Guinness Book of World records lists the world’s oldest living male as Tomoji Tanabe, a resident of Japan. Mr. Tanabe is said to be 112 years old. Perhaps, though, Moroccan resident Sidi Kaddour Maksouri should challenge the famous book’s claim. Mr. Maksouri is reportedly 123 years old. Living in el-Jadida, he has only visited a [...]
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If you’ve been running the same old routes day in and day out, its time to boost your stride by preparing for that marathon you’ve always wanted to run. Why not try something new – something exotic? Why not run the 2008 Marrakesh Marathon or half-marathon in North Africa, Morocco? You probably have the will, [...]
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Morocco wants the next International Expo in 2012 brought to Tangiers. It has competition from Yeoshu in South Korea and Wroclaw in Poland. To put its best foot forward, Morocco has sent several of its government officials to garner support from other countries. Deputy Minister for Moroccan Expatriates, Nouzha Chekrouni started the campaign for world [...]
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It may be approaching fall or winter time across most of the northern hemisphere, but in Morocco it’s approaching surf time. Surfs up in the land of a thousand-mile coastline with the best surfing months soon breaching. Pack your own board, rent or buy one, but come surf Morocco for some of the wickedest rides [...]
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Muslims everywhere are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Morocco’s royal family, in fact, is taking part in this month of fasting by following some contemporary traditions. King Mohammed VI, who also has the title of Commander of the Faithful and his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, lead the first religious lecture of Ramadan. His Majesty’s [...]
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