August 2007

Ait Bouguemez Valley

by Journey Beyond Travel on August 29, 2007

The flat valley of Ait Bouguemez in the Jbel M’Goun National Park has been catching lots of attention from trekkers looking for something off the beaten path in Morocco. Similar to the view of Mount Toubkal while hiking in the High Atlas Mountains, the Bouguemez Valley is richly diverse in its agriculture and people. Old [...]

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Moroccans Will Vote Soon

by Carole Morris on August 26, 2007

September 7th, an important day in Morocco. More than fifteen million people will have the chance to vote. More than seventy percent of those registered have already picked up their voter cards which may mean a good turn out. Those who have waited can apply for voter cards up to election day. Some officials have [...]

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Maternal Deaths Drop In Morocco

by Carole Morris on August 24, 2007

Maternal deaths are down. With the help of UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), women dying during childbirth has dropped. In 2004, approximately 220 mothers died giving birth in Morocco. That rate had come down from more than 300 in 1986. Two deaths have been recorded in the past four years. This is all with help [...]

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Morocco’s King Addresses Elections

by Carole Morris on August 22, 2007

Get involved in politics and get out and vote. That is the essence of the message given by King Mohammed VI to all Moroccans. He took the opportunity to talk about the upcoming elections on the 54th Anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People.

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Kuwaiti Group Receives Morocco’s Praise

by Carole Morris on August 19, 2007

Kuwait sent a delegation to take part in the 29th Asilah International Cultural Festival held in Morocco. Participation by the large delegation was a boost to the symposiums held at the Al-Muatamed Ben Ebad Summer University. Moroccan Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Ben-Issa, praised the Kuwaiti delegation calling it valuable.

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