The View From Fez

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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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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‘Show of Force’ By Islamists in Morocco

‘Show of Force’ By Islamists in Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The march was in support of Palestine but there was no doubting the underlying message.

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Abortion Reform Marks Major Change in Morocco

Abortion Reform Marks Major Change in Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Concerns among liberals that Morocco would take a sharp turn in a socially conservative direction look unfounded.

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PM Elect: No Islamic Dress Code for Moroccan Women

PM Elect: No Islamic Dress Code for Moroccan Women

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The leading Islamic party’s announcement that it’s not interested in imposing a dress code on women has been welcomed.

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Nancy Ajram: Unlikely Icon of Democracy in Morocco

Nancy Ajram: Unlikely Icon of Democracy in Morocco

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: What do Elton John, Haifa Wahbi and Nancy Ajram have in common?

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Early Moroccan Elections, Fears Over Security

Early Moroccan Elections, Fears Over Security

THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The good news is that we’re going to have elections earlier than anticipated. The bad news is that security forces are taking an increasingly hard line.