Moroccan King visit to Brazil confirms particular interest to boost bilateral relations Jun 8, 2008
The preparatory ministerial conference for the summit will be organized in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech. The monarch's tour also include Peru, Chile and Argentina. (Yahoo News -- Morocco)
Designer Yves Saint Laurent Dies Jun 4, 2008
In his latter years, Saint Laurent--who came out as gay in 1991--became a recluse and spent much of his time at his house in Marrakech, Morocco. COPYRIGHT 2008 WORLD ENTERTAINMENT NEWS NETWORK LTD. All Global Rights Reserved. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A new satellite remote sensing tool for improving agricultural land use observation Jun 4, 2008
Research conducted by an IRD team at the 'Centre d'Etudes Spatiales de la Biosphre' at Toulouse, using images taken by FORMOSAT-2, gave the opportunity to study two agricultural areas where farmers make extensive use of irrigation: the Tensift Plain around Marrakech in the centre of Morocco, and the Yaqui Valley in the State of Sonora in North-West Mexico ... This research work was conducted as part of the SudMed and MedMex programmes (IRD-CESBIO, Toulouse), in conjunction with the Facult des... (EurekAlert!)
Yves Saint Laurent: obituary Jun 2, 2008
Instead, he found an unconflicted North Africa among the rich hippies of Marrakech in Morocco ... He lurked in Marrakech during the Paris anarchy of May 1968, returning with the sketches (and Berg with the spin) for a collection that, although modelled in the old staid mannequin manner, was described as the "first post-couture" ... They bought and restored the Majorelle Gardens and the Villa Oasis in Marrakech in 1980. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
B Karkaria: Like Rakhi without jhatka May 25, 2008
Les Folies de Marrakech has no g-strings, no fishnet stockings, no cleavage, indeed, no anything conventionally sexy ... However, instead of the prancing chorus line of fillies with nothing reined in, for the Marrakech show, whenever the local performers tell Le Directeur that such-and-such costume might shock, he promptly says, "Mais oui, i will modify it while still keeping le magique." Sorry Thomas-ji, but we are doubting this. (India Times, India)
24 comments May 17, 2008
I myself Born in Casa and studied in Marrakech ,my dad's roots goes to Sahara ;just as many Rulers in Morocco are traced from the Southern Moroccan provinces in Sahara;Ironically after getting back our independance king Mohamed5 was commiitted to help neighboring Algeria regain her freedom as well. Sadly and history prouved that Algeria only caused us more damage. (Human Events Online)
Turn that stimulus check from the IRS into FUN May 11, 2008
It could help get you to the Terre Resort n Marrakech, Morocco ... Octogone Hotels in exotic Morocco has a Buy 4 Nights, Get the 5th Night Free package that also includes a complimentary Royal Hammam massage for two at its Terre Resort & Spa in Marrakech. (Boston Globe)
What is a kosher chicken? May 9, 2008
Contestants in this week's episode had been flown to Marrakech in Morrocco and instructed to bargain for a number of items on a shopping list, including a kosher chicken ... Back in Marrakech, Michael's attempts to procure a kosher chicken in fact resulted in the team buying a halal chicken - a killing in accordance with Muslim holy law. (BBC News -- UK)
Open-air centers the latest shopping trend May 8, 2008
He said he discovered ideas for keeping shoppers cool while he toured a centuries-old marketplace, or souk, in Marrakech, a city with a climate similar to that of Phoenix ... Vestar used the Marrakech market as a model when designing Tempe Marketplace, which opened in June, near the conjunction of Loops 101 and 202 northeast of Arizona State University. (AZCentral -- Business)
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)
Film Festival Log: Day Four, Jason Reitman and Visions of Morocco Apr 14, 2008
Monday at the Palm Beach International Film Festival is also Visions of Morocco day, a series of films programmed by Jalil Laguili, the general secretary of the Foundation of Marrakech International Film Festival. Starting at noon, at the Sunrise Cinemas in Boca Raton's Mizner Park, will be four films, including Goodbye Mothers at 7 p.m., followed by a Qion with its stars, Tarik Mounin and Marc Samuel. (The Palm Beach Post)
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 ... In Marrakech, by day you can explore the Saadian tombs and the luscious Marjorelle Garden, and by night the famous Djemaa El Fna square, with its food stalls, entertainers and peddlers ... "There are many places beyond Marrakech that people should consider putting on their agenda," said Vanessa Noel Brown, from Washington D.C., who has been studying in Rabat, the capital... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ccilia remarries after Nicolas Sarkozy divorce Mar 25, 2008
Liberation, which noted that the wedding lasted three days in the grand Moroccan tradition, also pointed out that Morocco was where Mr Sarkozy and his wife chose to spend three days over Easter, staying at a private palace in Marrakech ahead of their visit to Britain. Post this story to. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Moroccossexiest hotels Mar 25, 2008
The Riad Meriem, in Marrakech, Medina is an all-out symphony of seduction ... Particularly in the southern city of Marrakech, upmarket properties are coming on the scene with the increased frequency of charter flights from Europe ... Its like the worlds most authentic Disneyland, says Lynn Perez, manager of Riad Farnatchi in Marrakech, referring to the intrigue of the red-walled city, The Muslim calendar year is 1428, and it feels like 1428 when you come back to the medina. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Saint-Laurent's Moroccan inspiration Mar 17, 2008
referring to the image of the famous gardens in Marrakech projected on the wall of an exhibition dedicated to an exotic world that was both home and a source of inspiration for Yves Saint Laurent ... Saint Laurent himself described in 1983 how he embraced the inspiration of the light and colors of Marrakech, its "insolent mixes" and "ardent inventions." "But I wasn't content with importing this culture," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Morocco jails royal Facebook imposter Feb 26, 2008
Prince Moulay Rachid, center, is pictured with Jordan's King Abdallah, left, and Morocco's King Mohammed in Marrakech in January. A court in Casablanca imposed the sentence on Fouad Mourtada, 26, on Friday, the state news agency said. (CNN -- Tech)
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)
Sleep under the Saharan sky Jan 26, 2008
Next on the itinerary is an overnight stay in Marrakech, set against the snowcapped Atlas Mountains. Blockbuster attractions include the Koutoubia Towersister to the Tower of Hassan in Rabat and the Giralda Tower in Sevilleand the lively square and market place, Jemaa -el-Fna. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Madeleine search in Morocco 'waste of money' Jan 26, 2008
Private investigators, who are being paid 50,000 a month to find the girl, have invested huge sums in sending teams to check out reported sightings of her in the Rif mountains of northern Morocco and Marrakech in the south. One theory is that Madeleine, four, was abducted and brought there after vanishing from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz while on a family holiday on May 3. (Telegraph.co.uk)
last week's questions Jan 25, 2008
Alternatively Morocco (where it would be warmer, especially Marrakech). JRundo. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
"Dialogue 5+5" meeting holds in Rabat MondayRabat, Morocco (PANA) - The 6th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of 10countries of the Western Mediterranean will take place next Monday inRabat, Morocco, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperationannounced in a statement here Thursday. 18/01/2008 Full Text... Jan 18, 2008
The AMU, a sub-regional grouping established in 1987 in Marrakech, comprises Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania and Morocco. Organisers said the Rabat meeting was mainly aimed at consolidating the partnership among the countries in Western Mediterranean. (Panapress.com)
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day Jan 18, 2008
- Amanjena Hotel Marrakech, Morocco For the self-indulgent Designed to conform harmoniously to its surroundings, Amanjena bears a distinct Moorish influence that stays true to the Islamic architecture of Marrakech. Pavilions with domed ceilings and king-sized platform beds, bathrooms in green Moroccan marble with deep soaking tubs create an air of decadence. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
DiCaprio declines to gamble Dec 13, 2007
The 'Titanic' actor was staying at Marrakech's Es Saadi Gardens and Resort when he decided to visit the on-site casino ... DiCaprio was in Morocco for the Marrakech Film Festival where director Martin Scorsese presented him with the Golden Star Award for his services to film. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Marrakech honors DiCaprio Dec 11, 2007
MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES ACLU have agreed to drop the lawsuit12/10/07 5:47pm Actors turn spotlight on politics, charity at event12/10/07 3:56pm Scorsese screens restored classic12/10/07 11:35am 'There Will Be Blood' joins lineup12/10/07 7:16am Jakimowski takes Golden Prometheus12/9/07 7:24pm MARRAKECH The Marrakech Intl ... The foundation hosted a special screening of "Trances" at Jemaa al-Fna, Marrakech's raucous public square, on Sunday night. (Variety)
Churchill gift to Truman to be sold at art auction Dec 7, 2007
This image provided by The Associated Press shows 'Marrakech' painted in 1948 by Winston Churchill ... The painting, titled "Marrakech," is reportedly worth up to $1 ... The painting of Marrakech depicts one of the city's gates against the backdrop of the Atlas mountains. (The Examiner)
'Lola' to screen at Marrakech Nov 29, 2007
Lola' to screen at Marrakech - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety ... Lola' to screen at Marrakech Festival opens with 'Golden Age' By , Posted: Wed ... MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Festival slots 81 world premieres11/28/07 1:00pm Festival opens with 'Golden Age'11/28/07 8:45am Fest sells 125,000 tickets11/28/07 7:36am Exec will manage fest business day to day11/27/07 5:57pm Event plans Sundance-like film institute11/27/07 1:59pm MADRID One of the most hotly anticipated Arab world films,... (Variety)
What were the camapign's worst mistakes? Nov 23, 2007
Dom Hussain Huntman Marrakech Morocco. Posted by: D H Huntman on November 23, 2007 4:11 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Morocco celebrates 50 years of film Nov 22, 2007
MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Location hub churning out art of its own11/21/07 3:30pm King Mohammed uses industry for social, political agenda11/21/07 3:26pm Hollywood reaches out to other locations11/21/07 3:20pm A special lineup of this year's festivities11/21/07 3:13pm Marrakech Festival pays respect to Egyptian cinema11/21/07 3:02pm Next year Morocco will fete 50 years of film by marking the anniversary of Mohamed Ousfour's 1958 feature "Le Fils maudit" (The Damned Son), but for now the Intl. Film... (Variety)
Like a speeding bullet world's fastest trains Nov 16, 2007
Morocco and France have signed a deal to build a high-speed network that would connect the Moroccan cities of Tangiers and Marrakech, with links to Casablanca and Rabat; South Africa is talking about building a similarly speedy Johannesburg-Durban line; and India has begun identifying rail corridors in its massive rail network that are prime candidates for high-speed upgrades. Istockphoto / Heiko BennewitzJapan pioneered high-speed rail travel in 1964 when the Tokaido Shinkansen began passenger... (MSNBC -- Travel)
The spice of life Nov 13, 2007
In the medina, or old town, of Marrakech in Morocco, the narrow streets are clogged with a river of pedestrians sharing the space with donkeys, tiny taxis, pushbikes, scooters and merchants peddling their wares from barrows. All roads lead to the heart of the city and its famous square, Djemaa el-Fna, which at sunset morphs into a pulsating theatre of musicians and snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats and food stalls aplenty. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Interpol puts 5 Iranians, 1 Lebanese suspected in Jewish center bombing on most-wanted list Nov 8, 2007
MARRAKECH, Morocco - Interpol put an ex-Iranian intelligence chief, a former leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, three other Iranians and a Lebanese militant on its most-wanted list yesterday for a 1994 bombing that killed 85 people at a Jewish center in Argentina. The international coordinating agency announced the move after delegates at its general assembly sided with Argentine prosecutors and turned back a lobbying blitz by Iranian envoys trying to avoid having their country linked to... (Boston Globe)
Interpol seeks 6 over Jewish center blast Nov 8, 2007
MARRAKECH, Morocco - Interpol put five Iranians and a Lebanese man on its most-wanted list Wednesday in connection with a 1994 bombing that killed 85 people at a Jewish community center in Argentina ... In Marrakech, Iranian delegates lobbied counterparts, mainly from African and Asian countries, by handing out dossiers written in several languages and explaining their case. (MSNBC -- International)
Interpol Puts Iranians on Wanted List Nov 8, 2007
MARRAKECH, Morocco -- An Israeli official said Wednesday that Interpol was putting five Iranians and a Lebanese man on its most-wanted list after a politically charged vote by delegates to the police agency. Delegates to an annual Interpol general assembly in Morocco voted by a two-thirds majority to issue wanted notices for the six suspects in a 1994 terror attack against a Jewish community center in Argentina, said Israeli delegate Anat Granit, head of special operations for the Israeli... (Newsmax)
* Interpol hails crackdown on Asian gambling Nov 7, 2007
AFP, MARRAKECH, MOROCCO Wednesday, Nov 07, 2007, Page 20 ... Delegates from 144 of the 186 member states that belong to Interpol were in Marrakech for the four-day annual conference that began on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Iran Role in Argentina Bombing Examined Nov 6, 2007
MARRAKECH, Morocco Iran has backed away from an effort to stop an Interpol vote on putting five Iranians and a Lebanese man on the international police agency's most wanted list for an Argentina bombing that killed 85 people, officials said Monday. Iran's decision clears the way for a vote on the issue at the three-day Interpol general assembly that began Monday in Marrakech, Morocco. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Betting Shops Shut In Interpol Swoop Nov 6, 2007
Tuesday, November 06, 2007. Football: Illegal betting shops across Asia shut down in Interpol swoop Posted: 06 November 2007 0515 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
* Iran accuses Israel, US of influencing Interpol wanted list Nov 5, 2007
He is calling for Interpol to take action at the 186-nation agency's general assembly that opens today in Marrakech, Morocco. "Iran has been permanently trying to politicize this," prosecutor Alberto Nisman said before flying to Marrakech ... In Marrakech, Interpol is expected to outline to delegates arguments from both Argentina and Iran. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Celebrate in Morocco and Egypt Nov 4, 2007
Christmas, camels and Kasbahs 8 days celebrate a Christmas with a difference in magical Marrakech. Camel trekking in the desert, camping with Berbers, exploring kasbahs at At Benhaddou, as well as Marrakech's medina ... Marrakech with its bustling souks, the colours of Todra Gorge, the fortified kasbah at At Benhaddou - all this and more. (Suite101.com)
Frozen Florian Homm Funds Hit by Deception of Investors Lured to Majorca Oct 27, 2007
Homm's former father-in-law, who lives next door to the house in London where Homm stayed in late September, said Homm was on vacation in Marrakech, Morocco. On Oct. 15, mail addressed to Homm was stacked on a shelf in the vestibule of the house, which belongs to Christian Engelhart, a friend. (Bloomberg)
Moroccan PM calls for Arab unified coalition Oct 24, 2007
Moroccan prime minister, Driss Jettou, called in Marrakech on Wednesday, to "establish an Arab unified coalition based on the same religious, linguistic, cultural and civilizational references.". Mobilizing the Arab nation's competences and unifying its position would turn the region into an influencing economic block at the regional and international scales, Jettou told the third conference of Arab Thought Foundation (Dec. (Yahoo News -- Morocco)
Movers: Companies in the news Oct 24, 2007
The share prices of the French companies Alstom and Areva rose in Paris trading Tuesday after the companies won contracts on the first day of a state visit to Morocco by President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. " He said that at least 3 billion of deals were signed. Shares of Alstom rose 5.85, or 3.9 percent, to close at 154.55. Investment certificates in Areva, which is government-owned added 18.73, or 2.6 percent, to 740.01. Today in Marketplace by Bloomberg Under the train contract, the state... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Bargains to Africa, Orlando Oct 24, 2007
Iberia and American Airlines team up to offer a round-trip sale price of $663 to Casablanca or Marrakech, Morocco, on trips started on or after Jan. 7 ... Tour company Journey Beyond Travel offers a 12-day tour of Morocco that explores the cities and countryside, a night in the desert, time in Marrakech with accommodations in upscale riads and kasbahs from per person rates of $1,279 on select departures through June ... Tour highlights include daily breakfast; a dinner with locals from Ifrane, a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
France's President Visits Morocco Oct 23, 2007
MARRAKECH, Morocco French President Nicolas Sarkozy met with Morocco's king Monday and signed a string of deals aimed at fostering closer cooperation between the two countries and economic development projects ... Upon his arrival, Sarkozy was met at the foot of his plane by Morocco's King Mohammed XVI and offered a traditional welcome of milk and dates before traveling to the palace in Marrakech, a southern city best known for tourism. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Moroccan King visit to Brazil confirms particular interest to boost bilateral relations Oct 23, 2007
The preparatory ministerial conference for the summit will be organized in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech. The monarch's tour also include Peru, Chile and Argentina. (Yahoo News -- Morocco)
France and Morocco in train deal Oct 23, 2007
France has initialled a deal to build a high-speed rail link between the cities of Tangiers and Marrakech in Morocco. President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on a three-day visit to Morocco, has also signed a deal to sell a French frigate to the Moroccan navy. (BBC News)
Sharp food images keep photog trucking Oct 18, 2007
" Whether it's a pretty, smiling young woman holding a container of yogurt in a Shanghai ad; a plate of sausages steaming on a panel in Dingle, Ireland; or a woman wearing a veil walking in front of a painted truck in Marrakech, Morocco -- the cultural implications are similar: Food has shifted from a home-grown necessity to a commodity delivered, and packaged, by the marketplace. "A point I wanted to make is that the problem is not specific to the U.S. Not even to North America. " First... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Editorial Calendar Oct 16, 2007
Spotlight: Morocco / Marrakech Film Festival. . (Variety)
Pictured girl 'is not Madeleine' Sep 27, 2007
Most recently, a British man believed he had spotted Madeleine near a hotel in Marrakech in Morocco. Madeleine has not been seen since 3 May. (BBC News -- UK)
Little girl in Morocco photo not Madeleine Sep 27, 2007
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Found - but its not Madeleine Sep 27, 2007
The couple also said that their daughter could be responsible for reported sightings of Madeleine in Marrakech. The family visited the city in May, when a British man claimed to have seen a girl matching Madeleine s description. (Times Online)
Interpol analyses snap that looks like missing girl Sep 27, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. image taken by a tourist in Morocco. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Morocco girl new twist in Madeleine case Sep 27, 2007
There were two sightings of a blonde girl matching her description in Marrakech on May 9, and it was reported yesterday that there had been a third potential sighting in northern Morocco later that month. Another Spanish woman is convinced she saw Madeleine in the town of Zaio being led by a Moroccan woman in Muslim dress across a street. (Guardian Unlimited)
Photo examined for Madeleine clue Sep 26, 2007
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McCanns await analysis of possible photo of Madeleine Sep 26, 2007
Earlier, there had been two reported sightings of a girl fitting Madeleine's description in Marrakech on May 9. Kate and Gerry McCann - named as suspects in their daughter's disappearance - are anxious for a formal analysis of the photo, the couple's spokesman Clarence Mitchell said. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Is Maddy in Morocco? Sep 26, 2007
Two other witnesses say they saw four-year-old Madeleine in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on May 9, six days after she vanished from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz. MORE TOP NEWS STORIES. (Mirror.co.uk)
McCanns given fresh hope by Moroccan photo Sep 26, 2007
Previously, two people had reported seeing a girl looking like Madeleine in Marrakech. All three witnesses gave similar descriptions of the girl's companions: a blonde woman and a man aged around 45, with dark skin and black hair. (Independent)
McCanns cautious over photo Sep 26, 2007
McCanns cautious over possible Madeleine photo. James Sturcke and agenciesWednesday September 26, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Madeleine McCann Spotted In Morocco? Sep 26, 2007
On May 9, two witnesses - unknown to each other - told police they saw a little girl who looked like Maddie in Marrakech, in the south of the country. There was one other reported sighting in the north, close to the town where Torres took her photo on August 31. (CBS News -- World)
McCanns Knew Of Madeleine 'Sightings' Sep 25, 2007
Mr Mitchell was refering to two alleged sightings of the four-year-old in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on May 9 - six days after her apparent abduction. The first was made by a Norwegian woman, who reported seeing Madeleine at a petrol station. (Sky News)
McCanns Told Of Double 'Sightings' In Morocco Sep 24, 2007
The first alleged sighting was made by a Norwegian woman, who reported seeing Madeleine at a petrol station in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on May 9 - six days after her apparent abduction. It has now emerged that Kate and Gerry McCann were also told of a British tourist who contacted police on his return home from Morocco to say he thought he had seen Madeleine. (Sky News)
Labour poll prospects weighed Sep 23, 2007
It says two different people saw her in Marrakech, but police did nothing. The Sunday Express also leads with what it calls the "credible" sighting which it says was taken seriously by Morocco's secret police. (BBC News -- UK)
U.S. will meet South Africa in Johannesburg Sep 21, 2007
Their last visit came eight years to the day before the November match, a 2-1 loss to Morocco in Marrakech. The only other trip to Africa was also against Morocco in 1992, when the U.S. fell 3-1 in Casablanca. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
London's Momo Offers Fun Dining for Price of Return Flight to Marrakech Aug 24, 2007
Actually, it's Calvin Klein I catch as I head to a table, though it's all trippy in a hookah pipe, welcome-to Marrakech sort of way ... Next month, I could get to Marrakech on Royal Air Maroc for 126. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Morocco Property Investment Emerging as the One to Watch Aug 18, 2007
As established markets, Marrakech and Casablanca are among the country's strongest investment areas. As Morocco boasts 3,000 miles of coastline, developers are now looking across the country to build within the various emerging hotspots. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
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." ... Atmosphere Modern Marrakech motifs and decor make the room look good but the mood is muted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
