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The Right Way to Remember Chris Stevens – The National Interest, Ahmed Charai
* J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative aims to turn online, transnational interactions into a force for good… The Initiative has set the ambitious goal of engaging one million American...
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The Golden Age of Muslim Scholars – New Straits Times, Johan Jaaffar
The University of al-Karaouine or al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco was founded by Fatima al-Fihri in 859 and subsequently became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world....
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Essaouira: The New In-Place in Morocco – Jerusalem Post
Essaouria, Morocco . * This white-walled port city on the Atlantic coast has captured the hearts of tourists to this North African country. * . Jerusalem Post, by Ben G. Frank (January 26, 2014) — “A...
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Benkirane In Davos: Monarchy Bolsters Morocco’s Political Experience Thanks...
Morocco’s Head of Government, Abdelilah Benkirane, joins other Maghreb leaders in discussion, “Promise of North Africa,” hosted by Fareed Zakaria at World Economic Forum. January 24, 2014, Photo:...
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Feature Story: Morocco Takes the Long View on Green Growth – World Bank
Morocco is setting both a regional & international example with its commitment to environmentally sound policies. World Bank . * STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD: Morocco’s multi-faceted national strategy...
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Morocco Hits All the Right Notes for Travelers – Huffington Post, Edward Piegza
In the medina of Fes, Morocco, you see everything from vermilion and indigo vats of dye where leather is tanned in one-man workshops where coppersmiths tap out their wares. Classic Journeys . Edward...
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Between Taza & Gaza: Morocco Re-enters International Arena – Majalla...
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. Photo: Azzouz Boukallouch/AFP/Getty Images * Morocco re-enters the international arena after years of focusing on domestic affairs * SIROCCO blog: The Mediterranean wind...
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Morocco welcomed 10.5 million tourists in 2013, a rise of seven percent –...
Morocco Jan-Aug tourism income tops $4.5bn. Trade Arabia Photo: AFP . Trade Arabia (El Jadida, Morocco, January 31, 2014) — Tourism revenues in Morocco touched MD38.8 billion ($4.69 billion) during the...
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A Guide for Studying Arabic and Quran in Morocco – Muslim Matters
With a vibrant culture and a rich intellectual heritage, Morocco is naturally a destination of choice for students from across the globe. Muslim Matters Muslim Matters, by Waleed Ahmed (January 31,...
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Artists Urge Reopening Moroccan-Algerian Border – Maghrebia
An Algerian guard walks along the closed border with Morocco. Photo: AFP/Farouk Batiche . Magharebia, by Mariam Tahiri (Casablanca, Morocco, February 4, 2014) — A group of Moroccan and Algerian artists...
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Morocco Soon Home to World’s Largest Museum Devoted to Photography – PRI’s...
One of the photos taken by Magnum photographer Abbas as part of his project for the Marrakesh Museum of photography and visual arts. Shadows play a major part in his series. Credit: Abbas/Magnum Photos...
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Morocco year in review 2013: “Economic performance improved considerably” –...
“Plans to expand the national infrastructure and boost power capacity will help support a number of industries and drive economic growth in 2014.” Zawya, OBG – Photo: Reuters, stringer . * “For...
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Morocco’s Female Artists Showcased in New Exhibition – Asharq Al-Awsat
Ahlam Lemseffer, Wafa’a Mezouar, Nawal Sekkat, Leila Cherkaoui & Claudine Lavit Lahlou at opening of their exhibition in Marrakesh. Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat . * “Women and Art in Morocco” exhibition...
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Morocco’s Amal Center: Empowering Disadvantaged Women Through Training in...
Food can do many things, and in Morocco, it’s being used as a tool for women’s empowerment. Foodie Underground . * The Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant opened in Marrakech last...
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Culture: “‘Kesh Angels” by Moroccan-born artist, Hassan Hajjaj – The New Yorker
“Rider” (2010). The New Yorker. Photograph: Hassan Hajjaj . ’KESH ANGELS * “Hassan Hajjaj’s portraits draw on the work of African luminaries such as Malik Sidibe and Seydou Keita, but they also retain...
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Time for More Think Tanks to Set up Shop in MENA – Zawya, Alifarabia
Photo Credit:REUTERS/Louafi Larbi Feb 10 2014 . Zawya, Alifarabia (February 11, 2014) — The Middle East and North Africa has the fewest number of think tanks in the world, highlighting the lack of...
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Cellphones and Sand Dunes: Morocco’s Enticing Contrast of Traditional and...
A camel handler looks out over the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga at sunset. Photograph by: Elaine O’Connor . * Morocco, already one of the most open Muslim countries, is a rapidly modernizing...
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Morocco Extends Religious Cooperation and Training at Request of Tunisia,...
In September 2013, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita chair agreement to train 500 Malian imams with Morocco’s moderate form of Islam to help counter extremism. On...
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Culture: In Marrakesh, Art by Churchill – The New York Times
A photograph of Winston Churchill painting from the exhibit at the La Mamounia hotel. La Mamounia The New York Times, In Transit, by Shivani Vora (Marrakesh, Morocco, February 12, 2014) — La Mamounia,...
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Morocco Synagogue in Essaouira Gets Spruce Up – Jewish Daily Forward/JTA
The inside of one of the last remaining synagogues in Essaouira, Morocco. Photo credit: russavia/Wikimedia Commons/File . * Germans Fund Essaouira Shul Renovation * . Jewish Daily Forward, by JTA...
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