A Day in the Moroccan Hammam
Rabat - I walk through the Rabat Medina, bucket in one hand, my newly bought savon noir in the other, anxious about my approaching Moroccan hammam experience. I arrive at Hammam Laalou, one of the...
View ArticleNew York Times Documents “Global Return” of Tangier
Rabat - Tangier is “undergoing a turnaround,” a recent article in the New York Times said of King Mohammed VI’s “prized” city. The article released on Friday cites the coastal city’s new...
View ArticlePrincess Lalla Salma Inaugurates Retrospective Exhibition of Alberto Giacometti
Rabat - Princess Lalla Salma on Monday inaugurated the retrospective exhibition of Alberto Giacometti at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Arts in Rabat. Held under the High Patronage...
View Article8 Things Americans Find Surprising When They Move to Morocco
By Camille Smith Rabat - No matter where in the world you decide to move, if it’s not your home country, you’re bound to go through some culture shock. Adjusting to these new norms can be both equally...
View ArticleDestiny as a Choice
By Jamal Laoudi Washington D.C. - We may find ourselves pondering concepts that may be bigger than us sometimes, only to find out that as a race, we have been grappling with them since day one....
View ArticleHaddad to Visit Dubai to Attract Gulf Visitors to Morocco
Rabat - The minister of tourism is set to visit Dubai for a conference later this month to promote Morocco as a tourist destination for travelers originating in the Gulf region. "The consolidation of...
View ArticleHow Visiting Morocco Helped Dispel My Stereotypes
By Michelle Bouchard New York - I left Morocco and returned to the States a few months ago. However I did not want to write about my experiences immediately upon my return. Perhaps the memories about...
View ArticleMoroccan Dinner is an Experience no Foreign Visitor Should Miss
By Christopher Thomas Rabat - As an American living in Morocco, I have been both confused and delighted by a variety of cultural differences. One common activity in both cultures is infused with...
View ArticleAbadir: Moroccan Berber Bread Baked on Ash
AN ETHNIC FOOD: TABADIRT or ABADIR By Ali Oukhouya Fez - Luciano Pavarotti famously said “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and...
View ArticleDutch-Moroccan Model Imaan Hammam Goes Topless for Vogue
Rabat - Moroccan-Dutch supermodel Imaan Hammam went topless for the May issue of the French version of the famous magazine Vogue. During her last shoot, the Dutch model of Moroccan origins appears...
View ArticleIs Marrakech the Land of Male-Saints Only?
Marrakech - I attended a book discussion by professor Malika El Ouali Aloui discussing her new book ‘Assalihat L’ Mrakshyat’ on April 14, 2016, at Cadi Ayyad University, Faculty of Letter and Human...
View ArticleThe Ateliers de Bob to Perform the Adaptation of Marivaux’s play in Rabat
By Nada Afa Rabat - The very active "Ateliers de Bob," known for organizing youth theatre classes are back with another event. This month, they will be holding a performanced titled “Koun kent...
View ArticleWhere Does Morocco Stand in The Global Tourism Market
Fez - Spain, Morocco’s northern neighbor, is experiencing tourism boom. After years of crisis that have led to a 20 percent unemployment rate, tourists flock to Spain in high numbers. In 2015, the...
View ArticleIn Pictures: Rabat Walls Transform into Street Canvases
By Asmaa Bahadi Rabat - After the first edition that allowed a dozen street artists to unleash their imaginations on the walls of Morocco’s capital of Rabat, the Jidar Festival, organized by the...
View Article10 Things You Can’t Miss Out on When You Visit Morocco
By Camille Smith Rabat - With more and more tourists pouring in the country annually, Morocco is turning into a top tourist destination. What makes it stand out is not only its beautiful sights,...
View ArticleRussian Top Model Poses on Chefchaouen’s Blue Streets
Rabat - Russian-Swiss model, actress, blogger and entrepreneur Xenia Tchoumitcheva posted on her Instagram account photos shot on the magical streets of Chefchaouen, a northern Moroccan city. Along...
View ArticleMoroccan Fantasia on Display in Photography Exhibition in Fez Medina
Fez - The captivating and colorful sights of traditional Moroccan fantasia, also known as “tbourida,” a type of synchronized horseback riding, will be on display in a photography exhibition opening...
View ArticleTen Compelling Reasons Why Your Next Vacation Should Be in Morocco
Fez - There are certainly a number of reasons why any country in the world is worth visiting. Sadly, not all countries boast of all the important characteristics that make them a desirable travel...
View ArticleIn Pictures: Deep Inside Rabat Medina
By Maroua Errai Rabat - Rabat, the deep-rooted city, the inveterate tradition, the fabulous buildings. The Medina al-Qadima of Rabat is like an art exhibition, and the buildings and houses sparkle in...
View ArticleMarrakech’s Jamaa El Fnaa Among Best 17 Squares in the World
Rabat - Dutch Website Skyscanner has listed the famous square of Jamaa El-Fna in Marrakech among the most alluring squares to visit in the world. In an article entitled “The 17 Most Beautiful Places...
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