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Widely considered to be one of the Arab World’s premier film festivals, the Marrakech International Film Festival held 14-22 November in Marrakech, Morocco, honored some of the film industry’s rising stars, as well those who have consistently promoted films and filmmaking as at an art. A nine-person panel judged fifteen films from four continents that were vying for top honors at the festival. In honor of Moroccan cinema’s 50th anniversary, the organizers shone the spotlight on local films, while at the same time giving due attention to the international films competing.
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The exotic city of Casablanca in Morocco is the venue for the 30th edition of Africa’s handball champion’s club competition for male and female players. The competition runs from 24 November through to 7 December with a total of 24 teams battling for top honors. The opening match of the competition sees Rabita of Morocco pitting their skills against Gicumbi of Rwanda in group D.
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Low-cost carrier (LCC) Air Arabia has announced its intention to commence operations from Casablanca, Morocco, early in the new year, upon approval by the relevant authorities. Under the name of Air Arabia Maroc, the new airline will service Morocco’s domestic sector as well as operating in a number of destinations across Africa and Europe. The establishment of this new airline follows the signing of a management agreement between Air Arabia and Morocco’s leading private carrier, Regional Air Lines. The Bahrain-based investment bank, Ithmaar Bank, is the third business partner in Air Arabia Maroc.
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Seen by many as a vote of confidence in Morocco’s growing tourism trade, leading tourism developer Property Logic revealed that two new resorts would be developed in Saidia – the Best Western Premier Le Jardin de Fleur and the Hivernage Resort & Spa Saidia. With its stunning white beaches, clear, calm waters and pristine natural landscapes, the coastal town of Saidia, fondly referred to as the “blue pearl of Morocco”, has long been a favorite holiday destination for both domestic and international tourists, with increasing numbers of holidaymakers choosing to spend their vacation time in these idyllic surroundings.
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Morocco is one of the most exotic tourist destinations in the world. Its richness in tradition and culture makes it a preferred choice for international visitors and most who visit Morocco want to experience everything that the country has to offer. Soon, Marrakech will have a new form of accommodation to offer tourists, which incorporates the beauty, uniqueness and magnificence of the country, with style, luxury and relaxation. It has recently been announced that Fairmont Marrakech will be open for business by 2011.
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The days of tourists wanting to only see the main attractions in a country and visiting the most popular destinations is slowly starting to come to an end. Visitors seem to be more interested in exploring the undiscovered beauty of a foreign country and in Morocco it is starting to be a trend that is growing in leaps and bounds. It is no longer strange to see tourists heading towards the desolate regions, forgotten villages and tranquility of the desert. It is for this reason that the tourism department has become involved in projects to promote the rural areas of Morocco.
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The proposed Tafedna Bay 5-Star Golf, Marina and Spa Resort situated near Agadir on the Atlantic Coast of Morocco offers visiting tourists, as well as Moroccan holiday-makers a total holiday experience in one incredible location.
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At one point in its history, Morocco was home to around 300,000 Jews and many Moroccans continue to embrace their Judeo-Moroccan heritage, as is evident by the hundreds of Jewish pilgrims who recently gathered in the Moroccan coastal town of Safi and were welcomed by local Muslims. With religious tensions reaching fever pitch in Jerusalem and other areas, this attitude of tolerance and acceptance, with Muslims and Jews praying together, is something out of the ordinary.
