BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer The first time I was introduced to the folklore of Morocco was by way of North American television. After showing country scenes of great breathtaking beauty and others of haunting architecture, the narrator came to the epitome of his travelogue, a festival held in Marrakesh, one of the most fascinating cities … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The North African Arab countries of Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia, often referred to as “Al Maghreb,” contribute to the diversifying Arab American identity. Just as the Lebanese and Syrian immigrants of the 1880s did before them, North African migrants are bringing their traditions to America and popularizing the foods. In … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer What has made Marrakesh, the southern capital of Morocco, a true tourist mecca is Jamaa el Fna, one of the most famous and liveliest entertainment spots on earth. A world unto itself, this bustling square, which gives the city its character, is a chaotic outdoor circus which can hold up to … Continued
By Zac Fox Go Upstate.com A group of Converse College students hopes to use a recent experience in Morocco to help dispel negative images of Arabs and Muslims. Natalie Southgate, Sidney Jones and Grace Frazor, all seniors at the college, recently returned from the North African nation after participating in a Model Arab League program … Continued
By Ayesha Ulhaq Moroccan World News In an interview with Bilal Qureshi, from the NPR, at the 2016 Library of Congress Book Festival in Washington DC, Laila Lalami shared the back story and inspiration behind her writings and spoke of the inspiration behind her award-winning, fictional memoir, “The Moor’s Account.” Lalami is a Moroccan-American award-winning novelist, writer and … Continued
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