Arabian nights and adventures in Gelman Nov 3, 2009
Similar volumes held by the University include the "Samuel Halperin and Henry Epstein Maps of the Holy Land" collection and "Arabic History of the Rulers of the East and Morocco," a manuscript donated in 1968 by H.R.H. Muhammad V, former king of Morocco. Page 1 of 1. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Travel to Moroccan North African Ci... Nov 1, 2009
What to See and do in Morocco's Capital City. There is enough to see in Rabat to keep a tourist to Morocco busy for days ... Morocco has always been an intriguing place to visit. (Suite101.com)
Passports of Jihadists Found by Pakistani Army Oct 31, 2009
Garcia's passport bore no traces of travel to Pakistan but did have stamps showing repeated travel to Morocco, her apparent husband's country. There was also a used travel visa to Iran, where Azizi is reported to have fled at one point. (Time.com)
› Blue Flag beauties! Oct 31, 2009
"South Africa's Blue Flag beaches increase our desirability and reputation as a world class destination. With the exception of Morocco, South Africa is the only African country implementing Blue Flag, and we have done so with increasing success since 2001," Van Schalkwyk said. Blue Flag is an international award scheme that acts as a guarantee to tourists that a beach they are visiting is one of the best in the world. (iAfrica.com)
Israeli Official: Clinton To Hold Jerusalem Talks Oct 28, 2009
In Washington, the State Department had no comment on Clinton's travel plans, other than to say she would be in Morocco early next week where she would be meeting with various Arab foreign ministers. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (CBS News -- World)
Fork out for second bag Oct 23, 2009
The charge would also apply on flights between the United States and Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Capuano's trips abroad seen in spirit of good government Oct 23, 2009
Does he appreciate the strategic significance of Morocco ... Morocco s future has tremendous implications for the rest of North Africa and for Southern Europe. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
White House urges Mid-East push Oct 23, 2009
The 76-year-old envoy, who will travel with Mrs Clinton to Morocco to consult Arab foreign ministers on the stalled peace process in early November, said he refused to be discouraged. "We are determined to stay the course [...] until the job is done," he said. (BBC News -- Africa)
Africa: 'AU Effectively Tackling Economic, Political Problems' [interview] Oct 19, 2009
The African Union has a mandate that spans political, economic and financial, cultural and technological matters affecting its 53 members, which include all nations on the African continent expect Morocco (which withdrew when Western Sahara was admitted). Jean Ping, a former foreign minister of Gabon who also served for a year as president of the United Nations General Assembly, is the third chairperson of the AU Commission, or secretariat, since the union was formed in 2002 and replaced the... (allAfrica.com)
Where in the world is Capuano? Oct 14, 2009
Where in the world is Capuano. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Opposite ways of seeing two worlds in DeCordova exhibit Oct 11, 2009
Translated, it means The Women of Morocco, which could sound like the title of a Playboy pictorial. That s one of the many ironies implicit in these visually chaste images. (Boston Globe)
Surprises on the way to a Moroccan wedding Oct 11, 2009
"A thousand welcomes to Morocco," they said, putting their hands over their hearts ... They asked why I was visiting Morocco ... "Well, perhaps those tales have some truths. But if you want to see the real Morocco, you must come to our sister's wedding tonight.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Capuano trips raise profile, questions Oct 10, 2009
His journeys have taken him from Morocco and South Africa to Singapore and Cairo. The six-term Somerville Democrat, who has made America s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan an issue in his US Senate campaign, has made one visit to Iraq, and two to Afghanistan. (Boston Globe)
Anthropologie buyer looks for global style on the Sundance Channel in Man Shops Globe' Oct 6, 2009
In the next three months, Keith Johnson plans to visit England, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Scotland, Morocco, Laos, Thailand and Australia. As the buyer-at-large for Anthropologie - and the Man in the Sundance Channel's new "Man Shops Globe," premiering Wednesday - Johnson purchases vintage items, antiques and one-of-a-kind pieces, and commissions pieces from artists and craftsmen around the world. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
FIFA World Cup trophy arrives Oct 6, 2009
" The ceremonial start of the tour was held on September 1 in Zurich with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO, Kent accompanying the trophy on the first steps of its journey. Already, the prestigious trophy has been to Cairo, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania and Cape Verde. This is the second time in four years that the most cherished prize in world football is making a trip to Ghana. Ghana's Black Stars are also the first African team apart from hosts... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mamounia hotel reopens in Marrakech Oct 2, 2009
MARRAKECH, Morocco Winston Churchill invited Franklin Roosevelt here to relax following strategic talks during World War II, and Alfred Hitchcock shot some of "The Man Who Knew Too Much " in the hotel's lobby which has also been a haunt of the Rolling Stones, Charlie Chaplin, Sharon Stone and many other Hollywood stars for nearly a century ... Now, after a three-year, $176 million makeover, the Mamounia is opening again for business in the oasis gardens of Marrakech in southern Morocco ... Built... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Verdi's Nabucco Opera to Be Staged at the Foot of the Historic Masada Fortress: Sep 30, 2009
Founded in 1993, Ya'lla Tours USA delivers life-changing travel experiences in many exotic Mediterranean destinations such as Egypt, Morocco, Israel, Turkey, Jordan and Greece. Ya'lla Tours USA is also one of only a handful of US Treasury-approved travel companies operating tours to the equally exotic Caribbean island of Cuba. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Travel Alert: U.S. Gov't Warns Americans About Germany Travel Sep 24, 2009
Harrach, who was born in Morocco and raised in Germany, also warned German Muslims to avoid public places and avoid any activity that is not absolutely necessary for the two weeks following the election, if a party in favor of continuing the German presence in Afghanistan is elected. "Keep your children close to you," he said to Muslims in Germany. (ABC News)
10 restaurants where you can watch the stars Sep 19, 2009
Thus, a new starlet would be hooked up with an established star and sent to the Copacabana or El Morocco expressly for the purpose of having their pictures taken by the photogs. This endures to a certain extent today at celeb-flocked restaurants like Spago and Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, which count among its guests everyone from George Clooney to Elizabeth Hurley, whereas it is discouraged (though not unknown) in New York: The if youre not famous-go-wait-in-line syndrome is, however,... (MSNBC -- Travel)
My Ramadan World Tour Sep 16, 2009
I was traveling in Morocco with a high-school friend, and on the last night of a very eventful journey, as we were about to step into a convenience store, two middle-aged men, perhaps as old as our fathers, stopped us at the door ... During our two weeks in Morocco, we had been approached by many men trying to sell us hashish, but this was a first: We were being shoulder-tapped by guys twice our age, and we were confused. (Slate)
Chicago's effort for 2016 Olympics looking like a lost cause Sep 13, 2009
There are only two American members of the IOC -- the same amount Morocco has -- and the U.S. doesn't have the built-in voting blocs enjoyed by the other cities. There was a suggestion the other day that Oprah get involved on behalf of her city to save the Chicago bid. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Religion reporting is losing its prominence in American newspapers Sep 13, 2009
This, again, contrasts with the situation in Europe, where, for example, many German Muslims are from Turkey, many Spanish Muslims are from Morocco, and many French Muslims are from Algeria. Highlights from Michael Paulson's blog. (Boston Globe)
The Architect of 9/11 Sep 11, 2009
Along with Fez in Morocco and Sana'a in Yemen, Aleppo is considered among the best-preserved cities in the Arab world. When he decided to write his thesis on the city, he returned later that year to conduct more extensive research. (Slate)
Taxing Off A Runway Sep 10, 2009
For example, Massachusetts Democrat Bill Delahunt, a sponsor of the House bill, has voted against free trade with Peru, Australia, Chile, Oman, Morocco, Singapore and Central America. At the same time, he has voted to subsidize U.S. industries and said yes to steel quotas. (Investors Business Daily)
South Shore returns! Sep 10, 2009
The team has also performed internationally, in Canada and more recently in Casablanca, Morocco. Comment on this story at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Andrew Zimmern Eats His Way Around the World Sep 10, 2009
I think people need to have the roasted lamb dishes at the Djemaa el Fna in Morocco. Prowl the streets of Reykjavik at three in the morning and eat the sausages and lobster bisque. (Time.com)
Poll: Obama's Ratings on Afghanistan Drop Sep 2, 2009
CBS News Survey Finds Support for War Continuing to Fall; Half Of Public Supports CIA Interrogations Probe. President Obama gestures during his news conference at the NATO summit in Strasbourg, France, in this April 4, 2009 file photo. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Best Cheap Travel Destinations Aug 31, 2009
Morocco: Of course this country is really a gem, with its unique food, interesting, art and rich history ... On the one hand, it is also undeniable that Morocco's cheap food, accommodation, and commodities is also part of its attraction. (Suite101.com)
Morocco, air/6 nights, from $1,899 Aug 26, 2009
Weeklong guided adventure with stops in Casablanca, Rabat, more. More from Budget Travel. (MSNBC -- Travel)
EIH awaits ITC offer on stake dilution Aug 21, 2009
This includes one Oberoi hotel in Dubai which is expected to open in 2011; two Oberoi hotels in Abu Dhabi; one in Oman; an Oberoi hotel and residences in Marrakech, Morocco, and another to operate a 100-key five-star Trident hotel at Dehradun. 1. (India Times)
To market, to market in Provence Aug 21, 2009
In addition to local items, you may find spices from Morocco and Tunisia, paella and saffron from Spain and fresh pasta from Italy. Markets typically begin at about eight in the morning and end by one in the afternoon. (CNN)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
In addition to local items, you may find spices from Morocco and Tunisia, paella and saffron from Spain, and fresh pasta from Italy. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Giant telescopes to reveal ancient universe Aug 20, 2009
No site has been chosen, though Argentina, Chile, Morocco and Spain are being considered. Astronomers hope these giants will fill in gaps in knowledge about key moments in the early days of the universe. (CNN -- Tech)
'Reliance Comm for Zain's Africa biz' Aug 18, 2009
The Kuwaiti firm said last month it was reviewing a possible sale of its African operations- minus Morocco and Sudan- after French media and telecoms giant Vivendi called off talks to buy a majority stake in the African business. Read business stories in. (India Times)
RCOM eyes Kuwait telcos African ops Aug 18, 2009
The key shareholders in Zain__KIA and the Kuwaiti family-owned conglomerate Kharafi group, have, however, insisted that the deal talks do not include Morocco and Sudan. When contacted, an RCom spokesperson refused to comment on the deal. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Proposals and Weddings at Disney Wo... Aug 14, 2009
If she s always wanted to travel to Morocco, a special tour of the pavilion in Epcot can be arranged. Rings can easily be placed inside a slice of baklava. (Suite101.com)
Maruti rolls out 1,00,000th A-Star Aug 12, 2009
The company has already exported over 50,000 units of A-Star to over 44 countries including Netherlands, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Angola, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco, Libya, New Zealand and some Latin American nations. The production of the model started in October, 2008. (India Times)
Bigamy against true Islamic law: Panel Aug 7, 2009
Turkey and Tunisia have completely outlawed it while in Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Morocco, Pakistan and Bangladesh, it has been subjected to administrative or judicial control,'' it said. In the Indian context, the commission said, ``Bigamy is not very common among Muslims and cases of men having more than one wife at a time are few and far between. (India Times, India)
Health chief's red card to Russian swine flu football 'scare' Aug 5, 2009
Page last updated at 08:04 GMT, Tuesday, 4 August 2009 09:04 UK. Fans' swine flu warning dismissed. (BBC News -- Health)
Call to end all OAPs' free buses Aug 5, 2009
Page last updated at 05:45 GMT, Wednesday, 5 August 2009 06:45 UK. Free bus passes for everyone over 60 were introduced in Wales in 2002. (BBC News -- UK)
Adventure Tours Aug 5, 2009
The brand will offer trips to destinations including Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, the Amazon, the Galapagos, India, Thailand, Cambodia, China, South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Alaska and the U.S. Southwest. Itineraries will range from cruises and safaris to exploring the ancient civilizations of the Incas, the Egyptians and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. (KSBW 8, CA)
Global Travel Takes a Dive Aug 5, 2009
European resorts also face increased competition from nearby destinations such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey that promise more bang for the buck or euro. Tourism in Africa rose 3% during the first quarter compared with the same period in 2008. (BusinessWeek)
US terror suspects hearing begins Aug 5, 2009
Cactus commerce boosts Morocco. Radiohead: Harry Patch (In Memory Of). (BBC News -- Americas)
In video: Testing broadband Aug 5, 2009
Cactus commerce boosts Morocco. Huge Italy jackpot still not won. (BBC News -- Technology)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Aug 3, 2009
Cactus commerce boosts Morocco. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Guantanamo case Jul 30, 2009
Mr Mohamed claims he was brutally tortured in Morocco ... Mr Mohamed claims the British authorities colluded in his mistreatment during his detention in Pakistan and his subsequent rendition to Morocco, where he says he was brutally tortured before being held in custody in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. (BBC News -- UK)
Xinjiang riots confound Islamists Jul 28, 2009
Over the years, spleen vented at abuses or humiliation of Muslims and their sacred symbols has been channeled into mass protests from Morocco to Malaysia. The wave of disturbances following the publication of insulting cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in Denmark in 2005 shook virtually every place on Earth where Muslims resided in sizeable numbers. (Asia Times Online)
For some fliers, trading miles is the way to go Jul 27, 2009
Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a free trip to Morocco this spring, and he had several thousand miles from another carrier that he thought might be just the ticket. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Alcatel-Lucent hives off unit to Infosys Jul 24, 2009
Of these, while approximately 175 are based out of India, the rest of the employees are spread across in France (59), Germany (72), Romania (101), Morocco (22), Egypt (10) and China (152), says the report. The employees have been told that they will be working with Infosys for a period of 18 months after which the IT major can take a decision on their further retention. (India Times, India)
How to trade miles Jul 24, 2009
DALLAS - Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a free trip to Morocco this spring, and he had several thousand miles from another carrier that he thought might be just the ticket. The San Francisco travel executive went online, found a willing trader for his Alaska Airlines miles and made a swap. (MSNBC -- Travel)
NRI donates 90,000 pounds for UK bowel cancer research Jul 22, 2009
NRI donates 90,000 pounds for bowel cancer research in UK - Indians Abroad - World - NEWS - The Times of India. NRI donates 90,000 pounds for bowel cancer research in UK. (India Times, India)
The Tipping Guide, Part 2 Jul 22, 2009
MOROCCO At Restaurants: Ten percent is generous, but check to make sure the service isn't included in the bill ... P.S. In Morocco, "tipping is best done quietly, perhaps off to the side," suggests Joel Zack of Heritage Tours, which specializes in travel to Morocco. (Concierge.com)
126 Top Travel Specialists Jul 22, 2009
Morocco Joel Zack, Heritage Tours Private Travel, New York City Recommended generalist An expert on Moroccan architecture and historic preservation, Zack has made 30-plus trips to the country and returns at least twice a year. He'll help you dive into the culture inside the casbahs whether through a meeting with art gallery owners or a visit to villagers' homes and, as much as he loves Marrakech's hot hotels and the museums of Fez, may try to coax you out of the major cities to the beaches of... (Concierge.com)
Mandela stories help kids Jul 17, 2009
The clever snake charmer from Morocco, the Kenyan lion Simba, the Southern African mantis and the moon, the trickster-spider Anansi from Nigeria, and the Swazi cloud princess are just a few of the much-loved characters in stories so old that their exact origins are unknown. In the book's foreword, Mandela wrote of his wish that storytelling in Africa would never die, but rather that all the world's children might experience the wonder of books. (iAfrica.com)
Helen L. Dolenc Jul 17, 2009
After a three-year stint working in Morocco, she returned to Sitka and later married a prominent Alaskan, John L. Dolenc. They retired to Palmer in 1969. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Property slump opens doors for slum dwellers in Morocco Jul 16, 2009
A slumping world property market has given new impetus to Morocco's plans to demolish its townships, where decades of state neglect have bred despair and religious extremism. As demand for luxury homes and tourist facilities falls in the wake of the global financial crisis, Morocco's property firms are making the most of a state-backed scheme to rehouse 4 million slum dwellers in new flats ... 83 billion (R16 billion) by 2012, and several firms, including Morocco's top property developer,... (Business Report, South Africa)
Holland America Line to Add New High-End Staterooms to ms Prinsendam in Early 2010 Jul 13, 2009
The ship sails a leisurely eastbound course across the Atlantic for an extensive Mediterranean exploration with calls at ports in more than 10 countries, including Morocco, Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Russia, Georgia, Greece and Turkey. The cruise includes overnight stays in Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal and Istanbul, Turkey, as well as late-night departures in Athens and Santorini, Greece, and Lisbon, Portugal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Visions of Morocco and Tunisia Jul 12, 2009
The lure of foreign lands like Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt led various 19th century European and American artists to travel abroad and create a lush, exotic style of painting known as Orientalism ... And while artists John Singer Sargent, Willard Metcalf, Henry Ossawa Tanner and August Macke were by no means exclusively Orientalist painters, they all made trips to Morocco or Tunisia during their respective careers and were inspired to paint scenes of the region in their own unique ways... (Suite101.com)
Moroccan fig date bake Jul 10, 2009
This dish, which vaguely resembles a large Bo-Kaap Samoosa, is said to have originated in Morocco where it started off life as a phyllo pastry wrap for spicy chicken. The original recipe was emailed to me a good few years back (I forgot who the sender was) and I made it a few times, loved it, and promptly lost the recipe and forgot all about it until I recently rediscovered it in an old recipe scrapbook. (iAfrica.com)
Boggers Dont Count, And I Can Prove It! Jul 9, 2009
The Moroccan experience: The government of Morocco recognizing the important role its citizens abroad play in the local economy, set up a ministry for Moroccans living abroad, and stepped to improve tourism industryjust to lure them to come home. The Coming Home Tourism (CHT) also generates its own industries; like air lines, hotels, transportation and other service economy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Middle East Jul 5, 2009
In the past, nations in the Persian Gulf feared Iran, but nobody came out and said it - let alone cut off diplomatic relations with Tehran as Morocco did last week. Now the Arab world is watching as Iran prepares for presidential elections, keeping fingers crossed, and fearing what they think would be a worst-case scenario: another term for President Mahmud Ahmadinejad. (Asia Times Online)
Influence features Bufton works Jul 4, 2009
Bufton, vice presidents of the board of Tualatin Valley Artists, was born in Morocco and grew up in Madrid and first worked helping her mother paint ceramic pieces which she sold. She is a member of Lake Area Artists and has won honors in the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Special Show. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Damp day means world travel at Fitch Camp Jul 3, 2009
Severin has conversed with Antarctica, France, Mexico, South America, Australia, Japan and Morocco in Africa. "They all speak in English," he said. (Dowagiac News, MI)
* France, US helping in Comoros search Jul 2, 2009
Though a full list has not yet been published, a Yemeni official said there were also nationals from Canada, Comoros, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Morocco, the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and Yemen on board. Comoran officials said France had sent a plane, and was also moving two ships into the area while the US had sent a helicopter to help, and a plane with supplies. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stealthy things happening at train stations Jun 29, 2009
The latter probably marked the world of Abdelkader Belliraj, 52, a Belgian of Moroccan descent who has admitted to spying for Belgian intelligence and is now on trial in Morocco on a long list of charges ... Reha promised to put her in touch with a chief of the network, but he was soon arrested in Morocco and convicted in 2007 on terrorism charges. (San Francisco Chronicle)
