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Woodruff in Anger – Poem
Tunis Seven in the evening I stood up in the rain 13 minutes passed Since I left my early poems, muted, In the rain As I was Leave-taking my London train ***** In Brighton Station I stood up trying to...
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American Singer Jason Derulo to perform at Morocco’s Mawazine Festival
Taroudant, Morocco- American singer Jason Derulo is set to perform at the Mawazine Festival on May 31 at OLM-Souissi in Rabat. In a press release on its website, l'Association Maroc Cultures (the...
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‘My book is your book’ this is how Moroccans do it
Rabat -"Reading is the practice of freedom, which we rarely walk away from without a scar; however everyone can experience this feeling that helps us grow. It sets us free from our mental prisons and...
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Film Adaptations of Literature: The Moroccan Context
Meknes, Morocco - The practice of transferring literary works to film has a long history in global cinema, producing cinematic classics such as Zorba the Greek, The Name of the Rose, The Grapes of...
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US-based Moroccan singer featured on Operah’s show
Rabat - Nidal Ibourk, a US-based Moroccan citizen who recently emerged as a star in the Arab World by participating in one of the biggest musical shows “The Voice,” has had a rare opportunity to meet...
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Astral Projection – Poem
Tunis Today I woke up body with no soul I walked dead by myself Alone My ghost was wandering Heavy-footed Around kronborg hall Searching for my clock necklace Hand-made in the old souk of Aleppo *****...
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The sacrosanct morning coffee
By Muhammad A. Chetouani - Dubai It is 7:05 AM Abu Dhabi time. As usual, I start my day with a very strong and bitter cup of coffee. I sip it with careful tenderness as if I want to stop time while...
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Arabs criticize Shakira, Colombian politician accuse her of ‘promoting...
Casablanca- Have you watched the music video by Colombian diva Shakira for her new single, “Can’t Remember to Forget You,” which features Barbados superstar Rihanna? Well, in some countries of the...
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Souls: Thirsty for Death, Others for Love
Kenitra You, ocean ripples, if you wish, Burn these souls thirsty for death Burn these hearts thirsty for passion Tear these kingdoms’ beauty apart But fill my heart with affection -If not with hatred,...
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Moroccan Director Aballah Ouzad Found Dead in Hotel in Tangier
Tangier- Abdallah Ouzad, the Amazigh actor and theater director was found dead under suspicious circumstances Sunday morning in his room at the Cesar Hotel in Tangier, where he was attending the...
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Moroccan Director Aballah Ouzad Found Dead in Hotel in Tangier
By Aziz Allilou Tangier - Abdallah Ouzad, the Amazigh actor and theater director was found dead under suspicious circumstances Sunday morning in his room at the Cesar Hotel in Tangier, where he was...
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Without hope – Poem
By Mohamed El Maghout And with my heart that thumps like a little red rose I'll bid farewell to my sad things, some night The stains of ink, The traces of cold liquor on the sticky oilcloth The silence...
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Morocco’s Ifrane to Host Popular Snow Festival
Taroudant - The Moroccan resort city of Ifrane will host from February 28 to March2, 2014 the 2nd annual Ifrane Snow Festival, according to the Moroccan daily Le Matin. The Association “Tourtite”...
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Nelson Mandela to be honored at 20th Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
Fez - The 20th Fes festival of the world sacred music, to be held from next June 13 to 21 will pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, the first African president of post-apartheid south Africa who passed away...
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Two Moroccan writers on short list of 2014 International Prize for Arabic...
Amman - Two Moroccan novelists are on the short list of six finalists vying for the 2014 Booker Prize of the Arab novel, organizers announced Monday in Amman. "Tayer Azraq Nader Youhalliq Mai" (A rare...
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Participation of Israeli artist in Marrakech Biennale stirs controversy
Casblanca- Held every two years in Morocco’s Red City, the Marrakech Biennale is a Moroccan festival that promotes inter-cultural and inter-artistic exchange. This year, the Southern Pearl city will...
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The 20th Session of Casablanca International Book Fair Kicks Off
By Aziz Allilou Rabat - The 20th Session of Casablanca International Book Fair is honoring the Economic Group of States of West Africa as the Guest of Honor among dozens of participating countries and...
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In Memory of Khalid Nazzal – Poem
Tunis, Where do I begin? They were two love birds One soul Two of a kind One was misfortune One is fortuity On an Andy Williams’ song They danced: serenity. Her lips aloud: Life! His laughs faintly:...
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Recipe for a Westernized Moroccan Tajine
Casablanca- Being in Morocco and not tasting tajine is a big mistake. Living in Morocco and not being able to cook tajine is an unpardonable mistake! After I had lived in Casa for two months I...
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Marrakech to host World’s Largest Museum for Photography
Casablanca - Marrakech is going international once again— According to Public Radio International (PRI), Morocco’s Southern Pearl will be home to the world’s largest museum devoted to photography and...
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