Self-Destruction – Poem
Safi, Morocco As if your body were just a corpse As if it were a hateful enemy of yours, You’re mangling it without remorse. As if the grey air, your wheezy breath Were not enough to ruin your health,...
View ArticleNass El Ghiwane band releases new album “Al Baraka”
Taroudant, Morocco - The legendary group that revolutionized Moroccan music during the 1970’s released a new album. Co-produced by the Association Maroc-Cultures and Music Disc Platinum, Moroccan music...
View ArticleDounia Batma Criticized for Speaking Khaliji Arabic over Moroccan Darija
Casablanca- Moroccan singer Dounia Batma, who was listed among MWN’s most “Controversial Trinity” (Latifa Ahrar, Sina and Dounia Batma) in 2013, has recently come under fire from Moroccans on social...
View ArticleRecord Audience of 2.6 mln at 13th Mawazine Festival: organizers
Rabat- The 13th Mawazine Festival-Rhythms of the World (May 30-June 2) attracted a record audience of 2.62 million goers, Morocco-Cultures Association announced on Sunday. The closing concert on the...
View ArticleMoroccan Singer Latifa Raafat Named Oriflame’s Beauty Ambassador for 2014
Casalanca- Latifa Raafat, one of the towering icons of Moroccan song, has been selected as the beauty ambassador for leading Swedish beauty cosmetics company, Oriflame. Moroccan diva Latifa Raafat was...
View ArticleAfter Bursting Their Soccer Ball, Tom Hanks Teaches Moroccan Boys Baseball
Tinejdad, Morocco- Hollywood Star Apologizes for Film Crew Accidentally Bursting Boys’Soccer Ball by Teaching All-American Baseball American film star Thomas Jeffrey Hanks, known popularly as Tom...
View ArticleBritish Muslim TV to launch in June
Tinejdad- British Muslim TV, a new TV channel, will launch this month on the British Sky digital platform. According to the channel’s website, British Muslim TV will “provide both Muslim and non-Muslim...
View ArticleGive a Smile – Poem
Safi, Morocco If you have nothing to do nor even to give For people who find it so difficult to live, Simply give them a real, thoughtful smile, It may be as generous as the flowing Nile, Only a...
View Article5 Top Tourist Attractions in Morocco
London - Morocco is a kingdom that is full of history and culture. Millions of travelers visit the country each year, and it is a very attractive and safe place to tour. There are five main...
View ArticleRamadan Life and Traditions in Morocco
By Khadija El Mary Agadir - I often receive emails from friends asking if it is o.k. to visit Morocco during Ramadan, what the celebration means, how long it lasts, and what are its traditions. So, I...
View ArticleMoroccan Cuisine: a recipe for steamed and stuffed chicken
By Dahamou Layla Tinejdad, Morocco- Steamed and stuffed chicken is a tasty Moroccan meal. It is considered among the prestigious dishes that Moroccans serve for their special guests. In special...
View ArticlePrincess Lalla Salma Chairs Opening Ceremony of 20th Fes Festival of World...
Fes - Princess Lalla Salma chaired Friday in Fes, the opening ceremony of the 20th Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, held on June 13-21 under the auspices of King Mohammed VI, under the theme "The...
View ArticleDriss El Oumami: the Moroccan Alchemist
Fez- There was a time when there was no difference between the artisan, the craftsman performing the most menial tasks and the artist who devoted himself to art. It was the Amien, Simon Marmion, who in...
View ArticleGoodbye Dear Cousin – Poem
By Ayman Saih - Ksar Kbir, Morocco I will never forget that rainy day, The day God decided to take you away. **** You left to go ride with your friend, Only to never come back home again. **** It's...
View ArticleFourth Annual Marrakech du Rire Festival Draws Comedians and Crowds
By Anas Zedgui Marrakech - Last week, comedy festival organizer Jamel Debbouze and a number of comedian friends met in Marrakesh to organize the fourth annual Marrakesh du Rire, from June 10 to 15, a...
View ArticleBruce Willis Participates in New Movie Shooting in Marrakech
Rabat- Following Tom Hanks, who shot his movie “A Hologram for a King” in Casablanca and Marrakesh, Bruce Willis is currently in Marrakesh for the shooting of Barry Levinson's next movie, "Rock the...
View ArticleDriss El Oumami: the Skin Man
Fez - The productions of Driss El Oumami can generally be described as Amazigh hymns. They reflect his Amzigh origins in particular and the Moroccan identity in general. His work radiates a strong...
View ArticleUS actors praise Morocco’s rich architecture
Fez - On June 24th, Tyrant, an American television drama, will premiere. The series is created by Israeli writer Gideon Raff, and is developed and produced by Howard Gordon and Craig Wright. According...
View ArticleParis Syndrome: a New Novel by Tahir Shah
Marrakech - Novelist explorer and entrepeneur Tahir Shah, who lives in Casablanca at the Caliph’s House which he renovated and wrote about is publishing his latest novel Paris Syndrome which was...
View ArticleThree Moroccan Cities to Host the 2014, 2015, and 2016 World Travel Award Finals
Casablanca - Marrakech, Fez, and Casablanca are to host the 2014, 2015, and 2016 World Travel Awards Grand Finals, respectively. According to news website Breaking Travel News, Marrakech will be the...
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