together. I invite you to watch the video ... - Fish fillet tagine طجين شرائح السمك6 July 2010, 8:18 am
A tasty Moroccan dish with fish, you can use a normal pot if you don't have a Tagine. I invite you to watch the video ... - Chocolate Truffels Cake3 July 2010, 2:29 pm
Hello my friends, I prepared this cake to celebrate with you my Hundredth Recipe, oh yes this cake will be my Recipe Number 100. I would like to thank every person who visited, read, took or noted my recipes or left comments on my blog. Because of you and your encouragements, I[...]... - Fennel wheels2 July 2010, 3:35 am
Hello my friends, today, I present you a recipe from my mother. My mother is a woman who is from the good old days, where she had to make and clean everything by herself, without the help of washer, vacuum cleaner, electric mixers... she had to relay on herself. When she gave me this[...]... - Layered Melwi with Ground Beef27 June 2010, 10:00 pm
Melwi is a simple flour-based pancake that can be served with honey and butter, or stuffed with onions, ground meat and spices. This recipe is from Rachida Amhaouch. I invite you to watch the video. ...
- Reincarnation Cat-Style x 2 and 3 and 416 February 2009, 7:36 pm
I've been asked to update my de facto defunct blog with a link to my most recent and hopefully permanent reincarnation. I've amalgamated this blog as well as my subsequent blogs from Spain and Slovakia to the Mother of All Blogs thanks to my supreme technological knowledge.Cat in Rabat, La Gatita Gringa, Mačka in Slovak can all be found here. Ciao babies.... - Reincarnation Cat-Style24 August 2007, 6:38 pm
I am mortified at my own apparent inability to not blog. So for those masochists who want more ....La Gatita GringaYou've been warned.... - The 9 Lives of Cat in Rabat: Life the 9th10 August 2007, 8:17 am
As The Walrus once prophesied, the time has finally come to talk of many things - perhaps not about shoes and ships and sealing wax but of matters close to my heart.Frankly, I haven't relished the thought of being the one to stick the needle into the Cat's paw and so, not surprisingly, I've let this go to the last possible moment. The truth is that I've grown attached to this humble space in the... - A Conference of the Immortals7 August 2007, 4:14 pm
"What?" roared Zeus setting the summit of Mount Olympus a-tremble with his oratory eruption. Pegasus, startled from his luncheon buffet, discreetly and judiciously stepped out of the god’s line of vision. "Did I just hear what I think I heard?""No, no ... it's impossible. She couldn't have!" gasped Apollo. His glorious sunbeams paled at the mere thought of it."She did! "Zeus thundered."What's... - Primary Colours3 August 2007, 3:45 pm
If I were a third grader creating my own Morocco, it would be a country of primary colours whose cities, rivers, and borders - I would add - would be painstakingly coloured within the lines (much to the relief of Western Sahara and a handful of child psychiatrists). And this would be my colour palette of crayons (remember, I am only 8 years old):* Marrakech is the red city.* Meknès is the yellow... - A Cat in Meknès1 August 2007, 6:10 pm
I like Meknès. There, I've said it. Out loud. Liking Meknès isn't a something I share with too many of my colleagues but I like it, so there it is. Its greatest advantage, of course, is the fact that it isn't Rabat. Based on that alone, I could easily move on to the peroration of this posting. Many of you will probably wish that I had.Last Saturday, Mr. Cat in Rabat and I slipped away to the... - Dog's Days & Dogma1 August 2007, 9:23 am
The Dog Days ... "when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies"* ... have arrived in Rabat, and they're barking in full force. Simply put, it is stinking hot and equally stinking humid. So yesterday, in what would prove to be a futile attempt to combat Rabat's current weather woes and to briefly... - And Then There Were Three31 July 2007, 5:55 pm
A rather brief Cat in Rabat Public Service Announcement for Moroccan Oenophiles about which the author raises one conundrum and invites her readership to consider two possible solutions. There will be no references herein to early Genesis albums* Surely this is a coincidence. In fact, I'd like to think that this is a coincidence in the purest, most literal sense of the word but I can't help but... - The Politics of Sex & Some Minor Marrakech-Bashing24 July 2007, 8:19 am
"Marrakech will be the target," my student judiciously advised me - this in the wake of Morocco's terror alert having been maxed out again this past weekend. "Why?" I asked, knowing full well what the answer would be. "Teacher," my student tried to reason with me (in a tone that clearly indicated that she thought I was a retard), "Marrakech is the most beautiful city in the world."Which it isn't... - Eyewitness to an Unveiling16 July 2007, 9:46 am
I have an excellent memory of which I am inordinately proud - it's not photographic but pretty darn close. If it's written in print, then I can easily commit it to memory; however, if it's a facial feature, I'm screwed. This is how the gods have repaid my hubris. In fact, it's safe to say that when I meet someone for the first time, even engage in a lengthy conversation with that person, it's...
- Zamzam Boutiqe - Beni Ouarain and Handira Morocco20 July 2010, 12:58 pm
We have some really fantastic Beni Ouarain carpets at the Zamzam Boutique at the moment, we also have some very pretty handira and these Berber wedding blanket cushions. I have 4 of them at the moment all rectangular, email me for further details at boutiquezamzam@gmail.com. I just love this pretty and very unusual vintage Berber wedding blanket with tiny flecks of colour. This large vintage Beni Ourain with a short pile is in fantastic condition, it is 4 meters long with lovely cream wool ... - Andrea grill and bbq - family fun in Marrakech4 July 2010, 4:07 pm
Welcome to the new Andrea Grill and BBQ, the first one in Marrakech. The chicken wraps are divine, the delicious marinated steaks a secret of Karim's. Omnia and Kemo as we call him are passionate about food, fun and organic produce. Although not everything at the grill can be organic that is the direction they are heading in and I believe one day it will. Kemo is overly passionate about his raw organic honey and its healing powers I have never tasted honey so good actual... - Ksar Char Bagh - Relais and Chateaux Marrakech4 July 2010, 10:49 am
We went to have lunch with my parents at the wonderful Ksar Char Bagh. It is a gorgeous spot if you feel like spoiling yourself. Even though it is a fairly new building the architect was a specialist in ancient architecture and also designed the hotel around the Alhambra in Granada so it is truly stunning. The staff are also extremely friendly which is always a plus and they showed me around their organic vegetable plot. The ancient palms give the garden a spiritual lift with the pretty swimmi... - Andrea BBQ - Marrakech, Morocco4 July 2010, 10:47 am
There is a huge space for children to play at Andrea outdoors. This fun plastic bubble allows children to get inside and run like a hampster, they love it. There are 3 bouncy play areas to enjoy, Noah's ark with all its animals, the sinking titanic and the bouncy castle. For younger children there is a soft sand play area with slides, climbing frames and other things. Andrea trys really hard to bring in the organic element, they have sheep and cows with which they sustain themsel... - Ashtanga and Reiki Retreat - Zamzam Riad & Spa - Marrakech - June - SPECIAL OFFER11 June 2010, 10:39 am
Two weeks to go until our fabulous 'Journey of Awakening' Retreat begins. The dates are 25-30 June 2010. We need a couple more people to join us for some lunging in the sun so we have decided on a last minute price of £650 a person which is a saving of £150. This is fantastic value as it is an all inclusive price. We will be doing Ashtanga, Reiki practice, Medina Tours, Traditional Moroccan Cooking classes, 5 nights luxury accommodation and all delicious food, fruit and dri... - Traditional Moroccan Cooking Classes - Zamzam Riad29 May 2010, 9:45 am
We are having a real laugh at Zamzam with the cooking classes on of the great things to do in Marrakech at Zamzam. Two couples had a class together last week, I joined in as I love to when I have time. After discussing what we will cook we head off to the local market to buy our produce which is always an eye opener especially when buying live chickens. I keep telling everyone at least we know they are fresh! The delicious traditional Moroccan salads that we serve as a starter or mainly f... - Vintage Berber Wedding Blankets at the Zamzam Boutique28 May 2010, 4:32 pm
I have just found some pretty vintage Handira (Berber wedding blankets) and thought you may like to see them. They have been added to the Zamzam Boutique stock which you can see online at Zamzam Boutique Our new Zamzam website will be launched next week which is very exciting and the Zamzam Boutique will be online with all the current stock and photos of items in the Boutique at our website www.riadzamzam.com This wedding blanket I found is really pretty and the diamond pattern very unusua... - A Moroccan Wedding in Marrakech24 May 2010, 5:22 pm
When we arrived at the wedding we were taken to see the wedding salon. I was so suprised in this tiny little mud village at how ornate and big the whole ceremony was. More than 100 guest were due and the wedding ceremonies go on for 5 days. At ladies night only the men from the immediate family are allowed. The evening before was the mens night. The ornate chair for the bride was splendid and my daughter spent great delight in hopping in and out of it. The ornate ... - A Traditional Moroccan Wedding24 May 2010, 5:13 pm
We were invited to ladies night at a Traditional Moroccan Wedding. My daughter and I put on our Kaftans and bounced our way over the sand with a chocolate cake in hand. When we arrived they showed us around there were about 6 different piles of gifts and katfans. One tray had pajamas, jewelery, soap etc A very glitzy shoe and bag set to go with the Takchita with belt on top. Some guest arriving their outfits called Takchitas were incredibly ornate and colourful. Whilst ... - A Traditional Moroccan Bride24 May 2010, 5:05 pm
She was worried about wearing too much make up and asked the beautician to do her in a very natural way. The beautician said are you mad your make up has to be done in a certain way as is the tradition otherwise I will loose all my clients and my reputation! The hairstyling was amazing to watch, even though the make up and hair took 4 hours. This is great she said, she has always worried about her thin hair to the point of me buying hair volumising vitamins. As we progressed more...
- FB insanity!29 July 2010, 4:32 pm
So what is it with people and facebook these days? Some are reporting every its and bits of their life step by step as if the entire world cares about them. I had this friend and her husband update their page at least once a day, exchanging love messages, husband posting pictures of his wife every time she eats an icecream then weighs herself, or ends up going to the gym, and some other silly STUPID pics where he says " look at my beautiful wife" Ok !! we get it! your wife is cute and you look j... - Dear Friend. Sorry I forgot You Are (or were) My Friend16 July 2010, 6:05 pm
I received an email from an old friend, apologizing for not being a great friend to me while I was always good to her...Apology was mainly because she forgot to congratulate me on my wedding. Jeez totally forgot she never congratulated me...heck I even forgot that she never responded to my wedding invitation. In my head, I just assumed she was somewhere in some part of the world and she couldn't squeeze me in her schedule. But then again, true friends are there for you to share the greatest mome... - Gotta Be Selfish3 July 2010, 8:00 am
It's one of those days...didn't know what to do with my time the entire day! Been devouring chocolate like there is no tomorrow for the past days, waking up every morning with a bad stomachache promising myself it'd be the last day to put myself through this pain...yet I find myself doing it over and over again as if eating chocolate would eliminate all of my stress. This is really pathetic...I can't wait for the sun to rise to lock myself in the library and be selfish! Why do I need to care abo... - My Morocco--Are You Still Mine??15 May 2010, 7:33 am
It just occured to me that my nostalgia is dying slowly either consciously or unconsciously. I could have made some efforts to go for a visit for a week but I chose not to for some reasons because nothing is the same, and everything is foreign to me in my native country. Somehow, I don't feel safe internally being there all alone...I feel something is missing in me. I am sure I won't survive too long on my own and I will end up booking myself a ticket to come back next day. I don't know if I cha... - Where is The Right Person???15 May 2010, 6:58 am
yep...right person...looking for the right person with the perfect match list. He has to be Educated, rich, handsome, well-built, cute accent, caring, not stingy, good family background....She has to be educated, gorgeous, nice body, nice accent, family orientated, good cook, ready to give up the world for me....and of course the list never ends for both parts. How can you find him and how can you find her???? Well for those of you who have been looking so hard...those of you who are so stressed... - Leishmaniasis in Rachidya, Morocco10 May 2010, 5:35 am
I was really stunned when I came across a video featuring the epidemic of Leishmaniasis in a small city called Rachidya in Morocco, and inability of affected people to get the right medications for it because there is no doctor in the area. It's quite shocking that the so called Health Ministry is not moving a finger to send appropriate health care providers to start treatment before it gets complicated. Mind you that Leishmaniasis is treatable in most cases except in HIV infected patients. What... - When The Dream is Over7 May 2010, 5:49 am
So you grow up your entire life believing in a dream, and you get so closer to it, then all of the sudden it shatters right in front of your eyes. It gets stolen from you, and you can't do anything about it but leaving it away and turning your back to it. I saw her crying like a baby from the bottom of her heart for the first time, and it was weird to me because I am used to her big smile from ear to ear. She was broken to small pieces, devastated to an unimaginable point and wanted to vanish fr... - Awaiting That Light By The End of Tunnel!11 April 2010, 1:44 am
There is a price for everything... Sometimes, I wonder if I made the right decision or was I too selfish wanting everything in my life to go the way I want it to go?! Either way someone will always be disatisfied...so I chose to sacrifice my marriage for the moment, and it really breaks my heart and I feel like crying blood at this moment because I know I am selfish. I am becoming numb to the world, and to everything around me...I just want this freaking dream, which is a nightmare for me now, t... - Dying Consciously30 March 2010, 4:20 pm
I looked at the mirror this morning and I almost wanted to cry ... My face was sick pale, my skin looked dry, and my eye-lids were half-closed (literally ptosis as if I had Horner's Syndrome)...slight fever, with nothing in the stomach but Soda (my natural amphetamine) for literally the past 3 days...what did I get myself into? I was very nauseous and about to vomit..my whole body started failing me when I needed it the most...I needed strength and I needed confidence to get myself up and go on ... - Evil in The Heart20 February 2010, 5:49 pm
It was a joy to finally meet a Moroccan in my medical school program & also have her in my class. I must admit that this is the first time I have ever encountered a Moroccan in my field of studies let alone any school I have been to. A naive person would think a strong bonding will be formed between us but to my shocking experience I got nothing but bitter competition based on jealousy and big mouth watery with gossips. She is a quite unique package that contains a great deal of misrepresentatio...
- Morocco’s Robbery of Western Sahara1 July 2010, 10:46 pm
On 30 June 2010, in a well-written oped-column highly critical of Israel’s occupation of Palestine titled “The Two Sides of a Barbed-Wire Fence,” Nicholas D. Kristof of the New York Times, evidencing Arab double standard vis-a-vis Israel’s blatant abuse of Palestinian civilians, stated: It’s fair to acknowledge that there are double standards in the Middle [...]... - Peace and Democracy17 June 2010, 9:22 pm
Vision of Humanity, an Australia based organization whose alleged focus is global peace, published its 2010 Global Peace Index (GPI) a week ago. It ranked 149 countries based on internal and external conflict, safety and security in society, and militarization. Morocco is ranked 58th globally and 8th among Middle Eastern and North African countries. Qatar, [...]... - The King’s Acolytes and 35 Million Punching Bags29 May 2010, 7:12 am
Khaled Naceri, Morocco’s minister of communication and the government ‘spokesperson, accorded Akhbar El Youm Al Maghrebia an exclusive interview to disambiguate the unfortunate events a mundane traffic altercation triggered last Friday. According to eyewitness accounts and a widely disseminated youtube video, Mr. Naceri ‘son, while cruising through the avenues of the capital Rabat in his [...]... - The PJD’s Fight Against “Homosexualizing” Morocco15 May 2010, 4:22 pm
It came as little surprise that the Moroccan Islamist Party of Justice and Development (PJD) would harbor such hostile views on Sir Elton John, who is accused of being part of a campaign to “homosexualize” Moroccans, or anybody else with open homosexual tendencies. Its attempts to deny the British singer an opportunity to participate in [...]... - Algeria’s Coalition Of The Blind26 April 2010, 2:32 pm
The Algerian air base in the southern city of Tamanrasset became home to the joint anti-terrorism and anti-drug operations headquarters in North Africa, the Algerian Defense Ministry announced on the 21st of April, 2010. The decision was confirmed during a series of security meetings the chiefs of staff of seven North African countries held in [...]...
- Pasha Glaoui’s Legacy & Kasbahs in Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide23 July 2010, 6:37 pm
Pasha T'hami Glaoui was the most powerful man in Morocco between 1953 and 1956, in addition to being one of the richest men in the world at that time. The title Pasha means Governor. Glaoui was the Pasha of Marrakesh (since 1912), Ouarzazate, and most of the Moroccan south during the time Morocco was under French rule. The most important Kasbahs' in Morocco that were occupied by the Pacha Glaoui during his reign and are frequented by Moroccan travelers today are Kasbah Taouirt, located in the ... - How to Prepare Moroccan Terjla, Your Morocco Travel Guide21 July 2010, 5:57 pm
Moroccan terjla (the Moroccan Arabic name) is frequently prepared as a side dish, and can be served either hot or cold. Terjla, a succulent plant, known as purslane in English and verdolaga in Spanish, is not only one of the most delicious Moroccan plants, but it is simple to prepare. Being a dark green plant, it is loaded with iron, vitamins, and minerals. It also has a mild lemony flavor. When traveling to Morocco make sure to ask your Moroccan Travel Agency to recommend restaurants or loca... - Morocco Tour, Trade Bead & Moroccan Jewelry Treasure Hunting, Your Morocco Travel Guide29 June 2010, 9:45 am
Excitement awaits you on a Trade Bead & Moroccan Jewelry Treasure Hunting Tour Hosted by Travel Exploration and North African Jewelry Expert, Sarah Corbett. Come join us on a Morocco Tour Adventure that covers the Imperial City of Marrakech, the seaside artist colony of Essaouira and Southern Morocco's hotspots: Tiznit, Taradount, Agdz, Zagora and Ouarzazate for bead making and treasure hunting for best antique amber and Berber silver jewelry in all of Morocco. Travel Exploration specializes... - Moroccan Coffee and Café Ambiance, Your Moroccan Travel Guide25 June 2010, 1:43 pm
Enjoying the ambiance in various Moroccan cities is partly what a trip to Morocco is all about. When traveling to Morocco, make sure to take time out to enjoy Moroccan coffee and the cafe ambiance that each city offers. Marrakech, Tangier, Essaouira and Agadir are known for having the most and the best cafe's, the best variety of Moroccan Arabic coffee and are spacious, comfortable hotspots for people watching. Moroccan coffee is different from American coffee. The two most commonly-ordered type... - Moroccan Tajine Recipe, Your Morocco Travel Guide21 June 2010, 10:54 am
Tajines in Moroccan cuisine are slow-cooked stews braised at low temperatures, resulting in tender meat with aromatic vegetables and sauce. They are traditionally cooked in the tajine pot, whose cover has a knob-like formation at its top to facilitate removal. While simmering, the cover can be lifted off without the aid of a mitten, enabling the cook to inspect the main ingredients, add vegetables, move things around, or add additional braising liquid. To learn how to make a Moroccan tajine firs... - Things to Do in Ad Dakhla, Morocco, Your Morocco Travel Guide, Part II of II19 June 2010, 1:11 pm
Are you wondering what there is to see and do in Dakhla, Morocco besides kitesurfing? Dakhla also referred to as Ad Dakhla is a fishing and surfing paradise which was once the capital of the Spanish province of Rio de Oro. Dakhla or Ad Dakhla is one of the ultimate places to go where you can witness unspoiled Sahara Desert scenery. Visiting Dakhla is ideal for Moroccan travelers who want to get away from the crowds and visit a place where it is still possible to see the authentic nomad lifestyl... - Morocco Traditional Food, The World of Moroccan Cuisine, Your Morocco Travel Guide16 June 2010, 9:29 am
Moroccan cuisine is the culinary star of North Africa. Imperial and trade influence has been filtered and blended into Morocco's culture. Being at the crossroads of many civilizations, the cuisine of Morocco is a mélange of Arab, Berber, Moorish, French, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean African, Iberian, and Jewish influences. Moroccan cooking is enhanced with fruits, dried and fresh -- apricots, dates, figs, and raisins, to name a few. Lemons preserved in a salt-lemon juice mixture bring a unique... - Ad Dakhla Morocco – Best Kitesurfing in the World, Your Morocco Travel Guide (Part I of II)8 June 2010, 11:41 pm
Dakhla or Ad Dakhla, Morocco is located on the southern Sahara desert coast of Morocco, just above the Tropic of Cancer and is one of the best locations in the world for kitesurfing. Both the 2010 World Kitesurfing Championships and the 2009 Dakhla Kiteboard World Cup were held there. Dakhla has a 50-km flat-water shallow sand-basin lagoon, with perfect wind conditions, which is why it is so popular.... - Beat the Heat in Morocco, Top Ten Morocco Travel Tips For Summer, Your Morocco Travel Guide7 June 2010, 3:06 pm
Adopt a Moroccan schedule To Beat the Heat in Morocco During Summer & Other Seasons. Take advantage of the cool early morning hours in Morocco in Summer by taking a mid-moring snack and a late lunch about 1:00 PM. Take a nap in your air-conditioned hotel room or traditional Moroccan Riad, or a dip in the pool. Around 4 PM, have a snack, and head out again around 4:30-5:00 PM. You won't miss much, because Moroccans tend to lie low during this same time. Enjoy yourself until dark, then hea... - Tangier Tour, Tangier Day Trip Visit To Cap Spartel and the Cave of Hercules,Your Morocco Travel Guide31 May 2010, 7:32 pm
Tangier, the capital of the Tétouan Region has a rich history due to the historical presence of many civilizations and cultures that conquered this area from the 5th century BC. Tangier sits at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. This beautiful city, only 35 minutes from Spain by modern hydrofoil or two hours by normal ferry boat service, has a hugely multicultural society, predominantly Muslim, but with small Christ...
- Shut it down.27 June 2009, 5:55 pm
Well, the internet has apparently melted, and with it any access Ihave to this website (I'm posting via email). Google in Morocco isslow and unreliable at the best of times, and the other six days ofthe week is slow to the point of uselessness.So I've moved shop! I'll be posting here from now on:http://moroccoagogo.wordpress.com/If you head over now you can read all about my adventure on Toubkal,with pictures!I think its pretty cool so far, and I'm hoping to add some other funs... - I Find You Strange and Off-Putting26 June 2009, 3:14 pm
It's strange to see yourself through the eyes of a non-PCV. Likepeering through a disconcertingly clear looking-glass, you begin tosee not only how much you've changed, but just how simple anddownright embarrassing many of your pleasures in life are. Also, youshould probably shower more.During our week in Rabat another PCV, Phil, had two friends visitingfrom the States who tagged along on many of our group outings. Heended up apologizing to them on more than one occasion. "I'... - "Thank you for getting my Mall Rats joke."25 June 2009, 12:17 pm
I sat in the food court watching teenagers giggle at boys, moms buy their toddlers happy meals, and one guy pick his nose while munching on a burger. I'd just finished a plate of nachos and beside me Jon was working on the last remnants of his hot dog. Across the table Alex took a deep, happy breath. "So," he said, smiling, "are we ready for bowling?"Rabat is many things. It's easy to navigate, largely hassle-free, and with so many foreign officials and ex-pats running around there is almost zer... - Relativity: A Silly Concept Surely to Be Disproven!25 June 2009, 12:10 pm
While traveling through Agadir last week I got a call from another PCV. She was downtown, about to eat dinner with a representative from an American NGO she hoped to work with, and invited me to come along. Curious (and hungry), I obliged and met up with them shortlythereafter.The rep was from an organization that donates medical supplies to needy and under-funded clinics. They'd spent the past few days visiting sites in and around my friend's area to assess the needs of health centers she'd ... - I also enjoy pastry.24 June 2009, 9:08 pm
"Somebody told me about a juice place down the way," he said, holding the door as we stepped out onto the street. "Want to check it out?" He knew better than to wait for a reply and lead the way down Rabat's main boulevard. A few blocks later we found ourselves gaping at the menu hanging from the wall, six feet high and four across, speechless. Good juice place.Juice bars are ubiquitous in larger towns and cities, but most of them serve the same basic menu – seasonal fruits, nuts, and the ... - Bill Paxton is Rarely the Answer24 June 2009, 8:55 pm
Psyching yourself up to climb a mountain by watching Vertical Limit may not be the most sound strategy, particularly if said strategy leads you to ignore a possible case of low-grade altitude sickness because hey, its not like its pulmonary edema or anything.Occasionally I lack good judgment.Full Toubkal report coming soon.... - Hey, You Kids!22 June 2009, 10:02 pm
The Peace Corps lawn in Rabat. I picniced. I sat. I napped.... - Mountaineering, Medical Checks, and Mega Mall21 June 2009, 11:04 am
I'm settling back in after two full weeks on the road. When I returnyou'll hear all about how I conquered the tallest peak in NorthAfrica, hung out in the capital for a week embassy spotting, andthe best damn juice place in Morocco. Then there was Mega Mall (andGo-Karts - on ice!).But first: a nap.... - And, You Know, That Too25 May 2009, 9:41 am
Road accidents went down by 1.06% in the first quarter of 2009, according to a report from the Moroccan Minister of Transport.This drop is due to a good "coordination between the different players at the level of implementation and the follow-up of monitoring, communication and education projects," said Ghellab, who was chairing the 51st general assembly of the national commission for the prevention of road accidents (CNPAC).He went on to cite the modernization of commercial trucks and delivery ... - It's My Scene and I'm Down With It24 May 2009, 5:17 pm
Its very rare that a PCV feels in-the-know. Even those of us with TV or internet can’t pretend to understand everything happening in the States; I’m only two days behind on Idol and I still don’t know what a Jonas Brother is. We can only hope to keep up, and to be ahead of the game is unheard of. Or, that is, until today, when the New York Times greeted me thusly:I got a little bit excited. Sriracha and ginger ale are, with Reeses Cups, DVD sets, and free rides, Things We Get Excited A...
- Coming to Terms with a Muslim Identity in the U.S. Army28 March 2010, 9:52 pm
After the Fort Hood shootings, a Muslim American soldier battles on friendly ground By William Wan Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, March 24, 2010 At 2 o'clock on a Monday morning, the sound of angry pounding sent Army Spec. Zachari Klawonn bolting out of bed. <!-- var rn = ( Math.round( Math.random()*10000000000 ) ); document.write('') ; // --> THUD. THUD. THUD.... - Cheb Yazid: a Raiman with a Cause and on a Mission11 January 2010, 4:25 pm
Interview -There are many popular Rai songs that even a novice Rai enthusiast would more likely be familiar with. These songs include Cheb Khaled’s “Didi”, and Cheb Hasni’s “Tal Ghiyabek”. Then you have these songs that are easily recognizable but naming the artist may not be quite as easy of a task. The track “Sobri Sobri” is such a case. Until today, whenever it is played, many burst out... - Royal Speech: Two Birds with One Stone4 January 2010, 3:20 am
Morocco's King Mohammad 6th gave a speech to the nation today, giving a twofold news with domestic and regional repercussions: regionalizing the kingdom and establishing the autonomy in the southern provinces, internationally known as the Western Sahara.Regionalization:Finally, the king ordered an advisory committee to brainstorm and come up with a formula for enhancing a regional administrative... - The Plight of Moroccan TV22 September 2009, 3:18 am
This past Ramadan Moroccan viewers inside the kingdom and abroad were fuming over the mediocre Moroccan drama series and comedies that crowded their TV screens around Iftar time, the time of breaking the fast. Iftar time is equivalent to American Super Bowl spread out over thirty days in terms of peaking TV viewership and ad revenues. Moroccan Facebookers created several groups to protest... - Modern Ramadan13 September 2009, 7:34 pm
I was approached by an English Pakistani medical student in our Library and asked if I were to join her and some Muslim Fellows for Friday prayers. I quickly agreed and without any hesitation. Prayers are keeping the vibrations of my sanity alive this Ramadan, and are a source of relief for my daily over accumulating stress. Not to mention the self-purification we are blessed to experience during... - Seeking Faith and Jasmine14 August 2009, 4:46 pm
It was one pleasant summer afternoon at a café by the beach in Casablanca, Morocco. I was sitting with a girl who has committed her life, heart, and soul to loving me but I did not reciprocate those same feelings at the time. I will call her Faith. Faith is someone many dream of but I was content appreciating and respecting her. I recall how she looked at me; a sad look that said “I am madly in... - President Obama Tests King Mohamed VI14 August 2009, 4:25 pm
American President Barack Obama sent a letter to King of Morocco Mohamed VI urging him to be the “leader” in establishing Arab-Israeli peace and to “bridge gaps between Israel and the Arab world.” While this sounds constructive and positive, a scrutiny of the details reveals holes. The “bridge gaps” request is for Morocco to take steps for more normalized relations with Israel in hope that other... - It's Article 19, Stupid!6 August 2009, 3:49 am
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>... - العالم يتحد والمغرب العربي يزداد تفككا31 May 2009, 5:38 pm
تلقي يومية القدس نظرة على ما أمتها ظاهرة فشل عربية بامتياز في منطقة المغرب العربي، حيث فشلت أو فضلت هذه الدول الفشل في إحداث تكتل اقتصادي يعود بالنفع على شعوب المنطقة. المقال:الأحد مايو 31 2009 تونس - خاص بـ من رشيد خشانة - أحرج رجال أعمال في بلدان الإتحاد المغاربي (الجزائر وا... - Interview with Moroccan-American Hip-Hop Artist RS-LOU20 May 2009, 2:31 pm
Moroccan Hip–Hop as a music genre has gained much popularity among the youth in recent years in Morocco. You now have recognizable names such as Casa Crew, H-Kayen, AlFaress, Fnaire, and the list goes on. There is also a group of artists based outside Morocco. RS-LOU belongs to this group. Born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, RS-LOU moved to the United States in mid-90s after residing briefly...
- Scuba in Ibiza5 July 2010, 11:32 pm
When you think of Ibiza, I am sure diving isn't the first thing you think of. Parties, drinking, clubs, drinking, music, more drinking and many late nights come to mind. However, after living (mostly) dry and healthy in Marrakech for a year, we wanted something a little more substantial. Both Jeff and I regretted not visiting Ibiza (as well as Ireland, Croatia and Greece for me) while so close when living in London. So before saying goodbye to Morocco, a little break was in order before a bigger... - Did I really just see that? Taking the bus to work.12 June 2010, 12:01 pm
I have been taking the organised transport to work at ASM since September now, and sights still surprise me. At first the route to the school was a little exciting, maybe even exotic for some. Now, after 10 months of riding on the bus, I am spying more of the weird and wonderful from the windows every day.Some sights are found every where in the world. Some, I am certain, are specific to Morocco. We start off in the villle nouvelle, Gueliz, where most of the other teachers live too. Here it is c... - Toubkal: Highest Peak in North Africa17 May 2010, 6:58 pm
I have never climbed a mountain before. Jeff had climbed 3099 meters to the Buddhist Mountain Emei Shan in China. The closest I had come was hiking Mount Keira behind the University of Wollongong in Australia. A whole 464 meters. Not impressive.Jeff and I had planned to hike Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa and 36th highest mountain in the world, for some time since living in Marrakech. We knew it was best hiked from May, as the winter months brought masses of snow and ice, an... - Cascades D'Ouzoud, Refreshingly Beautiful4 May 2010, 5:26 pm
Jeff and I traveled to numerous towns, cities and medinas in Morocco on our first two visits, so when we arrived in Marrakech to live, there were not many new places high on our list visit. However, one destination kept standing out to me on our little Lonely Planet guide map, Cascades D'Ouzoud (ouzoud is Berber for olive, of which many trees surround the falls). The Cascades are only two and a half hours from Marrakech, so just a day trip. When we planned to go, other things kept popping u... - Warm smiles and Warm heads11 April 2010, 11:01 pm
Jeff and I bought woolly beanies before in Taghazout whilst travelling there for Christmas in 2008. They were warm and thick and made of wool straight off a sheep’s back. Jeff’s even got a little wet and smelt exactly the way I imagine a wet smelly sheep would.Anyway, while swapping the mayhem of Marrakech for laidback Essaouira, with my visiting mum and aunt, we stumbled across Otman. He was perched comfortably on a goatskin, knitting thick colourful cotton beanies or bonnets, welcoming us ... - Yes, I have been to Morocco, how can you tell?11 April 2010, 9:55 pm
I did it. I finally did it. I have wanted one for a while and was wondering how long I could resist the urge. I held off for 9 months. I knew which design and color I wanted, and the price point. So I bought one.Guide books tell you that you are really out of the ordinary if you leave Morocco without a carpet. Other teachers at my work have bought carpets. My friends visiting from Australia bought carpets. Even my mum is the proud owner of a Moroccan cactus fibre and cotton hand woven carpe... - Saharan Sunset and Sunrise11 April 2010, 9:18 pm
I had been to the Sahara desert before, in 2007. Unfortunately, the photographic evidence was lost, along with the contents of my bag, on an overnight train from Madrid to Barcelona. So this time, I took as many photographs as I could. My mother, aunt and I went on the same trip as Jeff and I had previously done 3 years earlier. I was surprised to find that we stayed at the same hotel, stopped at the same photographic vantage points, and even slept in a campsite in the desert... - Mmm, Moroccan Strawberries4 April 2010, 10:05 pm
I love eating fresh, seasonal fruit. Mandarin season is now over. So mandarins out, strawberries in. At the moment, strawberries are going for 10 dirhams a kilogram. I think the Aussie dollar is at $1 for 7.5 dirhams. So needless to say, strawberries are cheap!Strawberries can be found by the crateful in the supermarket chain Acima, street stall vendors and roaming vendors. I have bought and tasted kilograms from all three sources and they are all as delicious as each other. ... - My first haircut... in Marrakech4 April 2010, 9:29 pm
Waiting for my hairstylist to finish with a client, I surprised myself and read a whole magazine article in French. Granted, I didn’t understand every word, but my reading of French is a whole lot better than my pronunciation and grammar. So when my hairstylist was ready, a quick introduction occurred. Our conversation ended as soon as my French ran out. Some global sign language ensued and then I was relaxing with my neck bent over a basin.What a head massage! I was feeling a little apprehens... - Go and Get Plucked4 April 2010, 9:28 pm
I had been putting it off for too long and knew the consequences. Pain. Agony. Watery eyes. Nice, shapely eyebrows come at a price. So it was time for my first visit to a Moroccan Esthetician for an eyebrow wax. My friend had been to Salon Smira before and liked it for its cheapness and smooth results. So off I went to the small Salon in the building next to mine. Salaam alikom. Eyebrow? Shcccccct (finger pointed at eyebrow).Oui. Eyebrows. No problem.So I sat in the chair, head reclined in a sma...
- SUNSHINE DAY26 July 2010, 6:36 pm
This is a great title, because I'm in a good mood. Also it's really sunny outside and I think I lost ten pounds sweating today. Do you see how there are two meanings there? Because I could flesh it out a little more.See, the word "sunshine" evokes a feeling of carefree bliss. But in the literal sense, "sunshine day" simply describes a hot, sunny day.It also recalls memories of the Brady Kids singing "Sunshine Day" in colorful, fringed costumes. This was most likely both a happy and sweaty event ... - Things I Care About This Week23 July 2010, 3:00 pm
Podcasts.Recently I was trying to log into my iTunes account to buy music but couldn't remember my password. After a series of very unfortunate events I locked myself out of my account indefinitely. Because I don't have a ton of money I figured it was a blessing in disguise and left it that.Then, a revelation. UNTIL YESTERDAY I DIDN'T HAVE THE MICHAEL JACKSON CLASSIC "PYT" IN MY ITUNES LIBRARY. If there was ever a reason to open a new iTunes account, this is it. I mean, that used to be the song ... - I'm American again19 July 2010, 1:54 pm
Hamdullah. After a muggy, cramped, hour-long cab ride in 101 degree heat I arrived in my province capitol to see what's what about my carte sejour.Flashback: Before "Eastern Roadtrip 2010: That Time I Almost Died" I brought my typo-riddled carte sejour to the province police to get it fixed. The biggest problem was that it said I was a French citizen, but there were also a couple issues with the spelling on the Arabic half of it. Instead of saying "mutataw3a" which means volunteer under the occu... - Weird, wild stuff13 July 2010, 9:29 am
I've been traveling a bit. My itinerary was something like this:As you can probably imagine, lots of stuff happened and I took notes on the important things. Let's go to the scribble pad!Fourth of July in my province capitol: awesome. Two volunteers live there, giving us ample space to prepare the feast and eat it, too. Lots of merry was made, bubbles were blown, pictures taken. We even made s'mores, because I am lucky enough to have an incredibly talented cook in my province who made graham cra... - Well-played, ants.1 July 2010, 4:01 pm
Today, in an attempt to get rid of the ants that have infested my kitchen, I managed to spill copious amounts of honey in my sink and drip it all over my floor while cleaning it up. After that, I knocked over my little container of brown sugar.Minstrels will write songs about this.... - Americans are slaves to the clock.29 June 2010, 8:43 am
Syke!Today I had to go to my province capital to turn in some scholarship forms for the kids I am incha’allah bringing to summer camp. The Dar Chabab director had business in the capital, too, so we agreed to meet at 8 am at the taxi stand and travel together.I got to the taxi stand a few minutes before 8 and told the driver where I was going, but that I was going to wait for someone. No big deal. In Morocco, traveling by taxi is a little different in that you cram six passengers into the car,... - a few things24 June 2010, 9:10 pm
I think I've mentioned the summer camp I'm taking some kids to in August, yes? Well.I can take four, and this past week I've been getting them their paperwork so they can get parental permission, ID photos, birth certificates, etc. The plan is for them to get everything filled out and turned into me so I can bring their files to my Ministry of Youth and Sport (they are paying for the scholarship students) representative on Monday. It should be a pretty simple task, right? All four of them know w... - i don't really like grateful dead20 June 2010, 2:57 pm
and yet i have a ton of the dead in my itunes library. what's with that?Anyway, today I realized that my best friend in town is the old man that guards the Dar Chabab. I see him 5 times a week and we almost always walk home from work together (he lives at the bottom of the hill, I live halfway up). His favorite thing to do is sit around and watch the world go by, preferably with a cigarette and a friend to talk with. For this reason, he has become invaluable to me. I don't have an Arabic tutor a... - summertime goals17 June 2010, 9:29 pm
...because I'm more likely to work towards them if I post them publicly on the internet.(currently enjoying jaydiohead)Summer 2010 Goal 1!I really want to learn the Single Ladies dance. I'm obsessed with the video. I watched it four times today. I don't get tired of it, and can't fathom a situation where I wouldn't rather be watching it.That's a bold-faced lie, but still.The problem is, everytime I watch it, I watch it with the intention of learning the dance. Then I stand up and try to follow a... - I'm SOMEBODY now!15 June 2010, 8:36 pm
So, this was roughly the reaction I expected to have when my Moroccan ID was delivered to me after waiting 7 months since applying.You know, up until the sniper part. I imagined taking my little pink Carte Sejour in my hands and shrieking to the rooftops about how I'm legally allowed to be in this country now.Instead, my Gendarme handed me the card then informed me there was a typo and my card says I am a French citizen.Why do the gods of identification papers have it in for me?On a different no...
- FB Update : Benji ...23 July 2010, 6:08 pm
... enjoyed a great dual Uncle Daoud-is-engaged / Man-about-to-go-on-his-Haj-to-Mecca party last night. First course was only meat, but then they brought enormous piles of melons, watermelon, grapes, almonds, sugar cookies.Then, half the people walked around and the other half fell asleep on the roof in the light of the bright moon peeking out at us from behind the clouds. Nice first day back in Nkob!Tomorrow, traveling to Eljdida for camp, I'll be glad to be settled in ... - Photos from Marissa12 July 2010, 8:29 pm
Fellow Tennesseean/ Zagora-ista, Draa-valley brother!This is where Jeremy was hanging out in that first photo.All these photos are from the bike ride earlier in March-ish.Sam's right -- that blue turban really does suit me, huh? Too bad it got stolen along with my other stuff. Next I'll try to find another blue one, but with the black tip!Youth Development Peace Corps volunteer, this is what we live for!... - Try this at home! It looks more complicated than it really is, and it's darn yummy10 July 2010, 7:32 pm
(Author of this recipe) writes that vegetarian tagines are not common in Morocco, but they can still be found among Berber communities. The Berbers are among the earliest settlers in Morocco. This recipe can be made in a traditional clay tagine pot or in a covered pot.Vegetable TagineMakes 4 servings2 tablespoons olive oil1 large potato, peeled and sliced into thin rounds2 sliced onions6 to 8 cloves garlic, crushed2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds2 tomatoes, sliced into rounds1 cup p... - Waka Waka9 July 2010, 5:20 pm
Embedding was disabled on the official clip, so click and go there!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRDgVGHB6eM... - My #1 role model...9 July 2010, 5:05 pm
Just got 2 tickets for the Madrid show, this video is something I'll have to come back and watch when I have more time!... - Last year's Royal Sky Marathon-- lots of walking, looks like...9 July 2010, 4:58 pm
Looking forward to it, half with hope, half with dread--but glad to have something to focus on, to pull the best from within me somehow. Or not. But that's the hope. Looks awesome!From this website: http://www.podoandando.net/home_sezione.php?show=18&articolo=241Tutto ok. E che immagini dentro! Il Colle dei Becchi, il Grande traverso, i nevai e il cielo del Colle della Porta, il lago Lillet, la gente sul Colle della Terra ! ! L'Himalaya non può essere meglio.Everything's OK. And what imag... - Last year's Royal Sky Marathon9 July 2010, 4:38 pm
Good thing I spend half my time running up and down the hill behind the palmerie here.... - Explanation of ¨Salam waylaykum¨ vs. ¨Salam waylayk¨1 July 2010, 5:07 pm
I heard this a few days ago from my host dad: ¨Salam waylaykum¨ means Peace be upon you all. It's a plural you, and you use it for Muslim people even when you only see one person standing there. Because it means Peace Be Upon You and God, who is always with Muslim people. ¨Salam waylayk¨ however, is reserved for people that are alone, that don't walk with God, so for that reason, it's a singular you. Peace be upon you, the implication being ... infidel.I might be wrong, but this was ... - 30 June 2010, 9:11 pm
First time in 5 years that my adventure clothes fit again; I've lost 40+ pounds here. But does the boy in the pants have the same capability, the same quality of adventurer? (how much do I still care?)Have I still got it? Or maybe what matters most is that I once had it. I've seen myself go there, I've known how powerful I can be. The trouble is getting through the down times, the small weak hours, to not get too badly discouraged when everything seems to be going wrong. I once had it. I've... - 25 June 2010, 4:11 pm
Status update : watching two matches and reading 200 pages each day, only interrupted by an hour or two runs every other day. And I don't expect that to change for the next 4 weeksThere's a thing that I potentially could do: it's called the SOS village outside of Casablanca. Starts in 6 days, though this would mean that I'd be out of my town for 5 weeks, 2 for that, 1 in Italy, 10 days at the other camp. It's a home with 100 orphans and there's a family in each house that watches over 10 kids...
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