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The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Washington, DC and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in New York, NY also have web sites.
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Mon Maghréb est principalement dédié aux femmes, il propose de nombreuses rubriques pratiques : chronique, exemples de la vie réelle, rencontre, forum, débat et discussion, santé, régime, mariage, cuisine traditionnelle, maternité, nutrition, maquillage,… et vous entraîne à la découverte de l’histoire, des cultures et coutumes maghrébines telles que les costumes traditionnels, le mariage ou encore la gastronomie avec des recettes traditionnelles.
The Washington Moroccan Club (WMC) Organizes social, cultural, and sport events towards the promotion of our Moroccan cultural heritage. Represents our cultural heritage in society through participation in local and regional events and coordinates activities and cooperate with other groups and other organizations in the area.
The Moroccan Charity Foundation of U.S.A. recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to promoting the benefits of immigration.
Francophone Literature of the Maghreb (Authored by FOM members Mike Toler and Debbie Folaron)
The High Atlas Foundation formed by former Morocco RPCVs is a separate 501c3 non-profit whose aim is to establish community-based projects in Morocco that local people design in partnership with government and non-government agencies. HAF was created by Peace Corps Volunteers and staff who served in Morocco. Its founders utilize their professional relationships, friendships and knowledge gained during their years of Peace Corps service for the continued benefit of the Moroccan people.
THE TAZZLA INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY is a non-profit, charitable and educational organization, which conducts research on indigenous people of North America and North Africa, and produces Public Access Television documentaries and programs.
El Muhajer the independent Moroccan TV Network over the web covering Moroccans around the world.
Paul Bowles collection at University of Delaware
Historical Text Archive: Morocco A collection of historical documents on Morocco
Electronic telephone directory for Morocco
Cyber Gnawas is dedicated to the Gnawa, (or Gnaoua, French spelling) a mystical brotherhood of musician healers based primarily out of Morocco, and their recent representation on the Web. From marginalized subculture to "official" representatives of Moroccan culture, many Gnawa have undergone a dramatic transition in the past decade as their music has been "discovered" by western "world music" lovers. Consequently, the Web has been a central mean of disseminating information about this culture.
The Amazigh Cultural Association in America (ACAA), Inc., is a non-profit organization for cultural, educational, and scientific purposes to contribute to saving, promoting, and enriching the Amazigh (Berber) language and culture
The Friendship Caravan, Inc. promotes cross-cultural communication and mutual respect through high profile media events. Our premier event is the creation of a caravan of people, dromedary camels and Arabian horses across America. Its members (Caravaneers) will come from diverse backgrounds representing a variety of cultures and religions spanning the globe. Traversing coast-to-coast from California to New York, this healing pilgrimage will be a year-long itinerant forum of ideas, spirituality, and cultural exchange to promote better understanding among Americans, Europeans, Arabs and Muslims. The Friendship Caravan will begin in Fall 2003
An expedition classic - the Marathon des Sables ("Marathon of the Sands") - is known as the Toughest Footrace on Earth. Six-hundred competitors from about 30 countries on six continents take part in this annual event now in its 17th year. Men and women will traverse nearly 150 miles across the Sahara Desert of Morocco over seven days while carrying all their food and gear. Only a ration of nine liters of water and an open-sided Berber tent are provided daily to competitors.
Jews in Morocco. Rick Gold has put together a fascinating website on Morocco’s Jewish population, . The site explores the role, history and emigration of Moroccan Jews. It provides a guide to cities and towns throughout the country that once had a significant Jewish presence. For teachers of 3rd and 6th graders, it contains teaching guides. It also provides such resources as community contacts, a description of the Jewish museum and foundation in Casablanca, an extensive bibliography and weblinks.
MOROCCO (MA) National Information and Communications Technology Profile of African Information Society Initiative (AISI)
Directory of NGOs in Morocco / Répertoire des ONGs au Maroc
View Map of Morocco
Local Time in Morocco
Languages of Morocco
City of Fes web page
I Love Marrakesh Links site
Made in Marrakech was created by Marocreation communication. This gate was born with an aim of offering the most complete possible tool on the town of Marrakech
I love Casablanca Links site
Welcome to Al Hoceima: The Seafood Capital of Morocco
Museums of Morocco
World Heritage Sites in Morocco (Fez, Marrakech, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Meknes, Volubilis, Tetuoan)
Sacred sites of Morocco and Islamic pilgrimage from Northwest Africa
Morocco and the western world Timeline from 80,000 BC to Present
Images of Daily Life in Morocco /Aby James Miller. (Clemson University)
Legal review of the Moroccan-Spanish fishing conflict Case study in the Inventory of Conflict and Environment (ICE) of American University intends to provide a common basis and method to looking at issues of conflict and environment. Also has 1997 Case Study on Sahara dispute and environment
Understanding the Conflict in the western Sahara
The List of the Birds of Morocco
Berbers (Encyclopedia.com)
Mondeberbere.com also available in Tamazight and Français
Morocco Maps (University of Texas at Austin Map Collection)
Morocco (GeoImages)
Morocco (Lonely Planet)
Morocco (Routard.com)
Morocco (United Nations) [pdf format]
Morocco Maps (Maroc.Net) [Requires Shockwave Plug-In]
Morocco - Maps(UNOSAT)
Morocco - Spanish Territories and Enclaves (BBC)
Study in Morocco 12 programs described International Work Camps = Jeunesse des Chantiers Marocains is a non-political, non-profit, non-governmental, non-sectarian youth association, founded to promote cultural tourism ,international youth exchanges & volunteer work in Morocco. Runs international youth short-term projects Language Schools in Morocco Volunteer in Morocco Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange Short-Term Study in the United States: High School Exchanges Short-Term Study in the United States: English Language Programs International Students Seeking to Study in the United States: Information and resources about planning and financing your studies in the United States. America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) in Morocco Al Akhawayn University American university in Ifrane Morocco Center for Cross-cultural Learning (CCCL) organizes a variety of cultural and educational activities which include language courses, seminars and lecture series on Moroccan society and Arab and Islamic cultures, artistic shows and performances and educational excursions in different parts of Morocco. The aim of these activities is to provide participants with the opportunity to learn from the richness of cultural diversity in Morocco and to develop approaches to the understanding and the appreciation of cultural differences. CCCL is a private institution run by Moroccan academics with years of experience in cross-cultural education. Courses of Fus'ha (Modern Standard Arabic) and Darija (Moroccan Arabic) are taught by experienced teachers and the list of lecturers includes names of outstanding English speaking scholars in the areas of social science, humanities and literature as well as artists, journalists, artisans and working men and women with interest in cultural and social issues. Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingenieurs Engineering school in Rabat, Morocco Moroccan Association of Researchers and Scholars. (MARS) old The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin: Morocco page. Also hosts the The University of Texas-Middle East Network Information Center (UT-MENIC) Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC serves as a center and forum for teaching, research and discussion of international aspects of Arab development and the relations of Arab countries with the United States. Moroccan students at the University of Central Florida, a chapter of a Moroccan American Association called Moroccan American League (MORAL). Nelson C. Brown Elementary/High School, Nouasseur This was a DoDDS school located on the now-closed American Nouasseur Air Base from 1952-1963. The alumni association is looking for all former students from all grades. It also has a database for other former base schools located at Ben Guerir, Port Lyautey/Kenitra/Wilhoite, Sidi Slimane and in the Rabat area. Visit the website to reconnect with old friends and share some wonderful Morocco memories. Retailers of Moroccan goods in the U.S.
Moroccan rugs and textiles
American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco
Carl Dawson, Executive Director
Hyatt Regency Casablanca, Place des Nations Unies,
Casablanca 20000, Morocco
Tel: (212) 22 29 30 28, Fax: (212) 22 48 15 97,
Email: amcham@amcham-morocco.com or carl@amcham-morocco.com
The American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco is a private, non-governmental business organization whose mission is to cooperate with all levels of U.S. and Moroccan government and business in maintaining a partnership for sustained economic growth and mutual prosperity. The AmCham is an association formed by the leaders of U.S. corporations in Morocco as well as Moroccan companies, multinationals, and other organizations and individuals doing business with the United States. The American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco was established in 1966 and in 2001 celebrated its 35th year of progress in enhancing the economic relations between the United States and Morocco. The Chamber's members represent a broad spectrum of business and financial affairs, and support the operation of the association through annual dues; the Chamber receives no governmental financial support.
Morocco Trade and Development Services S.A. is a telecommunications consulting firm located in Rabat, Morocco. It is the premier Internet Service Provider in Morocco currently providing dial-up and leased line services in Rabat, Casablanca, Kenitra and Tangiers. Register a .ma domain name here.
Moroccan American Chamber of Commerce To build a strong Moroccan American Business Community based on dedication, commitment, integrity and full support to one another. We promise to help our members achieve their highest success potential while building a stronger economical presence in Central Florida.
Moroccan Resturants in the U.S.
Tamazgha Imports:Moroccan Carpets and Clothing Tamazgha Imports is an online store specializing in Moroccan carpets and clothing.
Marrakesh Express - Introduction to Moroccan Textiles On-line Moroccan rug and pillow gallery and shop
Morocco To You Importer of Polished Moroccan Fossils and Antiques
Agadir Exotic Moroccan Clothing Missy Size, Plus Size, Large Size Women's Clothing Imported from Morocco to Los Angeles California; Elegant and Comfortable yet exotic clothing
Sheltering Sky Imports features North and West African antiques and crafts from the Sahara regions of Morocco, Mauritania, Algeria, Mali, and Niger.
The World Factbook Maps in Gif, Tiff & PDF Formats.
University of Texas, Middle East Network Information Center Information on Morocco & other North African/Middle Eastern States
Western Sahara - Sahara Occidental Self-determination of the former Spanish Sahara
Arab Cafe Menu
Arabia.on.line Your digital gateway to Arab business, culture & art.
Middle Eastern links The Middle East on the Internet
Arab-net "The online resource for the Arab World in the Middle East and North Africa" More depth about Middle East countries than North Africa/Morocco but an attractive, award winning business site based out of Saudi Arabia
Friends of Morocco reference for Travel Services for Morocco
Moroccan National Tourist Office Overview of Morocco's cities, attractions, museums, parks, tour operators, and more.
Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco Entry requirements, Morocco news, marriage requirements, and more.
Lonely Planet's Destination Morocco
Lonely Planet's online information will never be a replacement for the book, but there is a lot of excellent information here, and in particular, their traveler's letters are well worth a read.
Fodors Miniguides Marrakesh guide | Fez guide
The Fodors site offering interesting introductions to the two cities, maps, advice from other travelers, and content on a wide variety of travel topics. It's not particularly deep, but a good introduction.
Wikitravel Morocco
World 66 Travel page on Morocco an open content travel guide, where people from all over the planet can write about the places they love
Adventures in Morocco extensive travel guide, coming from Norway, with loads of photos from all over the country. Check out the interactive map, information on 100 cities, currency calculator and the original sound clips. Good general information and great detail. However, ad-rich with many pop-ups.
The Magic of Morocco Guides to the cities of Marrakech, Tangier, Casablanca, Agadir, Meknes, Fez, and more.
Virtourist.com Slideshows of Casablanca, Fez, Meknes, and Essaouira.
Maroc.net Information on museums in Tangier, Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Marrakech, and other Moroccan towns.
Morocco.com Information on places to visit, including Chefchaouen, Tangier, Bou Attarin Medersa, Fez, Djemaa el Fna, and Marrakech. Owned and operated by Paley Media. Our mission is to emerge as the leading informational resource for World Wide Web audiences seeking travel, e-commerce, and business to business services for foreign countries.
About.com web page on the French Language including a "Moroccan Culture Series" written by Casablanca resident, Laura K. Lawless.
IgoUgo is a unique community where regular tourists become travel writers". Lots of disorganized tourist slices of Morocco under both "Destinations" and "Journals about.
TerreMaroc.com is a travel site offering search for hotels, riads, apartments, cars and restaurants.
Home Pages- Moroccan
Directory of email addresses of Moroccans in the world
The Wafin group capitalizes on its members' expertise, rich resources, and broad knowledge to consolidate its existing projects as well as develop new ones.
Wafin.com, a popular site with 2000 members and an average of 25,000 regular visitors a month, was designed to give voice to the Moroccan community in North America. The site provides the community with expert consultation in administrative, legal, financial, and social services. At a higher level, writers and readers with wide-ranging interests are regularly invited to exchange their views on the national and global issues involving our country. The wafin.com experience is being replicated in countries that host a large Moroccan Community.
IOMP, Organization of Moroccan Programmers and IT Professionals worldwide. Given our conviction that Morocco needs to jump on the technology band-wagon, IOMP's goal is to see to fruition a "National Moroccan Operating System" based on Open Source technologies that brings together promising Moroccan programmers from all over the world whose work and research experience will ultimately lead Morocco to its most aspired technological stage.
The Forum of experts on Morocco is open to distinguished scholars and academicians whose work centers or touches Morocco. It is meant to help the experts share ideas, help organize meetings and conventions, and act an incubator for new projects.
The Wafin foundation. A non-for Profit organization whose goal is to to promote education and social services in Morocco. Money will be raised for scholarships for Moroccan students as well as schools in Morocco. The Wafin foundation will start a book donation program to Moroccan schools.
MoroccoUSA.com's main objective is to provide our Moroccan community with a quality web site that will enhance the communications between our fellow Moroccans in USA and Abroad, which will serve as a resource center for the Moroccan community and as a guide for the visitors. Focus is in th Chicago area
Washington Moroccan Club
Najat Fares Kessler is a motivational speaker, she conducts seminars and she teaches Classes and workshops. She helps her clients to achieve their goals by guiding them to get in touch with the power within; using hypnosis, hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique.
Moroccan Wildside Page
Abdellah Regragui Conference Interpreter
Ed Hermann (Marrakech '93 - '95) and Dan Dillon (Safi '93 - '95) planned a reunion for all Morocco RPCVs. The event took place in Kansas City on June 13-15, 2003. Dave Keiser RPCV Safi '98-'00 manages a mailing list (electronic bulletin board) called Moroccan Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Association. You can just check it out by going to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marpcva and registering. The door is open to all RPCVs and PC/Morocco. Contact Dave Keiser at keisermorocco@yahoo.com. RPCVs from Morocco in Stage 1998... and a few others! RPCVs in Morocco Stage 1996. Peace Corps Morocco 87-89 Contact Sandra L Barton at sandbar2@juno.com for contact list. Morocco RPCVs 1984 Stage is for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who served in Morocco, loosely focused on those of us in the 194 Stage. But of course, anyone interested is welcome to join. The intent of this group is to stay in touch with one another, faciliate reunions, and communicate with Moroccan friends and coworkers. Peace Corps Morocco 81-83 Contact Tom Coyne at TCOYNE@doleta.gov for contact list Website for the 1980 TEFL Stage Growing email list, lots of 22 year old snapshots. Peace Corps Morocco 76-80 network (lapsed): purpose is to provide a permanent place for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, -- who served in Morocco at any time, for any length of time during the years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, or 1980 -- to network and stay connected. Reunion held August 4-6, 2000 in Colorado Peace Corps Morocco VII 1966-68 web site. Photo collection of former volunteers. See index for all pages. The Web site includes a section on the reunion held August, 2001 Peace Corps Morocco I-VI 1962-68. Contact J. Jacques Van der Water at harka-home@juno.com for periodic Newsletter Directors of Peace Corps Morocco : A Chronology US Ambassadors to Morocco Friends of the Western Sahara. We are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) support network for the people of the Western Sahara. Our goal is to see the implementation of a free and fair referendum in the Western Sahara, one that respects both international legality and the human rights of the indigenous people of the Western Sahara -- the Sahrawis To
live is to fly: the quest for the perfect couscous. Blog by Small Business Development PCV in Taroudant Region
Adventures
Of A Young Twentysomething. Blog by Elizabeth Whitton
Subterranean Homesick Alien. Chris, a Peace Corps Volunteer, living in the Middle Atlas, Morocco.
27monthswithoutbaseball.
AE female PCV in the Middle Atlas of
Morocco
Bri Weaves
Joshua Cabell
Life Called
Live Peace Morocco
Mara in Morocco
Laura in Morocco
Brian In Morocco
Mia In Morocco
Meg Goes Global: Read
all about my adventures as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Souss of rural Morocco
A Few Simple Adjustments: For family, friends and the curious. I've just returned from a stint
as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ouarzazate, Morocco working with rural artisans.
Erin's Blog
Kate's
Blog
Mia's Blog Shukran, Maroc! Thank you, Morocco! On September 11, 2004 I (E. Bruce) began my 27-month adventure with the United States Peace Corps as a youth development volunteer in Morocco. This journal is public and is meant to be a record of my experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Dara Walsh experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco (to 4/2006). Dorian Allyn blogs from her Peace Corps service 1994-96 in Memoires of Morocco Carol McCreary has assembled an excellent resource page for travel in Morocco particularly Marrakesh, the High Atlas and Essourira. thé à la menthe: Reflections on far away Morocco BLOG by Bill Day with news articles, links and ruminations Lost in the Sahara, by Jeffrey Tayler a PCV in Morocco who tells how “a freak sandstorm turns a simple desert excursion into a desperate drive.” From the pages of the Salon, a top notch literary web 'zine. Also from ex-PCV Jeffrey Taylor, “Save Me, Wild Qahba” tells of his wild night -- and the “fallen women” -- in a Morocan hash house. Also from Salon. Africa John's Stone Beads Fabulously Colored Original Stone Beads Each bead individually hand cut by Africa John (Paulas, Boured and Tangier (68-71). New Hand Sculpted Stone and Original Gem Beads, Stones, Necklaces, and Ensembles Neighbors by Orin Hargraves Morocco 1980-1982. Peace Corps Stories by volunteers The Rhythm of Women by Kathryn Crabb Morocco 1995-1997. Peace Corps Stories by volunteers Sam Werberg and Denise Mulligan (Fez 1996-2000) maintain a family web site which include photos from Morocco 1999-2000 and the return in 2003. Christian Fowkes (Taza as well as the village of Beni Snane 1998-2000 ) Tons of Info and Pictures from Peace Corps Morocco Peace Corps: The US Government Agency Peace Corps kids page on Morocco National Peace Corps Association Peace
Corps Polyglot
The blog of the National Peace Corps Association Peace Corps Online: The independent news forum serving returned Peace Corps volunteers Chicago area Peace Corps Association Peace Corps Links: "A comprehensive guide to Peace Corps related resources on the internet." Peace Corps Crossroads: THE Peace Corps-related meta site but moribund since June 1st, 2000. Still rich.US Government web sites on Morocco
Background Note
Consular Information Sheet
Quick Links to Selected Major Reports and Other Resources
US Ambassadors to Morocco since 1905
Morocco-related Blogs
The a la Menthe Morocco-related observations from Bill Day 88-90 Outat El Haj. www.williamsonday.com/morocco
760 Days in Morocco adventures and mishaps of an American expat living in Rabat, Morocco. A no-holds-barred view of living in Morocco based on daily life, travel adventures and culinary questsLaila Lalami Literary blog by author Laila Lalami. http://www.lailalalami.com/blog
The View From Fes Team English language Observations from the old Medina of Fez in Morocco. www.riadzany.blogspot.com
El Glaoui links to the most popular posts in the view from fez and a source of information for anyone intending to visit the old medina of fez in morocco. www.elglaoui.blogspot.com
View from Morocco These are the lifestyle pages from The View from Fez. If you want to know where to eat in Marrakech, or Tangier, or what day trip to take from Fez... or even which is the best bar in Meknes. http://theviewfrommorocco.blogspot.com
Morocco travel information Lots of postings from accross the web and subjects beyond travel in Morocco
Moroccan Plasterer! The weblog of Abbelkader - one of the master craftsmen of the Fez Medina in Morocco. http://moroccan-plasterer.blogspot.com/
The World From Rabat Comments and thoughts about daily events in Morocco and the World.
Ghasbouba Personal blog of Bouba alias Azegzaw, a moroccan saharaoui and amazigh documenting ideas, verbiage, impressions, reflections on the "industry" of knowledge and how it does affect Amazigh people. This blog is about art, religion, globalization, human rights,mint tea, couscous, and student life. http://ghasbouba.blogspot.com/index.html
Cat in Rabat www.catinrabat.blogspot.com
Morocco Time A personal blog. www.liosliath.com/blog
Bloggin’ the Maghreb all about the most romantic part of Africa - the Maghreb, or Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia. www.blogmaghreb.blogspot.com
The Morocco Report www.travelblog.com/taamarbuuta
Morocco Savvy http://www.moroccosavvy.com/blog/
BO18 blogspot Moroccan ramblings from London (some political) http://bo18.blogspot.com/
eatbees blog covers diverse topics including Morocco
Louis-fes Blog Welcome to the wonderful world of Fes and our restoration of Dar Mernissi, a classic fassi house. http://louis-fes.blogspot.com
Dar Mystere A small but perfectly formed traditional house in the ancient Medina of the spiritual capital of Morocco http://dar-mystere-fez.blogspot.com
My Marrakesh A place for lifestyle and design and the bemused tales of an American family’s quest to build a guest house in Marrakesh http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/
Refusenik Personal blog of Moroccan woman in Maryland http://www.makhoudjit.blogspot.com/
Agregateur des blogs marocains: tous les titres de la blogosphère marocaine en un seul coup d\'oeil! http://www.maroc-blogs.com
Annuaire des blogs marocains http://www.maroc-blogs.com/annu
Interactive web site. tberguigchat.com is where Moroccans meet to talk. There is not language; there are no borders, no protocols. Just plain old fashion Moroccans getting together with friends and family, online.
MoroccanAmerican.org Moroccan American Forums
Commercial News Services
INMAP (Ingénieurs Marocains à Paris) Liste de diffusion pour les ingénieurs marocains à Paris Une nouvelle liste de diffusion réservée aux ingénieurs marocains travaillant à Paris ou en Banlieue (Ile de France) vient de voir le jour. Baptisé INMAP (Ingénieurs Marocains à Paris) cette liste de diffusion a pour but de rapprocher ces ingénieurs entre eux et de favoriser un espace d'échange d'idées et d'élaborations de projets. Pour s'inscrire à la liste, il suffit aux intéressés d'envoyer un message à l'adresse suivante : INMAP-subscribe@egroups.com Les messages, quant à eux, doivent être adressés à l'adresse INMAP@egroups.com
Morocco on the WebMiscellaneous web sites from the Spring 1997 Newsletter
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