Kaftans with a twist Dec 2, 2008
Menswear got a look-in at this year's Mode Made in Morocco as well, with Tangiers native Salima Salima Abdel-Wahab sending out two highly original outfits light years from that classic desert robe, the djellaba. Organisers nevertheless unanimously regretted a lack of support for the show this year from both the government and the garment industry. (iAfrica.com)
Flash floods kill 13 in Morocco Oct 25, 2008
The interior ministry said 11 were swept away by the floods in Driouch, Nador province, and two in Tangiers ... Two more people were reportedly killed in Tangiers when a river burst its banks and submerged over 100 manufacturing plants. (BBC News -- Africa)
Freud portrait of Bacon sells for 5.4 million pounds Oct 20, 2008
The two men sat knee-to-knee for the painting before Bacon left abruptly, it is thought to pursue his lover Peter Lacy in Tangiers, Morocco. "The present work offers a fascinating snapshot into the working methods of the artist at a critical point of his artistic development," said Christie's in a statement. (Reuters)
Rye Beach writer takes long road to Morocco Aug 31, 2008
"If you see her, say hello, she might be in Tangiers.". Bob Dylan ("Blood on the Tracks"). (Seacoast New Hampshire)
EU to give 10.5 million to retrain Spanish car workers hurt by globalization Jul 23, 2008
The workers lost their jobs when the U.S. owned car parts maker Delphi Corp. shut its factory at Puerto Real in southern Spain last year and shifted production to Tangiers in Morocco. Delphi, based in Troy, Michigan, blamed high costs in the region for operating losses of 150 million (US$238 million) since 2002. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Sarkozy reaches for the stars Jul 20, 2008
Sarkozy chose Tangiers, Morocco in 2007 to sketch out his masterplan for restoring what many in France believe is its rightful place in the region. But the plan also to begin to tackle some of the seemingly intractable problems of France's near neighbours, some of whom - Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria have less than happy memories of the "Mother country". (Aljazeera.net)
Cuban athletes sound Beijing Games warning Jun 29, 2008
Her next scheduled outings are in Reims, France, on July 8, in Tangiers, Morocco on July 13, then in Paris five days later. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Drive Morocco Jun 25, 2008
In most main cities such as Tangiers, Casablanca and Marrakech, there is a wide selection of local and international car rental agencies including Hertz, Budget and AVIS. It is wise to shop around before deciding on the best one that will suit your budget and length of trip ... Three to four weeks: If you have more time to travel in Morocco and would like to follow your route primarily along the Atlantic coast, a three- to four-week trip could start in the historical city of Tangiers -- an... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Libya: Gaddafi's New Ties Worry Rights Advocates Jan 1, 2008
These include a deal pertaining to the construction of a high-speed train between the coastal cities of Tangiers and Casablanca, and another for the construction of a power plant outside the north-eastern city of Oujda. Page 1 of 2. (allAfrica.com)
Best Vacations in Morocco Nov 22, 2007
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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)
Movers: Companies in the news Oct 24, 2007
" 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 rail operator Soci?t? Nationale des Chemins de Fer, or SNCF; the rail lines builder R?seau Ferr? de France, or RFF; and Alstom will help build the first part of a new rail link in Morocco. The high-speed rail... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
France's President Visits Morocco Oct 23, 2007
5 billion bullet train connecting Casablanca, Morocco's economic hub, and the northern port city of Tangiers ... Sarkozy arrived with dozens of business leaders and Justice Minister Rachida Dati, who is of Moroccan origin, for a trip that will take him to Rabat, the capital, and Tangiers just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain ... The French president was scheduled to give a speech Tuesday in Tangiers on his proposal for an informal "Mediterranean Union" that would better link the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
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 ... The first section, 200km (125 miles) from Tangiers to Kenitra, would be operational in 2013 ... On Tuesday, Mr Sarkozy will address the Moroccan parliament in Rabat, before travelling to Tangiers to give a speech about his ideas for a union of Mediterranean countries. (BBC News)
France's Sarkozy signs 2 bln eur trade, military deals with Morocco Oct 23, 2007
Top among them was a draft accord for the construction of a high-speed TGV train between the cities of Tangiers and Casablanca, according to Sarkozy's entourage ... The first section between Tangiers and Kenitra should go into operation in 2013, with the line expected to slash the travel time between Tangiers and Casablanca from five hours to just over two when it goes into operation, Alstom said. (Forbes)
Superstar Ghosn sees his Renault revival plans stall Oct 7, 2007
A new, 1 billion factory is being built near Tangiers in Morocco. It will not only expand Logan production for Africa and the Middle East but also supply Europe. (Times Online)
A sacked maid seeking revenge is latest Oct 1, 2007
A new sighting was reported yesterday, when James Valarino, 65, from Gibralter, said he was convinced that he had seen Madeleine in the town of Tangiers with a north European man on August 8. The man ran off with the girl when Mr Valarino called Madeleine s name, the Sunday Express reported. (Times Online)
Little girl in Morocco photo not Madeleine Sep 27, 2007
The family are believed to hail from a village in the Rif mountains, south of Tangiers, where they have lived for several generations. Speaking through an interpreter, Bushra's father, Hamid, said: "Bushra is my little girl. She is not Madeleine. He added: "I do feel sorry for her parents - I hope they find Madeleine - But Bushra is definitely my daughter. (Scotsman)
Disappointment as Maddie photo proved false Sep 27, 2007
But by the end of the day journalists dispatched to investigate the sighting south of Tangiers confirmed they had found the woman and girl in the picture, and it was not Madeleine. The British toddler disappeared from a holiday apartment in southern Portugal on May 3 while her parents were eating nearby. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Is Maddy in Morocco? Sep 26, 2007
"She immediately emailed the photo to Spanish police with an account of the encounter.In the photo the little girl and the woman carrying her seem to be walking to nearby Tangiers with four other Moroccan adults and a child. The group is led by a man pushing a wheelbarrow.Spanish government spokesman Jose Herrero Arcas said last night: "The quality of the photograph is not very clear and it was taken from some way away. However, National Police are taking the claim seriously enough to have sent... (Mirror.co.uk)
Polls close in Morocco elections Sep 8, 2007
Lauren Taylor, reporting for Al Jazeera from Tangiers, said that at one polling station, where 700 people were registered to vote, only 155 people cast their ballots. Elections 2007. (Aljazeera.net)
Moroccan support for missing Madeleine Jun 12, 2007
Several ferries a day leave Tarifa in Spain on the short crossing to Tangiers. Security officials in Rabat said they had no evidence that Madeleine was brought to Morocco beyond an unconfirmed report by a European tourist, who said she might have seen a girl bearing some resemblance to her in Marrakech. (New Zealand Herald)
Madeleine's Parents In Portugal For Summer Jun 9, 2007
"Mr and Mrs McCann are expected to move out of their Mark Warner apartment next week into more permanent housing.They are going to Morocco on Sunday, on the last of their trips to raise awareness of her abduction.They are keen to go because of its proximity to Portugal - several ferries a day leave from Tarifa in Spain for the 35-minute crossing to Tangiers. Related Media OTHER MADELEINE STORIES More from Sky News: Watch Sky News and Sky News Active on Sky Channel 501 Copyright ? 2007 BSkyB. (Sky News)
McCanns stay in Portugal all summer -PA Jun 9, 2007
Several ferries a day leave from Tarifa in Spain for the 35-minute crossing to Tangiers, and Morocco has surfaced repeatedly in the hunt for Madeleine, with a reported sighting of a little girl seen with a man. Copyright Press Association Ltd 2007, All Rights Reserved. (Guardian Unlimited)
Missing Madeleine McCann: Parents prepare for Morocco visit Jun 8, 2007
Several ferries a day leave from Tarifa in Spain for the 35-minute crossing to Tangiers. Yesterday it emerged that the McCanns' flight from Berlin to Amsterdam had been delayed after police received a mystery phone call from a man claiming to know Madeleine's whereabouts. (24dash.com)
Media 'may have scared Madeleine kidnapper' Jun 4, 2007
There are regular crossings from Tarifa to Tangiers in Morocco. Mr and Mrs McCann had not been officially briefed on the report. (Telegraph.co.uk)
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. "Every month another house is featured somewhere," said Hugo Curletto, a magazine stylist who is based in Paris and whose Marrakesh home is painted pink and filled with sleek 1960s-style tables and chairs. (International Herald Tribune)
- Jason Burke on the bloody battle for control of Morocco Apr 22, 2007
An empty square in front of the ferry docks in the northern Moroccan port city of Tangiers ... The first sight of Morocco for tourists arriving from the UK is not of Tangiers but of Marrakesh in the south. (Guardian Unlimited)
Engineers want Europe-Africa train Apr 15, 2007
A worker walks near exploratory equipment to examine the sea bed outside of Tangiers, northern Morocco. The North African country's tourism industry, which the Moroccan government views as a key economic motor, would benefit from a tunnel. (USA Today)
Bargain Easter breaks Mar 30, 2007
Can you get that Casablanca feeling - in Tangiers. And is a meal down the pub the lazy option. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
The Fifteen, Part II Mar 29, 2007
The New York Times page one, column one headline, on May 26 tells the tale, "American Marines, May Invade Morocco, Two Squadrons of Seven Warships to Tangiers, Full Powers to Admirals, Authorized to Send Expedition to Effect Release of Captives of Bandit Raisuli." ... America of 1904 sent two squadrons of seven warships each to Tangiers and gave full powers to the commanders on the scene. (Human Events Online)
Fans crazy for tickets to Thorpe service Mar 4, 2007
Details were also yet to be completed regarding Thorpe's unfinished album, Tangiers, inspired by a trip to Morocco. Chugg said he had received an assurance from the chief executive of Sony, Denis Hanlon, that the album would be released. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Romance with the kids in tow Jan 27, 2007
Can you get that Casablanca feeling - in Tangiers ... Fly to Malaga, drive to Tarifa, immerse yourself in the sexy style of La Sacristia, and take the ferry to Tangiers for some exotic shopping ... In La Folie, my rented house in Tangiers, I have servants. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Inside the Global Jihad Jan 12, 2007
After an interlude as a petty drug dealer in Tangiers, Nasiri gravitated toward fundamentalist Islam under the influence of his older brother. In the early 1990s, he says, he fell in with activists supporting the Islamist movement in Algeria, distributing the well-known jihadist leaflet Al Ansar from his mother's house in Brussels and buying ammunition and weapons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
High point of Bacon's pope fixation set to fetch £12m Jan 9, 2007
It was painted at a time when the artist was a frequent visitor to the then party city of Tangiers in Morocco where he spent time with his lover Peter Lacy. On the face of it Lacy, a former fighter pilot, was an intelligent and gentle man. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
