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Become a Traditional Storyteller in Fez
Cafe Clock continues its tradition of fostering and preserving local culture. The storytelling program, where master storytellers take on apprentices who relate their stories in Darija and English, has...
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Fitness and Creativity in Fez in October
A Pilates, wellness and dance workshop will be held in Fez. Taught by choreographer, dancer, dance therapist and Pilates instructor Lola de La Bavière, the workshop offers the opportunity to...
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Painting of the Day - Gaston Durel
Our thanks to one of our readers for submitting this interesting image of the Bab Boujloud in Fez. It is the work of French painter Gaston Durel (1879-1954) We have not been able to establish when it...
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Essaouira Fights Back Against Royal Air Maroc Decision
Essaouira is at the centre of a dispute between Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and the Moroccan Office of Tourism. The decision by RAM to end the three flights a week between Paris and Essaouira has caused an...
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Lecture: The Hammam in Moroccan Culture
Naima Lahbil, celebrates the survival of the hammamThe hammam has a vital place in everyday Moroccan culture and experience. Join Naima Lahbil, Moroccan Professor of Economics and current consultant...
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The Fez French Institute Presents a Lecture...
An adaptation of Street Thieves - the novel by Mathias EnardThursday, September 18 at 17:30Mediatheque French Institute FezFree admission The company manufactures Small UtopiasDuring this residency,...
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Strike Across Morocco on Tuesday
A nationwide strike to be held on Tuesday September 23, involving public service employees, will cause major disruptions across Morocco"The police will be on strike, so it would be wise to stay off the...
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Artists and Artisans On Show This Week
The results of the AiR Artisan month long artists' residencies come to fruition this week. On Tuesday a round table discussion about artisanship will be held in Fez, while on Friday and Saturday, ten...
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Eid is coming ~ and so is commercialisation
Eid al-kabir (also called Eid al-Adha) is one of the two most important Islamic festivals, Eid al-kabir begins on the 10th day of Dhu'l-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Lasting for three...
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Agadir Opens School in English
Last year the Minister of Higher Education, Lahcen Daoudi, said that English was the way of the future, and schools across Morocco should be adopting it. Now a new Moroccan School has opened in Agadir,...
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Morocco Ramps Up Border Security
Military forces in Morocco have been increased on the border with Algeria, where yesterday a French citizen was beheaded by an Islamist group affiliated with ISISThe Royal Gendarmerie has strengthened...
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Security in Morocco - Intercepting Daesh (ISIS) Militants
Authorities have tightened security at Mohammed V airport, expecting the return of Moroccan jihadists who joined the so-called Islamic State.Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport is the busiest...
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A New Moroccan Cookbook
Moroccan Cuisine from Mother to Daughter by Touria Agourram is expected in bookstores on October 2. The book is published by Albin MichelTouria Agourram sets out 210 recipes and variations that have...
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Moroccan Photo of the Day ~ Jake Warga
Todays Photo of the Day is a dramatic capturing of a storm over the town of Azrou as seen from Ifrane(Click on images to enlarge)The photographer, Jake Warga ,is from Seattle. He is a professional...
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AiR Artisan Residency: Success in Sefrou
Last Friday and Saturday the culmination of a month's work by 10 international artists was on show in Sefrou. Organised by Jess Stephens of Culture Vultures, the artists have been resident as part of...
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Moroccan Photo of the Day - Fez Medina
Photo of the Day is the early morning view over the Fez Medina by Suzanna Clarke "Going onto the terrace at any time of day reminds me of why we choose to live here," says Suzanna. "All you can hear...
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Moroccan Sheep Buying Meets 21st Century Technology
Around the Fez Medina this week, the bleating of sheep is a common sound - as it is all over Morocco and the Islamic world. With Eid Al Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, fast approaching on Sunday...
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Former Fes Festival Director Speaks
This week director Faouzi Skali broke his silence on his departure as director of the Spirit of Fes Foundation and the Fes Festival of World Sacred MusicTime to pack up the chairs: Faouzi Skali leaves...
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Eid Mubarak Everyone!
The View From Fez wishes all our readers a happy, safe and prosperous Eid Al Adha 2014SHARE THIS!
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Moroccan Photo Essay: Heroes of the Eid
During Eid Al Adha, the streets of the Medina belong to the young men. While families are inside their houses cooking, feasting and resting, young men cook the bones and heads of the sheep on...
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