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Drying Out Morocco - The Debate Over Alcohol Consumption

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Here is an article from the Economist concerning the ever returning debate about the legality of drinking alcohol in Morocco. A "dry" Morocco would be great if it emanated from a place of Faith in people's hearts - but then of course some hearts need to be guided to what is best for them. ____________________________ Alcohol in MoroccoGlug if you're not localA row over whether alcohol should be tolerated for some or banned for allMar 18th 2010 | From The Economist print editionTOURISTS may be fo

20 mars 2010 à 20:16:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Using and Re-Using Cell Phones in Rabat, Morocco

+	Here is an nice video piece on cell phones in the Rabat medina from Global Post. ___________________

16 mars 2010 à 05:13:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Women of Morocco : Critiquing Exoticism

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Here is an article from the New York Times Arts Section about the exoticism exercised upon the image of the Moroccan woman._________________________________________________Art Review | New JerseyReviving the Exotic to Critique ExoticismBy BENJAMIN GENOCCHIOPublished: March 4, 2010 “Lalla Essaydi: Les Femmes du Maroc,” an exhibition at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, draws attention to one of the most interesting if puzzling developments in contemporary art: a revival of exotic, often hi

12 mars 2010 à 06:42:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Moroccan poet, Mohammed Bennis, wins Maghreb Culture Prize

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Here is an article from the Moroccan National News Service on an award given to the Moroccan poet Mohammed Bennis. Beneath that is a poem of his that posted on Poetry International Web. You can read the original Arabic poem at this link to the PIW site. _________________________________Moroccan poet wins Maghreb Culture PrizeKairouan - Moroccan poet Mohammed Bennis was awarded, on Thursday in Tunisia, the Maghreb Culture Prize in recognition of his outstanding literary achievements and poetry w

27 février 2010 à 17:47:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Mosque Minaret Collapses in Meknes, Many Die

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Here is an article from Reuters the minaret collapse at a Meknes mosque yesterday in Morocco. The BBC did a photo essay on the relief attempts/reaction that can be seen here. (( We are from God and unto Him we return ))________________________Moroccan mosque minaret collapses, kills 38RABATFri Feb 19, 2010 6:31pm ESTRABAT (Reuters) - A four centuries-old mosque minaret collapsed in Morocco Friday, killing at least 38 people and injuring more than 70 worshippers, hospital officials and witnesses

20 février 2010 à 20:04:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Organic Farming Growing In Morocco

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Here is an article from the Global Post on organic farming in al Maghreb. ___________________Morocco's organic farming is growingCommunity supported agriculture is sprouting in Morocco.By Erik German - GlobalPostPublished: February 16, 2010 11:07 ETSHOUL, Morocco — On a 50-acre farmstead outside the country’s capital, the scene did little to evoke agriculture on the cutting edge: Two lanky men in mud boots labored across a loamy field.Slowly and by hand, they dropped seeds into rows of furrowed

17 février 2010 à 19:35:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

The Green Tea Forecast - Morocco Leading Importer

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Here is an article from World Tea News____________________Market Research Firm Releases Green Tea Forecast Wednesday, 10 February 2010by WTN StaffGlobal Industry Analysts, a 20-year-old market research firm based in San Jose, Calif., has released a report on the global green tea market predicting that it will exceed 1.2 million tons by 2015. Rising health consciousness coupled with consumers' increasing awareness of the health benefits of green tea will drive growth in demand for green

13 février 2010 à 22:08:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Reading Crisis Alarms Moroccan Writers

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It seems that there is crisis of book reading in al-Maghreb. Maybe turning off some of the televisions might help. Just a suggestion. Oh yes, and I would really disagree with the statement that most of the books in Morocco with the best info and analysis are in English or French. But I guess it depends on what kind of information one values. Here is the article from Magharebia.com ____________________ 'Reading crisis' alarms Moroccan writers2010-01-28 Ministry of Culture data show that Moro

29 janvier 2010 à 04:06:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

The Trafficking of Moroccan Women in the United Arab Emirates

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Sorry for the delay in posting. I have been "Reading Haiti," and actually traveled there to help in relief efforts. Here is a short article from the BBC about Moroccan women forced into prostitution in Abu Dhabi. _________________________Abu Dhabi court jails 13 for trafficking Moroccan womenA court in Abu Dhabi has jailed 13 Syrians for trafficking Moroccan women to the United Arab Emirates to work as prostitutes.Seven men were given life sentences. Five other men and one woman were jailed for

21 janvier 2010 à 13:25:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Morocco is the "waiting room" for Africans trying to get to Europe.

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Sub Saharan Africans stranded in Morocco. We have heard variations on this story before. No solution seems to be in sight. Here is an article from globalpost.com . There is video footage on the original page for those interested. ________________On Location: Death in the SaharaMorocco is the "waiting room" for Africans trying to get to Europe.By Erik German - GlobalPostPublished: January 8, 2010 06:30 ETOUJDA, Morocco — In his eight-year struggle to find a home in Europe, Nigerian migrant Kingsl

11 janvier 2010 à 04:19:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

The Bou Regreg River of Rabat - Pirates, Slaves and History

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Here is an article from the National 's Travel Magazine about the Bou Regreg River in Morocco and the history that surrounds it. Peace _________________________________Pirates of the Bou RegregFaisal al Yafai * Last Updated: December 26. 2009 3:43PM UAE / December 26. 2009 11:43AM GMTThe story of Rabat is the story of a river and of the pirates who made Morocco.Pushing down from the Middle Atlas Mountains, the Bou Regreg river is a vein forking along the exposed skin of the country. Just out

06 janvier 2010 à 05:55:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Morocco: Address Unfair Convictions in Mass Terror

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This is not meant to be a pick on the Moroccan government blog, but there are some serious issues that need to be addressed. Here is a Reuters Alert written by Human Rights Watch about the Unfair Convictions of non-violent people being accused of terrorism in Morocco. Keep Hope Alive! ___________________________Morocco: Address Unfair Convictions in Mass Terror Trial29 Dec 2009 17:13:02 GMTSource: Human Rights Watch(New York) - The Moroccan court currently hearing the appeal of 35 people conv

30 décembre 2009 à 16:40:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Moroccan Farmers Make the Desert Bloom

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Here is an article from Voice of America about organic farming in a drought prone regent near Marrakech. Viva Sustainable Development!_____________________________________Moroccan Villagers Make Their Desert BloomInternational aid paid for a water pump and aid workers trained the farmers in fertilizing and irrigationSolana Pyne | Hart Chaou, Morocco 09 December 2009The edge of the Sahara desert seems an unlikely spot for an organic farm, but that didn't stop a group of poor villagers in the vil

29 décembre 2009 à 05:10:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

More of the Same : Morocco Puts Aminatou Under House Arrest

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Here's the Latest from the Western Saharan drama - a Reuters article about Aminatou Haidar placement under house arrest by Moroccan authorities. _______________________________________ W.Sahara activist is under Moroccan house arrestThu Dec 24, 2009 5:55pm IST By Zakia Abdennebi and Lamine ChikhiRABAT/TINDOUF (Reuters) - Western Sahara independence activist Aminatou Haidar said Moroccan police had surrounded her house and kept her under house arrest since her return to her desert homeland after

27 décembre 2009 à 00:37:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

Tasting the Honey of Fez

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I don't know about you but I could use a little break from serious matters and discussions. Here is an article,from the New York Times from a while back about good Raw Moroccan honey to be found in Fez. _________________________ForagingFez, Morocco: Wild Honey By ALICE FEIRINGPublished: February 4, 2007The car-free, donkey-full ancient medina in the Moroccan city of Fez is confusing, stark and exotic. It’s the kind of place where you find men squatting on stone streets tending bunches of min

24 décembre 2009 à 02:13:00 Blog : Reading Morocco

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