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Ramadan Diary ~ 2015 ~ Day Twenty-Eight
Ibn Warraq's Ramadan musings...Spare a thought for those who, as I write, are slaving over stoves or charcoal burners, preparing the food that everyone is hanging out for. Too often we focus on our own...
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Ramadan Diary ~ 2015 ~ Day Twenty-Nine
Ibn Warraq's penultimate Ramadan musing...The dominant theme of conversations around Morocco today is the moon. Does Ramadan end tonight or tomorrow night? Is Eid on Friday or Saturday? In second...
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Ramadan Diary ~2015 ~ Day Thirty
Ibn Warraq's final reflections on Ramadan...Ramadan 2015 in Morocco will be remembered for being hot - very hot! There was happiness and controversy, religious reflection and mediocre television. It...
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Computers Switch to Daylight Saving a Day Early?
Some people in Morocco were confused this morning when computers showed the time one hour ahead. According to official announcements, daylight saving starts early Sunday morning (tomorrow). Sunday, 19...
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Moroccan News Briefs #129
Moroccan security creates "safe haven"Last summer, Morocco launched "Hadar", a new security mechanism to counter security threats facing the Kingdom The focus was on most of the Morocco’s major cities...
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Festival of Amazigh Culture 11th Edition
The 11th Edition of the Festival of Amazigh Culture under the theme "Alliance of Cultures and Religions for Peace" will take place from July 24 to 26 in Fez. More than 30 international speakers, 190...
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New Road Signs Spark Debate
While there has been a heated debate about replacing French with English as the second language in Morocco, the Amazigh have, at least in one area, stolen the spotlight. New road signs have appeared,...
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Marhaba! 1.48 Million Moroccans Come Home for Holidays
More than 1.48 million Moroccans living abroad (MRE) have returned to Morocco since the launch of the operation "Marhaba 2015" on June 5, according to Anis Birou, the Minister for Moroccans Living...
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The Mouse in the Mosque Saga Continues
Was it a single mouse, acting alone? A so-called lone wolf mouse? Was it a Moroccan mouse, or an illegal migrant? Where were the security cats at the time?Back during Ramadan, The View From Fez...
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Festival of Amazigh Culture Opens in Fez ~ Photo Essay
The 11th Fes Festival of Amazigh Culture opened today and runs until Sunday. There are a series of discussions each day as part of the international forum with the theme "Alliance of cultures and...
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No Beach Holidays for Morocco's Diplomats
After the lull during Ramadan and El Eid, Moroccan diplomatic activity has increased on several fronts with France and Russia high on the agendaRussia's Sputnik News Agency reported yesterday (Friday)...
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Second Amazigh Concert in Fez
The second day of the Fez Festival of Amazigh Culture was a success on all levels. According to the organisers, the forum sessions had been well attended and totally engaging. The evening concert at...
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Fez Amazigh Festival Ends on a High Note
The final night of the Fez Festival of Amazigh Culture was a fitting end to a very successful festival and on a (thankfully) balmy night in Fez, the Bab Makina venue was once again packed to capacity -...
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Morocco's TGV to Run on Wind Power
A few years ago the idea of a train powered by the wind would probably have been relegated to the realms of science fiction. Now the Moroccan national railway authority, ONCF, are intending to make the...
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Throne Day in Morocco 2015
Yesterday, July 30th, was a very special day for Morocco, Throne Day - the 16th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's enthronement - one of the most celebrated days of the yearThe accession of...
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Barmaid Ban "Barmy" Say Industry Professionals
According to the Wali (Governor) of Fez, barmaids are now prohibited from serving in bars. Reaction from industry professionals to this strange decision, has been swift and fierce. They were quick to...
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King Mohammed VI Announces 50 billion Initiative
An important initiative announced by King Mohammed VI in his Throne Day speech addresses Morocco's social disparitiesIn his speech the previous year the King had diagnosed the problems of slow...
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Moroccan News Briefs #130
A round up of interesting news, including - fake video violence, 5th Gnaoua Festival in Casa, an app for reporting potholes and online petition to ban Moroccan women working as barmaids... and more...
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Amazigh Festival a "Resounding Sucess"
The eleventh edition of the International Festival of Amazigh Culture, held in Fez with the theme "Alliance of Cultures and Religions for Peace", was a resounding success at the academic, artistic and...
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Casablanca Wants To Ban Uber Taxis
Back in July there was much excitement in Casablanca when it was announced that the city would become the 328th city in the world to have Uber taxi services available. However, now Uber's future is in...
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