By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is well known for its leatherwork, dye, and cloths. Their traditions surrounding leather and cloth go back to thousands of years ago. They have still managed to keep many of these traditions alive, despite the manufacturing boom and the widespread use of factories. Using leather for … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It is hard to visualize while strolling the streets of modern Agadir and rubbing shoulders with tourists from all over the world that a little over 200 kilometres away lies the endless Sahara. For anyone with the slightest romantic inclination the attraction of tis nearby mysterious desert cannot be … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tagine (or tajine) is a very popular food native to North Africa, especially in Morocco, where it is the national dish. You can make tagine with fish, chicken, vegetables, lamb, or beef, which shows the dish’s versatility. The name “tagine” comes from the type of dish that the food … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor At 9:39 a.m., precisely on the minute, our train heading for Marrakesh lowly pulled out of Casablanca’s Voyageurs Railway Station. It moved so smoothly that I hardly knew we had begun our journey to Agadir. In a few minutes, Casablanca, Morocco’s chief commercial and industrial centre, was left behind as … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Chefchaouen (meaning “watch the horns”) goes by many names. Locals call it Chaouen, and some call it “The Blue Pearl”. Located close to the coast in northern Morocco, Chefchaouen is famous for the light blue color painted on all of its buildings. It is surrounded by the Rif mountains … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Hamid al-Badawi was relaxed in the Moorish atmosphere of the richly decorated Alhambra room in Agadir’s deluxe Sahara Hotel. The musicians had just begun to tune their instruments when the waiter, distinguished-looking in his Moroccan costume, served him a platter of couscous, diffusing a tempting aroma. No sooner had … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, there are multiple identities. Among the many identities, there are the Amazigh, who live in North Africa. The Amazigh have their own unique identity, traditions, culture, and history. If you want to learn more about the Amazigh, this article will tell you more. The Amazigh … Continued
SOURCE: NPR.ORG BY: MICHELE KELEMEN Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalize relations, the fourth such pact in recent months between Israel and Arab countries in the Middle East and Africa. In announcing the latest agreement on Thursday, President Trump tweeted: “Another HISTORIC breakthrough today! Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have … Continued
SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: MORGAN HEKKING The app primarily seeks to help children of Moroccans living abroad learn Arabic. Morgan Hekking holds a BA in International Relations from Hobart & William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Rabat – The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad (MREs) has extended its Arabic language-learning app … Continued
Despite the different culture, nationality or language, gender barriers have always managed to hinder women’s success in different spheres, and the Moroccan women in the fishing industry had a huge victory that needs to be celebrated. In a rigidly traditional culture and industry, women, decisive players in the development of artisan fishing, are often stopped … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city of Rabat, where he grew up for 13 years before his family’s emigration to the … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As the months drag on and I get increasingly impatient with the redundancy of lockdown life, I find myself creating kitchen “staycations” through exciting new meals inspired by countries abroad. I have always fantasized about visiting Morocco in particular, and I felt it was time to bring Morocco to … Continued
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