Morocco

Research and Markets: The 2009 Import and Export Market for Bentonite in Morocco

Business Wire (Free subscription) | yesterday

Gulf Arab investors discouraged by Morocco's red tape

ArabianBusiness.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Kingdom's poor infra also hurting further investments agricultural field - trader.

Kuoni Launches New 2010 World Class Europe And Morocco Brochure

EPR Network Blog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Released on: November 19, 2009, 12:33 pm Author: Kuoni Industry: Travel Travel specialist Kuoni has launched its new World Class Europe and Morocco 2010 brochure. The brochure, which is being made available through Kuoni’s website and f r o m high street stores and travel agents across the country, includes a selection of luxury holidays to 16 countries f r o [...]

Morocco: Reverse Expulsion of Sahrawi Activist

Human Rights Watch (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

(New York) - Morocco must reverse its expulsion of Sahrawi rights activist Aminatou Haidar and allow her to enter her country of nationality, Human Rights Watch said today. Spain must intercede with Morocco to ensure her return, Human Rights Watch added. read more

Morocco Soundtrack (Part One)

Tales from Bradistan (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Here is the first in a selection of tunes previously unknown to me that I have discovered and am enjoying during my current trip to Morocco. First up is the mighty Nas El Ghiwane with this great song "Nahla Chama" ("The Bee").

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Italy Down Under (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

I've had many chances to try my hand at Italian and American food , and was on the lookout for something more exotic (exotic for me, at least). I found Chef Amanda Cushman's cooking class by patient online sleuthing, and when I discovered it was in ... There were two girlfriends, one of who was a new transplant from Australia , a married couple, two mothers and myself. Chef Amanda had us all chip in...

Monaco's tax haven resort in Morocco

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Formula One world champ Jenson Button has already bought one of 25 villas in a Moroccan resort targeted at wealthy tax exiles launched last week by Monaco’s Prince Albert

Jeanne-Claude, Christo's wife and collaborator, obituary

The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

She was one half of the of the environmental artist known to the world as Christo The flame-haired artist Jeanne-Claude – or Mrs Christo, as she sometimes called herself – worked with her husband to mummify the Pont Neuf, to envelop a series of Miami islands in flamingo pink nylon, to bind the German Reichstag building in aluminium fabric and to erect 7,503 billowing saffron "gates"...

Anti-Discrimination

Lisa Law View (Free subscription) | yesterday

Recently, a federal court released a rule that requires employers be more vigilant about seemingly “casual” negative remarks in the workplace. This case heard by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals emphasize that supervisors and even coworkers should not ask questions about employee’s religion, national ancestry or country of origin. Employers also should not make derogatory remarks...

Western Sahara

publishaletter.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Dear Editor: Your article titled "Western Sahara activist on hunger strike at Lanzarote airport" published by the Guardian 18 November 2009. Aminatou Haidar was born and brought up in Morocco and so were her father and grandfather. On arrival at the weekend, she refused to fill in the immigration card like any other traveller and decided to renounce her Moroccan nationality in front of her...

Moroccan Abdessalam Benjelloun admits international results have made it worst week of career but vows Hibs will benefit

Edinburgh Evening News (Free subscription) | yesterday

HIBS star Abdessalam Benjelloun today admitted suffering one of the worst weeks in his football career after Morocco failed to qualify for the finals of the African Cup of Nat

Marrakesh Booked

Travelblog (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Today was also uneventful. We've been taking it easy this past week. It's nice to just sit around with the only worry being about what you want to make for dinner. Alyssa doesnt cook so I usually make her choose then go from there.We did do one thing interesting today we booked a flight for Marratesh Morocco. I never EVER thought I would be going somewhere like Morocco but then again you only

Court rejects David Miliband bid to suppress CIA evidence

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

• Sixth damning ruling in Binyam Mohamed case • Foreign secretary's claims of security risk dismissed The high court today flatly rejected claims by David Miliband, the foreign secretary, that releasing evidence of the CIA's inhuman and unlawful treatment of UK resident Binyam Mohamed would harm Britain's relations with the US by giving away intelligence secrets. Evidence that the foreign...

Arming the Maghreb

Human Security Gateway: All Updates (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Significant military agreements undertaken by Morocco, Algeria and, belatedly, Libya, have strengthened the perception that the Maghreb is in the midst of a lucrative regional arms race fuelled by buyers and sellers alike. In addition, recent deals have moved away from ‘hit and run’ opportunities to combine heavy weaponry with long-term technology development, training and support programs,...

Weird Crocodilyforms of the Sahara

Afarensis: Anthropology, Evolution, and Science (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

National Geographic has an interesting story about some interesting crocodilyforms that have been found in the Sahara. Each ancient species evolved unique adaptations to reign over its own corner of the lush, river-carved plains of present-day Niger and Morocco, the study says. For instance, the rodent-like RatCroc had buckteeth for rooting through the ground after tubers or [...]

The French Also Live Abroad

ifp | 18/08/2009

There may be as many French living in the United Kingdom, as Brits living in France, according to latest official statistics. A recent survey by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs found nearly 1.5 million French living abroad and registered with the local French consulate. However, as registration with the consulate is not mandatory, officials estimate that the true figure of those living abroad

Berber Villages Tours Morocco, Sahara Camel Treks, Family Tours Morocco

wikisahara | 18/02/2009

A successful holiday in Morocco competes by experiencing its outstanding culture and landscapes. Our tours will take you to discover the highlights of Morocco from the fascinating cities of Marrakech, Fes … to the scenic natural beauty of Atlas Mountains and finishing up in the mystery and silence of The Sahara Desert. Find here details about Morocco Tours