Saturday, January 31, 2015

Morocco Announces Officially Approved Tourist Guides - Morocco World News









Morocco Announces Officially Approved Tourist Guides

Morocco World News

Last year, Morocco's tourism sector performed well, with the majority of tourists who visited the kingdom in the second and third quarters of 2014 expressed satisfaction with their visit. Lahcen Haddad, Tourism Minister, said in December, that “the ...









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Morocco's human rights achievements lauded - Business Standard









Morocco's human rights achievements lauded

Business Standard

Morocco has a roadmap to promote human rights and an ambition that would enable it to hold a leading position regionally in North Africa and the Arab world as well as internationally, according to Stavros Lambrinidis, EU special representative for ...









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Friday, January 30, 2015

Six migrants drown off Morocco near Spanish enclave - http://ift.tt/129hGGU








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Six migrants drown off Morocco near Spanish enclave

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At least six people drowned off Morocco after a boat carrying them sank close to a Spanish enclave that is a regular destination for migrants early on Friday, state media reported. Another ten people on the boat were rescued near the coastal enclave of ...









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Another shore: Morocco's child migrants - Yahoo! Maktoob News








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Another shore: Morocco's child migrants

Yahoo! Maktoob News

TANGIER, Morocco - Saber first decided that he wanted to live in Spain when he was 10 years old. Hoping for a better life on another shore, he began to think of migration and of leaving his family behind in Morocco. Now 13, rosy-cheeked and rustling in ...









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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Photographing the face of Morocco's diversity - The Daily Star








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Photographing the face of Morocco's diversity

The Daily Star

Alaoui's aim was to challenge stereotypical Orientalist imagery of Morocco and its people by creating a series of portraits that were more natural, concerned with showing the subjects as they chose to be shown, rather than exoticizing them. The stark ...









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Morocco: Photos of Miss Casablanca in 1980's - Morocco World News









Morocco: Photos of Miss Casablanca in 1980's

Morocco World News

Taroudant – A group of people shared their old photos on the forum Dafina displaying the life style of some Moroccans living in Casablanca during the eighties. The photos confirm that Casablanca was organizing Miss Bikini contest and other parties on ...









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Morocco to achieve over 90% of MDGs: Head of HCP - Morocco World News









Morocco to achieve over 90% of MDGs: Head of HCP

Morocco World News

However, he noted that these multidimensional forms of poverty, despite their decline, remain an aspect of the rural zone and less urbanized regions, attributing his MDGs estimates in Morocco to a schooling rate of 97% of kids aged 6-11 in 2012 and a ...









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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

In 'Salvation Army,' Growing Up Gay in Morocco - New York Times









In 'Salvation Army,' Growing Up Gay in Morocco

New York Times

For a film rooted in a personal story, “Salvation Army” feels awfully remote. This disjointed movie is the directorial debut of the Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa, who caused a stir when he came out in his country, where homosexuality is illegal. Mr ...









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Connecting Morocco's artisans with the world - MIT News








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Connecting Morocco's artisans with the world

MIT News

Although tourism accounts for the second-largest industry within Morocco's economy, many Moroccan craftsmen who depend on tourism to earn their living still face significant economic hardship, as a growing percentage of international retail ...









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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

4G in Morocco: A Call for Tenders to Be Launched in March - Morocco World News









4G in Morocco: A Call for Tenders to Be Launched in March

Morocco World News

Rabat – The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) decided to postpone the call for tenders for the attribution of the 4G mobile technology licenses until March. According to the ANRT, the deadline, which was previously expected to be ...









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Monday, January 26, 2015

Morocco no Longer French Pensioners' Favorite Destination: study - Morocco World News









Morocco no Longer French Pensioners' Favorite Destination: study

Morocco World News

Rabat – Morocco is no longer the best destination for French retirees, according to research conducted by specialized website Retraite-étranger.fr. Two years ago, French nearing pension age found Morocco as an appealing destination of retiring overseas ...









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Monday Photos: Morocco - Surfing Magazine








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Monday Photos: Morocco

Surfing Magazine

It's not that they weren't there — this is Morocco — it's just that we didn't feel like showing you any. SURFING recently sent a crew of Dane Reynolds, Dillon Perillo and Yadin Nicol Africa's Northwest. Corey Wilson shot photos and Taylor Paul ...









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CorpsAfrica, Service for Life-Changing Experiences - Morocco World News








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CorpsAfrica, Service for Life-Changing Experiences

Morocco World News

Last year, the organization succeeded in training and placing seven Moroccan volunteers in different regions of Morocco including the High Atlas Mountains and Dakala Abdaa regions. This year the organization trained its first group of nine volunteers ...









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Morocco to play friendly against Uruguay in March - Business Standard









Morocco to play friendly against Uruguay in March

Business Standard

The Moroccan football team will play a friendly match with Uruguay March 28, the country's football federation announced Sunday. The match will be played in Agadir, a resort on the Atlantic coast, reports Xinhua. Morocco cancelled a friendly match with ...









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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Why did Iran, Morocco resume relations? - Al-Monitor









Why did Iran, Morocco resume relations?

Al-Monitor

On Dec. 20, Iran appointed an ambassador to Morocco, five years after diplomatic relations between the two countries were severed at the instigation of Morocco. Ongoing contacts between the two countries' foreign ministers since February 2014 suggest ...









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Morocco: Rabat Tramway Line to Be Extended - Morocco World News









Morocco: Rabat Tramway Line to Be Extended

Morocco World News

Rabat – A proposal to extend the Rabat tramway line to serve the neighborhoods of Hay Riyad and Hay El Fath is being finalized. “We expect the signing of a financing agreement with the Ministries of Finance and Interior in the first quarter of 2015 if ...









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Mourad Lahlou reaches beyond Morocco in new restaurant, Mourad - San Francisco Chronicle









Mourad Lahlou reaches beyond Morocco in new restaurant, Mourad

San Francisco Chronicle

“It is a perfect example of marrying Morocco and the West,” Lahlou says. The union of modern and ancient is also a theme at Lahlou's first restaurant, the Richmond District's acclaimed Aziza. However, at Mourad, located on the gleaming ground floor of ...









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Friday, January 23, 2015

Morocco recognises European patents as national patents - European Patent Office








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Morocco recognises European patents as national patents

European Patent Office

Mr Battistelli also praised “Morocco's strategic vision with regard to building up a national patent system that is firmly anchored in the international system”. He noted that the legal certainty of patents granted by the EPO and validated in Morocco ...









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From Morocco to UAE: Ismail Ahmed's unsual journey to the Asian Cup - SBS - The World Game








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From Morocco to UAE: Ismail Ahmed's unsual journey to the Asian Cup

SBS - The World Game

Born in Morocco and long courted by his country of birth, the 31 year-old has previously rejected overtures from two other nations before taking out Emirati citizenship and wearing the red and white strip of the Gulf state. A nomadic football career ...









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Morocco turns to expats to fuel growth - magharebia.com









Morocco turns to expats to fuel growth

magharebia.com

"Morocco has committed itself to some major projects, particularly in aerospace and the car industry, and yet has not managed to put together skilled human resources in these two specialist fields. This situation requires that we identify Moroccan ...









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In 'Salvation Army,' Growing Up Gay in Morocco - New York Times









In 'Salvation Army,' Growing Up Gay in Morocco

New York Times

For a film rooted in a personal story, “Salvation Army” feels awfully remote. This disjointed movie is the directorial debut of the Moroccan author Abdellah Taïa, who caused a stir when he came out in his country, where homosexuality is illegal. Mr ...









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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Morocco's contribution is crucial for Mali's stabilization : MINUSMA - Morocco World News









Morocco's contribution is crucial for Mali's stabilization : MINUSMA

Morocco World News

Rabat – Deputy special representative of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) David Gressly underlined, on Thursday in Rabat, that Morocco's contribution is crucial for the stabilization of Mali. Morocco is ...









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'Exodus' Film Sparks Morocco Free Speech Debate - AllAfrica.com









'Exodus' Film Sparks Morocco Free Speech Debate

AllAfrica.com

Rabat — Morocco required an edit to the film "Exodus", stirring up a fresh debate over civil liberties under the Islamist-led government. The film was originally banned last December, before being re-authorised January 7th with the censored scene.









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Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights Visits Morocco - AllAfrica.com









Foreign Office Minister for Human Rights Visits Morocco

AllAfrica.com

London — Baroness Anelay makes first official visit to Morocco to discuss human rights and bi-lateral issues. British Minister for Human Rights, Baroness Anelay, paid her first official visit to Morocco from 14 - 16 January. The visit focussed on ...









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Morocco: 2015 growth seen at 4.8 percent, deficit narrower - The Africa Report









Morocco: 2015 growth seen at 4.8 percent, deficit narrower

The Africa Report

Alami also said Morocco's budget deficit was set to narrow to 4.5 percent in 2015 from 5 percent in 2014. Speaking before a press conference, Alami said the agency expected Morocco's total debt to dip to 63.5 pct of gross domestic product by the end of ...









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'Exodus' film sparks Morocco free speech debate - magharebia.com









'Exodus' film sparks Morocco free speech debate

magharebia.com

Morocco required an edit to the film "Exodus", stirring up a fresh debate over civil liberties under the Islamist-led government. The film was originally banned last December, before being re-authorised January 7th with the censored scene. The Moroccan ...









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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Oil companies step up drilling efforts in Morocco - The Worldfolio









Oil companies step up drilling efforts in Morocco

The Worldfolio

Since 1956 oil companies have drilled more than 300 wells in Morocco; but so far not to much avail and the Kingdom still awaits its first big oil discovery. It remains the only non-oil producing nation in North Africa and currently imports about 95% of ...









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After difficult year, Morocco predicts economic rebound in 2015 - Fox News









After difficult year, Morocco predicts economic rebound in 2015

Fox News

Growth in 2014 was an anemic 2.6 percent, in large part due to a poor agricultural year. Morocco's Islamist-led government has pursued austerity programs since coming to power, freezing government hiring, cutting sensitive fuel subsidies and spending.









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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

These are the Best Employers in Morocco - Morocco World News









These are the Best Employers in Morocco

Morocco World News

Rabat – For people who are in search of their dream jobs, a list of the best employers in Morocco has just been revealed. The list of the best employers in Morocco was conducted by the Best Companies institute in partnership with the consulting firm ...









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King of Morocco's Tsu Account Breaks the Network's World Record - Morocco World News









King of Morocco's Tsu Account Breaks the Network's World Record

Morocco World News

Rabat – The Tsu account of Mohamed VI king of Morocco sets new world record after reaching more than thirty thousand followers in sixteen days. The account of the king of Morocco used the short-code: @Sidna, a title used to address his majesty.









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Film Review: 'Pirates of Sale' - Variety








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Film Review: 'Pirates of Sale'

Variety

Upbeat yet realistic, “Pirates of Sale” is an inspiring documentary about Morocco's Cirque Shems'y, a big-top outfit with school attached that caters to the country's underprivileged youth. Co-helmers Merieme Addou and Rosa Rogers follow students as ...









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Monday, January 19, 2015

Does the Islamic State Pose a Threat to Morocco and Jordan? - Fair Observer








Fair Observer



Does the Islamic State Pose a Threat to Morocco and Jordan?

Fair Observer

Morocco and Jordan, two key US allies in the region, are popularly billed as constitutional monarchies. The two kingdoms are generally regarded as “islands of stability” in an imploding region that offer consistent support for US objectives in the Arab ...









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Morocco Toughens Terror Laws - AllAfrica.com









Morocco Toughens Terror Laws

AllAfrica.com

Morocco has no option but to toughen its counter-terrorism laws, especially since the country is a target, political analyst Jamal Farhani said. But the legislation must respect human rights and avoid falling into the trap of incriminating innocent ...









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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Bumbling British spooks strike again in Morocco - The Daily Star








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Bumbling British spooks strike again in Morocco

The Daily Star

Croft, a former journalist who lived for some years in Morocco and Egypt, published the first book in the series, “The Wayward Spy,” in 2010 and the follow-up, “Operation Saladin,” in 2013. Set more than a decade after the events of the first book ...









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Morocco to face Brazil in March - StarAfrica.com








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Morocco to face Brazil in March

StarAfrica.com

The president of the Moroccan Federation of Football affirmed to a Moroccan radio that the national team will play a friendly game on March 17th . The President also said that this game will be played in Agadir stadium and that the organization to host ...









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Morocco Pulls Plug on Islamic State Terror Cell - Sputnik International









Morocco Pulls Plug on Islamic State Terror Cell

Sputnik International

"According to intelligence reports, Moroccans fighting in Syria and Iraq have been trained in handling weapons and manufacturing explosives to perpetrate attacks once they return to Morocco," the kingdom's Interior Ministry reported, as quoted by Reuters.









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Dynamic duo are ready for a shot at glory in Morocco - Hemel Gazette








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Dynamic duo are ready for a shot at glory in Morocco

Hemel Gazette

Craig Parker, 31, and six-handicapper Ben Scott, 42 – both members at Erewash Valley GC – will enjoy complimentary return flights to Morocco, six-nights' accommodation at a five-star hotel, and five rounds of golf, at the prestigious Royal Golf Dar ...









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