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Because of Ebola Batman vs. Superman to Relocate from Morocco to New Mexico...
Rabat - After it was reported last summer that the crew of blockbuster movie Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice will be heading to Morocco as the movie's next filming location, a local station named...
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Navigating the Maze of the Marrakech Medina
By Lynn Sheppard Essaouira- One of the most exciting aspects of a trip to Marrakech is rooting through the souks for an elusive bargain. However, it can also be one of the most daunting as the...
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The Morocco WE Want: Delayed Hopes (Part 1)
Nador - We are born Moroccans, whether we like it or not. We desire to live freely in our country. No matter how far we travel, we aspire, at least, to have our bodies buried right here in this nation....
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Morocco-based Juan Goytisolo to receive Miguel de Cervantes Prize of literature
Rabat - Spanish writer Juan Goytisolo, 83, will receive the Cervantes prize, the most important prize of literature in the Spanish-speaking world. Goytisolo, who has been living in the city of...
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‘Casablanca’ Piano, Probably the Most Expensive in the World
Rabat - The piano of the romantic Hollywood movie “Casablanca” was sold on Monday for $3.4 million at an auction in New York, reportedly becoming the most expensive in the world. Probably made in 1927...
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Lebanese singer and Arab “Singing Bird” Sabah dies
Rabat - Famous actress and singer Sabah has died on Wednesday, Lebanese media reported. The Lebanese diva passed away at her residence in the capital Beirut at the age of 87. Nicknamed "Shahroura" or...
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Moroccan mint becomes very popular in Netherlands
Taroudante- Moroccan mint, known for its distinguished sweet flavor and exciting fragrance, is being consumed increasingly in the Dutch market. Yesid Bouziki, a Dutch-Moroccan, started importing mint...
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Moroccan artworks auctioned in Paris for 1.6m Euros
Rabat - The prestigious French auction house "Artcurial" organized on Tuesday in Paris the sale event "Moroccan Spirit: 1874-2014", an event celebrating 140 years of art and creation in Morocco. The...
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‘Argan Tree’s Practices and Know-how’ Nominated for UNESCO’s Intangible...
Paris - The UNESCO nominated on Thursday ‘Argan, Practices and Know-how Concerning the Argan Tree’ for possible inscription in the 2014 Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
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Does Moroccan TV Encourage Positive Societal Values?
Fez- In my opinion TV is supposed to reflect the thoughts of people in Moroccan society, promote healthy habits, and reinforce principles that boost people’s motivation to work harder and be creative....
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Star Academy Arabia Under Fire for ‘Rigging Votes’
By Anwar Nizar Seattle, Washington - Last Thursday the 12th prime of popular Middle Eastern singing competition, Star Academy, in its 10th season, left Moroccan viewers and most of the Arab world...
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Hollywood: Having ‘Mohammed’ as Lead Actor Won’t Get a Film Financed
Rabat - In an interview with US Variety Magazine, British director Ridely Scott has unveiled that tackling Islam-related topics in Hollywood will not get a film financed. Promoting his upcoming movie...
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Hajiba Fahmy, A Moroccan Dancer For Beyoncé
Rabat - Hajiba Fahmy, 26, is a French dancer of Moroccan descent. In an interview with French website Pure Charts, she talked about how it is to be a dancer for Beyoncé. She added that the American Pop...
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Rabat: Between Intimately Local and Amazingly Complex
By Jack Stanovsek Rabat - I wander through the winding laneways of the Kasbah of the Udayas. My vibrant aqua camera bag strapped across my chest rhythmically bounces off my hips while I gaze at the...
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A White Lei – Poem
Marrakech If you meet him, tell him I don’t believe his lie For I know his love for me won’t easily die **** How could he act like he has already flipped the page Pretend that in a relationship he is...
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14th Marrakech International Film Festival opens
Marrakech - The 14th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival opened, on Friday, under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI. Like every year, the opening ceremony of this must-attend event...
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Adel Imam Refuses to Talk to Moroccan Press
Marrakech- Egyptian actor Adel Imam refused to make a statement to the Moroccan press who were covering the Marrakech International Film Festival. Allegedly, the Egyptian star refused to talk to the...
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Cheb Khaled to Algerians: I’m Moroccan & it’s None of your Business
Marrakech- After frequent and fierce criticism from Algerians, Algerian singer Cheb Khaled made his Moroccan identity clearer by saying to an Algerian audience, “I’m Moroccan and it’s none of your...
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14th Marrakech International Film Festival Pays Vibrant Tribute to Viggo...
Marrakech- The 14th Marrakech International Film Festival on Sunday night paid vibrant tribute to American Actor Viggo Mortensen, who received the "Festival Star". "Acting gets a new meaning with an...
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Scenes From James Bond Movie “Spectre” Shot in Morocco
Rabat - Scenes from the newest James Bond movie "Spectre" have been already shot in Morocco. According to Variety Magazine, film director Sam Mendes and Bond star Daniel Craig recently traveled to...
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