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Despite International Crisis, Morocco Remains a Top World Destination -ME...
While uncertaintly & upheaval slows traffic elsewhere in the region, Marrakech and other attractions continue to make Morocco a leading international destination and generate remarkably resilient...
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Ramadan in Rabat: Before And After At Moroccan Beach – Huffington Post
Photos shows Rabat beach crowded July 7, 2013 – much less so July 12, 2013 after Muslim fasting month of Ramadan began in Morocco. Huffington Post, Photo: Fadel Senna/AFP/Getty The Huffington Post | By...
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Morocco youth mark Ramadan with personal change – Magharebia
From playing sports to opening businesses, young Moroccans find ways to pass time in holy month. AFP/Fadel Senna Magharebia, by Siham Ali (Rabat, Morocco, July 15, 2013) – While many Moroccan youths...
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Franklin High grad works to tear down barriers visiting Morocco – Milford...
Madalyn Becker (center, in Red Sox cap), 2011 grad of Franklin High School, is in Morocco on trip to strengthen American-Muslim relations through volunteer service. Milford Daily News “Morocco is a...
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King Mohammed VI welcomes Spain’s King Juan Carlos on state visit to Morocco...
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI greets Spain’s King Juan Carlos on his arrival in Rabat for a 4-day state visit. Global Post/EFE, Photo: AFP/Getty Global Post, Agencia EFE, MAP (Rabat, Morocco, July 15,...
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Penn Libraries Acquire Unique Collection of Moroccan Lithographic Books
‘I’m very glad to have my collection at Penn Libraries. It’s in great hands. I know it will be carefully preserved, & be freely available for scholars.’ Title page of Kitab Shamail al-Mustafa by...
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Commentary: When is a failed state not? Jean AbiNader
The 2013 Failed State Index (FSI) Jean R. AbiNader, Exec. Dir., Moroccan American Trade & Investment Center MATIC, by Jean R. AbiNader (Washington, DC, July 17, 2013) — I have to believe that one...
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Spain’s King hails Morocco’s openness, stability, promotes Spanish business...
Day 2 of his state visit to Morocco: Spain’s King Juan Carlos praises Morocco as a “very valuable ex. of openness & stability” thanks to reforms undertaken by King Mohammed VI. Photo: C.Alvarez,...
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Mathematical look at likely next Arab Spring destination: Smells like Teen...
Quartz: Give this kid a job or prepare for worst. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany * “Relatively calm Morocco & Qatar have YRFs (Youth Risk Factors) close to the world average, despite having...
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TechGirls of Morocco, MENA Aim High, Discuss High-tech Future with FCC Head...
MENA TechGirls make international connection with FCC’s acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn (seated lower left). Visiting TechGirls (from center to right) include Hafssa Kouskous from Morocco, Lina...
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Women’s rights in Morocco “have witnessed real change”– N.Elboubkri,...
“Gains women have made in Morocco have set a standard for future reform not only in Morocco, but N. Africa and the M. East.” – N.Elboubkri, C.Dearing Scott, Moroccan American Center, Washington, DC....
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Morocco: Khouribga, A Not so Minor Film Festival – Jeune Afrique
(Article in French) Jeune Afrique (July 17, 2013) — Its phosphate mines are the world’s largest … But the Moroccan city of Khouribga is also known for its festival of African cinema. The sixteenth...
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Morocco singer Hatim Ammor perseveres: ‘Studio 2M’ winner scores w/ ‘Gouli’,...
Moroccan singer Hatim Ammor recorded hit with theme song for TV series ” Bent Bladi.” Advises Maghreb youth to be diligent and not surrender, strive for dreams with determination, persistence. Naoufel...
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Moroccans Open Doors for Change, help to empower civil society &...
*One in series of articles about people participating in US–Middle East Partnership Initiative. In 2013, MEPI marks 10-year anniversary.* Widad El Hanafi leads workshops on social media for NGOs as...
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Spain reiterates support for political solution to Sahara in joint statement...
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI (right) hosts 4-day state visit by Spain’s King Juan Carlos, who hailed the North African nation as a “very valuable example of openness and stability” under to the Moroccan...
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A delicacy for Ramadan: Harira-Moroccan chickpea soup – Trinidad Guardian
Harira—Moroccan chickpea soup Trinidad Guardian, by Wendy Rahamut (July 20, 2013) — The month of Ramadan is upon us. The fast begins at sunrise and ends at sunset each day. It is broken with a little...
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Marrakech: Blind people defeat lobbyists in a tussle about copyright –...
Miracle in Marrakech: 600 negotiators in Morocco agreed in June to international treaty to overcome “book famine” for world’s 285M visually impaired. Economist (July 20, 2013) — The 198 books were...
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Morocco: Breaking Ramadan’s Fast Across Ethnic Lines – The Daily Beast/Newsweek
A Moroccan medina during Ramadan. Simon Martelli AFP/Getty Images * Lifting The Veil — In Morocco, where Jews and Muslims share a long history, friends from different religions sit down together to...
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Culture: Discovering Africa and Marvellous Morocco – Ventures Africa
With its blend of great weather, fine beaches and fascinating historical cities with a beguiling history and culture, Morocco makes for a compelling destination. Ventures Africa (June 21, 2013) –...
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In Morocco, Essaouira as Backdrop for Phoenicians, Jimi Hendrix, ‘Game of...
In the third season of “Game of Thrones” the ocean-facing walls and gates of Essaouira double as the backdrop for much of Daenerys Targaryen’s story. Oregonian The Oregonian, by Erik Gauger (July 21,...
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