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Blazing Skies: Moroccan Meterorite Up for Sale

Blazing Skies: Moroccan Meterorite Up for Sale

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A perfectly intact meteorite that was ejected from Mars 700,000 years ago and landed in the Moroccan desert last year will go on sale this Sunday

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Moroccan Tourism: Set for Up-Market Boom?

Moroccan Tourism: Set for Up-Market Boom?

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Are we on the cusp on the major boom for the Moroccan property market driven by cash-rich tourists? Views are mixed.

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Dutch ‘Abortion Ship’ Blocked By Moroccan Navy

Dutch ‘Abortion Ship’ Blocked By Moroccan Navy

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Up to 700 abortions are performed in Morocco per day, according to activists, even though the practice is illegal.

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Restoring the Glory of Fez: A ‘Capital Idea?’

Restoring the Glory of Fez: A ‘Capital Idea?’

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It has enjoyed a glorious past but faces a very uncertain future. There’s a case to be made for restoring Fez as Morocco’s capital city.

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Asilah: The Hidden Moroccan Seaside Gem

Asilah: The Hidden Moroccan Seaside Gem

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It doesn’t feature too highly on most tourists ‘must sees’ when they come to Morocco but it has many attractions

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U.S Fines: Another Blow to Morocco’s Tourism Industry

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: As if the fall-out from the battle with low cost airlines isn’t bad enough the Moroccan authorities have now picked a fight with the U.S Department of Transportation

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Mali Islamist Threat That Could Engulf Morocco

Mali Islamist Threat That Could Engulf Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: While international attention is focused on Syria events in the Maghreb are threatening to spin out of control

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A Taxing Tale: Low-Cost Airlines Reject Morocco

A Taxing Tale: Low-Cost Airlines Reject Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: First it was Ryanair, now it’s Easyjet. The outlook for Morocco’s tourism industry looks grim.

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Women’s Health in Morocco: Huge Advances Made

Women’s Health in Morocco: Huge Advances Made

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A number of international programmes combined with improved education have led to significant improvements for Moroccan women

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Religious Hardliners Try to Claim Moroccan Beaches

Religious Hardliners Try to Claim Moroccan Beaches

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It’s become a familiar Summer battle-field in Morocco. Once again hardline groups are trying to impose their will on tourists and residents

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Fasting: The Challenges Facing Muslims This Ramadan

Fasting: The Challenges Facing Muslims This Ramadan

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Whether it’s the longer daylight hours or because you’re an Olympic athlete there are particular challenges for Muslims this Ramadan

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The ‘A’ Word: A Big Problem for Cola Makers

The ‘A’ Word: A Big Problem for Cola Makers

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: In spite of the cool words issued by cola manufacturers there is still great concern across the Muslim world regarding ingredients.

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Veiling of Young Girls Is ‘Child Abuse’: Rights Group

Veiling of Young Girls Is ‘Child Abuse’: Rights Group

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Debate about the hijab, always a sensitive subject, has been ratcheted up a few notches in Morocco with the launch of a campaign

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Moroccan Alcohol Ad Ban: Only The Beginning

Moroccan Alcohol Ad Ban: Only The Beginning

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The PJD is beginning to deliver on its promises to attack any public references to alcohol. There’s a lot more to come

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Furore Over New Moroccan Media Rules

Furore Over New Moroccan Media Rules

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: An attempt by Islamists to mould the Moroccan media in its own image?

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‘Abandon French?’ Not Any Time Soon In Morocco

‘Abandon French?’ Not Any Time Soon In Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: English is a language that is increasingly heard in Morocco. Does this spell the end for French?

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The Destruction of Casablanca By Construction

The Destruction of Casablanca By Construction

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Property developers are rapidly destroying what’s left of Casablanca’s colonial, neo-Moorish and Art Deco heritage.

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Well-Kept Secret: The Thriving Wine Industry of Morocco

Well-Kept Secret: The Thriving Wine Industry of Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The wine industry is going from strength to strength.

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‘Picture an Arab Man’: Project’s Author Speaks

‘Picture an Arab Man’: Project’s Author Speaks

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Her photography has captured the imagination of people around the Arab world and beyond. She discusses her project.

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Internet ‘Disaster’: A Return to Morocco’s Old Ways

Internet ‘Disaster’: A Return to Morocco’s Old Ways

REDA YAMANI, THE VIEW FROM FEZ: If ever you need a demonstration of abuse of monopoly power look to Maroc Telecom