World Champion Returns for a Boxing Workshop in Fez
Fez is fortunate to host another boxing and kickboxing workshop by former World Champion in both sports, Christophe Tendil The workshop, to be held at Jardin des Biehn on the 29th and 30th of March, is...
View ArticleNew Book Club in Fez Explores Andalusian Heritage
Andalusian Links book club is starting for those interested in exploring the historical and cultural links between Morocco and Spain - evidenced by the Andalusian heritage shared on both sides of the...
View ArticleJapanese Tourists Respond to Documentary On Morocco
A documentary film featuring Morocco, shot in December has been shown on Tokyo TV and BS Japan - and now a second one is being filmed. The huge audience and exposure which will certainly impact on the...
View ArticleVolunteering in Morocco Gains in Popularity
Participating in an international short term volunteer project ( so called Workcamp ) can be an exciting prospect. It is an interesting and meaningful way to travel with purpose and spend 2-3 weeks in...
View ArticleMusic Lovers Mourn the Passing of Paco de Lucia
Back on Sunday, June 09, 2013. the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music presented a wonderful concert by Paco de Lucia. Now comes the sad news that the master of the Spanish guitar died in Mexico at the...
View ArticleHumanitarian Aid or Evangelism?
Youssef Sourgo writing for Morocco World News asks the question "Are there any evangelists in the Rif?"The problem of some foreign Christian organisations using aid, English language lessons or tourism...
View ArticleFez Women Getting the Gloves on
Today's photograph of the day is an interesting challenge to the stereotype of muslim women we see in western media . It was taken at the Red Dragon martial arts club in the Ville Nouvelle of Fez by...
View ArticleCafe Clock Opens In Marrakech
The new Cafe Clock has just opened in the kasbah of Marrakech, and is a vibrant cross-cultural space, offering tasty food and stimulating entertainment Mike Richardson in the new Cafe ClockIt's taken...
View ArticleMarrakech Biennale 5 - Where Are We Now?
The Marrakech Biennale 5 opened on February 26 and continues until March 31. There are masses of exhibitions, performances, talks, films and other events in the packed schedule. Suzanna Clarke reports...
View ArticleFriday Performance in Fez by Megumi Matsubara
The wonderful artist, poet and performer Megumi Matsubara is giving a free performance along with Emma Dusong. Megumi has completed a highly acclaimed season at the Marrakech Biennial (see our story...
View ArticleWhen Music is the Best Medicine - Audiopharmacy!
A concert by Audiopharmacy will be held the Complexe Culturel Houriya (next to the Tagemouati Mosque) at 8 PM on Monday, March 10th. The concert if free. The American group from California is...
View ArticleRock the Kasbahs
Watching a performance at last year's Fes Festival Renowned choir director from Sydney, Stuart Davis, is returning to Morocco from June 11 - 24 with a group of singers to make music in the medinas of...
View ArticleThe Art of Writing Fez
An intensive writing course will be held in the richly stimulating environment of the Fez medina from November 16 - 21Conducted by three successful authors, Sandy McCutcheon, Suzanna Clarke and Lisa...
View ArticleTourist Police in the Fez Medina - Bouquets and Brickbats
Petty crime in the Medinas of Fez and Marrakech is a relatively small problem, especially in comparison with European or American cities. A bigger problem for tourists has always been the assorted...
View ArticleMoroccan News Briefs #112
USS Simpson Arrives in CasablancaA member of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the Royal Moroccan Navy Floreal-class frigate Hassan II, left, searches a Sailor playing the role of a...
View ArticleMoroccan Photo of the Day ~Volubilis by Kimberley Lovato
Today's photo is by Kimberley Lovato, travel writer and author of Walnut Wine & Truffles - Culinary Adventures in the DordogneClick on image to enlargeThe View from Fez welcomes contributions for...
View ArticleMoroccan Mint Tea With a Twist ~ A Gourmet Delight
Among the many aromas of a Moroccan street one of the most delightful, and as thought provoking as the smell of freshly baked breads, are the stands of the Moroccan tea herb vendors. Stacked high with...
View ArticleMoroccan Couscous benefits from Canadian Expertise
The Canadian agricultural industry news source The Western Producer reports that milling experts from Morocco and Canada are swapping knowledge, hoping to boost both countries’ durum-based...
View ArticleSex Education to Come to Moroccan Schools
On Thursday in Rabat the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training, Abdelaâdim El Guerrouj and CEO of Procter & Gamble, Omar Channawi, signed an agreement for...
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