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Wet Weather in Fez ~ but maybe fine for Eid al-Adha
Blog: The View from Fez - 5 November 2011
The expected cold and wet weather arrived as expected, but so far the winds have been a lot more moderate than predicted. The low temperature this morning, of only eight degrees Celsius, was a reminder of just how cool Fez can be. This fact is often lost on tourists who equate the African continent with warm, sunny days. Maybe the weather here is great - compared to Glasgow, Olso or Helsinki- but for really warm days you will probably have to wait until next year.
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In Fez: Focus on Women's Photography
Blog: The View from Fez - 4 November 2011
Tomorrow in Fez the spotlight will fall on photography by and of women.
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Travel Industry Support for Moroccan Education
Blog: The View from Fez - 4 November 2011
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Making Music in the Marrakesh Medina
Blog: The View from Fez - 3 November 2011
An innovative recording studio in Marrakesh is opening doors for promising Moroccan musicians, writes our regular contributor, Derek Workman.When the gods of rock and roll tell you itβs time to move on by flooding your recording studio twice in six months β and then setting fire to it, just to make sure you got the message, you really do need to take notice.
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Tips for Planning a Trip to Morocco with Kids
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 2 November 2011
If you followed my recent trip to Morocco on Twitter or read Morocco Family Adventure on Mother of All Trips last week, you know our experience in this North African country was tremendous. International trips that include multiple stops in remote locations, however, require meticulous planning. Add kids to the trip and there's a new layer of vulnerability and complexity to consider. There are things ...
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Preparing for Eid al-Adha in Fez
Blog: The View from Fez - 1 November 2011
Buying a sheep for Eid has never been easier. You can purchase them in a nearby souk, go to the country and negotiate with a farmer, or to the local supermarket where they have erected tents and sell the rams by the kilogram. Then of course, there is the Internet and buying on-line.
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Tourist Warning ~ Beware the Man on the Train !
Blog: The View from Fez - 1 November 2011
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Hats off to the Fez ~ Moroccan Photo of the Day
Blog: The View from Fez - 1 November 2011
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Fez Weather Forecast Leading Up to Eid al-Adha
Blog: The View from Fez - 1 November 2011
If the weather forecasters are to be believed, Morocco is in for an early burst of winter weather. Though officially still autumn, and with trees only now changing colour in the mountains, the outlook for the days leading up to the celebration of Eid al-Adha, is for cold, wet weather.
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Moroccan Recipes for Eid Al Kabir
Blog: The View from Fez - 31 October 2011
Eid is fast approaching and you may soon have a lot of lamb left over - so it is time to make M'rouzia. A good M'rouzia has a perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness and is a stunning way to present shoulder neck or shank of lamb. For those who happen to have goat meat, the recipe worked just as well. The key ingredients are Moroccan Ras El Hanout spice mix and saffron.
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Carpet Auction in Morocco's Middle Atlas
Blog: The View from Fez - 30 October 2011
A carpet auction is a vivid and theatrical experience to onlookers and an economic necessity to those who produce the carpets. Suzanna Clarke visits the one held in the Middle Atlas town of Khenifra.
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Russian Language Courses in Fez
Blog: The View from Fez - 30 October 2011
Close observers of the Fez Medina will have noticed that these days there are many more Russian tourists. We have always been amazed at the way young Moroccans who work with tourists are able to muster a great number of words in half a dozen languages and Russian is now included. Back in 2005, King Mohammed VI sent a message, via Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, to the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, offering Russian citizens visa-free entry.
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Hostels and Hotels β Finding the best place to stay for you
Blog: Vagobond.com - 30 October 2011
If you are about to set out on a journey and you want to find the best places to stay for you and whomever you are traveling with. How do you find the right spots?
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First Rains Bring Hope For Large Wheat Crop
Blog: The View from Fez - 28 October 2011
While tourists who only have a few days in Morocco may not enjoy the wet weather, farmers and grain merchants are smiling. Rain over the last couple of days has set the scene for what farmers are saying could be a bumper year.
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Join Us For The Fez Festival Of World Sacred Music 2012
Blog: The View from Fez - 28 October 2011
The View from Fez is hosting a wonderful tour to Fez from June 6-17, 2012 for the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, together with a registered travel agency. As well as festival events, there is a choice of activities, including Moroccan cooking, travel photography, yoga, visual art, tours around the Medina and talks on architecture and culture. Day trips will also be held to places such as the Roman ruins at Volubilis.
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Are budget airlines worth it? β Budget Airlines vs. Regular Airlines
Blog: Vagobond.com - 28 October 2011
Are budget airlines really worth it?
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USA to Build New "Green" Embassy in Rabat
Blog: The View from Fez - 27 October 2011
B.L. Harbert International is a company that specialises in building embassies around the world. According to reports in the US, B.L.Harbert have the contract for a new $140 million U.S. Embassy compound in Rabat. The contract was awarded by the US State Department.
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Talk to the Hand
Blog: The View from Fez - 27 October 2011
When travelling, beware of which hand gestures you use. They can get you into all kinds of trouble, writes Derek Workman.
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What next for the traditional Moroccan house?
Blog: The View from Fez - 27 October 2011
Future architects from Britain and Morocco converged on Fez yesterday for a cultural exchange with a difference.
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Travel Writing About Morocco ~ #32
Blog: The View from Fez - 27 October 2011
Regular readers of The View from Fez will be aware that we run an occasional series on travel writing in Morocco. Many times we find the journalism patchy and the research less than thorough. However, back in June this year, we came across journalist Steve McKenna and gave him the "thumbs up" for his piece (see our story here Travel Writing about Morocco #31
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Moroccan Cactus Industry Set To Bloom
Blog: The View from Fez - 26 October 2011
Travel around Morocco and you will notice that the "prickly pear" cactus appears to be very common. When the fruit is ripe, the souks are full of trays of them and the sellers do good business. Now, the Moroccan government is to invest in more production.
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Photographic Portrait Workshop a Success
Blog: The View from Fez - 25 October 2011
Back on the 19th of this month, we ran a story about a workshop to be held by the ALIF Photography Club. The workshop topic was "portraits" and the venue was the beautiful Jnan Sbil gardens in Fez. Thanks to Omar Chennafi, we can bring you a couple of examples of the work done by the students.
