English articles

• 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. ...

• Promotion of Rural Tourism in Morocco

  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 ...

• Lalla Mira – Morocco’s First Organic Hotel

  Tucked away in the medina of the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Essaouira, the Hotel Lalla Mira is Morocco’s first “organic” hotel. This recently converted riad welcomes guests with ...

• Joudia Belkabir – A Rising Star

  Joudia Belkabir was born in Marrakech, Morocco, and still has fond memories of her favorite singer Edith Piaf and her love for music from an early age. It seems that music is in her genes as ...

• Impress with these Business and Social Etiquette Guidelines

  When visiting a foreign country, be it for business or pleasure, it is important to know the customs of a country and to understand their etiquette so as to not be seen as rude. Visitors ...

• Ahmed El Bidaoui – Moroccan Music Pioneer

  Ahmed El Bidaoui was a talented musician and singer who has been widely credited with being one of the pioneers of modern Moroccan music. His music is often associated with the Independence ...

• Tafedna Bay Resort Offers A Total Holiday Experience

  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 ...

• Tamnougalt – A Fascinating and Inspiring Destination

  The village of Tamnougalt in the Draa River Valley of Morocco at one time served as a hub for Saharan import and export trade which was controlled by an influential group of families who ...

• Rick’s Café – Casablanca Comes to Life

  As the gentle sounds of the piano fill the air, smiling waiters chat to diners and see new customers to selected tables, amidst the oriental screens and palms of the dimly lit restaurant, ...

• Jewish Pilgrimage in Safi – A Lesson on Tolerance

  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 ...