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
Furore Over New Moroccan Media Rules
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: An attempt by Islamists to mould the Moroccan media in its own image?
‘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.
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.
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.
Nancy Ajram: Unlikely Icon of Democracy in Morocco
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: What do Elton John, Haifa Wahbi and Nancy Ajram have in common?
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.
