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Morocco fair promotes food self-sufficiency; ‘Green Plan’ a model for region...
Agriculture trade fair in central Moroccan city of Meknes lets countries share expertise, as many aim to become self-sufficient in food production. Since the launch of Morocco’s ‘Green Plan’ in 2008,...
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Casablanca Museum of Moroccan Judaism Renovated – Middle East Confidential
Museum of Moroccan-Judaism in Casablanca Middle East Confidential, by Peter Mulvany (Washington, DC, April 29, 2013) — After months of renovation work, the Casablanca-based Museum of Moroccan...
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Peace Corps volunteer from U. of Missouri makes an impact helping women in...
U.S. Peace Corps volunteer Cara Stuckel smiles with a group of women from Morocco. “I’ll definitely go back,” Stuckel said. “A big part of my growing happened when I was there, so it’s sort of integral...
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Culture: Bay St. Louis gets taste of exotic with ‘Morocco in Mississippi’–...
Artwork from Lori K. Gordon’s ‘Maghreb: Images of Morocco’ was featured at Gallery 220 during the ‘Morocco in Mississippi’ event in Bay St. Louis from noon until 7 p.m. Courtesy Lori K. Gordon Biloxi...
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Culture: Rihanna to headline opening night at Morocco’s Mawazine festival –...
Diamond World Tour comes to Rabat: Rihanna, R & B and pop superstar and 7-time Grammy winner, will be the main attraction on opening night of this year’s Mawazine music festival in Rabat, Morocco....
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Testament to Jewish life in Morocco: Museum of Moroccan Judaism in Casablanca...
**As Diaspora communities shrink, preserving Jewish centers and sites is key to ensure memories of Jewish communities live on, to serve as a bridge between Jews and non-Jews** Reminiscing about the...
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Morocco helps restore Africa Jewish Heritage In Cape Verde – NPR (listen to...
Girls play in street near Praia, Cape Verde islands. Steps lead to Jewish cemetery. (AFP) **Click here to listen to interview* National Public Radio, Tell Me More, with host Michel Martin...
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Jewish burial site restored off African coast, with support of Morocco King –...
Entrance to Jewish cemetery in Cape Verde Jewish Telegraphic Agency/ JTA, by Cnaan Liphshiz (Praia, Cape Verde, May 3, 2013) — A Jewish burial plot in the island state of Cape Verde was rededicated...
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Culture: Moroccan Haute Couture dazzles audience – Al Arabiya/Reuters
Caftan, one of the most prestigious events in the traditional Moroccan Haute Couture calendar, takes place in Marrakech and requires months of meticulous preparations from designers. Reuters **The...
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Morocco’s Jewish heritage – Interview: Samy Ymar, Magen David Sephardic...
“The warmth that we find in Moroccan houses—it’s something that we don’t find in any other culture.” —Samy Ymar, with Magen David Sephardic Congregation. Morocco on the Move (Washington, DC, May...
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Marrakech, Fez, Tangier & so much more…10 things to know before visiting...
Writers, rock stars, eccentrics flocked to Tangier cafés in first half of 20th century. Cliffside Café Hafa overlooks Strait of Gibraltar, was favorite hangout of famous Tangier expat, Beat writer Paul...
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Consensus and capacity-building: Tipping the scales in favor of reform – J....
Jean R. AbiNader, Exec. Dir., Moroccan American Trade & Investment Center MATIC, by Jean R. AbiNader (Washington, DC, May 8, 2013) — After a year away, I returned to Morocco for 10 days. I am sure...
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Jewish burial site restored off African coast with help from Morocco’s King...
Carole Castiel, president, Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Praia mayor Ulisses Correia Silva, Lisbon Grand Rabbi Eliezer Schai di Martino inaugurate Jewish gravesite **While the Jewish-Moroccan...
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Anthony Bourdain in Tangier, Morocco where eating is spice of life – CNN...
World-renowned chef, author and Emmy winning television personality Anthony Bourdain visits Tangier, Morocco. Airs on CNN on Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. ET - Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown...
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World Music Celebrations: Moroccan Rose Festival – Texas Public Radio (w/VIDEO)
Morocco’s Rose Festival starts this weekend, in the town of El Kelaa M’Gouna, nestled high in the Atlas Mountains in the Valley of the Roses. Credit H.Zell / Wikimedia Commons Texas Public Radio/NPR,...
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Commentary – Crossing the divide: Young Moroccans reach for future – J.AbiNader
Jean R. AbiNader, Exec. Dir., Moroccan American Trade & Investment Center MATIC, by Jean R. AbiNader (Washington, DC, May 13, 2013) — If Moroccans were any kinder, I would be buying an apartment in...
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Culture: King Mohammed VI decides to fund reconstruction of Taroudant Grand...
MarocPress/MAP (Rabat, Morocco, May 14, 2013) — King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, decided to personally finance the reconstruction of the Taroudant Grand Mosque which was partially...
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The “Invisible Majority”: Why gender inclusion matters in Morocco – World Bank
World Bank, MENA Voices & Views, by Ibtissam Alaoui and Joumana Cobein (May 14, 2013) – The Middle East and North Africa region still lags behind other comparable countries in gender equality....
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“Inclusive growth”: Hot topic during AfDB Annual Meetings in Marrakech, May...
AfDB’s Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, May 27-13, will explore new ideas, set out concrete actions to help transform Africa’s economic boom into sustainable and inclusive growth. AfDB African...
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Jewish Monuments in Morocco – Infographic
MAC (Washington, DC, May 15, 2013) — During Jewish-American Heritage month, Morocco on the Move is remembering Morocco’s long Jewish heritage and history, which dates back more than 3,000 years. This...
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