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Argan Oil - Greed and Ethics
Blog: The View from Fez - 12 February 2012
Lucy Siegle, writing in The Observer, weighs into the debate over Argan oil and takes an interesting ethical perspective. Argan oil is probably one of the most over-hyped products in the last decade. The unethical nature of some of the pharmaceutical companies created an uproar when they tried to copyright names such as "Moroccan Oil".
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Postcards from Morocco
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 3 February 2012
Our latest postcard installment from Morocco.
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If Only
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 1 February 2012
There is much to love about the small seaside city of Essaouira.
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Sufi Music Performance in London
Blog: The View from Fez - 31 January 2012
Sufi musicians from Essaouira will join up with the English early music ensemble Passamezzo to perform together in a unique creative collaboration at St Mark's Church, Regent's Park, London on 20 February 2012.The concert is part of a series celebrating 17th century music, song and dance from England and Morocco. Called Shore to Shore, the project is an intercultural initiative organised by the educational charity REEP.
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Scorpions in Morocco - Update
Blog: The View from Fez - 16 November 2011
Androctonus mauritanicus (Pocock, 1902)
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Think of Morocco - "picture the ruins"!
Blog: The View from Fez - 14 September 2011
"When you think of Morocco you immediately picture the ruins, the sandy beach, the camels and the traditional houses. It’s true that this is how most of that area looks like, but there are modern adaptations too. Take for example this spacious house. It’s located close to Sidi Kaouk’s long sandy beach and the surrounding landscape is full of history." - Homedit.com
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Essaouira Death's Mystery Deepens
Blog: The View from Fez - 29 August 2011
On August 26th, The View from Fez reported on the tragic deaths in Essaouira of Roger and Mathilde Lamb. The couple died while on holiday in Essaouira on Morocco's Atlantic coast - leaving their four children orphaned. The first police reports said that Mrs Lamb had died after an accidental fall from a window. The following day, her grief-stricken husband is reported to have jumped from the second floor of the Sofitel Hotel in Essaouira.
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Mysterious Deaths in Essaouira
Blog: The View from Fez - 26 August 2011
The UK newspaper, The Times, is reporting a very strange and tragic event in Morocco. According to the story, by Simon de Bruxelles, a man and his wife died just four days apart. Both died from falls. However, there are many unanswered questions.The couple, Roger and Tilly Lamb were originally from Pershore, Worcestershire and had been on holiday with their sons aged 9 to 16. The now orphaned children have been flown back to Britain and are now being cared for by a relative.
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Exploring Essaouira, Morocco in a Daytrip
Blog: Vagobond.com - 28 July 2011
I recommend a visit to Morocco's seaside resort of Essaouira.
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Top 5 Things You Must See in Morocco
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 25 June 2011
Morocco is a fascinating multicultural country blended from African, Arab and European influences. It is our closest link to the continent of Africa and a diverse holiday destination
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Gnaoua Festival a Tourism Boost
Blog: The View from Fez - 24 June 2011
Gnaoua Musicians reach new heights in EssaouiraAt a time of low tourist numbers, the Moroccan authorities must be encouraged by the international coverage of the Gnaoua Music Festiva
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Essaouira Gnaoua Festival Kicks Off
Blog: The View from Fez - 24 June 2011
The picturesque port of Essaouira, painted in blue and white, is a tourist favourite and the perfect destination for a festival devoted to the feats of the Gnaouas, best known for their tasselled hats, which spin wildly as the musicians rock. Yesterday the Gnaoua Festival kicked off. It runs until the 26th
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Jewish and Palestinian music at Fez Festival
Blog: The View from Fez - 27 May 2011
When the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music was first launched in 1994, it aimed to have music from the three Abrahamic faiths: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. While the Festival has since expanded to include music from virtually every other belief system, this year's event will have two afternoons devoted to Jewish and Palestinian music.16h00 SUNDAY 5 JUNE at the Batha Museum
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Essaouira and the Jimi Hendrix myths
Blog: The View from Fez - 12 November 2010
From time to time The View from Fez receives emails from people wanting to know which riad Jimi Hendrix stayed in in Essaouira. So our intrepid rock fan, Ibn Warraq investigates.
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Postcard from Sidi Kaouki - surfer's paradise
Blog: The View from Fez - 17 September 2010
The View from Fez has just visited Sidi Kaouki, a small village some 25km south of Essaouira, on a 5km-long sandy beach.
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Postcard from Essaouira: Teredo 'worm' threatens boats
Blog: The View from Fez - 16 September 2010
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Moroccan Photography Competition #71
Blog: The View from Fez - 14 September 2010
Fez - photographer; Tiago Costa(click image to enlarge)The photography competition will be closing shortly, and then the big job of judging will begin.
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Moroccan Photography Competition #70
Blog: The View from Fez - 10 September 2010
Fes Station: Photographer: Lynette Reece(click image to enlarge)The photography competition will be closing shortly, and then the big job of judging will begin.
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Moroccan Photography Competition #69
Blog: The View from Fez - 10 September 2010
Freedom run: Photographer Nina Galbert(Click image to enlarge)The photography competition will be closing shortly, and then the big job of judging will begin.
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Moroccan Photography Competition #68
Blog: The View from Fez - 8 September 2010
Everyday life - On the streets of the medina in Tangier. Photographer: Koós Kinga(click image to enlarge)
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Moroccan Photography Competition #67
Blog: The View from Fez - 29 August 2010
Three men in Chefchaouen. Photographer, Kirsten Monkemeyer
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Moroccan Photography Competition #66
Blog: The View from Fez - 28 August 2010
Agadir 2007: Photographer, Edita Grubiene(Click image to enlarge)
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Moroccan Photography Competition #65
Blog: The View from Fez - 28 August 2010
Fez. Photographer: Johanne Doumas
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Moroccan Photography Competition #64
Blog: The View from Fez - 19 August 2010
Marrakech Souq: Photographer: Priya Marwaha(Click image to enlarge)
