Marrakesh

quarter of Marrakesh sees revival

Marrakesh - Muslimchronicle

The once teeming Jewish area of Moroccan tourist gem Marrakesh is seeing its fortunes revived as visitors including many from Israel flock to experience its unique culture and history. "You're now entering the last synagogue in the mellah," the walled Jewish quarter in the heart of the ochre city, Isaac Ohayon says as he enthusiastically guides tourists in the courtyardRead more

Al Ameri blames pressures facing the team

Casablanca - Zeinab Al Edrissy

Coach of Moroccan RAF Rabat football team Aziz Al Ameri stressed that his team faced serious pressures during the latest period, saying that these pressures negatively affected the team and the results it achieved during the matches of Moroccan Premier League. He blames the increasing pressure the team faced during the latest period for the low performance of the playersRead more

Al Zaki praises performance of players

Casablanca - Shafiq Al Zarawy

Moroccan coach Bado Al Zaki of Tanger Union football team expressed his pleasure for the strong performance of his players during the latest match against Raja Casablanca in the framework of the Moroccan Premier League. He added that the team prepared well for the match, expressing his appreciation to the players of the team who were keen to exert theirRead more

Labranda Hotels and Resorts Expand in Morocco

Rabat - Arab Today

The hospitality chain Labranda Hotels and Resorts will open two new hotels in Morocco. Labranda is on a mission to grow in Morocco, according to the Spanish magazine Hosteltur. They have added the Aqua Fun Club, an all-inclusive resort in Marrakesh, and Amadil, a hotel in Agadir. With 16 pools, the Aqua Fun Club will become the largest water parkRead more

Enrique Iglesias Relaxing With RedOne in Morocco

Rabat - Arab Today

Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias traveled to Marrakesh earlier this week to unwind with his close friend, Moroccan producer RedOne. According to Spanish news outlet, El Nacional, Iglesias and RedOne have been friends for many years. Iglesias was featured in RedOne’s latest production; “Don’t You Need Somebody,” along with RedOne’s friends Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafa Nadal. RedOne has collaborated with IglesiasRead more

Morocco Blocks Sale of Dinosaur Skeleton

Rabat - Arab Today

The recently-announced auction of an aquatic dinosaur skeleton unearthed in Morocco has been canceled. The auction house at the Drouot Hotel in Paris stated that the fossils will not be sold, following a meeting between the Moroccan ambassador to France Chakib Benmoussa and the auction commissioner, Alexandre Giquello. The plesiosaur, a 9-meter-long marine reptile with a long neck and turtle-likeRead more

Flights Between Morocco & Israel to Resume

Rabat - Arab Today

Flights Between Morocco & Israel to Re-Open after 13-Years halt, where air traffic between the two countries was completely blocked, reports Ynetnews, an Israeli newspaper on January 31. The English-speaking Israeli news outlet explained that, beginning in May, flights from Israel to Morocco, and vice versa, will be made available to passengers for the first time in 13 years. ARead more

Essaouira to Host Info Session for Wind Farm Project as Construction Nears

Rabat - Arab Today

The city of Essaouira will be presenting plans for the construction of the 200 MW Jebel Lahdid wind farm project on January 25th just as stakeholders begin its construction. The meeting will bring together leaders from the National Office of Electricity and Potable Water, the King Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment and the Moroccan Agency forRead more

ADEA meeting to kick off Tuesday in Egypt

Cairo - Arab Today

The meeting of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) will be held here on Tuesday under the auspices of Egypt's Higher Education Minister Ashraf el el Shihy. The meeting aims to finalize the preparations for the ADEA 2017 that will take place in Marrakesh from March 15 until March 17. The Morocco-hosted meeting will be heldRead more

Four nations map course to carbon-free economies

Marrakesh - Arab Today

When it comes to purging fossil fuels from the global economy by mid-century -- our only hope of staving off catastrophic climate change -- it turns out that you can't get there from here without a good map. That's the thinking behind detailed, long-term plans for switching from dirty to clean energy unveiled this week by the United States, Canada,Read more