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Street Cats
IES Ablog - Adelaide | November 2nd 2009 by Nick Scarpino
The way you think about street cats makes all the difference. read more
Darija Word of the Day
760 Days in Morocco | November 2nd 2009 by Amanda
Today’s word is huma (they). read more
Hillary Clinton Makes a New Friend in the MidEast: AIPAC
Peacemakers | November 2nd 2009 by Eileen Read
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a joint press conference with Israeli P.M. Binyamin Netanyahu Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited two of the most volatile regions of U.S. interest and investment over the weekend – Pakistan and Is read more
Another update on buses…forcing me to become a taxi snob!
760 Days in Morocco | November 2nd 2009 by Amanda
We braved another adventure to the medina yesterday after four hours of deep cleaning the house (that I never got around to after the bedroom last week!)Â Plus, we’re getting weird humid weather that’s not cold, not hot, but still things read more
lost in translation
Nixdminx - from P45 to career nirvana and other highjinx alo… | November 1st 2009
When we flew to Casablanca, I was caught up in the whole romance of it all. In the back of my mind was the movie; Humphrey, Ingrid, Sam and all those wonderful characters who smoked and drank throughout the black and white block buster. Since we don read more
Since when is Bibi Netaniahu the Prime Minister of Morocco?
Google Glitches | November 1st 2009 by Atlow
what inspires you to travel?
Nixdminx - from P45 to career nirvana and other highjinx alo… | November 1st 2009
I’ve always loved this photo. It’s beautiful, and while it has it’s own story behind it, it’s the one that has made me want to go and experience a country. So you’ll have to forgive me in indulging in a few posts over read more
Darija Word of the Day
760 Days in Morocco | November 1st 2009 by Amanda
Today’s word is kain/kaina (available). I more often hear mujood used in restaurants when the cooks finish a customer’s plate and they say such and such dish is mujood to the waitstaff. But, kain (m) or kaina (f) is more commonly used read more
Moroccan & Arab Music…your suggestions please!
760 Days in Morocco | November 1st 2009 by Amanda
A new reader left me a comment about music the other day. I’ve haven’t written about it yet because during Ramadan it became glaringly obvious that almost all instruments are haram thereby making most music haram as well. I’ve a read more
L Mansion Marrakech Marrakech, Morocco
Africa Hotel | October 31st 2009
L Mansion Marrakech : Marrakech, Morocco L Mansion offers 7 luxurious suites and a stylish 2 bedroom villa nested in a 5 ha park planted with citruses and olive trees. The sumptuous Andalucian style Guest Palace of which decoration has been executed read more
Arab Knowledge Report 2009
Arab News | October 31st 2009
The Arab Knowledge Report 2009 is out. From the press release: Dubai – Arab societies need nurturing institutions and supportive policies to experience a significant boost in knowledge production and creation, according to The Arab Knowledge Report read more
Fez
Adventure Art Travel | October 31st 2009 by Hairy Nipples
John and Cara with their baby Abi visit the medieval city of Fez, Morocco. Walking through the gates inside the medina is like stepping back in time 400 years ago. Little has changed and there are wonders at every turn. John, Cara, and Abi visit the read more
Sarah Jessica Parker Shoots Scene For ‘Sex And The City’ Movi…
songnetworks | October 31st 2009 by cooler choice
It looks like the ‘Sex and the City’ cast and crew have packed up and traveled to Morocco! Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted shooting a scene for the movie in Marrakech, Morocco. I can’t even begin to guess what’s going on her read more
East African Jobs and Career Hunting Blog 2009-10-31 09:09:00
HOT JOBS VACANCY | October 31st 2009 by Joe
Leonard Cheshire Disability Job Vacancies 1. Regional Programme Manager - East and North AfricaWe are now seeking to fill this exciting and challenging post.We require a forward looking and highly motivated individual to take responsibility for the l read more
Parfums du Maroc, un art de vivre
Womens Lens | October 31st 2009 by Aimee Kligman
envoyé par Viviane Paolini De la naissance à la mort, le parfum, entre usage sacré et profane, ponctue et marque les différentes étapes de la vie et les rituels du passage des marocains. Même si aujourd'hui les noms des grandes marques dominen read more
OXCGN Gets Down-n-Dirty With Colin McRae Dirt 2’s Review
OXCGN | October 31st 2009 by Grant Smythe
by GrathiusXR: ©2009 Arthur Kotsopoulos White knuckle racing from go-to-whoa It’s been a frantic last couple of months for racing fans on the Xbox 360, with great racing titles such as Race Pro, NFS: Shift, Forza 3 and also Codemaster’s read more
Darija Word of the Day
760 Days in Morocco | October 31st 2009 by Amanda
Today’s word is mujood (exists/available). There is another word for available, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out! read more
Muslims & Halloween
760 Days in Morocco | October 31st 2009 by Amanda
Upon reverting to Islam, one must give up a host of holidays that they have been celebrating for most of their life. Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day and many other religious and Hallmark holidays are phased out either slowly but surely read more
Darija Words of the Day
760 Days in Morocco | October 30th 2009 by Amanda
As promised, here are two new words today. Both are also the same words with the same meanings in French, due obviously to the French occupation of Morocco and further proof that Darija sometimes makes no sense at all! The first word is parasol (um read more
Update on Buses
760 Days in Morocco | October 30th 2009 by Amanda
We went out for an errand (which I will post about later) this morning and despite taking a petite taxi to the medina, all the buses seem to be running now. Some of the bus lines are still running the old yet new buses like #7 and #30, but some of read more
Cheap flights to Morocco
Cheap Flights Tiger | October 29th 2009 by The DailyTiger
(wikitravel) Cheap Flights Tiger Read the World in 41 languages in The Daily Tiger read more
Cheap flights to Morocco
Cheap Flights Tiger | October 29th 2009 by The DailyTiger
(wikitravel) Cheap Flights Tiger Read the World in 41 languages in The Daily Tiger read more
Pink Hijab Day in my neighborhood…
760 Days in Morocco | October 29th 2009 by Amanda
My own effort to support Pink Hijab Day was going to be to post in pink yesterday, then I realized it was Wednesday and I’ve adopted a habit of not posting on Wednesdays which I rather like. Anyhow, I also did not anticipate leaving the hous read more
Marrakesh Riad
Donkee House | October 28th 2009
This two bedroom Marrakesh riad in the medina is featured in The New York Times. Looking at these pictures, it reminds me of my trip with my husband to Marrakesh and Essaouira about three years ago. The dusty reds throughout most definitely stru read more
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Globetrotting Bride | October 28th 2009 by Lyla Gleason
If you’re looking to incorporate an ancient Moroccan custom into your wedding preparation, you’re going to love this spa treatment idea: (source) Moroccan weddings are very elaborate (some last seven days) so to prepare for the festivi read more
The Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech
Polyglot Travel | October 27th 2009 by Christine Schmit
The Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech is a former Islamic school built around 1570 by the saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib. Its name stems from the amoravid sultan Ali ibn Yusuf who fortified the city of Marrakech. It is the biggest madrasa in all of read more
Travel Morocco Morocco Travel- TravelVideoPostCard
Adventure Art Travel | October 27th 2009 by Hairy Nipples
Morocco is a very tolerant country. Morocco is full of exotic places and beauty. Morocco is about romance. Morocco is magical. Morocco is about adventure travel. Morocco has names like Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesch. Morocco is music. This Travel Video read more
Darija Word of the Day
760 Days in Morocco | October 27th 2009 by Amanda
Today’s word is mazal (not yet). read more
Articles & Islam
760 Days in Morocco | October 27th 2009 by Amanda
Another day almost gone, still lots on the to-do list. But, I did finally get my two new pages up and going as near as I imagined them to be. Check them out in lieu of an actual post today. The ARTICLES page will be updated frequently with arti read more
Are There Any Plus Size Clothing Stores For Women In Morocco?
About whole thing for u | October 27th 2009 by memee
I am coming to Morocco in a few weeks. I will be staying two weeks in Marrakech and will travel around a bit. I will be in Casablanca for a few days. Does anyone know if there are any clothing stores for plus size women in Marrakech or Casablanca? read more
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