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American singer on ‘Arabs Got Talent’ falls just short – CNN
American singer Jennifer Grout places in top three in finals of “Arabs Got Talent”, plans to return to Morocco to continue to pursue her dreams. CNN, BuzzFeed * Watch CNN video report * * Singer tells...
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Moroccans Party in Mint Condition – The JC
The JC, by Simon Rocker (December 9, 2013) — The mint tea was flying from the bar. Crispy Moroccan doughnuts — sfenj — were being dipped in sugar. And in a corner of the room at the Porat Yosef...
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Morocco to Open Cultural Center in Tripoli and Provide Arts Training – Libya...
The Libya Herald reports that a Moroccan cultural center is to open in Tripoli as a part of plans for greater cultural exchange between Libya and Morocco. Libya Herald, by Houda Mzioudet (Tripoli,...
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Hotel Kasbah du Toukbal: Morocco’s Exotic Getaway – BusinessDestinations.com
Morocco’s Kasbah du Toubkal hotel. Business Destinations * Tucked away in Morocco’s Imlil Valley, Hotel Kasbah du Toukbal offers travellers an idyllic destination. Well-kept secret presents ideal...
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Morocco’s Khadija Ryadi Receives UN’s Prestigious 2013 Human Rights Prize – UN
Morocco’s Khadija Ryadi — former President of the Morocco Association for Human Rights — is one of five individuals to receive the UN’s prestigious 2013 Human Rights Prize. UN General Assembly . *...
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“Handshake for Peace” Debuts in Morocco at Club World Cup – Inside World...
* FIFA, Nobel Peace Center launch Handshake for Peace at Club World Cup Morocco 2013 – FIFA.com * Inside World Football (Agadir and Marrakech, Morocco, December 11, 2013) — The opening game of the...
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Women Provide “Spiritual Security” in Morocco – Reuters
Moroccan women walk past the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca February 24, 2011. Reuters/Pascal Rossignol * To ward off extremism and promote respect and tolerance, Morocco has armed itself with a...
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Life & Culture: An Insider’s Guide to Marrakesh – The Wall Street Journal
Terrasse des Épices. Photos by Ingrid Pullar for The Wall Street Journal . * “All the clichés are true: The town is overwhelming, colorful, chaotic. But it’s also very comfortable with its bipolar...
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Culture, cinema: Morocco’s Booming Film Industry – Euronews (w/VIDEO)
. * Click to watch Euronews video report * . Euronews (December 13, 2013) — Morocco’s film industry is booming. A public funding mechanism modeled on the French system has helped boost film-making in...
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Morocco Should Be the Model – Michael Rubin, Commentary Magazine
Contentions “Morocco Should Be the Model” Michael Rubin, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute Michael Rubin Commentary Magazine December 15, 2013 It has long been fashionable to describe...
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Book Fair in Riyadh to Mark World Arabic Language Day – Arab News
Celebrating “World Arabic Language Day” on Dec. 18 is part of a new UN initiative launched following a proposal made by Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Arab News . * Marking December 18 as “World Arabic...
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De-Radicalization the Right Way – Michael Rubin, Commentary Magazine
Contentions “De-Radicalization the Right Way” Michael Rubin, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute Michael Rubin Commentary Magazine December 17, 2013 The real fight within the Islamic world...
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Morocco’s High Council of Ulema Expands Community Role – Magharebia
To counter extremist preaching, Moroccan religious teachers must be more accessible, High Council of Ulemas chief Mohamed Yessef said. AFP/Ourak. * “One of the important aspects is immunizing mosques...
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Morocco: A Feast for the Senses – Jakarta Globe
Hassan II Mosque in Morocco. Photo courtesy of Hario Priambodho The Jakarta Globe, by Hario Priambodho (December 20, 2013) — Morocco is the complete package in an exotic setting, plain and simple....
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How Moroccan Actress Zineb Oukach Won Her Role in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’–...
Moroccan actress Zineb Oukach stars in Martin Scorsese’s new film ‘The Wolf on Wall Street.’ Huffington Post * Zineb Oukach, a Moroccan-born beauty, is set to stand out amongst a male driven cast...
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Photo Project Breaks Barriers in Morocco – New York Times
A photograph by Jim Goldberg, one of the photographers featured in the Marrakesh project. Jim Goldberg/Magnum Photo The New York Times, by Nicolai Hartvig (Marrakesh, Morocco, January 1, 2014) — On a...
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Usher in New Year: Rides Camel, Camps in Sahara Desert in Morocco – People...
Usher of Arabia: As the New Year dawned, the singer found himself not on a beach, but deep in the Sahara desert, visiting the North African nation of Morocco. People Magazine People Magazine, by...
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From Egypt to Morocco, Cairo Celebration Choir kicks off the New Year – Albawaba
After performing in the Cairo Opera House over Christmas, the Cairo Celebration Choir is off to Morocco. Image: Facebook Albawaba (January 2, 2014) — The Cairo Celebration Choir are on their way to...
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Bundling Up With Lamb: Moroccan Tagine – New York Times
In Morocco, a traditional tagine is cooked in an earthenware vessel with a conical top… Eat your tagine from a communal vessel the Moroccan way, attacking with fingers and flatbreads in utter...
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Morocco’s Off-the-Beaten Track Attractions – London Telegraph
Hassan Tower, Rabat Telegraph *Venture farther afield than Marrakesh and Morocco has many surprises known only to locals, says Tara Stevens* . London Telegraph, by Tara Stevens (January 5, 2014) —...
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