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Moroccan News Briefs #91
PM Benkirane in Rome to represent HM the King in RomeAt the inauguration ceremony of Pope Francis, the leader of the government, Mr. Abdelilah Benkirane, praised Rome's unwavering commitment to Morocco...
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French - Iranian Film In Fez Today
CINEMA REX TODAY 6PM A RESPECTABLE FAMILY Wednesday, March 20, 19h, Cinema Rex Members and students: 10 dh Non-members: 20 dh Directed by Massoud Bakhshi Babak Hamidian with Mehrdad...
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Finding Finns in Fez
Sometimes the universe can deliver unexpected surprises. Less than two weeks ago, a couple of people in the Fez Medina were chatting about the huge diversity of nationalities who arrive in the Medina....
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Future Warriors will be born in Fez
Christophe Tendil, left, wins a fightThis weekend Fez is fortunate to host a boxing and kickboxing workshop by former World Champion in both sports, Christophe Tendil The workshop, to be held on...
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Moroccan Souk ~ Job Seekers in Fez
The Moroccan Souk- a sister blog of The View from Fez, has just posted information about several job seekers in the Medina of Fez.ALSO! Long term house for rent in Fez Medina! (see here)The Moroccan...
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Moroccan News Briefs #92
April 5th - the pain begins... More than 1,000 runners from 45 countries will participate in Morocco's 28th Marathon des Sables, the ten-day, six-stage race which begins on April 5th.The marathon is in...
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Poetry Slam in Fez
FRANCOPHONIE WEEKSPRING POETSPOETRY FESTIVAL AND SLAM Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March, 19h, Dar BathaFree admission In partnership with the Association of Fez Sun and the Association of Friends of the...
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Earth Hour in Morocco - Switch Off Your Lights!
Earth Hour is a global climate change initiative. It is an event that aims to create awareness of people taking responsibility towards a sustainable future by turning the lights off. And it comes to...
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Simon Says "Fez is a Revelation"
In 1967, just after leaving school, Simon Callow and some friends went to Tangiers. He describes that journey as "a pretty bold thing of us to do and it was extraordinary, astonishing, gob-smacking"....
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Teaching the Teachers in Fez
A training program for English teachers in Morocco shows how to motivate students.Rachida Guelzim instructing Moroccan English teachersA classroom at the American Language Center in Fez is buzzing with...
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Understanding Hammam Heritage
Hammam al Hussaynia - Cairo 2008 (Photo: Dr. Magda Sibley)A lecture this Wednesday at 5 PM at the American Language Center will explore the architectural and cultural significance of the hammamHammams,...
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Master Musicians Of Joujouka Festival 2013
The Joujouka Festival began in 2008 to mark the 40th anniversary of the visit by Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones and has been held annually since. Jones recorded the group during his stay and the...
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France and Morocco Enhance Tax Links
In attempts to improve Morocco's improve tax system and in order to attract investors, Morocco recently lowered corporate and individual income tax rates and simplified tax legislation. The aim of the...
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Boxing Workshop in Fez - a smash hit!
Boxing teacher Christophe TendilLast weekend an area of the Fez Medina resounded to the grunts and thumps of glove hitting glove and, occasionally, contact with flesh, writes Suzanna Clarke Fourteen...
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Celebrate Women this Weekend
This Saturday in Fez from 2.15 PM you are invited to a special event - Women's Mirror IIIt's a packed afternoon and evening - building on the success of last year's Women's Mirror I exhibition, this...
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Moroccan News Briefs #93
Increased security level to stop jihadists fleeing northern Mali.There is concern in Morocco over the possibility of hard-line fighters entering Morocco after fleeing Mali, especially after the appeal...
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Bertrand Bellon exhibition at the Musée de Marrakech
From 1 April to 30 June, the Musée de Marrakech – Omar Benjelloun Foundation will organise an exhibition dedicated to Bertrand Bellon, titled “Les Ombres de Majorelle.”Bertrand Bellon is a French...
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Morocco ~ Another View of Easter
Easter in Morocco? Yes, there are Easter eggs, and rabbit (just ask your local butcher). In most cases however it is more a question of chickens (coloured) than eggs.It's understandable that some of...
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Women's Mirror II Opens in Fez
Yesterday more than 150 people attended the Women's Mirror II conference, exhibition opening and concert Participants, ALC students and members of the public at the opening of Women's Mirror IIWomen's...
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Fes Festival of Sufi Culture 2013 ~ A Reminder
A reminder that the seventh edition of the Fes Festival of Sufi Culture will take place from 13 to 20 April 2013, under the theme "spiritual nourishment" (al Qouloub Qout). The View from Fez will be...
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