Friends of Morocco Moroccan-American Friendship tour Nov 3-10, 2001
Press Coverage

    "Assahra Al Maghribyia" (Semi-official, Arabic-language daily, circ. 15,000) and "Al Mithaq Al Watani (Centrist, Arabic-language daily, circ. 3,000) carried MAP release on Friends of Morocco: "U.S. member of the House Doug Teschner said, following his trip to Morocco with a group of Peace Corps Volunteers, that one should live in Morocco to understand Islam and its principles of tolerance, peace and coexistence. Teschner praised Moroccans for their hospitality and kindness while his wife said that she felt more secure in Morocco than in New York."

    "Le Matin" (Semi-official, French-language daily, circ. 50,000): November 9, 2001

"Ms. Leila Anouzla, invited by public affairs to interview "Friends of Morocco", published an article on the visit and group's objectives. In this article Ms. Anouzla said that "these special guests are former Peace Corps volunteeres involved in huminitarian actions. One of their most important objectives is to show to American citizens Morocco's tourism potential. 'Friends of Morocco' will shoot a documentary on Morocco that will be broadcast in America."

    "Al Alam" (Government coalition, Arabic-language daily, circ. 25,000):  November 6, 2001

Lotfi Rbii, invited by public affairs to interview "Friends of Morocco" published an article on the visit and group's objectives. In this article Rbii notes that "Mr. Resch said they had these objectives: regular meetings of former Peace Corps volunteers, receiving Moroccans who go to the U.S. to study/work/immigrate. The organization also makes Morocco known to Americans and publishes news about Morocco on the internet. Mr. Resch  underlined the fact that Morocco is a stable country and this makes it a tourist destination." "Le Matin" (Semi-official, French-language daily, circ. 50,000) and "Assahra Al Maghribyia" (Semi-official, Arabic-language daily, circ. 15,000) will publish their article tomorrow.

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