Dulko beats Garrigues for Grand Prix SAR title May 5, 2008
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -- Gisela Dulko of Argentina won her first title this season and third of her career by beating top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5) Sunday at the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem. The error-plagued match had 10 service breaks -- five by each player. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Medina Garrigues vs. Dulko in SAR final May 4, 2008
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues will face Gisela Dulko in the final of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem. Medina Garrigues defeated Greta Arn 6-3, 7-6 (3) Saturday to reach her first final of the year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Top-seeded Garrigues marches into SAR semifinals May 3, 2008
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues advanced to the semifinals of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem, easily beating Ukraine's Olga Savchuk, 6-1, 6-1 on Friday. Medina Garrigues next will face Greta Arn of Hungary, who likewise had an easy 6-1, 6-2 win over Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Medina Garrigues rolls into Morroco semifinals May 3, 2008
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain advanced to the semifinals of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem, routing Olga Savchuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-1 on Friday. Medina Garrigues will next face Greta Arn of Hungary, who downed Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Woods says return 'right on schedule' May 2, 2008
Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues defeated Sesil Karatantcheva 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Fez, Morocco. CYCLING. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF May 2, 2008
DULKO MAKES QUARTERFINALS: Second-seeded Gisela Dulko defeated Emilie Loit 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Fez, Morocco. Dulko will play seventh-seeded Sorana Cirstea, who defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Vacation where the dollar is still strong May 2, 2008
Though the Moroccan dirham has strengthened a bit against the dollar in the past year, in the ancient cities of Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech many cafe meals still cost less than $5. Classic budget hotels in atmospheric narrow streets, such as the Hotel El Muniria in Tangier, where Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac stayed, cost around $30 a night. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cirstea, Dulko, Rezai reach quarters in Morocco May 2, 2008
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -- Second-seeded Gisela Dulko defeated Emilie Loit 6-3, 6-2 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem. The Argentine will play seventh-seeded Sorana Cirstea, who defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Meet Morocco Apr 9, 2008
MARRAKECH, Morocco ---- Morocco is probably best-known to American travelers for cities like Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech ... The ancient city of Fez is known for its architecture, alluring medina (the old part of the city) and Karaouine Mosque and University, dating from 859 ... In addition to Fez, Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech, it is worth considering visits to Essaouira, for a glimpse of a coastal town with a rich architectural history, and Agadir, where you can start a trip along the... (North County Times)
Dramatic variety and culinary splendor in Morocco Apr 3, 2008
MARRAKECH, Morocco - Morocco is probably best-known to American travelers for cities like Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech ... The ancient city of Fez is known for its architecture, alluring medina (the old part of the city) and Karaouine Mosque and University, dating from 859. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Liberals, Islamists at odds in north Africa Mar 15, 2008
Justice and Charity, which is banned from mainstream politics because of its open hostility to the monarchy, has set up informal morality tribunals in some universities, said Driss Mansouri, philosophy professor at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez. "If they decide a couple of unmarried students are in a close relationship, they punish them. Some students have even been beaten -- it's a rural mentality," said Mansouri. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Luxury on Morocco's secret coast Feb 15, 2008
Although Mediterrania-Saidia is attracting the most interest worldwide - both for the size and quality of the development - its location several hundred kilometers from Morocco's most famous cities, like Fez, Marrakech and Casablanca, has deterred many would-be buyers. Saidia's main transportation hub is the city of Oujda, 60 kilometers to the south, a modern university town made prosperous through agriculture and mining. (International Herald Tribune)
Deadly Drogba Jan 14, 2008
Morocco netted twice before the hour mark in Fez to overcome Zambia in their warm-up match after a goalless first half. Porto winger Tarik Sektioui opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Youssef Hadji was tripped and Soufiane Alloudi added a second nine minutes later. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
World Aids Day: the battle has only just begun Dec 1, 2007
"We're just beginning the processes. We did some recording in Morocco last year. All the band went to an amazing religious music festival in Fez with some incredible sufi singers. It was a real humbling thing for a punk rock shouter, listening to these people who just close their eyes for 40 minutes and sing the most sophisticated melodies. "We got this little riad, a small hotel with a courtyard in the middle and set up the band there, with a square of sky over our head. The two great catalysts... (Independent)
Best Vacations in Morocco Nov 22, 2007
Explore the Imperial Cities of , Meknes and Fez (Fes), with crowded bazaars conjuring up flavors of Arabian Nights and enjoy sophisticated, vibrant nightlife of ... Bou Attarin Medersa, Fes (Fez) - For those interested in historical landmarks and ancient buildings, there are prime examples stuck away in small alleys and streets in this area of Fes. (Suite101.com)
Goal thieves who try to share the responsibility Nov 7, 2007
Sektioui is not even a household name in his home city, Fez in Morocco. He is a journeyman winger who, at 30, has worn the colors of nine clubs and traveled from Morocco to France, Portugal, Switzerland, the Netherlands and back to Portugal in search of employment. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
Moroccan Feast Aug 11, 2007
Roden says: "In Morocco, Jewish cooking is still rated as one of the four best styles in the country, on the level of those of Fez, Tetouan and Marrakech." ... She can choose spinach salad with spices, chilled Casablanca carrot with Moroccan herbs, Fez matbuha (tomato, capsicum, chilli and garlic), seasoned eggplant, Tangier beetroot, fried sardine "croquet" and Moroccan pastilles or pastries ... The other stand-outs are the Fez matbuha, a slow-cooked stew of tomato and capsicum, richly textured... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Documentary lets the music do the talking Aug 2, 2007
The Fez Festival of World Sacred Music attracts musicians from all over Africa, Europe, and the Middle East ... In Stephen Olsson's 2005 documentary, the Moroccan city of Fez hosts an annual summer gathering called the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music ... Fez, we learn, is an ideal spot for such a mash of cultures and religions, given its founding in the ninth century by Sufis who made devotional singing a cornerstone of their spiritual practice. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Moroccan vs. Indian food Jul 30, 2007
Imperial Fez, the Moroccan restaurant on Peachtree Road, was voted by readers as the best Indian restaurant in Atlanta ... Bsteeya is a sexy mix of sweet and savory Imperial Fez makes it with tender Cornish hen mixed with crushed almonds, sugar and cinnamon inside a flaky phyllo pastry blanketed with snowy confectioners' sugar. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What do you think of the list? Jul 20, 2007
Like RK, I am totally baffled about the Indian/Imperial Fez connection. Now Imperial Fez is indeed delish, but Morocco ... Why is Moroccan food (Imperial Fez) now considered Indian. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Study Tour Takes Woodbury Pastor to Morocco in Spring Jul 11, 2007
The group began in the coastal cities of Casablanca and the capital, Rabat, traveled through the Atlas Mountains to the ancient cities of Fez and Marrakech, then followed the long, largely undeveloped coastline back to Casablanca ... Visiting the medinas, or inner cities, of Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca and Essaouira, the travelers negotiated the unmarked lanes and twisting alleyways of the ancient souks, or marketplaces, some dating back to the 1300 and 1400s ... "In Fez, it's literally a... (Voices, CT)
U2 Recording New Songs In Morocco With Eno, Lanois Jun 8, 2007
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. U2 is in the midst of an extended songwriting and recording session in Fez, Morocco, with longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois ... U2 is in the midst of an extended songwriting and recording session in Fez, Morocco, with longtime collaborators Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. (MediaWeek.com)
Group says climate change threatens the globe's cultural landmarks Jun 7, 2007
Wadi Mathendous Rock Art, Fezzan ... Al-Azhar Mosque, Fez. (USA Today)
* Sports Briefs May 21, 2007
TENNIS Sequera seals final spot Venezuelan Milagros Sequera rallied from a first-set rout to beat Romania's Ioana Raluca Olaru, 0-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5) on Saturday and reach the final of the Grand Prix SAR Lalla Meryem in Fez, Morocco. It will be only the second WTA Tour final and first since 2003 for Sequera, who will face Aleksandra Wozniak. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sequera claims first WTA crown in Morocco May 21, 2007
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -- Milagros Sequera won her first WTA Tour title on Sunday, defeating Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak 6-1, 6-3 to claim the championship of the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem. The 27-year-old Venezuelan, who has won three doubles titles, earned the winner's purse of $145,000. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Reds say they received damaged goods May 20, 2007
Venezuela's Milagros Sequera was shut out in the first set, then recovered to beat Romania's Ioana Raluca Olaru, 0-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5), and reach the final of the Grand Prix SAR Lalla Meryem in Fez, Morocco. Sequera will play Canada's Aleksandra Wozniak, who defeated Argentina's Maria Emilia Salerni, who retired with Wozniak leading, 6-3, 4-4. (Boston Globe)
Saquera, Wozniak move into to final at Fez May 20, 2007
SI.com - Tennis - Saquera, Wozniak advance to Fez final - Saturday May 19, 2007 4:08PM ... Saquera, Wozniak move to Fez final ... FEZ, Morocco (AP) -- Venezuelan Milagros Saquera and Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak won semifinals Saturday to advance to the championship of the Grand Prix SAR Lalla Meryem. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Fifth seed Craybas upset by Wozniak in Fez May 17, 2007
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -- Fifth-seeded Jill Craybas, No. 6 Vania King and No. 9 Jarmila Gajdosova all lost Wednesday in the second round of the Grand Prix SAR Princess Lalla Meryem. Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada upset Craybas of the United States 6-7 (2), 6-0, 6-3, qualifier Ioana Raluca Olaru of Romania beat King of the United States 6-4, 6-2, and France's Alize Cornet ousted Slovakia's Gajdosova 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
National Digest May 16, 2007
FEZ, Morocco (AP) Sixth-seeded Vania King of the United States easily advanced to the second round of the Grand Prix SAR Princess Lalla Meryem, defeating Bahia Mouhtassine of Morocco 6-0, 6-1. No. 9 Jarmila Gajdosova of Slovakia also advanced, prevailing over Hungarian Melinda Czink 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
No. 1 seed Mirza upset at Fez; Craybas wins May 16, 2007
FEZ, Morocco (AP) -- Maria Emilia Salerni of Argentina upset top-seeded Sania Mirza of India 6-2, 7-5 Tuesday to reach the second round of the Grand Prix SAR Princess Lalla Meryem. Fifth-seeded Jill Craybas of the United States beat Yulia Beygelzimer of Ukraine 6-4, 6-1, and Milagros Sequera of Venezuela also advanced when No. 3 Virgine Razzano of France retired due to a left thigh injury, having lost the first set 3-6 but winning the second 7-6 (7). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tradition of excellence May 13, 2007
Her most significant performances have been in Brazil, France (at the Theatre de la Ville), Germany (Berlin Festspeile) and Morocco (Fez Festival), where she had the honour of dancing with the legendary Kelucharan and Madhavi as part of a recital that illustrated the continuity of the Indian dance tradition through three generations. In this performance in KL, we witness the transference of tradition through two generations. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Man in court after Aussie tourist attack May 13, 2007
Attacks on tourists are rare, and usually occur in crowded tourist destinations like Marrakesh, Fez or Agadir. 2007. (The Age)
High style behind Morocco's walls May 11, 2007
So many hammams, or Arab baths, and landscaped rooftop terraces now dot the landscape - from Essaouira to Tangiers and, most recently, Fez - that a typical expatriate pastime is leafing through glossy home decor magazines to see who made the latest issue ... At least another 50 have undergone modern makeovers in the white-and-blue seaside town of Essaouira and 120 inside the ancient walls of Fez are being renovated ... Prices are roughly half as much in Fez, where an unfinished dar might sell... (International Herald Tribune)
solo: From Rif to Iraq May 2, 2007
In 1919, el-Krim returned physically to his native region around Ajdir and morally to the salafiyyah inspired ideas of national and cultural renaissance of his student days in Fez ... El-Krim was forced into an offensive south towards Fez against the French. (Zmag.org)
Moorish for less Apr 21, 2007
As Ryanair launches into the ancient city of Fez, Carole Cadwalladr asks: is this a cheap flight too far. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
* Fez, the heart of Morocco Apr 11, 2007
Fez, the heart of Morocco. Still fundamentally a medieval city, Fez is a revelation of the many layered nature of Moroccan culture ... A leather-worker toils at the Chouwara Tanneries, Fez Medina, Morocco. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Move over Morocco Mar 4, 2007
In search of Rue Sidi ben Arous, we pass through the souks that ring the great mosque, housing quiet fez-makers and noisy silversmiths, and then turn left into a dusty, rundown-looking backstreet ... Here, fans of the late Tommy Cooper might well find the attraction of a relatively cheap, handmade fez irresistible. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Fears tourism will ruin Marrakesh Mar 1, 2007
Unlike the more conservative cities of Rabat and Fez, Marrakesh has a tradition of welcoming strangers. When the trans-Saharan caravan routes were still in use, it was a gateway to the south and in Djamaa El Fnaa square, peasants from the Atlas, Souss and Draa rubbed shoulders with Senegalese traders, Touaregs and Saharan "Blue Men.". (CNN -- International)
Romance with the kids in tow Jan 27, 2007
I have a chef (Aziz), a gardener (Abdelah) and a fez-wearing waiter (Melik) ... I buy a djellaba for 11 (although I baulk at a fez). (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Two returns to Marrakech, please Jan 21, 2007
Trains also link Tangier with Meknes and Fez, and you'll find the souks of Fez even more fascinating and labyrinthine than Marrakech, and with fewer tourists. Wherever you go in Morocco is all the more special at the end of an overland adventure. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
From Spain to Marrakech Jan 8, 2007
But sample the medinas and souks of Tangier, Fez, Rabat or Marrakech, or travel through the countryside, and you'll be stepping back 200, 300, 700 years into time ... We wandered the souks of Tangier, Fez and Marrakech, where we found narrow, bustling, mazelike alleyways crammed with people, donkeys and motorbikes; and merchants offering heaps of pungent spices and hundreds of brightly colored scarves, live chickens and hanging slabs of meat, fragrant loaves of bread and exotic music instruments... (Chicago Tribune)
La Kasbah gets face-lift Jan 7, 2007
Since leaving Fez, Morocco, in 1986, Lahlou has honed his talents in kitchens in Paris; Cuomo, Italy; and New York City. At La Kasbah, Lahlou's training comes full circle, as he uses his expertise to create dishes he emphasizes are truly Moroccan in every sense. (The Burke Times, VA)
* The hottest spots on the planet for 2007 Jan 3, 2007
Parga, Greece * Ayr, Scotland * Campeche, Mexico * Marrakech, Morocco * Naxos, Greece * Puno, Peru * Soller, Spain * Salvador * Bahia, Brazil * Fez, Morocco. Better get out your guidebooks, and do some research on these extraordinary places, which are definitely off the tourist track. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
