The appeal court in Casablanca on Tuesday upheld a three-year jail term against a human rights activist, Chahib Khayari, who had charged that top state employees were involved in a drug network. Khayari was first sentenced on June 24 for his allegations against civil servants, which were held to be a denigration of state institutions. Khayari is the chairman of the Human Rights Association in the Rif region (ARDH). He gave press interviews in which he charged that some members of a big drugs... Read Full Story
Born and raised in Casablanca some 80 years ago but now living in Israel, Rabbi Haim Louk's high-pitched voice instantly captivated festival-goers in this port city, long a crossroads of civilisations. "I was obliged to love you and raise a family with you, but if you turn your back on me, it comes from you," he sung to backing by a Moroccan band. "And god forgives you," chanted back the crowd at the Andalousies festival, which through to the weekend and for the sixth year in a row features... Read Full Story
Winston Churchill invited Franklin Roosevelt here to relax following strategic talks during World War II, and Alfred Hitchcock shot some of "The Man Who Knew Too Much " in the hotel's lobby — which has also been a haunt of the Rolling Stones, Charlie Chaplin, Sharon Stone and many other Hollywood stars for nearly a century. Now, after a three-year, $176 million makeover, the Mamounia is opening again for business in the oasis gardens of Marrakech in southern Morocco. A top interior designer... Read Full Story
A Casablanca court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by two Moroccan weekly news magazines, TelQuel and Nichane, which were seized for publishing opinion polls about the monarchy. "The complaint by the TelQuel group asking for the annulment of the interior ministry's decision is acceptable in its form, but not in substance," ruled the court after a hearing. The interior ministry had seized and destroyed 100,000 copies of both weeklies for publishing the polls on the 10-year reign of King... Read Full Story
This seaside city is known as a rich stockpile of art deco architecture, the hub of Morocco's economic growth and the setting of an all-time classic movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. But Casablanca is also the capital of a bleaker aspect of modern Morocco — sprawling slums, where huge families are packed into shanties with tin roofs rusted by the ocean winds, and goats and donkeys munch stray garbage. "It's as if we're eating straight from the gutter," said Mina Abujaman, 48... Read Full Story
Luxury Private Jet to Casablanca Morocco
Did you ever think of taking a private jet to Casablanca? This sounds so romantic! Renting a private jet is a great way to travel! The above picture is of a Heavy Jet and seats 11 passengers! It is a Gulfstream 3 which can fly at 550 MPH and has 157 cubic feet for storage! The distance from Teterboro to Casablanca is 3,136 miles or approximately 7 hours flying time!
There are many things to see in Casablanca. Casablanca is a historic... Read Full Story
Tangier Past & Present Walking Tour - See the highlights of the Casbah Square
OrangeValleyHolidays would like to show you why we call Morocco the Land of Enchantment. Make the most of your time in Casablanca and Tangier-Morocco and let a personal guide accompany you to some of our outstanding historic, Cultural and scenic points of interest. Come on a preview tour and get a glimpse of our part of the Morocco and a brief description of places you can learn more about during your visit.
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Places: Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca » Fès | Tangier | Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz Activities: Art And Culture » Desert Discover | Food » Food Entertainment Sightseeing And Tour » Day Tours
I also offer a wonderful private tour for day trippers in Tangier-Morocco, My prices may not be the cheapest but they are competitive, i offer great value for money with no hidden extras.
Let me take the worry out of your Morocco travel plans, enjoy a hassle free tour and... Read Full Story
Small travel agency located in Marrakech offering the following:
- city tours and breaks around most cities in morocco
- trekking, hiking and small balladsin the Atlas mountains and valleys
-family tours around the country tailored or with fixed itineraries
- Expeditions and walks to the desert
-Biking or cycling in morocco from easy to strenuous and adventurous escapes
- Honeymoon trips and aniversaries with your beloved ones
-ski ans alpine winter activities during the winter times
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For millions of people, the months of April through June are travel planning period. In particular for the diasporas that is looking to go back home to North Africa during the summer season, but also for foreign tourists as well. This latter category is a critical target for the Moroccan tourism industry, which is apparently finding difficulties offering competitive prices in a highly budget-sensitive period. Every indicators that I saw, from all-inclusive packages, to basic airfares... Read Full Story
