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The Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

With a reputation for being one of the largest mosques in Africa and one of the world’s oldest universities, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque in Fez, Morocco, is simply one attraction that can’t be missed. This beautiful mosque, which dates back to the 9th century, is also a noted place of worship.

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Rezidor Opening Resort & Spa in Tangier

The Rezidor Hotel Group has recently announced plans to open the Radisson Resort & Spa in Tangier, Morocco. True to form, the establishment will cater to every whim visitors might have, in a very stylish setting overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The move is part of ‘Plan Mada’in’, a strategy initiated by the King of Morocco to extend the eight existing tourist destinations in the country.

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Royal Ranches Marrakech

It is an exciting time for Gulf Finance House and Equestrian Management Services, as the last of their preparations for Royal Ranches Marrakech get underway. They have the design, the ideal piece of land, positive support and a vision, which will begin to take shape once deals with contractors and developers have been finalized. If all goes well, the construction of the first five star equestrian facilities in the world will begin at the end of the year. Not only will this ambitious project open doors to the equestrian community, but it will boost the economy of Marrakech and create employment.

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Relax and be Pampered at Hammam Ziani

When traveling through a picturesque and exotic country like Morocco, there are so many attractions and activities that the only time tourists get to relax is when they return to their accommodations to sip mint tea and watch the sunset from a cozy porch. However, there are other ways in Morocco to sit back, relax and be rejuvenated. They come in the form of spas. Hammam Ziani, with a hammam located in Casablanca and Marrakech, is one of the most highly recommended spas in the country.

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Festival El Capitaino - Part 2

As well as a sophisticated list of world famous festivals – Morocco’s “moussems” are lesser known, more traditional celebrations which, once found, can be extremely enjoyable events to attend. At first these mass gatherings were religious celebrations honouring Marabouts - men of faith to whom god has given special powers. Nowadays the religious connotations are far more subtle and many of the events have become more general street parties which celebrate and coincide with harvest cycles.

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Festival El Capitaino - Part 1

Summer time in Morocco is furiously hot, fantastically beautiful and frantically busy. Finding out what is going on during your stay is growing increasingly hard, particularly as many celebrations adjust each year with the changing harvests and traditional “moussems” seem to be dying out while bigger more international events prosper. What follows is a short guide to this summer’s “moussems” and festivals, ensuring that you have the inside knowledge that prevents you from missing out.

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Olympic Victory for Hasna Benhassi

Hasna Benhassi was born in Morocco on 1 June 1978, and is one of the country’s top performing athletes in the middle distance division. She has been very consistent during her career as an athlete and has brought home numerous medals for Morocco over the years. It was therefore not surprising to see Hasna Benhassi at the Beijing Olympic Games, representing her country. Winning a bronze medal in the 800 meters for women has once again proved her ability and skill as a professional athlete.

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Morocco at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

With the start of 2008 Beijing Olympics on Friday, the event is prominent in the news and uppermost in the minds of the athletes who will be participating, as well as their supporters. Morocco has sent a delegation of 49 athletes to Beijing to participate in seven Olympic events, namely judo, taekwondo, athletics, boxing, swimming, fencing and archery. Fellow Moroccans are undoubtedly waiting in keen anticipation to see what the outcome will be.

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