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Recent Headlines 27 August 2010 Nayda: Morocco's Musical Revolution One of the biggest changes brought by the arrival of King Mohamed VI to power in 1999 has been the development of new visible (or rather, audible) popular music scene in Morocco. In the last 10 years, fusion groups like Hoba Hoba Spirit or Fnaire, and rappers like Bigg or Muslim have been the flagships of a real musical revolution. English http://mideast.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/08/27/moroccos_burgeoning_musical_scene
26 August 2010 The djellaba, a traditional dress for modern Moroccan women Contrary to his routine, Hajj Bouhlal opens his store early, as the demand for his Moroccan djellabas increases significantly during the days before Ramadan. Bouhlal is a tailor of traditional clothes for men and women at one of the best commercial centres in Casablanca. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/08/26/feature-02
25 August 2010 New York to host first-ever Moroccan film festival A Moroccan film festival will be held for the first time in New York. The October 29th-30th event reportedly aims at breaking stereotypes and promoting greater understanding between the two countries. English 24 August 2010 Ramadan recipes: Moroccan hrira, chebbakia For many women professionals there is little time for cooking, even during Ramadan. One working woman shares a couple of her favourite holiday recipes. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/08/24/feature-03 23 August 2010 Marrakech to host new international golf event The first Morocco Golf Festival will be held August 28th-September 12th in Marrakech. Some 120 international golfers are expected to attend the event. Morocco will host other golf competitions next year in Marrakech and Tangier. English 18 August 2010 Marrakech's unforgettable heart Long before Crosby, Stills and Nash sang of riding on the Marrakech Express, the path there was a well-beaten one. Writers and artists such as Flaubert, Delacroix, Gide and Matisse (Morocco was a French colony) all visited. So did the English. To Winston Churchill, it was "the most beautiful spot in the whole world". English http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/international/4037151/Marrakechs-unforgettable-heart Healing Crazy Minds: Master Musicians Of Joujouka & Morocco's Boujeloud Festival Following in the footsteps of Brian Jones and Timothy Leary, Richie Troughton heads to Morocco to experience the magical sounds of the Master Musicians of Joujouka. English 16 August 2010 Morocco’s Ramadan culinary and lifestyle experience The holy month of Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, begun on August 11 in the ninth month of the Muslim calendar all across the Muslim world. During this holy month, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking or engaging sexual relations from sunrise to dusk. In Morocco, this month comes with its own culinary experience and a celebration that is second to none. English http://www.afrik-news.com/article18110.html 12 August 2010 Argan Oil: From Morocco to Israel Isn’t it frustrating when you eat something delicious but you can’t quite put your finger on that little ingredient that pulls everything together? In Moroccan cuisine, that extra spice could just be a little-known delicacy known as argan oil. English http://jcarrot.org/argan-oil-morocco-israel Moroccans Master Challenges and Complexity of Space Travel Some Moroccan students and teachers have spent part of the summer heading into space by way of the United States. The 12 students and two teachers from Morocco were among hundreds from throughout the United States and other countries who spent a week at Space Camp learning what it takes to travel to outer space: science, technology, hard work and cooperation. English http://media-newswire.com/release_1124417.html
3 August 2010 Kitesurfing in the Sahara Dakhla is an elemental place. Stand at the edge of town with your back to the rolling Atlantic and there is nothing but 3m square miles of sand and rock stretching before you – this is the Western Sahara after all. English http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/33daeb2c-9b62-11df-8239-00144feab49a.html Recipe: Moroccan-Style Couscous With Chunky Vegetable Stew Today's recipe is a less-involved version of couscous topped with a simple, chunky tomato, zucchini, onion and chickpea stew. English 30 July 2010 Closing with Gospel in Morocco Moroccan Music Fest Seeks to Bridge Culture Gaps. English http://www.religiondispatches.org/archive/culture/2903/closing_with_gospel_in_morocco/ 27 July 2010 ADACH: let's talk about music in Morocco Eminent artists, scholars and musicologists came together in Assilah Festival in Morocco to discuss Music in the World of Islam. English http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=40235 26 July 2010 Morocco hosts world festival of children's folklore The 4th International Children's Folklore Festival opened on Saturday (July 24th) in Salé. Children from Palestine, Algeria, Libya, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Slovenia, Russia, Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, and Morocco will participate in the event under the banner "Children of Peace". English http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/somerville/2010/07/moroccan_rap_music_coming_to_s.html 22 July 2010 Marrakesh Poker Open: Appointment at the 16th edition from September 10th to 19th Poker enthusiasts amateurs and professionals will have the chance to participate again in the Marrakesh Poker Open tournament at the 16th edition of the tournament which will start from September 10th to 19th, 2010. English 21 July 2010 Spicy Moroccan Dishes to Enjoy at Home Morocco has wonderful food, filled with exotic spices and great flavors. But it's a long way to go for a meal! So, "Early Show" contributor Katie Lee prepared a "staycation" menu that will have you thinking you're in Marrakesh! English http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/21/earlyshow/living/recipes/main6698141.shtml 14 July 2010 The Marrakech Popular Arts Festival The annual Marrakech Popular Arts Festival starts this weekend, it's celebrating its 45th year. For a whole week, this already lively city will be filled with folk singers, dancers, fortune-tellers, acting troupes, snake charmers, fire-swallowers and more, from all over Morocco. English http://www.marrakechfestival.com/index.html 13 July 2010 Music festival brings world faiths together Each summer during the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music those sacred chants in the majority Muslim country mingle with the sounds of music from a variety of other faiths and cultures including Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian. English http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/07/13/fes.world.music.festival/?fbid=9Fjth4HbHIa 07 July 2010 Marrakech: The Pearl of the South shines with a new sheen Marrakech is regarded by many as the most beautiful city in Morocco. It has always been the most popular place to visit for foreign tourists but if you have not been there in a while you may not recognise it. Across the city buildings are being constructed at a fast pace. English http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/333352,shines-a-new-sheen.html Riding the waves in Morocco's surf capital Morocco may not be the first place that springs to mind when one thinks of a surfing paradise. But Mr Ouahad, in his 30s, is one of a new breed of sports entrepreneurs in the North African kingdom. English http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/africa/10522371.stm 01 July 2010 Amazigh language classes planned for Moroccan expats Morocco plans to ensure that Amazigh language is taught to Moroccan children living in other countries, a top government official said on Monday (June 28th). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/07/01/feature-02 30 June 2010 Moroccan Comedian Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador The Moroccan comedy actress Hanane El-Fadili was appointed, Monday in Marrakech, as a UNICEF good will ambassador to Morocco. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/see_also/moroccan_comedian_ap/view A rich sound: Morocco’s Gnawa Festival The procession begins at the Bab Marrakesh gate with groups of Gnawa in elaborate costume followed by a horseback fantasia heading up the long narrow Rue Mohamed El Qorry lined with cloth merchants and household goods, and past the gold and silver souk at the heart of Essaouira’s medina on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. English http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100701/ART/706309976/1007 24 June 2010 'Tarab Tangier' highlights Andalusian, Sephardic music The 2nd Tarab Tangier musical festival kicked off on Wednesday (June 23rd). The event is celebrates the fusion of Andalusian, North African and Sephardic musical traditions. English 23 June 2010 Morocco Inches Closer to Modernity Over the next year, Marrakech will be home to new outposts of the Four Seasons and W Hotels opening lavish mega-resorts with their own restaurants, pool bars and golf courses to join Amanresorts, La Mamounia and Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma. Marrakech's movie-star ambitions are clear: to make the town even more accessible to tourism and high-end convention markets in North America. English http://www.thestreet.com/story/10786881/1/morocco-inches-closer-to-modernity.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI 22 June 2010 Cherry festival in Morocco The oldest festival in Morocco, Sefrou Cherry festival celebrates 90 years since the first festivities to celebrate the once harvest of cherries. English http://www.euronews.net/nocomment/2010/06/22/cherry-festival-in-marocco/ Kingdom of Morocco and Michel Haddi to be Honored On Tuesday, June 22, one the world's leading fashion photographers of the last twenty-five years, Michel Haddi, otherwise known as the "King of celebrity snappers" will be celebrated at New York-based Amnesia along with the Kingdom of Morocco and Macys. English http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=217214&Itemid=36 21 June 2010 American Ryan Wins Moroccan Golf Classic American Christopher Ryan Baker won the 8th Moroccan Golf Classic, which ended on Sunday after four days of competition. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/sport/american_ryan_wins_m/view 15 June 2010 Rabat celebrates Chellah Jazz Festival's 15th anniversary The Chellah Jazz Festival feted its 15th anniversary this year by making Rabat ring with its trademark blend of melodies and cultures in five days of performances ending Monday (June 14th). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/06/15/feature-03 14 June 2010 Kelly Rowland's Beauty Secrets: Powder and Moroccan Oil Kelly Rowland is one of those celebrities who looks like she doesn't have to try very hard to look fabulous. Moroccan oil keeps Kelly's hair looking healthy. She regularly applies it to the tips of her locks for shine and conditioning. Kelly then rubs some on her shoulders for shine and, as an added bonus, the oil smells fantastic! English 10 June 2010 Sabah Fakhri, Camille headline Fes sacred music festival Some 750 Moroccan and international artists, including Syrian star Sabah Fakhri and French singer Camille, descended on Fes on Friday (June 4th) for the 16th Festival of World Sacred Music. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/06/10/feature-02 7 June 2010 Appalachian Trail to leap abroad toward Morocco First, there was the Appalachian Trail, which winds 2,175 miles along the mountainous spine of the eastern United States. Then came the International Appalachian Trail, stretching the AT's northern end in Maine to the edge of Canada's Maritime Provinces, where Vikings long ago landed. Now they're extending the walk: across the Atlantic to western Europe, where the mountain chain's other half loops south to Morocco. English http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h9Tf6uEenVSuIKAWfi0fyWAZuX8wD9G6CF0G1 Morocco schools, firms earn World No Tobacco Day honours Moroccan officials on Monday (May 31st) marked World No Tobacco Day by honouring schools, hospitals and businesses for participating in a national anti-smoking campaign. Princess Lalla Salma, who heads the Lalla Salma Campaign to Combat Cancer (ALSC), presided over the awards ceremony in Skhirat. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/06/07/feature-01 2 June 2010 Morocco Pays Special Attention to Cultural Rights Promotion, Diplomat Says Morocco pays special attention to the promotion and protection of cultural rights, as part of a global strategy aiming to boost human rights, democracy and the rule of law, Morocco's Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Omar Hilale said on Tuesday. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/see_also/morocco_pays_special/view 1 June 2010 The many shades of Chefchaouen Snuggling sweetly between two peaks, Chefchaouen winks its sky blue and white walls as you approach across the Rif mountains. The town is a live show of Moroccan temperament at its best – locals’ tender, convivial hospitality, exquisite crafts and some simple yet indisputably flavoursome regional fare, and stress levels drop below zero. English http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100529/TRAVEL/705289914/1087/LIFE 27 May 2010 Off the Shelf: Memorial Day, Moroccan Style I wanted to make grilling hamburgers and making potato salad a bit different, so I used flavors that would fit a Moroccan theme. Some of the flavors, like smoky cumin, are similar to Indian flavors. English http://maplewood.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/off-the-shelf-memorial-day-moroccan-style/ 95-million-year-old pterosaur fossil found in Morocco Scientists have identified a new type of pterosaur (giant flying reptile or pterodactyl) that existed about 95 million years ago. With the help of ancient fossils unearthed in the Sahara desert, the scientists made the discovery. English 26 May 2010 Sex and the City II: The Morocco Connection The Carrie & Co. actors of Sex and the City may have enjoyed a premiere party in Moroccan style splendor at Lincoln Center's Damroch Park, a tagine in the tent theme based on the romance of desert dunes so comically played out in their new movie, the sequel to their 2008 hit and the HBO series on which this franchise was based, but I was in the real Morocco, in Tangier. English http://www.huffingtonpost.com/regina-weinreich/sex-and-the-city-ii-the-m_b_590818.html Morocco's Marrakech is "one of the world's hippest cities" Imaginative travellers with an eye for shopping might want to experience what's on offer in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. English http://www.imaginative-traveller.com/news/Moroccos-Marrakech-one-worlds-hippest-cities/026842 Travel:Where to stay in Morocco If you are planning a trip to Marrakech, book into a riad. These are traditional Moroccan houses in which a courtyard garden is situated at the centre of the house. Many of them have been converted into small hotels, and La Villa des Orangers is one of the best. English http://www.moneyweek.com/spending-it/travel/487-where-to-stay-in-morocco-48733.aspx 25 May 2010 Harry Connick Jr, Passionate About Morocco's Music American singer Harry Connick Jr, who took part in the 9th Mawazin Festival Rhythms of the World, expressed, Saturday in Rabat, his passion about Morocco's music as well as his interest in future collaboration with Moroccan artists. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/harry_connick_jr_pa/view 24 May 2010 Pairings: Moroccan-Style Cornish Hens with Couscous Savennières is not a wine for a frivolous pour with some crudités before dinner. The wine calls for complexity on the plate. Couscous with onions and raisins and seasoned with cumin delivers many levels of flavor with rich little Cornish hens, massaged with spices. English http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/dining/26pairrex.html 21 May 2010 Elton John, Sting boost Mawazine star power Elton John, Carlos Santana, Sting, Faudel and many other European, African and North American music stars are slated to light up the ninth Mawazine Rhythms festival, which begins its week-long run on Friday (May 21st) in Rabat. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/05/20/feature-02 20 May 2010 Influential Moroccan intellectual leaves international legacy Mohammed Abed al-Jabri, who was born in Figuig, Morocco on 27 December 1936 and died on 3 May 2010, was without doubt one of the most significant social theorists of the Arab world. His 1970 dissertation on Ibn Khaldun, a 14th century North African pioneer of modern sociology, resulted in his first doctorate, awarded by the University of Mohammed V in Rabat following Moroccan independence. English http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=39095 19 May 2010 Marrakech hosts international boxing event The King Mohammed VI Boxing Trophy kicked off Monday (May 17th) in Marrakech. More than 140 boxers from host Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Russia, France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other nations are participating in the event. Thirty women boxers from ten countries will also compete in the 51 kg, 60 kg and 75 kg categories. English 18 May 2010 The Accidental Carnivore: Moroccan Grilled Chicken Recipe A recovering vegetarian brings this delicious dish to your table. English 13 May 2010 Morocco's mediaeval medinas The carpet sellers of Morocco are legendary for their powers of persuasion and, with or without the obligatory glass of mint tea, it's almost impossible not to succumb to the sales pitch and the carpet's charm, despite your best intentions... English http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/3694019/Moroccos-mediaeval-medinas 11 May 2010 Moroccan Carrot Soup: Meals With Mileage Leftovers Save any cumin carrots from last night? If you scarfed them all down, don't worry -- you can get an equally delicious encore tonight. I spotted this recipe in April's Bon Appetit and quickly added it in my recipe queue. English http://thestir.cafemom.com/food_party/102802/moroccan_carrot_soup_meals_with 10 May 2010 Now, Cultural Casablanca ON the industrial outskirts of Casablanca, Morocco, a sprawling factory, still replete with dangling meat hooks and blood-stained floors, is the unlikely venue for Casablanca’s largest independent art exhibition space, Les Transculturelles des Abattoirs, or the Transcultural Slaughterhouse. English http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/05/09/travel/09heads.html Road Trip: Defying death in Morocco If we'd been just a little more astute, we might have suspected we were in over our heads. Sure, we were in Morocco, but we thought this sojourn -- like so many other motorcycle press trips -- would be a relaxed trek through rural Morocco, mostly on what passes for paved roads in Northern Africa. English http://www.nationalpost.com/cars/story.html?id=2996186 6 May 2010 Morocco trip combines spiritual, musical elements Dror Sinai, a Jewish percussionist from Santa Cruz, will be leading a trip to Morocco this month. The journey is the first in a series of trips led by Sinai that will blend international travel with spiritual and musical exploration. English http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/57979/morocco-trip-combines-spiritual-musical-elements/ 4 May 2010 Homages paid to late Moroccan philosopher Homages have been paid to Mohamed Abed Al-Jabri, the Moroccan Islamic philosopher, critic and political ideologue for a socialist opposition party, who died in Casablanca this week. English http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2010/05/04/107709.html 30 April 2010 Morocco chalks up a first for the Arabs Morocco has announced an unprecedented charter for environment and sustainable development, the first commitment of its kind in Africa and the first in the Arab World. English http://www.carbonnews.co.nz/story.asp?storyID=4484 Taste of Morocco on the grill Those looking to add a little spice to their dinner table this summer should consider the following recipe for Moroccan barbecued lamb shanks from Andrew Schloss and David Joachim's "Mastering the Grill" (Chronicle Books). English http://www.mercurynews.com/milpitas/ci_14983610 29 April 2010 Moroccan singer Malika Zarra sounds off on blending musical traditions Zarra spoke with Magharebia about drawing on her cultural experiences in Morocco, Paris and New York and integrating these melodic threads into her music. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/04/28/feature-03 28 April 2010 Women’s tennis in Morocco sees popularity grow More and more Moroccans are coming out to watch international tournaments being played in the country. Last month it was a men’s professional tennis tournament. Now, a professional women’s tennis event is galvanizing sports fans in the country. English From Fes with Love: Bridging Cultural Divides with Music, Art, and Dialogue At sundown, the barn swallows twirl in loping circles around the ancient walls of Fes, darting in and out of holes in the earthen walls where they build their nests. It's a peaceful and inspiring scene that evokes the magic of Fes. English http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katherine-marshall/from-fes-with-love_b_554739.html 27 April 2010 Seal joins international stars for Rabat Earth Day show British pop star Seal stole the show at Rabat's Earth Day celebration with a final concert featuring artists from around the world. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/04/27/feature-01 26 April 2010 Winds of Sufism blow through Fes Sufism's unique perspective on the modern world reverberated in music and poetry during the 4th Fes Festival of Sufi Culture, which concluded on Saturday (April 24th). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/04/26/feature-02 Morocco celebrates Earth Day For the first time ever, major Earth Day celebrations are happening in a North African City, in recognition of the Moroccan government’s promises to tackle environmental problems. English http://www.greenfudge.org/2010/04/25/morocco-celebrates-earth-day/ 23 April 2010 Traditional Moroccan tea tray strengthens family ties Traditional Moroccan tea tray gatherings have helped strengthen family bonds throughout history, never failing to bringing people together around it every day. People gather around the silver-plated tea tray - with cups varying in size and color along with a pot holding their national Moroccan green tea - to have warm chitchats, and express their worries and fears. English Kitchen Call: Making the case for couscous This recipe is based on one in “The Casablanca Cookbook,” a fanciful melding of recipes and characters in the iconic movie. Quotes like, “Here’s lookin’ at you, kid” accompany the recipes. Casablanca itself is famous for mussel couscous, but the only food consumed in that movie was caviar. English http://www.norwichbulletin.com/lifestyles/food/x749214339/Kitchen-Call-Making-the-case-for-couscous Ride Morocco's wild surf Drive down Morocco’s southern coast and you’ll see a panorama of tradition: donkey carts and fishing skiffs, with the men in customary hooded cloaks and the women covered by headscarves. That is until you hit the village of Taghazout. In this former fishing town, European girls in mini-dresses stroll alongside shirtless men in board shorts and no less than five surf shops grace the 500-yard main drag. English http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/morocco/100422/ride-moroccos-wild-surf 22 April 2010 Moroccan tidbits: Star of Moroccan cuisine Moroccan cuisine, like Moroccan handicrafts, has survived the modernization of the country with remarkable success. As a result of loving attention to traditional methods, and of the continuing availability of fine ingredients, the Moroccan table is perhaps the best in the Arab world. English http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5842467.cms Morocco's National Earth Charter a First for the Arab World In celebration of Earth Day's 40th anniversary, the Kingdom of Morocco today announced an unprecedented National Charter for Environment and Sustainable Development, the first commitment of its kind in Africa and the first in the Arab World. English http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/apr2010/2010-04-22-01.html 21 April 2010 Rabat hosts Earth Day celebrations thanks to its environmental potential, official Selecting Rabat to host the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Earth Day (April 17-25) stems from its strong environmental potential, Chairman of the council of Rabat Fathallah Oualalou said. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/see_also/rabat_hosts_earth_da/view 20 April 2010 Arab women in the arts debate modernity, cultural preservation Moroccan singer-composer Salwa Choudari said Moroccan women turn to fashion to express their Arab identity. "The Moroccan caftan has a worldwide fame through modern designs and continuous attempts to make it modern," she said. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/04/20/feature-02 19 April 2010 Tangier International Book Fair spotlights environment Since Morocco will lead World Earth Day's 40th anniversary celebrations on April 22nd, the 4th edition of the Tangier International Book focused on environmental awareness. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/04/19/feature-02 16 April 2010 TOP TEN Reasons to Think of MOROCCO on Global Earth Day Leading up to next week's 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the following are ten good reasons to keep Morocco in mind — and visit online or in person — to mark Global Earth Day. English 24 March 2010 Moroccan (Sephardic-style) Matzoh Ball Soup A new style of matzoh balls just in time for the Spring festival of Passover. English http://www.abcmontana.com/features/kitchenguy/89005367.html 23 March 2010 Morocco, USA to consolidate cultural cooperation The consolidation of the Moroccan-American cultural cooperation was at the centre of the meeting held, Wednesday in Rabat, between Morocco's Culture minister Bensalem Himmich and the American Ambassador to the Kingdom, Samuel Kaplan. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/morocco_usa_to_cons/view 22 March 2010 HRH Princess Lalla Hasna holds talks with administrator of US Environmental Protection Agency HRH Princess Lalla Hasna held, on Friday in Washington, talks with Lisa Jackson, the administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/home/hrh_princess_lalla_h/view Morocco Praised by US as Role Model and Leader on the Environment; HRH Princess Lalla Hasna Joins Heads of EPA and Earth Day to Announce Morocco as a Host for 40th Anniversary of Global Earth Day Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasna of Morocco, sister of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, was joined by high-ranking US and Moroccan officials in Washington, DC late last week to announce a groundbreaking commitment on the environment by Morocco and the major role it will play in worldwide celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22. English 19 March 2010 Recipes: Moroccan Vegetable Casserole Flavored with well-browned onions, this casserole makes a satisfying side dish or meatless entree. English Morocco to Announce National Earth Charter for 40th Anniversary of Earth Day The Kingdom of Morocco will announce an unprecedented National Charter for Environment and Sustainable Development on Earth Day, April 22, the first commitment of its kind in Africa and the Arab World. English Morocco pleased with selecting Rabat to celebrate Earth Day, Princess Lalla Hasna says Morocco is "pleased" with selecting the city of Rabat by the Association of "Earth Day Network," as the site of one of the major Earth Day celebrations marking Earth Day's 40th anniversary, said Thursday in Washington Princess Lalla Hasna at a dinner offered by HM King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the presentation ceremony of this global event. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/home/morocco_pleased_with/view 12 March 2010 This week's meal planner: Moroccan chicken, minestrone, and a vegetarian pizza Five simple and delicious weekday dinners for four that can be rustled up in no time. English 10 March 2010 Morocco hosts International Nomad Festival The 7th International Nomad Festival will be held March 12th-15th in M'Hamid El Ghizlane. The programme includes theatre, dance and music performances, film screenings, handicrafts exhibitions, a fashion show, nomad hockey and a camel race. English 3 March 2010 NASA Scientist Bridges Universe Between Morocco and U.S. Moroccan Kamal Oudrhiri helps promote space education, cultural celebration. English http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2010/March/20100302175733kcsniggih0.8080713.html
3 March 2010 Moroccan stew has protein kick With just a few spices and common pantry items, this exotic vegetarian stew can be pulled together lickety-split for very little cash. Cooking time is less than 25 minutes and the result is a flavorful dish that packs carbohydrates, protein and fibre. English http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/magazine/article/971314
2 March 2010 Moroccan-born writer Laila Lalami explains how a single image became her debut novel Laila Lalami writes short stories, essays and reviews, and the UK edition of her debut novel Secret Son was published in the UK by Viking Trade in February 2010. Her work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post and elsewhere. She describes how she’s seen the life of a writer change over the past 10 years. English http://essentialwriters.com/laila-lalami-5654.htm
2 March 2010 Moroccan chickpea stew can be on the table in less than 25 minutes With just a few spices and common pantry items, this exotic vegetarian stew can be pulled together lickety-split for very little cash. Cooking time is less than 25 minutes and the result is a flavourful dish that packs carbohydrates, protein and fibre. English http://www.trailtimes.ca/article/GB/20100302/CP11/303029963/-1/trail/moroccan-chickpea-stew-can-be-on-the-table-in-less-than-25-minutes&template=cpArt
1 March 2010 World Sufism meeting in Morocco celebrates the Mouled The fourth International Sufism Forum wrapped up on Saturday (February 27th) in Madagh, Morocco. Some 50 Moroccan and international scholars gathered for the 3-day event, held as part of celebration of the Mouled by the Qadiriya Boudchichiya tariqa. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/newsbriefs/general/2010/03/01/newsbrief-06
26 February 2010 Treatment How-to: The Moroccan Hammam Ritual The Hammam Ritual is a sensual experience of heat, steam, massage, detoxification, rich scent and relaxation based on the skin care practices of a hammam bath house. English http://www.skininc.com/treatments/body/85522202.html
24 February 2010 LENT WEEK: MOROCCAN HALIBUT AND CARROTS Even if you're not an observer of Lent — which started last week — everyone should eat more fish, and not just on Fridays. This week, we'll share some Lenten friendly seafood recipes. This exotic take on halibut comes from the Web site www.epicurious.com and was originally printed in Bon Appetit magazine in November 2009. English http://www.bnd.com/2010/02/24/1147199/moroccan-halibut-and-carrots.html
23 February 2010 HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan visits Casablanca International book fair HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan visited on Thursday the 16th International book fair of Casablanca, held on February 12-21, under the theme: "Reading, keystone of the society of knowledge." English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/hrh_crown_prince_mou7617/view
22 February 2010 Over 400,000 book fans visited Casablanca book fair More than 400,000 book fans visited the 16th international book fair of Casablanca (SIEL), held on February 21-22 under the theme "reading: a key for a society of knowledge", Culture minister said. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/home/over_100000_book_fa/view
19 February 2010 New anthology celebrates Moroccan cultural diversity With his new anthology of traditional Moroccan Jewish poetry, young writer Yassar Makhlouf shows lay readers how cultural co-existence between Muslims and Jews is possible. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/reportage/2010/02/19/reportage-01
19 February 2010 Marrakesh | Souk for the soul In one of the world’s oldest marketplaces, the sights, sounds and smells are priceless. English http://www.livemint.com/2010/02/19204419/Marrakesh--Souk-for-the-soul.html
18 February 2010 Tangier Tales This Moroccan city has fast fading facets of history etched in its streets that talk of times when it was a hub for wandering travellers and aimless hipsters. This used to be as far as you could go. The last stop on the ancient Mediterranean ferry line that began on the shores of Syria and Palestine and called in at Rhodes, Alexandria, Rome, Libya’s Leptis Magna, Marseilles and Barcelona. English http://www.khaleejtimes.com/Displayarticle08.asp?section=diversions&xfile=data/diversions/2010/February/diversions_February21.xml
16 February 2010 Moroccan-style eggplant, pumpkin & chickpea curry Easy, tasty and healthier than takeaway, this Moroccan veggie-packed dish is perfect Friday-night fare. English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/22198/moroccan+style+eggplant+pumpkin+chickpea+curry
12 February 2010 Foreigners Start to Explore Market in Ancient Fez Foreigners find deals--amidst restoration challenges--in Morocco's ancient city of Fez. English http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/greathomesanddestinations/12iht-refez.html
1 February 2010 'Les Femmes du Maroc' restages familiar paintings with photographs of Moroccan models In “Les Femmes du Maroc,” Leila Essaydi reclaims the scenes of harem life with which she grew up in Morocco and Saudi Arabia by restaging familiar paintings with photographs of Moroccan models. Set in a white room, each centers on women draped in white cloth, with every surface — walls, clothing, skin — covered by Arabic calligraphy drawn in henna. English http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2010/01/les_femmes_du_maroc_restages_f.html
1 February 2010 Somervillians experience first cultural exchange in Tiznit, Morocco Somerville artist Pauline Lim learned while in Tiznit, Morocco, that making a collaborative mural with children-an activity that the painter had always avoided-can be fulfilling, entertaining and educational. English http://www.thesomervillenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=3094
28 January 2010 Under the big top at the Moroccan Travel Market Marrakech is a town where 1001 Arabian Nights meets Palm Springs meets the Alps. Movie stars, celebrities, and ordinary tourists all soak up the sun, climb the mountains, and shop here in one of the world’s oldest marketplaces. English http://www.eturbonews.com/14099/under-big-top-moroccan-travel-market
27 January 2010 4 wines to serve with Moroccan vegetable couscous This month, the wine panel jumped on the Moroccan trend, choosing wines to pair with a fragrant vegetable couscous. English http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/taste/stories/DN-nf_winepaneljump_0127gd.State.Edition1.2c878ae.html
26 January 2010 La Mamounia Unveils New ‘Unique Experiences’ The iconic La Mamounia, which re-opened on September 29, 2009, has introduced three new exclusive “Unique Experiences”, celebrating the mystique of Marrakech. From private art lessons with local artists, a helicopter ride through the Atlas Mountains and shopping with the Souk’s savviest shopping experts, La Mamounia offers guests a “Unique Experience” to suite all tastes. English http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=2344&n=la-mamounia-unveils-new-unique-experiences
22 January 2010 Moroccan villagers protect precious cave Moroccans have worked hard to preserve one of Morocco's most astounding gems, the Friouato caves, ever since Frenchman Norbert Castoret discovered the geological wonders roughly 80 years ago. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/01/22/feature-01
22 January 2010 Recipe: Moroccan chickpea and aubergine stew This stew will add an exciting twist to your mid-week mealtimes, full of African flavours and ideal for non-meat eaters. English http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-1244933/Recipe-Moroccan-chickpea-aubergine-stew.html
19 January 2010 Recipe: Moroccan orange-beet salad Aunt Nellie's "Beet the Clock" recipe contest, First prize winner Everyday Favorites, Karen Tedesco, of Webster Groves, MO. English http://blog.mlive.com/great-tastes/2010/01/recipe_moroccan_orange-beet_sa.html
12 January 2010 Morocco launches first Amazigh TV channel An Amazigh-language TV channel first proposed three years ago finally hit Moroccan airwaves on January 6th, satisfying a long-awaited demand by a significant percentage of the country’s citizens. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2010/01/11/feature-02
8 January 2010 Marrakesh: myths, mint and memories Four decades after her mother left Morocco, Olivia Stren heads into its sharp sunlight to sample Marrakesh's bold flavors, strong colours and luxurious hospitality English http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/marrakesh-myths-mint-and-memories/article1423960/
8 January 2010 PRI: Moroccan music For our Global Hit today, we took an unscientific survey of what people in the city of Marrakech are listening to. The World’s Adeline Sire went to Morocco and took a sampling. English http://www.theworld.org/2010/01/08/moroccan-music/
7 January 2010 Morocco Launches First Amazigh TV Channel In a party organised yesterday in hotel Hassaan in Rabat, the Communication Minister and the government’s official spokesperson, Khalid Naciri, announced the launch of the Moroccan Amzigh TV. English http://www.newstimeafrica.com/archives/10096
4 January 2010 Meatless Mondays: Moroccan Stew Aida Mollenkamp's Squash and Chickpea Moroccan Stew--It features bold flavors of cinnamon and preserved lemon, and the recipe received 5 stars from the Food Network web site users English http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/squash-and-chickpea-moroccan-stew-recipe/index.html
9 December 2009 Morocco : Marrakesh festival honours world cinema icons The 9th International Film Festival of Marrakesh (FIFM), Morocco, paid tribute to the icons of world cinema on the sidelines of the official competition which ends Saturday. American actor Christopher Walken (66) was awarded a lifetime achievement “Etoile d’or” (Golden star) of the festival. English http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=113241
8 December 2009 Nadia Benjelloun, first Moroccan woman awarded by Académie Française Moroccan Journalist, writer and director of Fez Festival of world sacred music Nadia Benjelloun won, on Thursday, the Francophonie's Grand Medallion by the Académie Francaise (French Academy). English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/nadia_benjelloun_fi/view
7 December 2009 Marrakech film festival targets climate change Cinema fans crowded the Palais des Congrès on Friday (December 4th) to watch the stream of stars and directors arrive at the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM), which this year is showcasing the perils of global warming. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/12/07/feature-01
4 December 2009 Ninth Marrakech International Film Festival opens The ninth Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM), held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, opened Friday in Marrakech. English http://en.festivalmarrakech.info/
2 December 2009 Moroccan Lamb Tagine With Melting Tomatoes and Onions Recipe adapted by the Los Angeles Times from "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking" by Paula Wolfert. English http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091202/LIFE/912010328/-1/NEWSMAP
2 December 2009 New Moroccan Cookbook Helps Turn Everyday Dinners Into An Exotic Experience Turn your everyday dinner into an exotic experience with mouth-watering and easily reproducible Moroccan recipes from Moroccan-born cookbook author Nisrine Merzouki and her new cookbook Marrakesh Express. English http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230414.htm
30 November 2009 Jen's the star of Morocco All eyes were on Jennifer Aniston, single and totally unattached again, in Marrakech, Morocco, this week, when she outshone the other stars at the reopening of the legendary La Mamounia Hotel. English http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/aniston_the_star_of_morocco_H5i5ScINffjnWuqHdA3DkN
23 November 2009 The Arab Street - Marrakesh The Arab Street takes viewers to the beating heart of some of the world's most vibrant cities. In this episode we visit Morocco's third-largest city, Marrakesh. As well as giving a taste of the street life, colour and culture of Marrakesh, The Arab Street hears from Moroccans as they share their views on their own country and the wider Arab world. English http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/general/2009/11/2009112384225452824.html
23 November 2009 Moroccan with a mission to transform his town When he was a boy, falling masonry in a half-demolished church deprived Cheibata Mrebbi Rebbo of the better part of three fingers on his right hand, inspiring in him a deep sense of purpose . . . English http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091123/FOREIGN/711229946/1135
20 November 2009 Essaouira's riches from the past In the bustling lanes of Essaouira, on Morocco’s western coast, there’s a legend of pirates’ treasure. It says that the man who sees a stork with golden eyes will know where to dig for riches beyond his wildest dreams. English http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091121/TRAVEL/711209935/1259/LIFE
19 November 2009 Fossil hunters unearth galloping, dinosaur-eating crocodiles in Sahara The skeletons of five creatures that walked with dinosaurs – and ate them – were unearthed in remote and rocky regions of what are now Morocco and Niger during a series of expeditions in the Sahara desert. English http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/nov/19/galloping-dinosaur-eating-crocodiles
18 November 2009 Karim Tadlawi 'revels in richness' of Moroccan music Writing his own songs has brought Studio 2M judge Karim Tadlawi a new appreciation for Morocco's home-grown musical masterpieces. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/11/18/feature-03
16 November 2009 MedFilm: Moroccan actress emerges as top new talent Moroccan actress Sanaa Alaoui has won the New Talents Award at the 15th annual Mediterranean Film Festival held in the Italian capital Rome. English http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/CultureAndMedia/?id=3.0.3999592469
16 November 2009 The numerous benefits of Moroccan oil Pure organic Argan Oil is the only non-chemical product which combines the numerous benefits of olive, grape seed, avocado and almond oil, being used frequently on skin, hair, nails and for a relaxing massage. Nowadays, there is a growing demand for the Moroccan oil because people who have tried it have been delighted with its efficient nature. English http://www.prminds.com/pressrelease.php?id=18833
16 November 2009 Casablanca conference targets Arab intellectual property piracy A week-end conference in Casablanca tackled intellectual property rights and the piracy of creative arts in the Arab world. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/newsbriefs/general/2009/11/16/newsbrief-04
13 November 2009 "Sépharade", a call to discover the story of Moroccan Jews At half way between fiction and reality, the latest novel "Sépharade" by Eliette Abécassis, is an open invitation to tell the story and history of Moroccan Jews and their attachment to Morocco. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/sepharade_a_call/view
13 November 2009 The Moroccan flavor formula Over the years, from cooking and dining with Moroccan relatives and friends, as well as sampling the fare of such fine restaurants as Timgad in Paris, Darna in Jerusalem and Koutoubia in Los Angeles, I have refined my own Moroccan flavor formulas… English http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1258027275329&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
12 November 2009 Allegra McEvedy's cookalong: Moroccan filo pie - LIVE Allegra brings Moroccan bastilla to your kitchen…in ONE hour. English http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2009/nov/12/vegetarian-moroccan-filo-pie
11 November 2009 Eat this! Zaalouk, a cooked salad from Morocco Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan salad made of eggplant and tomatoes, cooked to a puree. “It’s an authentic Moroccan dish that can be served hot or cold. English http://blog.diningchicago.com/2009/11/11/eat-this-zaalouk-a-cooked-salad-from-morocco/
10 November 2009 Casablanca, Rabat to host Andalusian music festival Casablanca and Rabat will open the international Andalusian music festival "Andalussyat" on November 18th, MAP reported on Monday (November 9th). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/newsbriefs/general/2009/11/10/newsbrief-07
9 November 2009 Italy: Cultural dialogue key to democracy, says author Cultural dialogue is essential for democracy and freedom, leading Moroccan-French author Tahar Ben Jelloun has told Adnkronos International (AKI). Ben Jelloun was in Rome at the weekend to collect the Koine prize at the 15th Mediterranean Film Festival in the Italian capital. English http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/CultureAndMedia/?id=3.0.3972424413
6 November 2009 Moroccan film sole Arab nominee for foreign Oscar Morocco is the only the Arab nation nominated in the foreign language Academy Award. The full list of the 65 nominated countries has been released with only Iran and Morocco representing the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. English http://www.digitalproductionme.com/article-1968-moroccan_film_sole_arab_nominee_for_foreign_oscar/
4 November 2009 Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Melting Tomatoes and Onions Today's delicious dish from Paula Wolfert's "Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking"...Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Melting Tomatoes and Onions English http://www.mercurynews.com/recipes/ci_13696498
3 November 2009 Sex And The City cast in Morocco Sarah Jessica Parker has been pictured filming scenes for the new Sex And The City movie in Morocco. As well as Marrakech, the SATC crew are expected to film in the Moroccan cities of Reefed and Rabat. English http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5h0RMG6T-hkxjzYUkcRqM76MgnrvA
29 October 2009 Fez crossroad of cultures, civilization, says intl meeting The city of Fez has always been a crossroad of cultures, civilizations, and values of dialogue, peace and harmony, said participants in an international colloquium on Fassi Jews on Tuesday. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/fez_crossroad_of_cul/view
28 October 2009 Moroccan touch to a roasted bird Roast chicken with olives and lemon is a Moroccan specialty, and this simple version is a personal favorite. And you don't need a tagine, the distinctive North African clay roasting pot with a conical top, to achieve tasty results. English http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/all-simple-102809,0,5441761.story
26 October 2009 If Not Turkey, why not Marvelous Morocco? While it is more expensive than Turkey, Morocco has a myriad of marvels attracting tourists from around the world, especially from Europe. English http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1256150040076&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
26 October 2009 Mysterious Casablanca market makes wishes come true People who want to marry, divorce, find a job, win the boss's confidence, get a pay rise, win an election, achieve a good turnover, succeed in sports, cure impotence or find true love turn to the Marché du Gris-gris dream sellers and their magical formulas. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/reportage/2009/10/23/reportage-01
26 October 2009 A Moroccan Estate Redolent of the Past From traditional Moroccan houses tucked away on tiny lanes in the Medina to the sumptuous sprawling villas and gardens of the Palmerie, Marrakech excels in exotic properties. But Princess Hetti von Bohlen’s stylish estate, Bled Targui, stands apart. English http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/greathomesanddestinations/23iht-rekech.html
22 October 2009 La Mamounia Unveils Restaurants, Bars Fabrice Lasnon, executive chef, oversees the venues, which include restaurants L’Italien (Italian contemporary cuisine), Le Francais (French contemporary cuisine), Le Marocain (modern Moroccan) and Le Pavillon de la Piscine (Mediterranean cuisine). Lasnon describes his cuisine—a combination of French and Eastern gastronomy—as both “light and spicy.” English http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703469.html?industryid=47563
21 October 2009 Morocco holds second international horse show Morocco’s Atlantic city of El Jadida (90km south of Casablanca) hosts from Wednesday the second International Horse Show against the backdrop of the glorification of the Moroccan equestrian heritage. English http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=109450
21 October 2009 Moroccan Hefla to Raise Funds for Fruit Tree Planting in Rural Morocco High Atlas Foundation's fifth annual New York City reception will be held on the evening of November 6th at the American Institute of Architects New York. The event - a Moroccan helfa - will raise funds for fruit tree planting with rural Moroccan communities. Honorary event chairs include HRH Princess Lalla Meryem and US Ambassador to Morocco Samuel L. Kaplan and Mrs. Sylvia Kaplan. English http://www.1888pressrelease.com/high-atlas-foundation-s-fifth-annual-new-york-city-reception-pr-158017.html
20 October 2009 Tangier festival celebrates Mediterranean short films veritable constellation of artists and stars from several countries descended on Tangier for the Mediterranean Short Film Festival, which ran Monday through Saturday (October 12th-17th). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/10/19/feature-01
20 October 2009 Casablanca University to offer Dutch lessons Morocco's University of Casablanca has begun giving Dutch lessons. This makes Morocco the first Arab country in which Dutch can be learned at university, for free and under the supervision of a Flemish teacher. English http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/casablanca-university-offer-dutch-lessons
19 October 2009 Indelible memories of Marrakech The dust makes us all sneeze. On the street, stirred up by market traffic, it floats at eye level. I sneeze, and Rebecca says, "Bless you." A little watery-eyed, I return to life in the streets of Marrakech, Morocco. We are standing in the middle of the street, and people pass us on all sides... English http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/20091018_Personal_Journey__Indelible_memories_of_Marrakech.html
19 October 2009 Ouarzazate hosts 4th Amazigh Film Festival The fourth National Amazigh Film Festival will be held in Moroccan city Ouarzazate during the period of 18-25 Oct. under the theme of "The Amazigh film, between specificity and continuity." English http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/6787075.html
19 October 2009 World Poker Tour Marrakech: Over 400 Players Take the Felt in Africa The World Poker Tour and ChiliPoker have teamed up to bring major tournament poker to Africa and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Day 1 of the WPT Marrakech saw the soft cap of entrants exceeded with 416 runners taking to the felt for the start of the three-day Main Event. English http://www.pokernews.com/news/2009/10/world-poker-tour-marrakech-over-400-players-take-the-felt-in-7405.htm
15 October 2009 Mostapha Zemouri, another illustration of long standing Moroccan-American ties Born in Azemmour around 1503 at a time when this part of Morocco was still under the Portuguese occupation, Mostapha Zemouri (dead in Texas in 1539) represents another illustration of the long- standing Moroccan-American ties, a story not told enough in history books. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/mostapha_zemouri_an/view
14 October 2009 Jessica Simpson: Lessons from Morocco Simpson says she has learned the true meaning of beauty and love inspired by the women of Morocco, whom she recently met while filming her upcoming docu-series, The Price of Beauty, in the African country. English http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20312129,00.html
13 October 2009 Jewish music focus of Moroccan festival Jewish music will be the focus of an annual Moroccan music festival. Matrouz, the Moroccan Jewish musical tradition, will be featured at the festival Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in the port city of Essaouira. English http://jta.org/news/article/2009/10/12/1008438/jewish-music-focus-of-moroccan-festival
2 October 2009 Women in cinema honoured at Salé festival The Salé International Women's Film Festival opened on Monday (September 28th) with a vibrant homage to female actors and filmmakers. The festival, which runs through Saturday, will present films either made by women or focusing on women's issues. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/10/02/feature-03
30 September 2009 Quick & Easy - Moroccan Turkey Burgers This week, Marge PerryNewsday brings Moroccan Turkey Burgers to your table… English http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/62802612.html
29 September 2009 CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Moroccan-Style Skillet Chicken If you’re looking for a good low-fat source of complex carbohydrates, couscous is for you. It’s faster to fix than most rice and can be found in a variety of North African dishes such as the following. English http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/134847/
28 September 2009 Moroccan Style Chicken Here's a recipe to get your fall cooking juices flowing!...Sally Fallon's Moroccan Style Chicken English http://blogs.redding.com/tpratt/archives/2009/09/moroccan-style-1.html 22 September 2009 Moroccan chicken offers fall flavors While Moroccan cooks typically use saffron to flavor their couscous dishes, this Moroccan-style skillet chicken creates warm fall flavors by using pumpkin pie spice, chili powder and cumin. English http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/all/story/980370.html
16 September 2009 Couscous with seven vegetables for Rosh Hashanah Jews were a major presence in northwest Africa - Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria - more than 1,000 years ago and have been making couscous for that long, observes chef, rabbi and writer Gil Marks in Olives and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes from Jewish Communities Around the World (Wiley Publishing, 2005). English http://www.canada.com/life/Couscous+with+seven+vegetables+Rosh+Hashanah/2000767/story.html
15 September 2009 Témara story-telling fest spins Moroccan dreams and legends The town of Témara is alive with the spoken word this week, as story-tellers gather for a festival that showcases Morocco's rich folklore. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/09/15/feature-01
15 September 2009 Taste.com: Moroccan beef skewers with lemon couscous This week's Taste.com selection: Moroccan beef skewers with lemon couscous English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21670/moroccan+beef+skewers+with+lemon+couscous
14 September 2009 Moroccan youth rediscover Sufi heritage In the rectangular courtyard outside the Tijani zawiya, a Sufi centre in Fez, half a dozen groups of men sit in circles around aluminum trays filled with flat bread, fruits, milk and thick harira vegetable soup, waiting to perform the al Maghreb prayer before breaking fast…. English http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090912/FOREIGN/709119767/1011/NEWS
10 September 2009 Decor 101: How to make a small Moroccan pouf One of my most popular projects has continued to be the DIY Moroccan pouf. This step-by-step article shows you how to make a Moroccan pouf from an old party dress. The entire project costs nothing. English http://www.examiner.com/x-11495-NY-HowTo-Home-Design-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Decor-101-How-to-make-a-small-Moroccan-pouf
8 September 2009 Marrakech: City of souks, snakes and side trips Smoke rises like thin clouds above the Jemaa El Fna, the public square at the center of Marrakech. It is dusk, and white-robed food vendors tame hissing flames as they grill kebabs, simmer sheep heads and saute snails... English http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09250/990645-37.stm
8 September 2009 Essaouira, Morocco: The stage where everyone is a star The theatrical Moroccan city of Essaouira gives John Gimlette a taste for local drama. English http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africaandindianocean/morocco/6138665/Essaouira-Morocco-The-stage-where-everyone-is-a-star.html
8 September 2009 Moroccan lamb pizza This week, Taste.com serves up Moroccan lamb pizza! English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/21628/moroccan+lamb+pizza
3 September 2009 Moroccan-spiced chickpeas with spinach This healthy and deliciously fragrant chickpea dish is made with tomatoes and greens. English http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/6132330/Student-recipes-Moroccan-spiced-chickpeas-with-spinach.html
2 September 2009 Mohammed V Foundation launches Ramadan community campaign Nearly half a million Moroccan households will receive baskets of food from the Mohammed V Foundation this Ramadan. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/09/02/feature-02
1 September 2009 Moroccans savour Ramadan nights to pursue activities they most enjoy Ramadan nights are a special time in Morocco, when many take a break from their normal schedules and make time to relax, enjoy their neighbours and friends, and to pursue activities they forgo at other times in the year. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/09/01/feature-02
28 August 2009 Ancient beads discovered in Morocco Twenty-five shell beads excavated in Morocco suggest people were wearing and possibly trading jewelry 80,000 years ago, archaeologists said. English http://www.themoneytimes.com/20090828/ancient-beads-discovered-morocco-id-1081768.html
27 August 2009 Vegetable Couscous with Moroccan Pesto Check out Food Network Magazine's recipe this week for Vegetable Couscous with Moroccan Pesto. English http://www.redding.com/news/2009/aug/26/vegetable-couscous-moroccan-pesto/ 26 August 2009 Morocco loving the McArabia Walk into a McDonald's in Morocco and you'll find a sandwich you can’t get anywhere else in the world: a cumin-spiced flatbread creation called the McArabia Tagine. English http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/morocco/090825/morocco-loving-the-mcarabia 26 August 2009 Equestrian pursuits in El Jadida, Morocco All things equestrian are set to descend on El Jadida, Morocco, at this year’s Horse Show held from 21st – 26th October 2009 at the Princesse Lalla Malika racecourse. English http://www.easier.com/view/Travel/Attractions_and_Events/article-267350.html 13 August 2009 Yves Saint Laurent's house in Morocco up for sale The Tangier, Morocco, cliffside home of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent is up for sale. Christie's Great Estates, a subsidiary of the auction house, said Wednesday that broker Residence Helvetia of Marrakech is offering Saint Laurent's Villa Mabrouka, or House of Luck. Christie's would not release pricing details. English http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i9A4tXhRVn8sMdOVG4UbTv9AuGLwD9A1PRK00 12 August 2009 SATC movie sequel shoots in Morocco Reports have come in that scenes from the Sex And The City Movie sequel will be filmed in Morocco English http://www.comedycentral.co.uk/daily-fix/news/61980-satc-movie-sequel-shoots-in-morocco 12 August 2009 Matching wines to one Moroccan fish recipe We asked wine pros from across the country to come up with pairings for a recipe by the San Francisco-based chef Joyce Goldstein: roasted fish with charmoula -- a Moroccan fish marinade -- and accented by walnuts, raisins and Moroccan spiced onions. . . English http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/dining/chi-tc-food-wine-0807-0812aug12,0,5886770.column 11 August 2009 Moroccan film competes at New Delhi festival Morocco will be represented by director Nabil Ayouch's "Ali Zaoua" at the Arab Film Festival, which kicked off on Monday (August 10th) in New Delhi. The event, aimed at promoting dialogue between Arab countries and India, will feature films from Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. English 10 August 2009 Moroccan festival revives Berber music The open air theater of the southern Moroccan city of Agadir echoed with Amazigh (Berber) music as the Timitar Music Festival continues to revive a forgotten culture, according to media reports. English http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2009/08/09/81302.html 10 August 2009 La Sultana, Marrakech, Morocco Within the colorful, walled Medina of Marrakech is a magical spa hotel, renovated from three traditional riads into what feels like a palace. It mixes modern luxury with the detail and traditional crafts of the old riads. A roof garden offering a bird's eye view of the busy streets below is a space to recharge before immersing yourself in the life of Marrakech or taking a cleansing sauna. English http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/spaspy/5988869/La-Sultana-Marrakech-Morocco.html 10 August 2009 Marrakech is a delight for the senses Marrakech was hard to categorize — I pictured exotic, French, flowers and gardens — and I had the Crosby, Stills & Nash song “Marrakech Express” stuck in my head. After two days spent exploring the Moroccan city, there are so many other things I could add, but the original thoughts weren’t far off . . . English 10 August 2009 Moroccans…New Ramadan, New Start Like billions of Muslims around the globe, Ahmed Al-Mahdi, a 22-year-old student, is getting ready to welcome the holy fasting month of Ramadan. English 5 August 2009 Taste.com: Moroccan couscous patties This week, Taste.com offers up . . . Moroccan couscous patties! English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20169/moroccan+couscous+patties 5 August 2009 An authentic cultural adventure in Morocco Adventure travelers, take note. BikeHike Adventures is offering a rare opportunity to transcend the invisible boundary that exists between tourist and local and completely immerse in a native culture that is so unlike our own. Join BikeHike’s “Journey with the Nomads” expedition and spend nine unforgettable days in Morocco amongst the semi-nomadic Berber tribe of the Ait Atta as they make their remote, migratory trek from the breathtaking High Atlas mountains to their homeland in the lower-altitude Jebel Sagrho range. English http://www.easier.com/view/Travel/Holidays/article-263420.html 4 August 2009 Moroccan women win African taekwondo title The Moroccan women's taekwondo team won the 9th African Championship Sunday (August 2nd) in Yaounde, Cameroon. The team finished with 4 gold medals. English 3 August 2009 Turn a dress into a Moroccan pouf Got a party dress you no longer wear? Make your own Moroccan pouf! (via Re-Nest) Samantha Baldwin gives you detailed instructions -- with a free pattern and a photo slideshow -- for creating one of these. English http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/beauty-fashion/blogs/turn-a-dress-into-a-moroccan-pouf 31 July 2009 Marrakech: City of souks, snakes, and side trips Smoke rises like thin clouds above the Jemaa El Fna, the public square at the center of Marrakech. It is dusk, and white-robed food vendors tame hissing flames as they grill kebabs, simmer sheep heads and saute snails. English http://www.contracostatimes.com/travel/ci_12930545 29 July 2009 Trophee Hassan II to join The 2010 European Tour The Trophée Hassan II, which has been played in Morocco since 1971, will feature on The European Tour International Schedule for the first time in 2010 as part of The Race to Dubai at Royal Golf Dar es-Salam, Rabat, from March 18-21. English 29 July 2009 Morocco catches Twitter and Facebook fever Morocco's 9 million internet users are using the social networking tools Facebook and Twitter to reach out to people at home and overseas. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/07/24/feature-01 28 July 2009 Chargrilled Moroccan chicken with roast carrot & chickpea salad This week from Taste.com: Chargrilled Moroccan chicken with roast carrot & chickpea salad English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20011/chargrilled+moroccan+chicken+with+roast+carrot+chickpea+salad 20 July 2009 Casablanca is an unpolished jewel I begged my wife to trust me. We would move, I said, to a brave new world, a magical land that was for me a fantasy inspired by the pages of A Thousand and One Nights. It was called Morocco. . . English http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090718/TRAVEL/707179906/-1/NEWS 17 July 2009 Sufis hold global meeting in Marrakech One thousand followers of Sufism from 50 countries travelled to Marrakech on July 10th, as part of an event intended to forge links between Sufism in Morocco and its various branches around the world. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/07/13/feature-01 13 July 2009 Moroccan fig date bake This dish, which vaguely resembles a large Bo-Kaap Samoosa, is said to have originated in Morocco where it started off life as a phyllo pastry wrap for spicy chicken. English http://food.iafrica.com/recipes/desserts/1790840.htm 6 July 2009 The Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco: Yves Saint Laurent's blue heaven Marrakech is an imperial city that has attracted monarchs over the centuries, even the king of fashion. The garden has been open to the public since 1947 though it fell into ruin. Since 1980 the garden has been owned by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. English 2 July 2009 Moroccan Chickpea Salad The 20 Minute Supper Club helps you get dinner ready in a snap! This week it's Moroccan Chickpea Salad! English http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/comment/article/255193--moroccan-chickpea-salad 26 June 2009 Morocco opens Gnaoua World Music Festival The 12th Gnaoua World Music Festival kicked off on Thursday (June 25th) in the coastal Moroccan city of Essaouira. The 4-day event got under way with performances by international musicians and gnaoua, hmadcha and Issaoua music troupes. English 25 June 2009 Mr. Food: One-Pot Couscous This easy one-pot international favorite starts with bite-sized boneless leg of lamb chunks and pasta pearls known as couscous. It cooks up into a flavorful, change-of-pace Moroccan-style lamb stew your gang is sure to enjoy! English http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources/lifestyle_community/food/mr_food&id=6883968 22 June 2009 TEMPEH KABOBS WITH MOROCCAN COUSCOUS Soaked in a delectable honey soy marinade, and paired with grilled vegetables and a Moroccan-style couscous, both meat eaters and vegetarians will enjoy this dinner. English http://www.morningsun.net/living_dinner/x737337026/TEMPEH-KABOBS-WITH-MOROCCAN-COUSCOUS 17 June 2009 Jazz au Chellah festival encourages musical dialogue For five days, the Jazz au Chellah festival drew lovers of the free-form musical style to the Moroccan capital. Event organizers hope the event serves as a vehicle for dialogue between cultures. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/06/16/feature-02 9 June 2009 Morocco is more than Marrakech The old Medina of Fes is the oldest still inhabited medieval town in the world and now a UNESCO world heritage site. English http://mathaba.net/news/?x=620611 29 May 2009 Inside Morocco Sonja Fourie gets some local insight to find the hidden delights of Morocco, from mesmerizing medinas to rooftop restaurants worth writing home about. . . English http://travel.iafrica.com/insidersguide/1703380.htm Pre-historic Acheulian human remains found in Morocco A Moroccan-French archaeology team has discovered the rear part of a human mandible that dates back to the pre-historic Acheulian phase, local MAP news agency reported on Monday. English http://www.coastweek.com/xin290509-06.htm 28 May 2009 Cooking in Season: The spice of life, Moroccan style Mention Moroccan cuisine to the casual bystander and they draw a blank — some may mutter the word tagine or throw out a comment about couscous but the culinary delights of this country go far deeper than that. English 27 May 2009 Tagines Create Succulent Stews With Moroccan Flavor In Moroccan cuisine, the word "tagine" does double duty as the name of a succulent stew and of the clay pot in which the meat and vegetables slowly cook. French http://www.courant.com/features/food/hc-tagine-cooking.artmay28,0,4512060.story 12 May 2009 Casablanca festival helps poor Moroccan couples get married Casablanca is preparing to welcome one million celebrants for the second edition of its popular group wedding festival, Zawaj Derb Soltane. Ten lucky couples will have all their expenses paid by a community association. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/05/12/feature-02 7 May 2009 Caftan 2009 highlights Moroccan haute couture The 13th "Caftan" (traditional outfit) event, held Saturday at the initiative of the French-language magazine "Femmes du Maroc" on "Africa, the East, the West," seeks to highlight the Moroccan and oriental haute couture. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/caftan_2009_highligh/view 6 May 2009 Pistachio and green raisin couscous with lamb cutletts Taste.com brings Pistachio and green raisin couscous with lamb cutletts to your table this week! English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20694/pistachio+and+green+raisin+couscous+with+lamb+cutletts 5 May 2009 Jeremy Vincent: Moroccan dips In particular, dips from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries seem to have it right, with a fantastic mix of flavor and texture which, if you're not careful, can turn a snack into a really filling meal, especially when breads are used. This trio of Moroccan-influenced dips makes a great meal starter for a group and is perfect for a party. English http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2009/05/06/75865_country-living.html 4 May 2009 "Ben Hur" chariot filling up Joseph Morgan, Emily VanCamp and Stephen Campbell Moore will star in "Ben-Hur," a four-hour miniseries set to air on ABC in 2010 will be filmed in an oasis in the Moroccan desert.. English http://uk.reuters.com/article/televisionNews/idUKTRE5430J820090504 Magnificent: Behind The Scenes in Morocco A few weeks back the band U2 headed out to Fes, Morocco, to shoot a video for the new single Magnificent. Setting up a performance space inside a local riad, director Alex Courtez also took band and camera crew out on the streets of this mediaeval city - amongst the traders in the market, on the ancient walls and playing with local kids. English http://www.u2france.com/actu/article51951.html 1 May 2009 Women in Morocco blend tradition, trend in fashion In Morocco, the traditional outfit for both men and women is a long-hooded caftan called a jelaba. Men pull up their hoods and stroll city streets with their hands clasped behind their backs. The deliberate pace, combined with the vaguely medieval silhouette, makes nearly all jelaba-wearing Moroccan men look like they’re contemplating weighty philosophical issues — even if they’re just headed to the store to buy milk. English http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/05/01/women-in-morocco-blend-tradition-trend-in-fashion/5220/ 30 April 2009 5 Reasons To Get Obsessed with Argan Oil In case you haven’t heard the hype, argan oil is one the latest (and supposedly greatest) beauty ingredients around—loaded with vitamin E and fatty acids to make you gorgeous in all sorts of ways. In Morocco, where they get it from the kernels of argan trees, people say it’s a cure-all for everything from zits to wrinkles to psoriasis English http://www.allure.com/beauty/blogs/reporter/2009/04/5-reasons-to-get-obsessed-with-argan-oil.html
The cinema's classic affair with North Africa Ever since Rudolph Valentino's nostrils flared and his dark eyes glistened in 1921's "The Sheik," Hollywood and movie audiences have been fascinated with North Africa -- or at least the romantic cinematic version of it -- especially during the golden age of the studio system when filmmakers returned again and again to the area between Libya and the western Sahara. English http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/la-et-classichollywood29-2009apr29,0,3552905.story 29 April 2009 Marrakech to host first African WTCC race The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) 5th and 6th rounds of the season will be held May 3rd in Marrakech on a 4.624km street circuit. This is the first WTCC race in Africa and the first African FIA track competition since 1993. English 24 April 2009 Sufi festival in Fez promotes religious tolerance with music, dance The third annual Fez Festival of Sufi Culture, running through Saturday (April 25th), brings together artists and researchers from across the Maghreb and beyond. The organizers, encouraged by successful events in the past two years, say the week-long event provides a platform for expression by artists committed to the spiritual pursuit of artistic and intellectual creativity. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/04/24/feature-01 23 April 2009 Making This Moroccan Bastilla Is Easy Bastilla is a beloved Moroccan dish that requires layers of handmade, paper-thin dough that encases tender shredded poultry in a highly seasoned herb and egg filling, crispy almonds and a touch of cinnamon sugar. English http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-bestilla-e043009sbapr23,0,3492029.story Lounge luxewear with a touch of Morocco SEXY, RICH AND LUXURIOUS BUT always comfortable—that’s how women’s wear should be. And Sabrina Artadi sure knows how to dress up a woman, as she models her own design called the Marrakesh Collection. English 21 April 2009 Morocco to feature at 2009 Mediterranean Film Festival Morocco and France will be the special guest countries at the 15th annual Mediterranean Film Festival to be held in the Italian capital, Rome, in November. President of the festival, Ginella Vocca, has invited writers, producers and distributors to register their interest in the festival and explore new ideas and issues relevant to the region. English http://www.agoravox.com/article.php3?id_article=9767 20 April 2009 Festival of Sufi Culture Held in the oldest and largest medieval city in the world, the Festival of Sufi Culture in Fez, Morocco is more than just a celebration of spirituality through music and festivities. It is also an opportunity for leaders to get together to discuss certain issues in regard to Sufism and to celebrate the teachings and cultural history of Sufism in Morocco. English http://culturekiosque.com/travel/item14797.htm ANN VOGEL | A Quick Side Dish: Moroccan Couscous The centerpiece of the meal was a b'stilla (traditionally, a savory pigeon pie encased in phyllo and sprinkled with powdered sugar). Of course, Wolff used chicken instead of pigeon. This is a time-consuming construction with spices and flavors that transported me back to the souks and cafes of Morocco where I lived for a few months three decades ago. Side dishes included a carrot salad with parsley, and a salad featuring various citrus mixed with Moroccan black olives nested in a bed of romaine. English http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/apr/19/ann-vogel-a-quick-side-dish-moroccan-couscous/ 17 April 2009 Taha Adnan presents 'I hate love', a new collection of poems Taha Adnan, a poet of Moroccan origin living in Belgium, has recently presented in Antwerp his new collection of poems, entitled "Akraho Al Hob" (I hate love), published by the Beirut-based publishing house "Dar Nahda Al Arabia." This collection, which includes nine poems written in Arabic between 1997 and 2007, can be perceived as a "travel journal" in several cities of the world, a reflection on the heterogeneous behaviors as an outcome of immigration and a panorama of meetings made quite by chance. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/taha_adnan_presents/view 14 April 2009 Taha Adnan presents 'I hate love', a new collection of poems Taha Adnan, a poet of Moroccan origin living in Belgium, has recently presented in Antwerp his new collection of poems, entitled "Akraho Al Hob" (I hate love), published by the Beirut-based publishing house "Dar Nahda Al Arabia." This collection, which includes nine poems written in Arabic between 1997 and 2007, can be perceived as a "travel journal" in several cities of the world, a reflection on the heterogeneous behaviors as an outcome of immigration and a panorama of meetings made quite by chance. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/taha_adnan_presents/view 13 April 2009 Moroccan documentary wins Pan-African Film Festival "Les Damnés de la Mer" by Moroccan director Jawad Rhalib won the best documentary award at the Pan African International film Festival in Cannes. English Jews from Morocco featured at Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam An exhibition featuring photos of the Jews of southern Morocco will open on Thursday 23 April at the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam. English http://www.ejpress.org/article/35961 9 April 2009 Meknes hosts tango festival The second Matango Festival will be held in Casablanca and Meknes from Wednesday (April 8th) through April 12th. English 8 April 2009 Washington Post Book Review: "Leaving Tangier" by Tahar Ben Jelloun This week, the Washington Post examines the works of one of Morocco's most known and respected novelists, Tahar Ben Jelloun. English http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/07/AR2009040703565.html 7 April 2009 Versatile couscous a great fix for the dinnertime blahs If you're tired of serving mashed potatoes, rice or noodles with a dinner entree, switch things up and mound some couscous on your plate. It's easy to cook, is widely available and can make any dinner seem a little more exotic. English http://www.stoneycreeknews.com/opinions/article/169472 6 April 2009 Maghreb water polo teams compete in Kuwait Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia are taking part in the 2nd FINA World Water Polo Development Tournament in Kuwait City until April 11th. English
3 April 2009 Leaving Tangier: Tahar Ben Jelloun IN HIS latest work to be translated into English, Tahar Ben Jelloun, Morocco’s best-known novelist, examines how much people are willing to sacrifice to start a new life in Europe, and the consequences of taking flight. English Washington Post Book Review: "Leaving Tangier" by Tahar Ben Jelloun This week, the Washington Post examines the works of one of Morocco's most known and respected novelists, Tahar Ben Jelloun. English http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/07/AR2009040703565.html http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13403129 1 April 2009 Pairings | Moroccan Carrot Soup With Mussels Mussels will shine alongside this Moroccan-style carrot soup, which can be served either hot or cold. Subtle sweetness (carrots), acidity (lemon), spice (cumin), fragrance (cilantro) and a touch of salinity (mussels) mirror the very aromas and flavor notes that the best of these wines deliver. English http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/dining/011prex.html Language no barrier for Moroccan author In the room where she writes, Laila Lalami keeps a small stone with the Arabic word for “nation” painted on one end and “foreigner” painted on the other. English http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090402/FOREIGN/88616744/1135 31 March 2009 Morocco's Mamounia hotel auctions furnishings Morocco's Mamounia, one of the world's great old hotels, is selling off its furnishings -- curtains, crockery, sheets and all -- at a four-day auction in Marrakech in May expected to bring in 5.5 million euros. English http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hml0uZfarr-YrTOGaUo8tGKOHfxA Moroccan delights: Nibble on these tastes of Casablanca cuisine Moroccan cuisine is typically fragrant, packed with flavour and exciting if only because there is so much happening at once on the plate -- rather like the country itself. Located on the northwest coast of Africa, Morocco has varied topography, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the arid Sahara Desert to the south and east. Casablanca is its major city, on the country's coast. Meandering north to south are mountain ranges mostly populated by the indigenous Berbers. English http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Life/Moroccan+delights/1443554/story.html 23 March 2009 Planning your trip to Morocco This week's LA Times Travel Guide helps you plan your vacation to Morocco . . . English 17 March 2009 Features of the Amazigh Culture in Morocco Having spiritual, material, and intellectual aspects characterizing the amazigh people, the Amazigh culture takes in arts, literature, the lifestyle, the basic rights, the values, the traditions and the beliefs. The Amazigh culture is primarily oral. Its components are multiple and differ from one region to another. English 13 March 2009 Morocco hosts two unusual rallies The 5th edition of the National Diplomatic Corps Rally kicks off Friday (March 13th) in Morocco. Representatives of the diplomatic corps from 26 countries are taking part in the event. On Saturday, the all-female Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles gets under way. Some 119 teams, including a team of the Elite modelling agency, will vie for the trophy during the 2-week event. English
11 March 2009 Sun, Souk, Bohemian Tinge Entice in Ancient Moroccan Port Among the attractions that bring top-end tourists to the crenellated ochre walls of Essaouira year round is its temperate climate. Moroccans flee the summer heat of Marrakesh for its brisk skies while the sportier crowd rides the waves. English http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=aQK2JJsyWMgs&refer=home Moroccan harira soup This week the chefs at Taste.com brings Moroccan harira soup to your family's table. English http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20210/moroccan+harira+soup 10 March 2009 Escape to Morocco in true Virgin style Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury retreats is now offering an ‘Escape to Morocco’ package for Kasbah Tamadot - its stunning Moroccan retreat set at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. English http://www.easier.com/view/Travel/Holidays/article-239224.html
The Marrakesh express, children welcome It was cocktail hour, and what better place to spend it than on the rooftop terrace of Café Arabe, watching the sun set over Marrakesh. English http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/03/10/travel/08kids.php 9 March 2009 Monday's Leftovers: Moroccan Lamb When you combine leftover lamb, canned tomatoes, dried fruit, and paprika with fresh ingredients like lime juice and cilantro, you'll have an exotic North African dinner on the table in no time. To transport your family to the markets of Marrakech, read more. English http://www.yumsugar.com/2899551 5 March 2009 Moroccan Chicken This week, South Florida's Sun-Sentinel presents a timeless recipe for Moroccan Chicken . . . English http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-flkitchnextdoormar05,0,7300298.story 4 March 2009 World Poker Tour goes to Morocco The WORLD Poker Tour is once again proving they are just that, by announcing an exciting WPT international event, this time in exotic Morocco. English http://www.chilipoker.com/wpt-marrakech Moroccan-American Author Releases First Novel Over the past few years since her first book, a collection of intertwined short stories entitled Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits, was released, Laila Lalami has emerged as one of Morocco's best known authors. English http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/03/04/morocco-moroccan-american-author-releases-first-novel/ 3 March 2009 Morocco in Spotlight at African Film Festival Morocco, long loved by Hollywood as a background set for its movies, now has a booming film industry of its own, with three films lined up for top honors at Africa's biggest cinema festival, FESPACO English http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/0/40DFD81AC9164B03C225756E005336AA?OpenDocument Sufism as Youth Culture in Morocco Morocco owes its image of a modern Muslim nation to Sufism, a spiritual and tolerant Islamic tradition that goes back to the first generations of Muslims and has sustained the religious, social and cultural cohesion of Moroccan society for centuries. English http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/guestvoices/2009/03/sufism_as_youth_culture_in_mor.html 2 March 2009 Fez Festival of Sufi Culture to be held in April The third Fez Festival of Sufi Culture will be held April 18-25, with the participation of artists and men of letters from around the globe. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/3rd_fez_festival_of/view 27 February 2009 Morocco: A picture perfect getaway Do you seriously want to improve your travel photography? Then book a course in the field with an expert, as Nigel Tisdall did in Morocco with Steve Davey. English 26 February 2009 Spirited Moroccans, Flirtatious and Playful The Kennedy Center here is now offering something similar: Arabesque: Arts of the Arab World, through March 15. I caught its first dance event, by the Cie2k_far Contemporary Dance Company from Morocco. I wish I were able to attend more. English http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/arts/dance/26khal.html?ref=arts
25 february 2009 Moroccan fashion takes the runway The Joe Crowley Student Union ballroom was transformed into a fashion show complete with a catwalk, black curtains and high fashion Monday night. The Northern Nevada International Center, a department of the University of Nevada, Reno, sponsored The Moroccan Fashion Show. English http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2009/02/24/moroccan-fashion-takes-the-runway/ 24 February 2009 What's for dinner tonight? Moroccan-Style Pasta This is a delicious blend of the tastes of North Africa and the pasta of Italy. English http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20090222/NEWS01/90219044/1002 Weekly Recipe - Moroccan vegetable soup This vegetarian soup will warm you up on a cold blustery night. Traditionally finished with a spoonful of harissa, a spicy North African chili sauce, this soup can be “heated up” with a few dashes of hot sauce if you like. Serve with crusty bread. English http://www.northernlife.ca/News/Lifestyle/2009/recipe240209060.asp?NLStory=recipe240209060
20 February 2009 Promoting Amazigh language, a large-scale national project open to cultural globalisation, official Chairman of the Royal Institute of the Amazigh Culture (IRCAM), Ahmed Boukouss, said, Friday in Paris, that the promotion of the Amazigh language in Morocco is a large-scale project open to cultural and linguistic globalisation. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/promoting_amazigh_la/view 19 February 2009 Spice up your bathroom Moroccan style Moroccan tiles also know as Zillij tiles or Moorish tiles are organically handmade and hand glazed clay tiles originated from the city of Fez, Morocco back in the eleventh century and were used to decorate floors and walls of the sultans & the nobles castles and palaces bathhouses, courtyards, fountains, and much more. English http://www.pr-inside.com/spice-up-your-bathroom-moroccan-style-r1067214.htm 18 February 2009 Casablanca international book fair calls for increased inter-cultural dialogue The 15th International Book Fair under way in Casablanca highlights the importance of intercultural exchange between civilisations. Senegal is this year's guest of honour. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2009/02/17/feature-01 17 February 2009 Moroccan-inspired ragout needs little attention as it simmers in oven This stew requires little attention while it simmers to perfection in the oven. The Moroccan-inspired spices give a robust flavor without being too harsh. Serve over rice, couscous or wide noodles. English http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j0wlitmD2URGrz0m1dTFzF-rQpaw Moroccan interior design ideas Decorative Moroccan lighting should be considered in direct proportion to the size of your kitchen - the larger the space; the greater importance Moroccan chandeliers, Moroccan hanging pendants and other eye-catching Moroccan hanging light fixtures play. English http://www.pr-inside.com/moroccan-interior-design-ideas-r1062844.htm 13 February 2009 Morocco offers exotic mix of culture, history and landscape Morocco is that sort of friendly place. It is a vibrant, exotic wonderland of sensory delights. Perhaps the most celebrated experience of them all is the public open space, Djemaa el-Fna, in the medina of old Marrakesh. English http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25044194-17102,00.html Morocco expects half a million visitors to int’l book fair The 15th edition of the Moroccan International Edition and Book Fair (SIEL) opened on Friday on the theme "Au royaume du livre" (In the Book World) with half a million visitors expected, reliable sources told APA in Casablanca where the event is taking place. English http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=88794 12 February 2009 Sniff Test: The Body Shop Moroccan Rose The Body Shop’s latest seasonal scent range for Valentine’s Day is Moroccan Rose ($13-$25 at The Body Shop stores and online) and includes fragranced shower gels and their famous rich body butter, as well as eau de toilette. Cheaper than a dozen long-stemmed red roses, but does it smell as sweet? English 09 February 2009 Songwriting in Morocco In the early summer of 2007, Brian Eno, Danny Lanois and U2 travelled to the ancient Moroccan city of Fez. They set up studio in the courtyard of a converted Riad and spent several weeks writing and recording - sessions that would become the foundation for ’No Line on the Horizon’. English http://www.u2france.com/actu/article51288.html 06 February 2009 Rabie Kati discusses his work in cinema and TV Rabie Kati is a young Moroccan actor who so far has displayed skill and intelligence in all kinds of roles. Both handsome and modest, Kati enjoys the admiration of a large number of fans. He has excelled in cinema and TV, and still has a lot to offer to his broad audience. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/reportage/2009/02/06/reportage-01 Jazz up a meatless meal with vegetable and couscous combo A nutritious and low-fat meatless main dish, this couscous has the exciting flavours of Morocco to spice up a cold winter day. English http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jvcF1QIFiTOZU2ctQJmCDYuM8ryA 05 February 2009 Recipe: Moroccan-Inspired Braised Chicken Justine Raphael adapted this recipe from Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions and Paula Wolfert's Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco. English http://www.centredaily.com/505/story/1101618.html 04 February 2009 Moroccan spices add zest to shrimp This week, Executive Chef Robert Lia adds Moroccan zest to his favorite dishes . . . English http://www.mydesert.com/article/20090204/COLUMNS37/902030342/1057/lifestyles02 03 February 2009 Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew A gorgeous, satisfying vegetarian main course that's easy to make. Quinoa requires no pre-soaking, so it's as simple to do as rice. English 02 February 2009 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.vancouversun.com/travel/Morocco+offers+surreal/804454/story.html 28 January 2009 Morocco works exotic magic Morocco is a great source of culture, beauty, and wonderful, robustly flavorful cooking. Slightly larger than California, this arid Muslim kingdom nurtures about 32 million people. English http://www.canada.com/northshorenews/news/taste/story.html?id=c7610363-f58f-451c-8dfc-0bd77f1d3112 16 January 2009 Beautiful people of Morocco With a vibrant culture, rich in contrasts, Morocco claims a unique spot in both Africa and the Arab world. Ancient tradition merges daily with pop culture and modernity. This is a country where nomadic Saharan guides are Celine Dion fans and veiled women eat McArabia sandwiches at McDonald's. English http://www.canada.com/topics/travel/story.html?id=1181013 13 January 2009 Fragrant and rich vegetarian Moroccan stew wonderful winter meal This vegetarian Moroccan stew is fragrant and rich-tasting without being heavy. The recipe is from "In the Kitchen with Anna Olson: New Ways with the Classics" (Whitecap). English http://www.cbc.ca/cp/Home+Family/090113/U011308AU.html 7 January 2009 Comfort Food with a Moroccan twist . . . When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than comfort food. Since comfort food can come from all over the world, I decided to make one with a Moroccan flair. English http://www.nbcchicago.com/station/as_seen_on/Wayne-Johnson-prepares-Moroccan-Comfort-Food.html 29 December 2008 Moroccan days and nights From sunrise until well into the night, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians, storytellers, monkey handlers, tribal dancers, con men, fire eaters, pickpockets, henna artists, beggars, hashish dealers and a host of other strange and wonderful characters all vie for the attention of the crowds on the Djemma el—Fna. English http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/travel/36800104.html 29 December 2008 A Moroccan twist to New Year's Use Moroccan influences to put a refreshing spin on New Year's Eve traditions by offering a North African tagine as the main dish. Potential side dishes include a fluffy couscous, marinated baby carrots and soft, stuffed dates. English http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/24/FDA314OIAV.DTL 19 December 2008 Magical Morocco When exploring Northern Morocco, you sometimes have to pinch yourself as a reminder you're in the 21st century. That is certainly the case in the historic city of Fes and the tiny mountain town of Chefchaoun. English http://www.wickedlocal.com/natick/fun/x1009173076/Magical-Morocco 18 December 2008 On the Menu: Mystical Moroccan Chicken with a memory Morocco has always been a mystical destination and a land of savory spices and innovative cooking. Resting just to the south of Spain on the entrance to the blue Mediterranean and the rocky Straits of Gibraltar, the West African nation and the seaport of Tangier has always been known for creative combinations in the culinary world. English http://www.marconews.com/news/2008/dec/18/menu-mystical-moroccan-chicken-memory/ 17 December 2008 Sahara dig uncovers two new dinosaur species Unearthed in Morocco, the fossilized remains are believed to belong to a flying pterosaur and a plant-eating sauropod. And, interestingly, initial analysis carried out by the team of scientists responsible for the discovery suggests the specimens are previously unknown to science. English http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200851/2638/Sahara-dig-uncovers-two-new-dinosaur-species 17 December 2008 Street Food - Fez Called the 'soul of Morocco', Fez is the world's most authentic Islamic medieval city and is said to be the home of Moroccan cuisine. English http://english.aljazeera.net/programmes/general/2008/12/200812177629721164.html 17 December 2008 Essaouira: A Moroccan antidote to winter's gloom With fine food and lots of bargains, the charming Moroccan port of Essaouira is ideal for a warm getaway . . . English 16 December 2008 When Life Gives You Lemons, Put Their Zest to the Test With All Kinds of Uses An indispensable ingredient in many Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes, such as chicken, fragrant lamb and vegetable tagines, preserved lemons are lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own juices. English http://www.redorbit.com/news/entertainment/1611284/when_life_gives_you_lemons_put_their_zest_to_the/ 16 December 2008 Amazigh TV channel to make Moroccan debut in 2009 Communications Minister Khalid Naciri said that this amendment now paves the way for the creation of the legal framework and practical arrangements necessary to ensure that the large-scale media project will become a reality. A budget of 500 million dirhams to cover four years of broadcasting has been allocated. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/12/16/feature-01 10 December 2008 In Morocco, a 19th-Century Palace Transformed The renovation of the Palais Layadi — from a ruin to a regal palace in just over 18 months — is a 21st-century tale of “A Thousand and One Nights.” English http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/10/greathomesanddestinations/10gh-morocco.html 9 December 2008 International marathon races into Marrakech Holidaymakers planning a trip to Marrakech next year will be able to watch top class athletes in action when the city plays host to its annual International Marathon. English http://insurance.essentialtravel.co.uk/news/travel-news-article6494.asp 8 December 2008 Moroccan Seared Sea Scallops Provencale This week, Knoxville's WBIR cooks up Moroccan Seared Sea Scallops Provencale. English http://www.wbir.com/life/recipes/recipe.aspx?id=2805 8 December 2008 Morocco launches 'Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries as a Vehicle for Development' program The $ 5 mln program, set under the joint co-operation of Morocco, Spain and the United Nations Organization, falls within the framework of the "MDG Achievement Fund" that was established on December 2006 to bolster efforts meant to realize the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/morocco_launches__cu/view 3 December 2008 Moroccan artists sign Artists' AIDS Pact The Moroccan Ministry of Health called on all artists to help raise public awareness about AIDS, in an effort to curb the spread of the disease. A large number of artists signed the "Artists' AIDS Pact" on World AIDS Day (December 1st). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/12/03/feature-01 3 December 2008 24 Hours in Marrakech Marrakech is rich, colourful and full of life. Start by exploring the city’s most exotic and ancient quarter, the Medina. English http://life.hereisthecity.com/get_away/short_breaks/802.cntns 2 December 2008 Morocco turns former secret prisons into cultural centres Residents of Moroccan regions that suffered human rights abuses in the 1970s and 1980s will be compensated through a new agreement on housing rehabilitation signed last week in Rabat. The plan also calls for former secret prisons to be converted into social and cultural centres. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/12/02/feature-03 1 December 2008 Casablanca (Ultimate Collector's Edition) "Casablanca" remains an interesting snapshot of another time. It shows the unique Moroccan city, the period costumes, and the intriguing politics leading up to the U.S.'s involvement in WWII. English http://www.comingsoon.net/news/dvdreviewsnews.php?id=50909 1 December 2008 Moroccans give fresh twist to kaftan For centuries it has been the sartorial standard for women's wear in Morocco. Now a group of Moroccan fashion designers say it's time to give the kaftan a modern twist. English http://tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=4740048&fSectionId=355&fSetId=251 24 November 2008 Morocco film fest award goes to Russian movie The top award at the Marrakesh international film festival, the Etoile d’Or (Golden Star), went to “Wild Field” by Georgian director Mikhail Kalatozishvili late Saturday. English http://www.chinapost.com.tw/art/movies-&-films/2008/11/24/184668/Morocco-film.htm 24 November 2008 Moroccan smen-coated lamb with figs and honey Traditionally, this is a festive dish in Morocco, as an entire lamb is roasted for a family. Smen is butter that has been aged in earthenware pots for months and has, therefore, a slightly rancid flavour - an acquired taste! Alternatively try ghee or normal butter. English 21 November 2008 Morocco to rev up annual film production to twenty Morocco has all the required potentials and resources to beef up film production and bring it to twenty movies a year, director of the cinematographic center (CCM), Noureddine Sail said on Friday. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/morocco_to_rev_up_an/view 19 November 2008 UK Film Council to sign co-production deal with Morocco Ridley Scott's Body of Lies, with its plot about a CIA operative who goes to Jordan to track down a high-ranking terrorist, was always going to be a hard sell in the Middle East. Scott had originally intended to shoot in Dubai, but permission was denied by the United Arab Emirates' National Media Council on the basis of the script. In stepped Morocco . . . English http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2008/nov/19/marrakech-film-festival 18 November 2008 Sigourney Weaver takes in Morocco's not-so-alien culture Sigourney Weaver was at the eighth Marrakech International Film Festival, where she was being honored only partly for the almost three decades she has been known as commander Ellen Ripley across the planet. English http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2008-11-16-sigourney-weaver-marrakech_N.htm 14 November 2008 Marrakech International Film Festival opens Friday Fifteen films will compete for the top Etoile d'Or prize. The event will pay a special tribute to Egyptian and Moroccan cinemas, while actresses Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Yeoh will be guests of honour. English 13 November 2008 "World City Chase" comes to Morocco Morocco will host a leg of international adventure competition World City Chase on November 6th. In a type of adrenaline-charged treasure hunt, 2-person teams from Morocco, Singapore, Hong Kong, Portugal, France, Spain, Canada, the USA, Ireland, England, Australia and Italy must find hidden items and perform challenges across Marrakesh. English 12 November 2008 Morocco film festival to honour Weaver and Yeoh Hollywood stars Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Yeoh will be honoured at this year's Marrakesh international film festival which starts Thursday. English http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jfqPaHRDt3BqAlSOy6Hb-5Y_cMcQ 11 November 2008 Recipe of the week: Moroccan Salad with Raisins This week, the Napa Valley Register brings Moroccan Salad with Raisins to your dinner table. English http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2008/11/11/food/doc4918dfb9f079c189584831.txt 10 November 2008 Big Ticket Ernie Els brings home the King Hassan II Trophy in Morocco It’s no secret who the big ticket was this week at the King Hassan II Trophy in Morocco (aside from Prince Moulay Rachid residing over the tournament, of course), but it was none other than the Big Easy, Ernie Els. English http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/brandon.tucker/2008/11/09/big_ticket_ernie_els_brings_home_the_kin 7 November 2008 Marrakech fest boasts global lineup think we've been very successful in discovering new talent from world cinema," says Marrakech Intl. Film Festival co-VP Faical Laraichi. "At a time when the planet is wracked by cultural divides and North-South or East-West tensions, I think it's increasingly important to emphasize that we belong to one world." English http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117995423.html?categoryId=2840&cs=1 6 November 2008 Moroccan home cooking Moroccan dishes made with a tagine include couscous, Shrimp Tagine with Ginger and Fennel, classic Lamb Tagine with Almonds, Prunes and Apricots, and Tagine of Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives. English http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Nov/20081105Food007.asp 31 October 2008 Spain launches new programme to train Moroccan youths The Spanish International Co-operation Agency launched a new development programme in Morocco that will combine two goals: to train and qualify young people for the working world, and to restore and preserve the nation's cultural and historical heritage. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/10/30/feature-01 30 October 2008 Volunteer Abroad in Morocco Marrakesh Safi Orphans Day Care Medical Volunteer Abroad in Morocco: Our programs in Morocco offer an unparalleled opportunity to discover one of the most enchanting lands of North Africa. Located on the Atlantic Coast, Morocco is an ethnically diverse country with a rich culture and civilization. English http://www.prlog.org/10134893-volunteer-abroad-in-morocco-volunteering-opportunities.html 28 October 2008 Casablanca's first international marathon draws 15,000 runners 24 October 2008 Fork on the Road Recipe: Moroccan Pumpkin Soup This week's recipe from the Miami Herald adapted from The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden English http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/738839.html 23 October 2008 Couscous confusion An ingredient and a stew, this little pasta can be made into unique dessert. Couscous is one of the most misunderstood words in cooking. English 22 October 2008 Marrakech festival honoring Weaver, Yeoh The eighth International Marrakech Film Festival will fete femmes fatale Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Yeoh, with homages devoted to the actresses, organizers said Wednesday. English http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia885e08d502031486c65de44b8c0554e 20 October 2008 Tailored to the romance of Morocco Q: What do you get when you combine Morocco’s rich architecture, majestic landscapes and its exotic palette of colors and diversified cultures? A: A marvelous medley for Ms Read’s Fall 2008 collection. English http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Features/20081019172123/Article/indexF_html 17 October 2008 New film from director Izza Génini highlights Andalusian music Acclaimed Moroccan director Izza Génini has produced a string of documentaries on how her country's diverse population transcends ethnicity and religion to find common ground. In an exclusive interview with Magharebia, Génini talks about her new film. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/reportage/2008/10/10/reportage-01 16 October 2008 Soccer stars to score goal against poverty in Moroccan match, says UN agency World Cup winners and United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors, Ronaldo and Zinédine Zidane, announced today that the sixth annual football “Match Against Poverty” will take place in Morocco next month. English http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=28594&Cr=MDG&Cr1=UNDP 15 October 2008 Falling for Fez Arriving in Fez, the only medieval Arab city that has remained absolutely intact, is like being catapulted back in time English http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2008/10/16/2003426021 15 October 2008 The tagine's ancient allure If ever there was an excuse to let fruit touch vegetables, the ancient Moroccan tagine (also the name of the conical cookware used to prepare it) is surely one of the best. English http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/chi-chicken-tagine-15oct15,0,444070.story 14 October 2008 Fez to host International Forum on Civilizations and cultural diversity Fez will host an international forum on "alliance of civilizations and cultures: from strategy to action" next November 15 to 17. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/fez_to_host_internat/view 10 October 2008 Couscous Shows Its Sweet Side This dessert is loosely based on the Moroccan seffa, essentially sweetened couscous sprinkled with rosewater. English http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/15/dining/15mini.html 8 October 2008 High Atlas Foundation's Annual NYC Reception, Moroccan Art Exhibit, Sale, and Silent Auction The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) will host a Moroccan art exhibit, sale, and silent auction on Wednesday, October 15th 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Urban Center, New York Palace Hotel (457 Madison Avenue). English http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52441&Itemid=61 6 October 2008 Marrakesh film festival to honour British cinema The eighth Marrakesh International Film Festival will in November pay tribute to British cinema and honour recently deceased Egyptian director Youssef Chahine, organisers said on Sunday. English http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/culture/?id=28176 3 October 2008 Morocco participates in Beirut International Film Festival The Moroccan short film "Shift + Suppr" by Jihane El Bahar participates in the 8th edition of the Beirut International Film Festival that kicked off on Thursday. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/last_culture/morocco_participates8799/view 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 Moroccan stew pairs chicken with prunes This recipe for Moroccan Stew with Roasted Vegetables pairs chicken and prunes, an ancient combination that continues to offer good nutrition. English http://www.thenewstribune.com/soundlife/story/256154.html 15 January 2008 Making her Moroccan dream home A passion for a city and its people inspired a writer to renovate a 300-year-old house, writes Anna King Murdoch. English 14 January 2008 Heavy Metal to rock Morocco in February If Metal Rock is your thing then head to Sidi Kacem in Morocco on February 23. The Sidi Rock festival is follow up to a 2005 initiative by BERBER Badr. English http://www.agoravox.com/article.php3?id_article=7510 10 January 2008 Morocco to build new 70,000-seat stadium in Casablanca The Moroccan government has earmarked USD 260Mn to build a new 70,000-seat stadium in Casablanca, the largest stadium in Morocco, Youth and Sports minister, Nawal El Moutawakil, revealed on Tuesday. English http://www.maroc-football.com/actualite.php?langue=EN&article_id=4726 9 January 2008 Chief of 2012 Olympics visits Morocco to promote youth sports Olympic medalist and lead organizer of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Lord Sebastian Coe, visited Morocco to discuss sports initiatives for the country's young people. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2008/01/09/feature-01 7 January 2008 Morocco 'popular with surfers' Surfline.com stated that fans of the sport would find much to enjoy in the north African country, including favorable weather conditions. English http://www.surfline.com/travel/travel_bamp.cfm?id=13043 4 January 2008 Emirati and Moroccan artists explore trends A fine arts exhibition displaying works of 10 Emirati and Moroccan artists opened on Thursday in the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. English http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Heritage_and_Culture/10179501.html 19 December 2007 Morocco's first Dakar Rally team features female racer When Morocco participates in the Dakar Rally for the first time on January 5th, female driver Saida Ibrahimi will make history as part of her country's team. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/12/18/feature-02 17 December 2007 Training Morocco's next generation of filmmakers Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco, younger brother of King Mohammad VI and president of the Marrakesh International Film Festival Foundation, snipped symbolic red and green ribbons on Sunday to mark the official inauguration of Marrakesh's new School of Visual Arts, better known as the Ecole Superieure des Arts Visuels (ESAV). English http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=4&article_id=87488 'Autumn Ball' takes Marrakech by storm Estonian writer-director Veiko Ounpuu was crowned with the Marrakech International Film Festival's top prize for his first feature, "Autumn Ball," as the glamorous fest wrapped in the Moroccan city Saturday night. English 14 December 2007 Moroccan film brings belly dancing, not bloodshed, to Dubai festival No bombs. No bloodshed. No bin Laden. Belly dancing is the theme Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch says can best communicate the Arab world to the West and reconcile cultural differences. English 12 December 2007 Made in Morocco - new initiative will produce 30 films by 12 new directors Moroccan filmmaker Nabil Ayouch and Morocco's national broadcaster SNRT (Societé Nationale de la Radio et Télévision) announced a ground-breaking new initiative today at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). English http://www.ameinfo.com/141707.html 11 December 2007 Hot List 2008: Experience a world of exotic difference AFTER years in the shadow of the posher Marrakech, Fes and Casablanca, this northern Moroccan port is becoming a travel hotspot. . . . English http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22903818-5006339,00.html 10 December 2007 Marrakech honors DiCaprio The Marrakech Intl. Film Festival opened with a flash of stellar energy Friday evening as Martin Scorsese bestowed the event’s Golden Star on Leonardo DiCaprio. English http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117977431.html?categoryId=1061&cs=1 6 December 2007 Moroccan culture, art are woven together Lynn Zetzman, an art teacher at Xavier High School and her husband, Frank Zetzman, a UW-Fox Valley art instructor, traveled to Morocco this past summer in 2007 on Fulbright Hays scholarships. They brought back with them a better understanding of the African nation, its art and its culture. English http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071206/APC06/712060568/1036 6 December 2007 Marrakesh film fest to pay tribute to Di Caprio The seventh Marrakesh Film Festival opens Friday in Morocco with a programme including a tribute to American actor Leonardo Di Caprio and a focus on new films from eastern Europe and Asia. English http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hocconbAk4mzbyflKVe89prnOIgQ 3 December 2007 A kosher hotel takes root in Marrakech When Moroccan-born Israeli chef Mordechai Perez decided to visit Marrakech to search for his roots, he had no idea that he would find himself the chief chef of Marrakech's first-ever kosher hotel and restaurant, slated to open its doors this month. English http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/925003.html 19 November 2007 Morocco directors tackle new subjects Morocco is encouraging local directors, though, and many are tackling subjects that would have been unthinkable in years past: religion, sex, crime and the desire to leave the country by any means possible. English http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=print_story&articleid=VR1117976195&categoryid=13 Moroccan magic MAJID Chekroun grew up watching his spice merchant grandfather pounding and blending spices in his market shop in the Moroccan town of Oujda. Now he takes the knowledge he learnt as a child and passes it on to interested Queenslanders. English http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22782990-5013511,00.html 16 November 2007 The World's Fastest Trains Morocco and France have signed a deal to build a high-speed network that would connect the Moroccan cities of Tangiers and Marrakech, with links to Casablanca and Rabat. English http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2007-11-16-world-fastest-trains-forbes_N.htm 14 November 2007 Palestinian and Moroccan Musicians to Perform at Kennedy Center Millennium Stage On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts featured five emerging musicians from the West Bank and Morocco at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage as part of the 2007 Cultural Visitor Program. English http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2007/nov/95090.htm 13 November 2007 48 Hours In: Fez With its medina, crafts and chic hotels, Fez, the imperial Moroccan city, is perfect for a short break. . . . English http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-news/article3155700.ece 31 October 2007 Spanish prince Felipe kicks off visit to Morocco Crown Prince of Spain Felipe de Bourbon and his wife, Letizia Ortiz, arrived in Morocco on Tuesday (October 30th) for the inauguration of the Cervantès cultural centre in Marrakech. English 30 October 2007 Moroccan movies to participate in Brussels International Independent Film Festival Several Moroccan movies will be screened during the 34th edition of the Brussels International Independent Film Festival, slated for November 6 through 11 in the Belgian capital. English http://www.map.ma/eng/sections/culture/moroccan_movies_to_p/view 29 October 2007 Concert for Tolerance lights up the Moroccan night in Agadir The Concert for Tolerance, an event gathering artists and fans from across the Mediterranean, was held in the Moroccan coastal city of Agadir for the second time on Saturday (October 27th). English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/10/28/feature-01 Moroccan globe-trotters heading for Indonesia Two Moroccans - Abdelkrim Rachek and Youssef Abdennaim, are on a tour around the Muslim world on foot since February 2007 and will be completing their globe-trotter trip in Indonesia. English http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailgeneral.asp?fileid=20071029183432&irec=1 26 October 2007 Morocco: Samira Said back on the scene The first and only Moroccan representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, Samira Said, has recently launched a brand new website! English http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/9497 25 October 2007 A country of mystery 'Morocco' Morocco is a mysterious country, a bridge between Africa and Europe bordered with the dazzling blue water of the Mediterranean to the north, the crashing waves of the Atlantic to the west and the vast folds of the Sahara to the south. English http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/detaylar.do?load=detay&link=125421&bolum=117 23 October 2007 Agadir to host Concert for Tolerance For the 2nd consecutive year, Agadir will host the Concert for Tolerance on Saturday (October 27th). The event is organized by the Moroccan Association for Tolerance, French manufacturer Electron Libre, French TV channel TF1, Morocco's 2M television channel and Agadir's regional council for tourism. English 22 October 2007 Jazz Festivals in Morocco Check out this website for more information on the TANJAZZ 2008 Festival and The 4th Festival “JAZZ IN RIADS” - FES in Nov. 2007. English http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=15627 18 October 2007 Jake loved Morocco shoot More used to filming on Hollywood sound stages than exotic overseas locations, Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed how he relished filming in Morocco for his latest movie Rendition. English http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=71424&in_page_id=7&in_a_source= 16 October 2007 SAHARA ISLAMIC ART OBJECTS COME TO UK A rare collection of historical religious objects from the Sahara in Morocco and the sub Sahara region of Africa- some items dating back to the early 18th century- go on show at a special exhibition in the UK. English http://www.bsn.org.uk/view_all.php?id=13397 12 October 2007 Morocco laughs it up . . . The 2nd Annual Laughter Festival will take place in November in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakesh. French http://www.jeuneafrique.com/jeune_afrique/article_depeche.asp?art_cle=XIN00737marraerirud0 11 October 2007 2007 Marrakech Film Festival highlights Egyptian cinema Egyptian cinema will be in the spotlight at the 2007 Marrakech International Film Festival, festival Vice-President and Chairman of the Moroccan Cinematography Centre Noureddine Sail said on Wednesday (October 10th). English Mother takes on the Sahara to raise funds for son's condition Leamington fundraiser Valli Harris will brave the Sahara Desert in Morocco to help tackle a rare illness which affects her son. English http://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/features/Mother-takes-on-the-Sahara.3367211.jp 10 October 2007 Salmon festival hosts Moroccans Although traveling to Issaquah Creek is a yearly ritual for thousands of salmon, for two Moroccan artists, this week is a first-time adventure to the Pacific Northwest.. . . English http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003929127_salmondays06e.html 9 October 2007 Five Best: New York hotels on a budget Marrakech Hotel, Upper West Side : The 125-room hotel was renovated last year and now boasts European linens, high-speed internet, Ecco bath products, flat-screen TVs, and a cocktail bar. It is situated close to Central park and Harlem's jazz clubs, but also has good routes downtown with the nearby subway lines. English http://travel.independent.co.uk/americas/article3030697.ece 5 October 2007 Moroccans still venerate marabouts Though not customary for most Muslims, the tradition of marabouts, or saints, and intercessory prayer continues to be observed in Morocco. People seeking healing, aid or enlightenment visit the tombs of such notables to gather in prayer. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/reportage/2007/10/01/reportage-01 2 October 2007 Moroccan women’s kickboxing team takes seven medals Morocco’s women’s kickboxing team won 7 medals at the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) championship held September 24th to 30th in Belgrade, Serbia. English http://www.wakoweb.com/en/NewsDetail.aspx?Ctn=82118 28 September 2007 Interview with Fnaïre, a symbol of traditional rap in Morocco The three-member rap group Fnaïre symbolises a new wave of Moroccan artists who are breaking with the old style. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/09/28/feature-03
26 September 2007 Morocco claims world's oldest man (123) Moroccan Sidi Kaddour Maksouri (123) is the world's oldest living man, the newspaper al-Ahdate al-Maghribia reported on Wednesday, challenging the Guinness World Records book's presentation of 112-year-old Japanese Tomoji Tanabe as the world's oldest male. English http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/other_news/&articleid=320360 25 September 2007 The festive meals of Ramadan get more universal, thanks to globalization Traditionally, the early morning meal, taken at dawn before the fast begins, is substantial. In Morocco, a dish called harira is a thick soup of beans, meats and dried fruits. It is intended to sate one’s appetite until dusk. English http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2007/09/25/features/food/doc46f8505f32d8c145290725.txt 24 September 2007 Ramadan in Morocco Latifa al Arousni explores the time-honored traditions and festivities that make up the Ramadan celebration in Morocco. English http://aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=7&id=10306 21 September 2007 Rocking the kasbah in Morocco For Jill Hartley and friends, sensual Marrakesh kicks off a wild ride back to the glory days of their youth . . . English http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/travel/destinations/morocco/article2503426.ece 20 September 2007 The High Atlas Foundation to Honor Ambassador Richard Holbrooke On Thursday, September 27th the High Atlas Foundation will host its third annual reception and silent auction at the French Institute Alliance Français to benefit rural Moroccan communities. English http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/9/emw554835.htm 17 September 2007 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.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070917/NEWS03/709170360/1013 14 September 2007 Saharan challenge to help London’s homeless The race is held in the Moroccan Sahara over seven days. Competitors ran 140 miles – or more than five marathons – over the difficult desert terrain, ranging from flat plains to huge sand dunes and rocky hills. English http://www.24dash.com/socialhousing/27539.htm 5 September 2007 U2 on a Moroccan roll When Daniel Lanois and U2 get together in the studio, magical things usually happen, judging from the brief footage of Lanois, co-producer Brian Eno and the Irish band at work in Fez, Morocco, in the new Lanois documentary, Here Is What Is. English http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/U/U2/2007/09/05/4470731-sun.html 4 September 2007 Marrakech film festival to honor Big B Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be honored at the Marrakech Film Festival in Rabat, Morocco, next month. English 3 September 2007 Montreal Film Festival Honors Moroccan Director “Samira’s Garden,” by Latif Lahlou, won the Fipresci Prize and the Best Screenplay award at the Montreal World Film Festival http://www.ffm-montreal.org/cgi-bin/webcomm-2.2?site=ffm&lng=en&idx=1&ref=241 25 August 2007 Paris to Marrakech by Bike On 9th September 2007 Hebden Bridge solicitor Paul Glanville will be cycling from Paris to Marrakech to raise money for medical research into mesothelioma. He will be averaging 75 miles per day and will cycle through France, Andorra, Spain and into Morocco. English http://hebdenbridge.co.uk/news/news07/84.html 23 August 2007 It's time to get friendly with the couscousière Server Gabriela Ramirez uncovers the marriage of sweet and savory that’s a hallmark of Moroccan cuisine with Le Marrakech’s raisin-studded braised short ribs over couscous. . English http://www.straight.com/article-106673/its-time-to-get-friendly-with-the-couscousiere 22 August 2007 Moroccan Lamb Shank With Raisins, Almonds & Honey This Moroccan Lamb Shank is a winner, especially since I used my slow cooker! Here are the ingredients: English http://wellfed.net/2007/08/22/moroccan-lamb-shank-with-raisins-almonds-honey/ 20 August 2007 Casa Music Festival: Interview with Artistic Director Hicham Abkari Casa Music Festival Artistic Director and performing arts advocate Hicham Abkari spoke to Magharebia recently about the festival and its role in the civic culture of Casablanca. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/08/19/feature-02 17 August 2007 Passion for music echoes through Moroccan city The taxi hurtled through the ancient, labyrinthine streets around Fez’s old city, and we had no idea where to tell the driver to stop. It was nearly midnight and we were meeting some Moroccan musicians from my traveling companion’s hometown along the Algerian border. . . English http://www.popmatters.com/pm/news/article/47345/passion-for-music-echoes-through-moroccan-city/ 14 August 2007 Morocco Yoga and Surf Retreat For those of you, who need a break from the hubbub of the working world, then immerse yourself in all things yoga and surf at this Moroccan "cool" spot - Samudra Pure Yoga and Surfing Retreat. English 13 August 2007 US, Morocco concerts to connect religions through music An ensemble of musicians separated by oceans and thousands of miles (kilometers) will perform together later this month for the first time, having composed music layer-by-layer with sound files exchanged over the Internet. English http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1186557434495&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull 9 August 2007 Jil Jilala entertains young and old at Hammamet Festival Audiences at this year's 43rd Hammamet Festival were treated to a performance by classic Moroccan group Jil Jilala. The group has enjoyed great success for its fusion of traditional Moroccan melodies with modern rhythms, in a style reminiscent of Nass El Ghiwane. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/08/06/feature-02 8 August 2007 "Casablanca" to be remade on Indian shores An Indian filmmaker is remaking "Casablanca," swapping the Rick's Cafe of the Oscar-winning classic for a restaurant in south India, and the World War Two backdrop for the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. English http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6936642.stm 7 August 2007 Carthage honors Moroccan theatre personality Tayeb Saddiki The International Carthage Festival honored Tayeb Saddiki on August 3rd at an evening performance attended by a group of prominent Tunisian theatre personalities and famed Algerian actor Ahmed Agoumi. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/08/07/feature-02 1 August 2007 Top Three Things You Should Consider In Looking For A Marrakech Hotel Before taking a trip to the wonderful country of Morocco, travelers should first look for a Marrakech hotel where they can stay. English 1 August 2007 When hips shake, diners smile ... and blush As the lights dimmed and flickered at Taste of Morocco in Silver Spring, Nadirah Nasreen came out of a curtained room with her hands in the air. Most of the restaurant patrons not only enjoyed the show, but also thought it added to the ambiance and experience of eating at Taste of Morocco. English http://www.gazette.net/stories/080107/silvnew202125_32360.shtml 31 July 2007 Morocco launches first arts and crafts medina in Saïdia Saïdia, a beautiful Mediterranean town in the northeast of Morocco, will be home to the first crafts medina, an area reserved exclusively for trade in local handcrafts. The project is expected to be completed in June 2008. English http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/features/2007/07/30/feature-03 25 July 2007 Mule gives birth; hell doesn't freeze When it reportedly happened in Morocco five years ago, locals feared it signaled the end of the world. It's an event so rare that the Romans had a saying, "cum mula peperit," meaning, "when a mule foals" - the equivalent of "when hell freezes over." English http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_6464857 25 July 2007 Hamburger variations never-ending This week the Sutter Home Winery's annual Build a Better Burger National Contest and Cook-Off in Napa Valley gets underway and among the entries: a Moroccan burger with Moroccan spices and dried apricots and dates mixed into beef patties and served with harissa-spiked chermoul |