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Freaking Out Barbary Apes in Azrou, Morocco
Blog: Vagobond.com - 11 November 2011
Wonderful friends and a wonderful day in the woods among the apes.
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More Cold Weather Predicted for Fez
Blog: The View from Fez - 11 November 2011
The beginning of winter in Fez has been marked by some cold and wet weather. The last few days have been an improvement, with clear, sunny days and temperatures reaching the low twenties (Celsius). This fine, crisp weather is set to continue until mid-week, when once again the temperatures will drop. The forecast night time lows are predicted to be down to 4 degrees Celsius.
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Fez Students Offer Insights into Changing Culture
Blog: The View from Fez - 10 November 2011
An innovative film-making course is helping students share their perceptions of Moroccan society. “Documentary making is useful for exploring the intermingling of modernity and tradition,” says Jihane Stella, a Masters student in Cultural Studies at the University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah in Fes.
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Eland Editions of Classic Morocco Travel Books
Blog: The View from Fez - 9 November 2011
English publisher Eland Books specializes in keeping the classics of travel literature in print. Eland's aim is "to open out our understanding of other cultures, interpret the unknown, reveal different environments as well as celebrating the humour and occasional horrors of travel." Eland is owned by three travel writers: Rose Baring, John Hatt and Barnaby Rogerson.
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Alternative Energy in Morocco ~ "All systems go"
Blog: The View from Fez - 8 November 2011
The plans for a giant solar plant in the Moroccan desert have moved ahead with the announcement that the Desertec Industrial Initiative plans to begin construction in 2012 on the first of many renewable energy power stations that would together supply 15 percent of Europe’s electricity by 2050.
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Eid Mubarak Said
Blog: The View from Fez - 6 November 2011
With the Eid holiday upon us, The View from Fez is taking a short break to join the festivities. It only remains to say... SHARE THIS!
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Fountain Restoration in the Fez Medina
Blog: The View from Fez - 6 November 2011
The Fonduk Lihoudi fountain in the north of the Medina is the latest of the many neglected fountains in the Fez Medina to be restored, thanks to the riad booking agency, Fez Riads.
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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 it’s time to move on by flooding your recording studio twice in six months – 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
Photograph of Fezzes by Suzanna ClarkeSHARE THIS!
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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 – 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.
