Arab revolutions pose
Barack Obama has been pilloried for his cautious response to the Arab revolutions. One critic writing in The Post calls him “a president in full flight.” Many urge the president to make a big bet in favor of democracy in the region. When the uprisings known asthe Arab...
Great getaways: Morocco September sun
Morocco is a good mid-haul destination for some September sun. Fleewinter has one deal, which includes a week’s stay at the Rebali Riads in the southern village of Sidi Kaouki on the Atlantic coast. The property has various pools, a tennis court and hammam, while each...
Western Sahara: The Lingering Conflict
Polisario soldiers in Western Sahara. Is an independent Western Sahara a viable proposition? Anouar Boukhars has his doubts. Given that the region remains economically dependent upon Morocco, the best that the ethnic Sahrawis may be able to hope for is greater...
Discovering the magic of Morocco
If you've ever wished you could step into the pages of "The Arabian Nights," there's one place you must experience. Fez, Morocco, is the largest, most-well-preserved medieval city in the world. A labyrinth of more than 9,500 winding, narrow streets are lined with...
Morocco hosts Jewish pilgrimage
Some 1,500 Jewish pilgrims from around the world travelled to Essaouira for the annual four-day pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Rabbi Haim Pinto, MAP reported on Thursday (August 29th). In his address to pilgrims on Wednesday night, provincial governor Abdelouahab El...
Maghreb news 2013-08-30
Magharebia 2013-08-30 Algerian bloggers debate political Islam With Islamist political parties struggling to govern across North Africa, Algerian commentators are debating how to best respond. Terrorism | 2013-08-30 Tunisia plans border buffer zone A series of defence...
Tech startup boom is the other Arab ‘revolution’, says author
The rise of high-tech businesses in the Middle East is the latest ‘revolution’ to transform the region, according to a Washington-based author. Amid the social and political unrest of the Arab Spring, there is a quieter uprising underway as an army of mostly young...
Moroccan Riad P’tit Habibi Joins Welcome Beyond
P’tit Habibi is a boutique riad set in a traditional part of Marrakech, near the medina. Fresh mint tea on the rooftop terrace, traditional dinner on the carpeted courtyard floor, ‘60s-inspired interiors and a homely service that make guests never want to leave: P’tit...
EU announces support for Morocco’s economic development
Brussels: The European Commission has announced first part of its agenda in 2013 for Morocco in terms of a commitment of a total of 110 million euros (over $145 million) for economic and social development in that country. “Our support for these two major areas of...
Morocco attempts to calm consumers
Morocco is trying to allay fears about an increase in the cost of staples. Media reports of "imminent price hikes after Ramadan" have Moroccans on edge. Milk prices have already risen from 6.60 to 7 dirhams per litre. The central dairy co-operative blamed the hike on...