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Impressionism Exhibition in Rabat Draws Record Number of Visitors
Rabat – The spring 2019 exhibition “Colors of Impressionism” at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat has attracted 20,000 visitors, a record number. Princess Lalla Hasna, the...
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Post-Passover Feast: How Moroccan Jews Celebrate ‘Mimouna’
Casablanca – A Jewish Moroccan opera singer weaved in between songs in three different languages as dozens of guests walked past ancient menorahs and freshly baked matzo. For more than two decades, the...
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Morocco’s Youssef Lahlou: If You Are Determined to Make it Work, You Will
Rabat – Casablanca-born hat designer, Youssef Lahlou, is still fresh on the fashion scene, only having launched his namesake brand in January 2017, making his list of accomplishments just two years...
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In Pictures: Hiking to the Summit of Morocco’s Mt. Toubkal
Imlil – Considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, Mt. Toubkal dominates the skyline of the small village of Imlil, located in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The mountain’s...
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Winner of Miss Arab Next Top Model: ‘I’m Lucky to Be Moroccan’
Rabat – This year’s edition of Arab Next Top Model, an international competition with 53 contestants held in Beirut, saw Moroccan model Sofia Saidi take home the “Miss Arab” crown on the night of...
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How to Make a Moroccan Salad
Rabat – Any visitor to Morocco will soon start to recognize this simple, fresh, and tangy salad which comes as an accompaniment to most traditional dishes. Grilled sardines, tagines, and roasted meat...
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How Hazing in Moroccan Universities Creates Horrifying Flashbacks
Rabat – After obtaining their high school baccalaureate and making their way through a long process, Moroccan students may feel finally successful after finding a place at universities considered...
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Using Moroccan Stereotypes to Find our Humanity
Essaouira – When we are ignorant about another culture, we search for stereotypes to fill the gaps, and, increasingly, turn to fear and hatred. The anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, anti-difference rhetoric...
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Eid Al Mawlid in Morocco: The ‘Candle Convoy’ of Sale
Rabat – Tomorrow, November 10, Muslims in Morocco and around the world will celebrate Eid Al Mawlid, the birthday of prophet Muhammad. In the city of Sale, however, celebrations start today. Sale,...
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Moroccan Henna: A Symbol of Female Solidarity
Essaouira – Wooden chalet style buildings lined the edge of the dusty street, and outside each a hut sat huddled groups of women and girls. Bare feet and splayed hands basked in the sun and the...
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Cara Delevingne Throws Birthday in Morocco for Girlfriend Ashley Benson
Rabat – The former “Pretty Little Liars” star Ashley Benson revealed on Saturday, December 21, that her girlfriend Cara Delevingne surprised her with a birthday trip to Morocco. In an Instagram post,...
View ArticleScientists Uncover 7,000-Year-Old Human Meal in Casablanca Cave
Essaouira – Scientists have uncovered the fossilized remains of a 7,000-year-old meal in a cave near Casablanca. The cave, called the Rhinoceros Grotto, was a living space for early humans and is now...
View Article5 Apocalypse Movies for a Coronavirus Film Fest
Rabat – I miss my evening walks. I miss my spicy chai lattes with friends. And I miss staying home because I want to, not because I was told to. I even miss the tea my colleague Amine makes. But, until...
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Artists Livestream Traditional Moroccan Music in COVID-19 Lockdown
Rabat – “Layali Fes” (Nights of Fez), a Facebook page that specializes in sharing traditional Moroccan music and patrimonial events, has launched an initiative under the theme #TAFWIJA_M3A_FENNANE...
View ArticleNetflix Records Nearly 16 Million New Subscribers in 3 Months
Rabat – American streaming platform Netflix has welcomed 15.7 million new subscribers worldwide since the beginning of 2020. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, Netflix has far...
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Ski Village in Switzerland Projects Moroccan Flag on Matterhorn Mountain
Rabat – The Zermatt ski village in southern Switzerland illuminated the mountain of Matterhorn, also known as “Cervin” in French, with the colors of the Moroccan flag yesterday to show solidarity with...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Challenges ‘Status Quo’ for Luxury Brands
Rabat – Consumers and brands are redefining the role of luxury in today’s society as the world battles through the COVID-19 pandemic. While some say the latest financial downfall could cripple luxury...
View ArticleHow to Cook Like a Moroccan Mum: Steamed Lamb Mechoui
One of the best things about Eid Al Adha is my Moroccan mother-in-law’s mouthwatering, moist, and tender lamb mechoui. We usually enjoy it on the second day of Eid and, in my opinion, there is nothing...
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Hicham Lahlou: ‘Morocco’ Porcelain Collection, Strategic Value of Design
Rabat – Moroccan designer Hicham Lahlou recently debuted his latest creation, his “Morocco” porcelain collection, in collaboration with French porcelain giant Haviland. Porcelain is present in nearly...
View ArticleHenna: History, Uses, Benefits, Symbolic Importance
Henna, Lawsonia inermis, or Mehndi is a flowering plant with many uses, as its paste turns into art that has evolved throughout history, it provides benefits for both the mind and the soul, and it...
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