Traditionally, making good mint tea in Morocco is considered an art form and the drinking of it with friends and family members is one of the important rituals of the day. The technique of pouring the tea is as crucial as the quality of the tea. . . . want to find out more? |
Recent Headlines 2 October 2008 Morocco to Host Poetry Competition In order to promote artistic creation and encourage cultural communication, the Tangier Young Creators’ Association (AJC) is organizing its eighth poetry competition. English 1 October 2008 Moroccans celebrate Eid Al Fitr Wednesday More than thirty million Moroccans will Wednesday celebrate the Eid Al Fitr religious holiday after sighting the crescent moon Tuesday evening. On the occasion King Mohammed VI, who leads the official Eid prayer in the presence of the country’s officials and dignitaries, sent messages to congratulate Islamic country leaders. English http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=76693 30 September 2008 Day of Ramadan in Casablanca Street vendors make their ends meet before iftar, while nightlife is buzzing in cafés in restless Moroccan city. English http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/features/?id=28102 29 September 2008 A Moroccan writer’s march towards peace Nobel Peace Prize nominee RITA EL KHAYAT – a Moroccan psychiatrist, anthro-psychoanalyst, writer, and anthropologist – speaks to Francesca Vella about her “march towards peace among all people” and her view that 99 per cent of the world’s population are “Non-Important Persons” (NIPs). These people should be more celebrated and should learn the real meaning of sharing, she explains. English http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=75940 25 September 2008 Moroccans await Dates festival Moroccans will celebrate this year's Dates festival in a grand style. Held yearly in October in Erfoud, the festival is one of the most popular of the various Morocco festivals and events. It is a way of celebrating a bountiful harvest and pray for a bumper one the coming year. English 25 September 2008 Moroccan Honeycomb Pancakes In many parts of the Middle East, pancakes are synonymous with Ramadan. In the North African countries of Morocco and Algeria, the pancakes go by the Berber name of beghrir. English http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2008/09/24/moroccan-honeycomb-pancakes-beghrir/ 22 September 2008 Moroccan Furniture and Home Decor Retailer to Launch New Website Moroccan furniture and home decor retailer, The Moroccan Bazaar, is preparing for the upcoming Christmas season by launching its new website on October 15, 2008. The Moroccan import store specializes in handmade Moroccan furniture and home decor crafted by master artisans, including items such as home lighting, cookware, henna lamps, candles, jewelry, and rugs. English http://www.emediawire.com/releases/moroccan-furniture/home-decor/prweb1349234.htm 22 September 2008 Moroccan Lentil Soup Complement this rich soup with a side salad and sliced whole-wheat pita or other whole-grain bread. English http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/30830/ 17 September 2008 Honeys With Flavors of Morocco Jujube is the name for the small fruit of a thorny bush. It’s also the name of one of the unusual honeys from Morocco that bear the Alili label. English http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/17/dining/17honey.html?ref=dining 16 September 2008 Healthy Recipes: Moroccan Lentil Soup As the days gradually grow shorter and evening temperatures begin to dip, nothing beats a satisfying hearty soup. This week’s recipe takes a basic lentil soup and enhances the flavor by adding Moroccan herbs and spices. English 15 September 2008 Moroccan scholar seeks reshaping of Arab thought Arabs must break the structure of their reasoning inherited from the era of decline, said a prominent Moroccan thinker. English http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Heritage_and_Culture/10245328.html 15 September 2008 Morocco taps sub-Saharan roots with Gnawa music revival Morocco's Gnawa, heirs to a musical and spiritual tradition brought north across the Sahara centuries ago by black slaves, are enjoying new fame as their hypnotic rhythms hook listeners across the world. English http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/15/2364517.htm 12 September 2008 Ralph Lauren Takes Consumers on a Moroccan Journey Ralph Lauren showed a collection this morning that could have come right off the set of “The English Patient.” The collection, in shades of cream and olive, featured harem pants, metallic turbans and evening gowns made out of unexpected materials such as gauzy linen. Models sported sexy but practical leather sandals as they walked down the runway to Moroccan-style music. English http://blogs.wsj.com/runway/2008/09/12/ralph-lauren-takes-consumers-on-a-moroccan-journey/ 11 September 2008 Morocco organizes its first Memory of the World workshop UNESCO's programme aiming at preservation and dissemination of valuable archive holdings and library collections worldwide organizes a workshop on 12 September 2008 in Rabat, Morocco. English http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=27505&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html 11 September 2008 Anna Lindh Foundation three-year program showcased in Helsinki The three-year plan of the Anna Lindh Foundation for Dialogue between Cultures, has been showcased in the Finnish capital, Helsinki by the Foundation's chairman, André Azoulay. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/box5/anna_lindh_foundatio/view 9 September 2008 The salesman at the edge of the Sahara This week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's travel corner travels to Zagora, Morocco . . . English 8 September 2008 Authentic Morocco If what you seek in Morocco is sunshine with all the usual international trimmings – designer interiors, capacious swimming pools, a choice of spa treatments and/or golf courses – all served up with just a twist of Old Araby, then follow the herd and head for Marrakech. English http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b2ea8400-7ad9-11dd-adbe-000077b07658.html 4 September 2008 HUMMER Driving Academy launches in the Sahara The Dakar rally may have packed up and left North Africa following threats from al-Qaeda, but bands of roving terrorists aren't about to scare off HUMMER. The go-anywhere GM division has set up a driving academy smack in the middle of the Sahara desert. English http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/03/hummer-driving-academy-launches-in-the-sahara/ 3 September 2008 Moroccan-style marinade Yogurt-based marinades, which are only mildly acidic, are an excellent choice for an all-day soaking. These Moroccan-style Chicken Breasts use yogurt, herbs and spices to create a grilled chicken with a nicely caramelized golden crust. English http://www.reporterherald.com/features/Feature-Story.asp?section=Flavors&ID=19023 2 September 2008 Filling Moroccan bean soup has spicy harissa to give it a little heat Back-to-school meals get a little heartier as cooler weather arrives and this vegetarian bean soup is definitely filling. It gets its extra heat from harissa, the fiery chile paste from North Africa. English http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gpGB59dvB5-y2v8FwuaHVI0LLc3Q 29 August 2008 Morocco abounds with entertaining and creative festivals As the number of festivals grows each year in Morocco, the Ministry of Culture is handing the reins of festival organization and management over to civil society and regional authorities. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/08/27/feature-03 29 August 2008 Moroccan Fish With Sweet Onion Jam Check out the Washington Post's recipe of the week "Moroccan Fish With Sweet Onion Jam", adapted from Paula Wolfert's "The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen". English http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2008/08/27/moroccan-fish-sweet-onion-jam/ 27 August 2008 Tagine marries fruit and veggies to wonderful end If ever there was an excuse to let fruit touch vegetables, the ancient Moroccan tagine (also the name of the beautiful conical cookware used to prepare it) is surely one of the best. This 21st Century version from "Things Cooks Love: Implements. Ingredients. Recipes," by Marie Simmons, is a sumptuous stew of chicken, prunes, tomatoes, onion, honey and earthy spices. English http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/chi-chicken-tagine-27aug27,0,7526556.story 26 August 2008 Morocco participates in Alexandria International Film Festival The festival, initiated by the Egyptian Association of Cinema Writers and Critics, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moroccan cinema and pay tribute to Morocco's Touriya Jabrane Kryatif, the first actress in the Arab world to hold the portfolio of Culture Minister. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/morocco_participates/view 25 August 2008 Moroccan Music Festivals Liberate Feet, Minds The Casablanca festival turns the commercial capital into an urban Woodstock, with masses of young people clogging the mosque-filled streets and partying to the pulse of hip-hop, rock, pop and Arabic music. An estimated 2 million people attend free concerts at a dozen venues each year, many snapping up the action on their cell phones. English http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=22199 21 August 2008 The Treasure of Asilah 'Man’s value is measured by his deeds,’ according to the old saying. And this is still valid today for individuals and communities alike. This old saying crossed my mind as I walked through the alleys of Asilah, a Moroccan city located on the coast of the great Atlantic Ocean, also known as the Sea of Darkness. English http://aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=2&id=13802 20 August 2008 Moroccan students receive NASA awards Moroccan students at Al Akhawayn University (AUI) recently received NASA research awards for measuring Potentially Hazardous Asteroids for NASA under the Killer Asteroid Project. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/moroccan_students_re/view 19 August 2008 Moroccan poetess receives Arab young poets' award Moroccan poetess Ikram Abdi won the "Buland Al-Haidari" prize for young Arab poets at the Assilah International Festival, now under way in Morocco. English 18 August 2008 Kaftan defies fashion, remains a favorite for Moroccan women The traditional "kaftan" dress remains a favorite for Moroccan women, defying modern designs and fashion and maintaining its presence as a symbol of the country's heritage at weddings and other celebrations. English http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=ODc2OTAxOTg0 14 August 2008 Moroccan meatballs in tomato sauce This week, Taste.com dishes out "Moroccan meatballs in tomato sauce." English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/10392/moroccan+meatballs+in+tomato+sauce?from=recentlyrated 13 August 2008 People Magazine: Jake and Reese Get Cozy in Marrakech Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal have taken their romance overseas: The couple were spotted stepping out together in Morocco over the weekend. English http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20218755,00.html 12 August 2008 The Diversity of Origins in Morocco Moroccan Arabic, also known as Darija, is the dialect spoken in everyday life in Morocco, as opposed to the official communications of governmental and other public bodies which use Modern Standard Arabic, as is the case in most Arabic-speaking countries, while a mixture of French and Darija is used in Business. English 8 August 2008 Moroccan journalist establishes children’s magazine A multilingual magazine for children was recently founded by Moroccan-based journalist Hasna al-Asri. The magazine is the first of its kind in the Maghreb countries. English http://www.ijnet.org/Director.aspx?P=Article&ID=308079&LID=1 6 August 2008 Assilah Festival looks at the alliances between civilisations To bridge differences and counter the "clash of civilisations" concept, Morocco's International Assilah Cultural Festival began Sunday under a unifying theme. This year, the 30-year-old event is called "The Alliance of Civilisations". English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/08/06/feature-03 6 August 2008 Moroccan woman set to join IOC rule making body Former Olympic hurdles champion Nawal El Moutawakel, the first woman from a predominantly Islamic country to win a medal at the games, is set to become the highest-ranking woman in the Olympic movement. English http://www.newschief.com/article/20080806/APS/808060924 5 August 2008 Review: 'Traveling Pants' well-worn but still has some life to them This week, the eagerly awaited "Traveling Pants" sequel, directed by Moroccan-director Sanaa Hamri, hits theaters across the US. English http://www.mercurynews.com/movies/ci_10104876 4 August 2008 Sensory overload in Morocco From the bustling, noisy streets of Marrakech to the endless sands of the Sahara, Richard Cranidge discovers the sights and sounds of Morocco in a 300-mile journey across the country English http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/616947?UserKey=0 4 August 2008 Moroccan honeyed chicken Chicken cooked the Moroccan way tastes fabulous served with grilled vegetables and couscous. If you want a slightly hotter version, you can add a dash of harissa paste to the onion and tomato - but don't overdo it! English 26 July 2008 International Boat Festival kicks off in Rabat The second International Boat Festival of Rabat began Friday (July 25th) with the participation of 17 countries from five continents. English 25 July 2008 Kennedy Center Millennium Stage: Ahwach Ahwach is the communal dance specific to the Berber Amazigh population of Morocco, from the village of Aday. This secular art combines dance, poetry, and songs unique to each tribe and is sometimes coed, and sometimes strictly male. English http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/artist_detail.cfm?artist_id=AHWACHADAY 24 July 2008 Ambassador: Morocco expects medals at Beijing Olympics The Moroccan Ambassador to China on Thursday said he hoped that his country could win medals at the Beijing Olympics. Ambassador Mohamed Cherti said taking part was important, but so was winning. English http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/24/content_8762085.htm 24 July 2008 Mouth-watering Moroccan magic IF your tastebuds are hankering after summer specialties but the weather still isn't quite right for that barbecue, a Moroccan menu could be the alternative summer feast you've been waiting for. English 23 July 2008 Casa Music festival delights visitors The fourth Casa Music festival held from July 17th-20th was a huge success. For four days the festival lit up the night atmosphere of the largest districts of Morocco’s economic capital. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/07/22/feature-02 23 July 2008 Moroccan carrot salad This week, the Boston Globe brings Moroccan carrot salad to your family's table. English http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2008/07/23/moroccan_carrot_salad/ 22 July 2008 Deconstructing: Couscous Couscous is a tiny pasta — no, not a grain — made from hard durum semolina wheat, which is indigenous to North Africa. It's a staple in cuisines across the Mideast and northern Africa, especially in Morocco, where it often serves as the cradle for thick lamb stews or paired with dried fruits. English http://www.tampabay.com/features/food/cooking/article725429.ece 21 July 2008 Pathways to Creation: Exploring Sacred Music in Fes, Morocco PopMatters goes to Morocco for the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music to honor and share the world’s great spiritual music traditions. English 21 July 2008 Morocco - African Festival features late Senegal’s filmmaker The late father of the African cinema, Senegal’s Ousmane Sembene will be posthumously in the limelight of the 11th edition of the African Cinema Festival which kicked off on Saturday in the Moroccan city of Khouribga (100km east of Casablanca). English http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=cult_sqt_article_eng&id_article=69991 17 July 2008 Rock the Kasbah: a Roving Reader in Morocco Roving Reader Charlotte Hodgson from Travel Counsellors recounts the highlights of her fam trip to Morocco with Exodus English 16 July 2008 AdelaideNow... One-pot wonders: Moroccan Tagine Tagine of Lamb & Quince, Red Capsicums Stuffed with Beef & Pine Nuts, Oxtail Braise Moroccan-Style, Saffron & Fennel Chicken English http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24019793-5014246,00.html 15 July 2008 Flatbreads to charcoal stoves: Moroccan food explored Do you know your tagine from your tangia or your preserved lemon from your lemon zest? Possibly not, as most Europeans get Moroccan cuisine wrong, says our master today, Ahmed Doulaki, who is teaching us north-west African cooking. English http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/food_and_drink/article.html?in_article_id=217977&in_page_id=9 10 July 2008 Moroccan health care workers reach agreement with government Moroccan doctors are back to work following an agreement with the Ministry of Health concerning pay, benefits and recognition of public service. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/07/10/feature-01 9 July 2008 Chicken and lemon tagine with couscous The inspiration for today's recipe came about from some catering we had to do with the students for a local business and also the need to come up with another dish (and story to match). English http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4613099a7774.html 8 July 2008 Morocco optimistic about Olympic medal chances Morocco has a good chance to bring taekwondo and boxing medals home from the upcoming summer Olympic Games in Beijing, according to Moroccan National Olympic Committee chief Nour-Eddine Benabdenbi. English 7 July 2008 After 50 years, Grand Prix racing returns to Morocco Morocco will host its first international motorsports race since the 1958 Formula One Grand Prix, when the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) World Touring Car Championship expands to Africa next year. English 7 July 2008 Moroccan Chicken & Lentils Wrapped in Cabbage Central Valley Kitchen goes Moroccan this week with a recipe for Moroccan Chicken & Lentils Wrapped in Cabbage. English http://www.ksee24.com/features/chef/24008079.html 3 July 2008 Sacred Fusion: Jewish and Muslim Melodies Mingle Easily at Moroccan Music Festival Earlier in the life of this historic city, it wouldn’t have been odd to hear a Sephardic Jewish melody and the Muslim call to prayer ring out and interweave simultaneously. Fes, widely considered Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual capital, was once home to Maimonides himself. English http://www.unobserver.com/layout5.php?id=4897&blz=1 2 July 2008 Renowned Gnawa music festival draws large crowd to Essaouira The 11th Gnawa and Music of the World festival, held from June 26th-29th in the Moroccan city of Essaouira, proved to be yet another roaring success for the event. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/07/01/feature-01 1 July 2008 The 8 best restaurants in Marrakesh? The Best of Morocco, a long-serving tour operator to the country, has produced its best-of list.... What do you think? English http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/destinations/morocco/article4250549.ece 30 June 2008 Mahmoud Darwish wins poetry prize in Morocco The luminous Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish has won the International Park Award from the Moroccan House of Poetry. English http://english.pnn.ps/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2989&Itemid=1 30 June 2008 Morocco in Style from Tempo Holidays Travel at your own pace to explore ancient, mystical imperial cities on this exclusive personal tour through exotic Morocco, where the diverse landscape includes rugged mountains and lush green valleys. English http://www.etravelblackboard.com/showarticle.asp?id=79317&nav=9 27 June 2008 Fez music festival builds bridges The week that Saudi Arabia held its first ever conference on interfaith dialogue, Morocco was hosting its 14th festival of World Sacred Music. English http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7477108.stm 25 June 2008 Tagine cooking dish provides flavorful road to Morocco From ancient Arabs to Williams-Sonoma shoppers. It’s the unlikely path of the tagine, the signature slow-cooked and heavily seasoned dish of this North African nation that recently has been co-opted by adventurous American gourmets. English http://www.thenewstribune.com/soundlife/story/397033.html 25 June 2008 Travel Guides: Morocco The New York Times travel page explores Moroccan culture and important travel tips. English http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/africa/morocco/overview.html 23 June 2008 Berbers claim their rights in ’Arab’ Morocco Some years ago, a visitor to the Moroccan capital Rabat was unlikely to be reminded of the nation’s Amazigh (Berber) component by other than touristic details such as water sellers in colorful costumes, with their brass cups and jangling bells. Today, however, researchers interested in the Amazigh people can visit the imposing building housing the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture (IRCAM) in a sign that the authorities’ traditional lack of interest is giving way to a more inclusive attitude. English http://www.temoust.org/spip.php?article5832 20 June 2008 Summer Jam Festival in Casablanca Busta Rymes (above) from the USA will feature, along with a multitude of international stars such as Kelly Rowland, Fat Joe, Rim’k, Kat de Luna, Mohammed Lamine, Imad Kotbi, DJ Scream, DJ Youness B, Sammy A and Majd. English http://www.agoravox.com/article.php3?id_article=8352 19 June 2008 Morocco: The Fez Festival of World Sacred Music Created in 1994, the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music offered immediately an innovative concept: to gather in a largely ecumenical perspective the great musical traditions of the sacred, the spiritual music and the world music. At that time, the great majority of Festivals of Sacred music used to offer concerts focused on the Western musical traditions, and the concept as such was non-existent in the East and in the Arab world. English http://www.fesfestival.com/2008/indexen.php 17 June 2008 Rick's Cafe Lures Bogart Fans With Steaks in Casablanca: Review Rick's Cafe evokes the fictional Rick's Cafe from the movie "Casablanca.'' The building in the Moroccan port city, which gave the 1943 movie its name, was built 13 years before. Fans of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a Casablanca pilgrimage will find its oriental atmosphere charming and architecture authentic. English http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=a8NHoW6VO2Mw&refer=muse 16 June 2008 Morocco offers a surreal mix of old and new In alleyways barely as wide as my outstretched arms, the city's bustle pushes past me in waves -- giggling schoolchildren chasing each other, veiled women on their way to market, wizened old men in traditional djellabas walking hand-in-hand, Moroccan style, and chatting. English http://www.canada.com/topics/travel/story.html?id=f8f1a34a-23a7-4add-bf9b-23d0b91c2898 11 June 2008 Recipe: Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Couscous Inside Bay Area Cooking Corner explores Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Couscous. English http://www.insidebayarea.com/food/ci_9541037 10 June 2008 Friends to scatter Yves St. Laurent's ashes in Morocco The ashes of the iconic French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent will be scattered by friends in the garden of his Marrakesh villa on Wednesday, it was announced Tuesday. English http://www.france24.com/en/20080610-friends-scatter-ysl-ashes-morocco-wednesday 6 June 2008 Moroccan city festival prize named after late Senegalese film-maker The prize of the African film festival in the Moroccan city of Khouribga, 173 kilometers from Rabat, has been named after Senegalese film -maker Ousmane Semb, a year after his death. English 6 June 2008 Baked Moroccan chicken and rice Taste.com puts a Moroccan twist on a family favorite: Baked Moroccan chicken and rice. English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/17491/baked+moroccan+chicken+and+rice 4 June 2008 Vegetarian tagine hails from Morocco This rustic vegetarian tagine from Ghillie Basan's cookbook, "Tagine," is common to areas of Morocco where meat is considered a luxury. This pairs well with yogurt and flatbread. English http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/LIFE02/806040448 3 June 2008 Tagine: One word, many meanings for Moroccan dish From ancient Arabs to Williams-Sonoma shoppers. It's the unlikely path of the tagine, the signature slow-cooked and heavily seasoned dish of this North African nation that recently has been co-opted by adventurous American gourmets. English http://www.dailynewstribune.com/archive/x1056106267/Tagine-One-word-many-meanings-for-Moroccan-dish 2 June 2008 Morocco: true stories Tahir Shah's latest book is a quest for epic tales about his adopted home - from the lips of everyone from Marrakchi raconteurs to superstitious bee keepers. English http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/jun/02/morocco.travelbooks.rorymaclean 2 June 2008 Taste.com - Moroccan lamb pan-fry This week, Taste.com tries an all new recipe from North Africa: Moroccan lamb pan-fry. English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/17741/moroccan+lamb+pan+fry?from=recentlyrated 30 May 2008 Charity pair thumb to Morocco with no cash Two British men will be thumbing their way to Casablanca with no cash, no food and no change of clothes. The pair, who will have only a bottle of rum, a waterproof jacket and their return air ticket with them, are raising cash for the charity Street Child Africa. English http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/2029271_charity_pair_thumb_to_morocco_with_no_cash 29 May 2008 Gourmet biscotti are Moroccan-inspired This week, the Miami Herald brings Gourmet Handmade Biscotti with a Moroccan Touch to your table. English http://www.miamiherald.com/286/story/549072.html 28 May 2008 Couscous has a blend of tastes, textures Now, what's a cookout fanatic to do when he can't eat some of the essentials? He looks for alternatives, some even exotic. One such dish, Moroccan couscous salad, has become my favorite — and a staple every time I light the grill. English http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080528/LIFE01/805280360
27 May 2008 Come Party With Me: Moroccan Dinner — Menu The menu is simple and flavor-packed. To get the party started, I'll serve mini Moroccan lamb burgers with lemon yogurt sauce and Moroccan carrot goat cheese sandwiches with green olive tapenade. The main course will consist of a fragrant Moroccan chicken potato salad with olives. For these tantalizing recipes, read more. English http://www.yumsugar.com/1662235 27 May 2008 Whitney Houston, Nancy Ajram wow Mawazine festival audience in Rabat For nine days in Rabat, the seventh annual Mawazine Festival drew a sizeable crowd from all over Morocco who came to see high-caliber concerts given by internationally renowned performers. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/05/26/feature-02 21 May 2008 Frenchman creates ‘Islam-compatible’ cabaret in Morocco You will not see g-strings, revealing leotards, or nudity at Claude Thomas' newly-created cabaret revue in Marrakech. Instead, dancers' bodies are demurely hidden and kisses are only allowed on the cheek. English http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/features/?id=26034 20 May 2008 Moroccan Sweet-Potato Salad A delicious marinade known as charmoula often flavors fish and vegetable dishes in the Moroccan kitchen. With a bit of olive oil mixed in, the charmoula becomes a tasty vinaigrette. Try it on grilled fish or chicken as well. English http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/living/1210969508159130.xml&coll=7 19 May 2008 Archaeologists explore prehistoric heritage of the Sahara A team of archaeologists is making the first catalogue of the prehistoric heritage of the Western Sahara. The team, which comprises of Basque and Sahrawi archaeologists is exploring the region of Tiris, a vast desert area south of Western Sahara, to find more about the past of this inhospitable region. English http://www.freshnews.in/archaeologists-explore-prehistoric-heritage-of-the-sahara-26959 19 May 2008 Transplanted Taste Buds: Moroccan Chicken Eating healthy on a limited budget can be an overwhelming task the food that we can afford often tends to be packaged in cardboard and is traffic cone orange. While “eating a rainbow everyday” is a wonderful theory, sometimes it is just not possible. . . . English http://bostonist.com/2008/05/17/transplanted_ta_11.php
15 May 2008 Harira: Moroccan spice and herb soup The Splendid Table offers their rendition of Harira, created from several Moroccan recipes for the soup. English http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080515/OPINION03/805150389/1376/OPINION0354 14 May 2008 Moroccan-Style Tomato, Shrimp and Couscous Salad You can serve the robust flavors of North Africa with Moroccan-Style Tomato, Shrimp and Couscous Salad. It features a mixture of shrimp, feta cheese, sweet bell pepper and tomatoes atop couscous, the semolina pasta that is one of the staple foods of North Africa. English http://newsok.com/moroccan-style-tomato-shrimp-and-couscous-salad/article/3242976/ 13 May 2008 Rockin' the casbah And one with an exhilarating soundtrack — courtesy of 25 Moroccan Gnawa musical brotherhoods, whose exuberant, hypnotically rhythmic and joy-infused music drew an estimated 400,000 fans from Morocco and across North Africa, Europe and North America to Essaouira last June for the five-day festival. . . . English http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/13/travel/11essaouira.php 12 May 2008 Spicy Moroccan ratatouille This week, Taste.com brings Spicy Moroccan ratatouille to your family's table. English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/17333/spicy+moroccan+ratatouille?from=recentlyrated 1 May 2008 Yogurt marinade secret to healthy Moroccan-Style Chicken Firm textured meats such as pork, beef, lamb and chicken can take a much longer soak, especially when using a gentle marinade made with yogurt. These Moroccan-style chicken breasts can be prepped in about 10 minutes, then can sit in the marinade for up to 10 hours. English http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1007908 29 April 2008 Moroccan vegetable & sausage stew This week, the Taste.com kitchen presents Moroccan vegetable & sausage stew. English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/4310/moroccan+vegetable+sausage+stew?from=recentlyrated 28 April 2008 Tangier Jazz Festival - Tanjazz 2008 - May 28 to Jun 1st, 2008 Once again, now in its 9th year, TANJAzz will bring jazz-lovers, fans and the uninitiated, to the city of the Strait, to listen to all stripes of cosmopolitan, relaxed and upbeat jazz. English http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2008/04/2601.html 23 April 2008 Travelling back in time to beautiful Marrakesh WINDING my way through the narrow sand-strewn streets of Marrakesh was like slipping back in time or wandering on to the set of an Indiana Jones movie. . . English A Marathon With a Difference ABC News Heads to the Sahara Desert for the 150-mile Marathon des Sables. English http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=4709544&page= 22 April 2008 Moroccan duo makes its mark The 2-3 finishes by Bouramdane and El Boumlili in the Boston Marathon were the highest placings by a Moroccan runner since Salah Ooqaiche ran 2:13:53 for eighth place in 1990, and gave an indication that one of the world’s major marathon nations could challenge the Kenyan stranglehold at Boston. English 21 April 2008 Mo'Rockin Project melds Moroccan, U.S. music Other than Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind," which Yassir Chadly had stumbled upon while surfing the dial of a battery-powered radio as a boy in Casablanca, the Moroccan musician hadn't heard much American music - let alone jazz - until one night in 1980 after getting off work as a waiter at a Moroccan restaurant on Broadway in San Francisco. . . English http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/04/18/PK67102N7F.DT 15 April 2008 Mawazine music festival: Amr Diab, Nancy Ajram, talent competition and more Musicians from across the globe will come together in Rabat once again in May for the 2008 Mawazine World Rhythms festival. Jazz and gypsy music will be this year's focus, but listeners will hear music from many other genres over the course of the eight-day event. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/03/31/feature-0 14 April 2008 Palm Beach Film Festival features Moroccan cinema Morocco is the guest of honor at the thirteenth Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), held from April 10th to 17th in the United States. English 11 April 2008 Revving up in Morocco More used to metal roads in Sussex, John Naish takes an off-road biking tour of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara English http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/destinations/morocco/article3712717.ece 8 April 2008 Morocco marks 1200th anniversary in city of Fez A city-wide party in Fez last Saturday drew thousands of Moroccans eager to celebrate twelve centuries of history. Hundreds of musical performers and a visual extravaganza showcased Morocco's cultural diversity. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/04/08/feature-02 7 April 2008 A ride through Morocco's majestic Sahara The Moroccan Sahara isn't just an endless stretch of sand. A beautiful oasis provides a welcome respite from the desert heat . . . English Unveiling the beauty of Marrakech, Morocco This week, Millie Ball, Travel editor, Times-Picayune explores the majestic sites of Marrakesh, Morocco. English http://blog.nola.com/millieball/2008/04/unveiling_marrakech.html 3 April 2008 Madline Tabar at the Asfi Moroccan Film Festival Actress Madline Tabar will be part of the judging committee at the sixth annual Asfi Moroccan Film Festival from March 31 until April 5. English http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/224940 The city of Fez celebrates 1200 years of existence in grand style Twelve centuries after Morocco's "cultural capital" was founded, the whole country is celebrating Fez. A musical extravaganza this weekend and activities throughout the kingdom are aimed at helping young people become proud of their country's history. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/04/03/feature-0 1 April 2008 Gloria Gaynor to open Casablanca jazz festival Grammy award-winning American singer Gloria Gaynor, whose hit single "I will survive" topped music charts in 1979, will open the third Casablanca jazz festival on Tuesday. English http://www.france24.com/en/20080401-gloria-gaynor-open-casablanca-jazz-festiva 31 March 2008 Morocco: Dramatic variety and a taste of the Arabic world Morocco is probably best-known to North American travelers for cities like Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech. But this country in the northwest corner of Africa is actually a place of dramatic variety. English http://travel.canoe.ca/Travel/News/2008/03/31/5154116-ap.html Madonna wants to remake Casablanca It is one of the greatest films of Hollywood's golden era, a triple Oscar-winning classic with electrifyingly charismatic stars and a script bursting with memorable lines. But now Madonna has stunned the movie industry with plans to remake Casablanca. English http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2008-03/31/content_6579295.htm The straight stuff: Hip-hop in Morocco Morocco has been experiencing a veritable hip-hop explosion over the past few years. MENASSAT spoke with Caprice of Casa Crew, one of the country's leading rap groups, about the reasons behind hip-hop's appeal to Morocco's youth. English http://www.menassat.com/?q=en/news-articles/3372-straight-stuff-hip-hop-morocco 28 March 2008 Morocco Travel Ideas: Unusual Marrakech Outings Marrakech is North Africa’s most sensual, seductive city, with its frenetic fascination and its alluringly laid-back ambience. To get the full Marrakech experience, try these fantastic adventure day trip ideas. English http://www.travelconnect.co.uk/showNews.aspx?loadid=0095 26 March 2008 Recap Jeans launches Moroccan collection This exclusive collection from RECAP Jeans is inspired from Moroccan celebrating the aesthetics of their mythical environment having details like shimmering hues, handcrafted embroidery, appliqué work, striking a balance between the traditional and rugged look. English http://www.indiainfoline.com/news/innernews.asp?storyId=62703&lmn=1 25 March 2008 Three views of Morocco In the middle of a 10-day trip to Morocco, riding shotgun with the Atlas Mountains rising up around me, I left the world as I have always known it. English http://www.miamiherald.com/986/story/468263.html Fez celebrate 1200th anniversary The Moroccan city of Fez will kick off celebrations of the 1200th anniversary of its founding on April 5th with a grand musical performance at Bab Boujloud, organisers announced on Monday (March 24th). English 24 March 2008 What's new in Spain, Portugal and Morocco Sunny Spain and Portugal, along with Morocco's gateway city of Tangier, beckon travelers who delight in ornate architecture, authentic culture and people-watching strolls in the cool of the evening. English http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-steves_iberia_rc_pmmar23,0,5177695.story Moroccan influences add spark To inject some energy into your space, HomeGoods offers an "Exotic Escapes" line with Mediterranean and Moroccan influences. The vibrant colors and mosaic tiles can help bring your home a little closer to the sanctuary of an Italian villa. English http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/230624 Hip to Hip-Hop ... in Morocco Wandering through the souks of the Marrakesh medina, Fulbright Scholar and Brooklyn Jew, Josh Asen was surprised to hear the hip-hop sounds of Puff Daddy and Eminem over the strains of traditional religious music. English http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/15635/ 20 March 2008 Moroccan, foreign illusionists raise curtains of 5th International Magic festival Moroccan and foreign illusionists, on Thursday, raised the curtains of the 5th international magic festival, held on March 20-23. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/moroccan_foreign_pr/view 17 March 2008 Saint-Laurent's Moroccan inspiration Une Passion Marocaine" at the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent (until Aug. 31) is about two people who were both mad for Morocco from the first moment that they discovered it in 1966. . . English http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/17/arts/FYSL.ph 14 March 2008 Morocco's Berbers Reclaim Their Language and Their Indigenous Culture Berber culture is flourishing as the result of an initiative by King Mohammed VI to integrate the country's widely spoken language, and its speakers, into the education system. The shift is part of a larger push toward pluralism and openness by the 44-year-old ruler. English 11 March 2008 Here's looking at you, Morocco From the labyrinths of the imperial cities of Meknes, Fez and Marrakesh, the gorges and oases of the High Atlas Mountains, to the vast solitude of the Saharan Desert, uncover the natural beauty, fascinating culture and unique experiences of Morocco on Insight Vacations’ "Best of Morocco." English http://www.etravelblackboard.com/index.asp?id=75299&nav=9 10 March 2008 Sufi Culture Festival celebrates peaceful tradition, Fez history The second Sufi Culture Festival, to be held in April in Fez, will offer a variety of art exhibits, lectures, and concerts on the themes of peace and tolerance. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/03/10/feature-01 6 March 2008 Mediterranean Film Festival in Morocco begins in March The 14th Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival will be held in Tetouan, Morocco from March 29 to April 4. Since its inception in 1985, the film festival has served to actively promote Mediterranean cinema. English http://www.mediaforfreedom.com/ReadArticle.asp?ArticleID=993 5 March 2008 Newell to shoot new film in Morocco British film director Mike Newell will shoot his next film 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' in Morocco, Morocco's Dune Films company said Wednesday. English http://www.france24.com/en/20080305-newell-shoot-new-film-morocco Morocco's style seduces design lovers Morocco is not only one of the most exotic travel destinations in the world. Morocco has a style that seduces design enthusiasts everywhere. English http://www.cctv.com/program/cultureexpress/20080305/101956.shtml 3 March 2008 Moroccan music helps Brooklyn family cope with setback On a dusty and deserted Brooklyn stage, Moroccan native Mohamed Bechar plucks the strings of his sentir, a long-necked lute crafted from wood and camel skin. English Ex-Moroccan minister is ‘cultural personality’ Former foreign minister of Morocco Mohammed bin Eissa has won the Shaikh Zayed Book Award for 2008 in the category of the Cultural Personality of the Year. English 29 February 2008 "Gin joint" of film fame lives on in Casablanca Rick's Cafe will soon mark its fourth anniversary. "The restaurant is a hit," says Kriger, a native of Portland, Oregon whose work with the U.S. State Department's Foreign Commercial Service brought her to Casablanca in 1998. English http://www.nationalpost.com/arts/story.html?id=343851 28 February 2008 The High Atlas Foundation Plants 33,000 Fruit Trees in Rural Morocco During the month of February, the High Atlas Foundation and its partners planted 33,000 fruit trees with twenty villages in the Imenane and Azzadene Valleys of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains. This project is a partnership among the High Atlas Foundation, the Global Diversity Foundation, the Association des Amis du CHU, the Province d' Al Haouz, the Marrakech Department of Waters and Forests, the Department of Agriculture for the High Atlas, the Marrakech21 Foundation, Dar Tassa, Kasbah Tamadot, and Kasbah Toubkal. English http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb724213.htm 25 February 2008 A Moroccan tale of immigration Laila Lalami is author of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits, chosen for this year's Writers & Books event "If All of Rochester Read the Same Book ..." English http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080225/LIVING/802250339/1032 22 February 2008 The Moroccan film industry, between documentary and rhapsody Revisiting Ali Essafi's 'Ouarzazate Movie' in Daoud Oulad-Syad's 'Waiting for Pasolini' English http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=4&article_id=89217 One big party in Morocco Take your party to the oasis, Moroccan style - riads, kasbahs and camps to rent for groups of 10-50. A HOLIDAY in Morocco might mean riads in Marrakesh, rucksacks in the High Atlas, or a resort on the Essaouira corniche. English http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/destinations/morocco/article3410870.ece 20 February 2008 Moroccan cuisine is one of the world's most diversified Paula Wolfert, a renowned authority on Moroccan cuisine and author of Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco, made an interesting observation: "To my mind four things are necessary before a nation can develop a great cuisine. English http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=909520 19 February 2008 A Little More Morocco ESSAOUIRA, Morocco - On a typical day in this fishing town on Africa's northwest coast, sea gull calls nearly drown the chatter of fishermen lined up along the sea wall. The birds, their white wings splayed out by the wind, sail inches above the heads of veiled women who walk the promenade. English http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/feb/16/a-little-more-morocco/ Poetry in motion Based on a story idea from the poems of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the series 'Clash On The Sand' is being filmed in the Moroccan city of Marrakech English A Brush with Moroccan art MOROCCAN art, music and fashion will come under the spotlight in a three-day cultural festival to be hosted in Bahrain on April 29. English http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=209161&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=30336 14 February 2008 Shashoua Foundation Presents Ten Moroccan Artists Morocco has witnessed considerable cultural and social advances, but the one we deem most significant is artistic creation. . . English
13 February 2008 A Slow, Simple Route to a Moroccan Classic Tangia of Lamb Shanks With Saffron and Cumin, Parts I and II English http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/02/12/ST2008021201146.html Dusk to dawn in a Marrakech square As darkness settled over Marrakech's Djemma el-Fna Square and the crowds flowed in to pass the evening, a stylish young Moroccan couple in one corner of the plaza crouched by a necromancer, urgently whispering their troubles into his ear . . . English http://www.miamiherald.com/986/story/415307.html
12 February 2008 Moroccan cinema earmarked over USD 7Mn in 2008 Morocco has earmarked about USD 7.5Mn as assistance to the Moroccan cinematographic production in 2008, the Moroccan communication ministry announced on Monday. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/moroccan_cinema_earm/view
1 February 2008 Road trip in south Morocco Although city-sightseeing and beach holidays for winter sun are very popular in Morocco, the best way to experience the country is in your own car. English http://www.travelbite.co.uk/news/africa/morocco/road-trip-in-south-morocco-$485148.htm
31 January 2008 Peacekeepers ruin rock art (AFP) United Nations (UN) peacekeepers vandalize prehistoric art carved onto rocks depicting human and animal figures in Morocco. http://www.thetimes.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=695977
Marrakesh International Film Festival: "Grandhotel" "Grandhotel" is a quirky tale about a hotel in the Czech Republic where one does not see the guests at all but rather its staff. An apt movie that is sure to endear itself to a discerning festival crowd, but too experimental for others, "Grandhotel" is set in the northern city of Liberec and among the nearby Jizerske mountains. English
Revival of the subtle charm of Marrakesh If Marrakesh is struggling to maintain its ancient charm under the deluge of modern tourists, a festival that runs throughout February will help redress the balance. English http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/departures/article327.9185.ece 30 January 2008 Morocco to launch Amazigh channel A Moroccan television channel devoted to Amazigh language and culture has stirred up interest from the Amazigh cultural movement. Government officials say the programming will cater to a sizeable number of Moroccan viewers, but one Amazigh activist is worried that the channel could be divisive. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/01/30/feature-01 Rhythms from Morocco touch an audience in Springfield The wooden floors of the historic Springfield Woman's Club house shook under drumbeats and stomping feet Jan. 23 when the music group Layali El Andalus shared its Moroccan sounds with an eager crowd of about 60 people. English http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/013008/ner_241423093.shtml
29 January 2008 Moroccan mosaic tiles are the new trend among interior designers worldwide Moroccan tiles are a testimony to their deep heritage and rich culture and are usually handmade or handcrafted. The practice of making handcrafted Moroccan tiles has been passed down through the ages. English
18 January 2008 Morocco's Achoura festival: toys, drums, bonfires and charity As Moroccan families prepare to celebrate Achoura on Saturday, January 19th, the trade in toys and traditional Tâarija drums is flourishing. In addition to celebrating with special meals, street celebrations and fireworks, families offer zakat, or a tenth of their annual money, to the poor. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/01/18/feature-01 16 January 2008 |