Sunday, October 5, 2014

Eid in Morocco: Pop-Up Stalls and Economic Inequality - Fair Observer









Eid in Morocco: Pop-Up Stalls and Economic Inequality

Fair Observer

As Muslims around the world mark Eid al-Adha, Morocco is building itself up for the big feast. This is my first time in a Muslim-majority country on Eid and the vibe is warm, hospitable and friendly. In Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, there is ...









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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Spain-Morocco garden tour: final days - Vancouver Sun (blog)









Spain-Morocco garden tour: final days

Vancouver Sun (blog)

From Granada, we travelled south, past Malaga and Marbella and seeing Gibraltar in the distance. We continued on through southern Spain's holiday belt to Tarifa from where we took the ferry to Tangier, Morocco, across the 17 km stretch of water ...









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Morocco's Ouzoud Waterfalls Features Among 10 Best Waterfalls in the World - Morocco World News









Morocco's Ouzoud Waterfalls Features Among 10 Best Waterfalls in the World

Morocco World News

In August, Moroccan Legzira Beach, located about ten kilometers from the city of Sidi Ifni in the southern region of Morocco, ranked 29th among the 40 best beaches on earth, thanks to its uniqueness, which features four arches carved into the cliff by ...









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Interview: Punked Out in Morocco - Asharq Alawsat English








Asharq Alawsat English



Interview: Punked Out in Morocco

Asharq Alawsat English

His first feature film, Traitors (2013), set in Morocco—and, unusually for an English speaking director, is in colloquial Moroccan Arabic and French—has already done the film festival rounds, including Cannes, to vigorous nods of approval. Last month ...









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Friday, October 3, 2014

Morocco's riad hotels: Private palaces for travelers - CNN








CNN



Morocco's riad hotels: Private palaces for travelers

CNN

(CNN) -- A number of Morocco's riads (traditional courtyard houses) have been transformed into incredible boutique hotels over the past several years, giving travelers a cultural and luxurious experience that was once off limits. A classic riad is ...









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African immigrants in Morocco should be “real citizens”: Official - Morocco World News









African immigrants in Morocco should be “real citizens”: Official

Morocco World News

“The recent visits of HM the King to some African countries reflects the bonds of brotherhood and friendship between Morocco and sub Saharan Africa and the Kingdom's commitment to deepen even further multifaceted cooperation,” Boubrik said.









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Morocco's Minister Mbarka Bouaïda Must Speak on Catalan Independence ... - Morocco World News









Morocco's Minister Mbarka Bouaïda Must Speak on Catalan Independence ...

Morocco World News

Morocco's responses to Spain's previous calls for a referendum in the Western Sahara have been uneven and flawed. Moroccans hope to see the young Moroccan diplomat rectify this unacceptable lapse. The crisis in Catalonia is the perfect occasion for Ms.









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Morocco Allocates MAD 570 Million to Scientific Research for 2014-2015 - Morocco World News









Morocco Allocates MAD 570 Million to Scientific Research for 2014-2015

Morocco World News

Rabat - Morocco has allocated 570 million dirhams to fund scientific research projects for the 2014-2015 academic year, Higher Education, Scientific Research and Executives Training Minister Lahcen Daoudi said. 300 million dirhams will be granted by ...









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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Pension Plan Reform in Morocco: Each Day of Delay Costs 60 Million Dirhams - Morocco World News









Pension Plan Reform in Morocco: Each Day of Delay Costs 60 Million Dirhams

Morocco World News

This situation is due to the fact that Morocco has moved from 12 affiliates per retiree in 1983 to three affiliates per retiree today, El Khalfi said, adding that the persistence of this situation, in the absence a reform plan, will make the government ...









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Motors in Morocco to speed up GDP growth - FT.com (registration) (blog)









Motors in Morocco to speed up GDP growth

FT.com (registration) (blog)

Morocco's burgeoning automobile sector is driving the industrialisation of an economy still heavily dependent on agriculture. The country's auto sector will help push GDP growth up 4.5 to 5 per cent in 2015-2016, from 2.5 per cent in 2014, predicted ...









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List of Best Food You Can Buy for 5 Dirhams in Morocco - Morocco World News








Morocco World News



List of Best Food You Can Buy for 5 Dirhams in Morocco

Morocco World News

But in the Medinas of Morocco you can have a lot for five Moroccan Dirhams. You can also have breakfast, lunch, dinner and finish with dessert with only 20 Dirhams (2 euros). The Moroccan street food has a special place in the hearts of all backpackers ...









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George Clooney and Amal Amaluddin Bring Marrakech to the Limelight - Morocco World News









George Clooney and Amal Amaluddin Bring Marrakech to the Limelight

Morocco World News

Colin Kilkelly is an editor with 30 years in international publishing. He has worked in all of the countries in the Maghreb and Egypt. He is based in Marrakech. George Clooney and Amal Amaluddin Bring Marrakech to the Limelight. Marrakech- Marrakech ...









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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

A Chic New Hotel Opens in Fez, Morocco - New York Times (blog)








New York Times (blog)



A Chic New Hotel Opens in Fez, Morocco

New York Times (blog)

Marrakech and Tangier have long shared double billing as Morocco's most alluring cities. In contrast, Fez, the country's intellectual and spiritual capital, has always been respectfully admired for its architecture and its authenticity. Classified as a ...









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UN Report Expresses Concern Over Protection of Vulnerable Children in Morocco - Morocco World News









UN Report Expresses Concern Over Protection of Vulnerable Children in Morocco

Morocco World News

The committee also expressed deep concern at the stigmatization and social rejection of single mothers in Morocco, of whom one third are adolescents. It also expressed concern over the serious consequences of this social rejection for their children ...









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Morocco: Queen of the desert - New Zealand Herald









Morocco: Queen of the desert

New Zealand Herald

Morocco was one of the most challenging and overwhelming countries I've ever visited (including the time I was bashed in Vietnam or that other time I had my passport stolen in Colombia). But it's these high-intensity experiences that make me fall for a ...









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