Casablanca - Sara Belkziz was crowned Miss Morocco 2016 on Saturday evening in a glittering ceremony in held Casablanca.

Sixteen candidates took part in the final of the third edition of Miss Morocco, which was held at the Morocco Mall in the presence of large audience and significant media coverage.

The lucky winner received the highest number of votes of Moroccans, who were called to choose their favorite candidates on social media.

On Friday, Miss Morocco’s organizing committee posted the pictures of the 16 finalists on its official page and called on Moroccans to vote for their favorites candidates by sending text messages to the number 9050.

Unlike beauty pageants organized in Western countries where contestants are required to wear swimsuits, Miss Morocco’s candidates wear the emblematic Moroccan caftan.

The selection of the 16 candidates who took part in the final required several weeks of work from the organizing committee. During the first stage, several castings were organized in Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakech, and Rabat to select the candidates.

At the end of the first stage, 16 young women were chosen to spend a 10-day training under the supervision of coaches and professionals in the fields of choreography, communication, and personal development.

The winner will succeed to Fatima Zahra El Hor, who won the second edition of Miss Morocco in May 2015.

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Rabat - The British newspaper The Independent has ranked the garden of La Mamounia Hotel of Marrakech the fourth best Garden Retreat in the World.

The garden of La Mamounia was listed among the top 5 hotel gardens in the world after the Villa d'Este in Italy, Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac in France, and the Biltmore Estate, in North Carolina, USA.

“With towering palm trees, orange trees, 700-year-old olive trees and the intoxicating scent of rose bushes, the 18th-century gardens of “Arset el Mamoun,” from which the hotel takes its name, were a gift to Prince Moulay Mamoun from his father, Sultan Mohammed III,” according The Independent.

The legendary hotel of La Mamounia was built in 1923 and had a makeover in 2009 at the hands of French designer Jacques Garcia.

The hotel’s swimming pool, tea house, and Moroccan restaurant are also tucked into the garden’s 20-acre expanse.

Moroccan style, complete with intricate patterns and arabesques based on Berber and Arab-Andalusian architecture, La Mamounia hotel is set in royal gardens, marked by Moorish opulence, with 209 rooms (including 71 suites), gardens, a spa with hammams (Moroccan traditional bath), and three riads.

Since its founding, La Mamounia, which is very close to the famous Jamaa El Fna Square, has collected a number of international recognitions and awards.

Last year, it was ranked the world’s best hotel in the UK travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller’s annual reader poll.

It was named the world’s best hotel spa by the same magazine in 2011, hotel of the year in 2010 by Tatler Travel Guide, and Best Resort in 2010 by Travel and Leisure.

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Rabat - A Moroccan woman was crowned Miss Maghreb in a ceremony that was held in Beyrouth, Lebanon last week.

The young beautiful Hind Sdassi is the winner of the title “most beautiful woman” in Maghreb this year.

Native of Casablanca, 24-year-old Hind has managed to make her way to the top among the 52 participants in the competition. Contestants came from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya.

The ceremony was held on May 15 in one of the hotels of Lebanese capital, according to the Huffington Post.

Before her election as Miss Maghreb, the Moroccan beauty queen worked as flight attendant. Hind Sdassi adds her name to a list of Moroccan women who won beauty pageant contests both at the national and international level.

In March 2015, Iman Oubou, a young Moroccan woman living in the United States, won the title of Miss New York. Before Iman Oubou, another Moroccan woman shone overseas by representing the exquisite beauty and elegance of Moroccan women. In January 2012, Sara Chafak was crowned Miss Finland.

The election of Miss Maghreb took place just five days before the election of Miss Morocco 2016. On Saturday, Sara Belkziz was crowned Miss Morocco in a ceremony that was held in Morocco Mall in Casablanca.

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New York - A plastic surgeon from California has congratulated Sara Belkziz on winning the title of Miss Morocco 2016.

Sara Belkziz, 25, was crowned Miss Morocco 2016 on Saturday, May 21 in Casablanca. According to the Miss Morocco organizing committee, the winner was selected based on votes cast by Moroccan fans via SMS ahead of the contest and input from members of the jury.

However, Belkziz’s selection has led to controversy, with thousands of Moroccans on social media accusing her of not being “fit” to win the title.

Tarick Smaili, a plastic surgeon from California, shared a photo of Belkziz on his Iconsquare.com account congratulating her. Many social media users took this to mean that the 25-year-old Moroccan was Smaili’s client and accused her of winning the title by resorting to "fraudulent" methods.

A source acquainted with Miss Morocco 2016 organizing committee told Morocco World News that "there is no doubt that Sara Belkziz has undergone several plastic surgeries."

The same source added that Belkziz "[struck] a deal" with Naamane Touimer, president of the contest, to enable her to win the title. According to the same source, the choice of the winner was made by Touimer himself ahead of the competition.

“The vote of the Moroccan fans by SMS was just a smoke screen. Everybody knew since day one who was going to win the title,” the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.

In an interview with Alyaoum 24 on May 23, Belkziz dismissed plastic surgery accusations and emphasized that her beauty is “natural.”

Morocco World News is conducting a thorough investigation to shed light on all of the allegations surrounding the Miss Morocco 2016 competition.

Edited by Kelsey Fish

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By Amine Mechaal

Meknes - The city of Meknes is to host the 8^th edition of the National Festival of “Urban Talent” on Friday, May 27 in Lahdim Square.

The national festival of “Urban Talent” is an annual occasion in which a variety of talented people from different Moroccan cities meet, compete, and interact with each other in order to express their passion and love for the urban styles they represent. The festival takes place in an atmosphere of healthy competition, acceptance, and respect.

The festival was launched in 2008 by the NGO Maroc des Talents, in cooperation with BDG Music and Inter Pub. In its first edition, the event witnessed the participation of only a few local entrants from the city of Meknes. Nonetheless, beginning with the second edition, the event took a national dimension that will be manifested yet again this year through the participation of several partners and dozens of talents from various Moroccan cities.

In addition, the event will see the participation of many eminent artists,such as Soprime, Dr. Fayal, Lootfi, and One Name.

All the participants will compete to reach the finals of the various contests in the many urban styles represented. This includes rap music, slam music, beat making, beat boxing, hip hop, R&B music, and DJing.

The high-rated event is under the supervision of dozens of experts who will host and organize training courses in different urban styles. There will be also a “slam reunion” on Friday afternoon at HOWS American Educational Institute of Meknes, with the participation of young poets and promising slamers.

It is worth mentioning that this festival is considered as one of the first events in Morocco that was created with an aim to celebrate the urban styles that have been neglected for a very long time, especially those which were deemed as “nonsense,” “junk,” or even “rubbish” art, and especially that such styles were always stereotyped to be linked to gangsters and criminals.

In order to lift the fog of misconceptions, the aforementioned organization, Maroc des Talents did a great job in making the public opinion in Morocco recognizes the urban styles and then accepts them as one of the known music styles that exist all over the world.

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By Myriam Ait Malk

Rabat - In his most recent work, JR, a French street artist, chose his own hometown to create a large black and white photographic piece that covers a glass pyramid situated right in front of the Louvre Museum, causing it to “disappear” when the viewer is standing in front of it.

JR told the Associated Press that he loves “people being destabilized and trying to find the point that scales with the background.”

Tourists and the local population were flabbergasted in front of such a unique sight and, according to Associated Press, “jostled each other Wednesday to take the historic selfie of the Louvre without the visible glass structure.”

JR is a French artist who travels the world, publically exposing his art on street and monument murals. He claims to have “the biggest art gallery of the world,” and by this he means the world itself.

From Brazil to Berlin to Amsterdam, JR has used a technique known as “photographic collage” on murals and monuments of cities that have endured devastating events.

Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters

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Ouazzane - Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims from around the world gathered on Thursday in the city of Ouazzane (north) to celebrate the Hilloula.

On this occasion, a ceremony was organized by the Council of Jewish Communities in Morocco in the mausoleum of rabbi Amrane Ben Diwane and was attended by pilgrims from Morocco and abroad.

The ceremony was held in the presence of several Moroccan officials as well as by civilian and military figures.

Aloun Sami, a member of the Council of Jewish Communities in Morocco, told MAP that the celebration of this annual religious ceremony showcases the attachment of Moroccan Jews to their homeland, where they enjoy full respect.

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Rabat - Morocco has been ranked 113 on the list of top countries to “meet women,” according to Ranker.com, a website for online ranking of various subjects.

The ranking for top country to meet women was compiled through votes cast by people who had visited or lived in the countries.

Sweden appears at the top of the list of 125 countries, followed by Ukraine in second position, and Estonia in third position.

Those three European countries are also typically known for having the most beautiful, friendly, and intelligent women.

France ranked at 11, following England at number 10, while the United States of America was positioned 17th and Spain 23rd.

Other North-African countries were included. Tunisia was came in at 62, Egypt at 110. Middle East countries included Kuwait (122), Iraq (120), and Qatar (121).

The ranking is impacted over all by the number of women with respect to men in each country. In countries such as in Latvia, Russia and Ukraine, because women significantly outnumber men, it might be easier for men to meet women.

The countries of Eastern Europe were judged to be great destinations to meet women. Australia, Columbia, and Brazil were also considered to be good.

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By Myriam Ait Malk

Rabat - Actress Sandra Oh, famous for portraying Dr. Cristina Yang on the American television series “Grey’s Anatomy,” shared a photo of herself in a Moroccan gandoura in Marrakech on May 25 on Instagram.

While visiting a clothing boutique in the Red City, Oh posted a photo of herself wearing a bright pink gandoura and a sunhat on her Instagram. She captioned the picture with the hashtag #Lovely.

@noryaayron It was so nice meeting you too. #Boutique #Lovely

A photo posted by Sandra Oh (@iam_sandraoh) on May 25, 2016 at 5:33am PDT

The Canadian actress is currently in Morocco to take part in a “Theatre Lab” organized by the Sundance Institution, an American NGO that works to promote independent cinema internationally.

Along with four other actors, Oh is serving as a creative adviser to the participants in the Theatre Lab, sharing her experience and advice.

Through its initiative in Morocco, the organization aims to support emerging Moroccan artists. The initiative is currently taking place in Marrakech May 8-29.

The program is being supervised by Sundance Institute Theatre Program Producing Director Christopher Hibma and Artistic Director Phillip Himberg.

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Rabat - International star and fashion icon Rihanna was photographed in the streets of New York on Sunday May 29, wearing a brightly colored kaftan maxi-dress.

She did not go unnoticed in her red-, white-, and blue-patterned kaftan dress: as she embraced the Moroccan style, paparazzi and fans took endless pictures of her on her shopping spree.

Rihanna did not hesitate to personalize her style by adding a pair of beige, red, and gold platform sneakers and an eye-catching handbag to match her colorful outfit.

Rihanna is not the first celebrity to have worn a kaftan. Aretha Franklin, Elizabeth Taylor, and Ashley Olsen have also publicly worn the traditional Moroccan dress, showing how kaftans have been paid much attention and admiration from fashion designers around the globe.

Photo credit: AKM images

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By Lisa Jane Fallon

Rabat - I have lived in the United Kingdom of Great Britain all my life of 32 years and will always be proud of my homeland but a new adventure was on the horizons. 

After many visits to Morocco and all its wonders, I decided to take a big leap of faith and quit my homeland in favour of something incredibly different. After leaving high school I studied hard and went on the journey of becoming a teacher and a teacher is what I became. Being a teacher was such an amazing pleasure until the English governmental pressures of getting excellent grades became increasingly worse and I could see myself becoming trapped in this ‘robotic’ lifestyle of ‘work, eat, sleep, repeat’. I bravely decided on quitting this ‘rat race’ as we call it in the UK, and grab hold of life with both hands.

I wanted to start living a more real and rural life-I wanted to live somewhere with a special connection to nature, somewhere with astonishing sunsets, somewhere with a rich beautiful culture and what better place than Morocco. So I left one Kingdom for another and have settled in the lovely coastal city of Asfi.

My cultural roots are very different to the culture of Morocco and at first, my family were very inquisitive about my move to Morocco and had concerns over the fact that it was a Muslim country. I told them that the only way for them to truly understand the Moroccan religion and culture was for them to visit the country. And so they did.

Their misconceptions of the religion disappeared and they fell in love with Morocco just as much as I did. They came to stay with me in Asfi for a while, which really gave them a true insight and fell in love with the people, food and the diversity of the land.  I then felt piece with the happiness of my family and was then free to start enjoying my new adventure in life.

[caption id="attachment_187926" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The fragrant Andalusian gardens in Rabat. Photo by Emma Julia Vos/MWN[/caption]

Morocco is such a rich beauty and I could write forever about the delights of the country. I wish to share some of my adventures of living in a rural countryside with not many tourists. It can be difficult at times, but it is impossible to find faults when you have a view of the Atlantic Ocean every day.

I eat fresh food each day and eat with my new Moroccan family who take such pride in cooking fresh wholesome food. Eating in Morocco is an experience in itself, sharing a dish and ripping up pieces of bread for each other almost feels like a ritual that is so comforting.

I love to see the animals in Morocco that are free to roam and hunt food for themselves and you often see dogs running by with chicken legs in their mouths. This used to upset me, but I have learnt to understand that this is nature and is much better than keeping dogs on leashes and in the house all day as many English families do.

[caption id="attachment_187927" align="aligncenter" width="666"] the beautiful pastel blue and white streets of the Oudaia. Photo by Emma Julia Vos/MWN[/caption]

I have started to go to school each day-catching the bus with the locals, to study the Moroccan Arabic which is an amazing tool to have. Moroccans are delighted when you can speak Arabic with them and also feels amazing on my part too.

Morocco has so many charming places to visit and each weekend, I explore new places-my favourites being the more rural places such as Imsouane to see the old fisher men selling the fresh fish that they work so hard to catch, Essaouira and the enchanting medina with their artistic creations which are getting more and more unbelievable, the famous Sahara and driving deep into the Atlas Mountains, eating goat tagines next to waterfalls.

I made the right choice in life to live in this beautiful country and I would not swap it for the world. Sometimes you have to wake up and just live.

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Rabat - The Moroccan government seeks to attract 100,000 Chinese tourists by 2020.

In a seminar on Monday, Minister of Tourism Lahcen Haddad declared that Morocco should seize all opportunities that the Chinese market offers.

This seminar, which was dedicated to exploring how best to turn Morocco into one of Chinese most favorite destinations, and was co-organized by the Ministry of Tourism, the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), the National Tourism Confederation, and the Tourism Observatory.

Haddad explained that the Royal decision to eliminate visa procedures for Chinese citizens traveling to Morocco is a “particularly wise one, as it will greatly benefit the Moroccan economy.”

He also noted the “uniqueness” of Moroccan tourism, underlining the fact that it has gained the capacity of attracting various segments and social classes of the Chinese population. “Large segments of the Chinese middle class, for instance, are drawn to the authentic cultural and historical touristic experiences that Morocco offers,” he said.

Haddad called for a short-term action plan that would include the opening of flight routes from China through the Middle East and Europe; the launching of advertising campaigns about Morocco in Chinese media outlets; as well as adapting the touristic, gastronomic, and hotel industry to the needs of the Chinese market.

“The Ministry of Tourism offers an important position to the Chinese market in its vision for the future, which expects to attract 100,000 Chinese tourists by 2020,” said Haddad.

Morocco hosted 10,515 Chinese tourists in 2015, an increase of 12 percent compared to 2014, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism.

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By Christopher Thomas

Rabat - Endurance Adventure: Morocco is a nine-day athletic challenge that spans far more than a typical footrace.

A mixed group of men and women with impressive track records took on this challenge, bringing years of experience, from Iron Man races to Antarctic treks. While the men had more extensive running resumes, two of only three competitors to complete every task were women.

Allison Macsas of www.womensrunning.competitor.com parallels the female participation in the race to the strength of the Amazir (called Berber in Latin languages) women whom they passed along the way. The Berber were the original inhabitants of Morocco before the Arab Conquest over 1000 years ago, and in rural settings many still lead lives like their ancestors. Much like the female underdogs in Endurance Adventure, Morocco’s Berber women are seldom noticed when first entering their village, but are not to be underestimated.

While men run the shops, guide weary travelers, and generally lead interactions with strangers, Berber women are busy running the household. Rearing children, cooking meals, clearing dishes, and harvesting crops all dominate Berber life, and are often relegated to the women. Macsas explains that “You’ll soon notice something; your lack of interaction with women isn’t because they are shy, suspicious, or repressed. It’s simply because they’re busy. Busy serving the very foundation of Berber life.”

As for the race itself, it covered a vast expanse of the diverse Moroccan landscape. Beginning with the picturesque Ksar (castle) of Ait ben Haddou and covering mountain, desert, and farmland settings, the run often transitioned into hiking or climbing. The High Atlas Mountains became a racetrack, and mountain villages served as rest-stops.

Toubkal, the tallest peak in North Africa, was a daunting obstacle, but nonetheless conquered by the ambitious runners. The 4,167-metre mountain prompted a 4am wakeup and swift ascent. Fortunately, these strenuous days were capped by stays at hospitable riads with authentic food and generous hosts. The relaxing nights were brief; pre-dawn hikes often awaited on the other side.

Yet Endurance Adventure was more than just an athletic challenge. The competitors engaged with Moroccan culture, learning to live like rural Berber farmers. Baking mud-bricks, reaping crops with scythes, and carrying firewood were tasked to the runners, who took to their chores with ardor. Treating argon nuts and learning to prepare “Berber whiskey” (Amazigh tea, completely without alcohol) allowed them to engage with more fundamental aspects of local life and participate in traditions of craftsmanship and hospitality.

This running challenge resulted in more than conquering physical obstacles, although those feats were impressive enough on their own. It also yielded personal connections and empathy among the runners, the staff and crew, and the local Moroccans passed along the way. From cheering shepherds to excited children, the Berber villagers encouraged the racers along and fostered a cultural understanding. Personal connection trumped cultural divisions. While often overlooked and underestimated, both the female racers and Berber women are far stronger than first impressions might imply. The female runners found the strength of Berber women and pushed onward to complete the race.

Photo courtesy: All photos by Jeff Genova Photography; jeffgenovaphotography.com

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Taroudant - The Fourth "Ouzguiti Carpet Festival" in Taznakht, about 80 kilometers south of Ouarzazate, organized from May 28 to June 4, 2016, was an opportunity for women’s cooperatives to promote and commercialize their handcrafted rugs to a large audience.

Organized under the theme, “Ouzguiti Rugs, Immaterial Capital,” the festival aimed at promoting local products and providing professional training to local women in marketing and meeting international standards.

The festival was kicked off in the presence of Fatema Marouane, Minister of Handicrafts, SocialEconomy and Solidarity, accompanied by the governor of the Ouarzazate Province and a group of officials.

On the first day of the festival, the officials attended live exhibitions of all stages of making traditional rugs by local women.

The Minister visited the exhibition halls of the carpets, which included more than 146 galleries featuring carpets with attractive colors and symbols representing the culture of the region.

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By Benjamin Stevenson

Rabat - A pitch black room filled with reverberating Islamic speech soon became lit, revealing three dancers fully covered in long black abayas and niqabs. Viewers anxiously awaited to see what their performance would entail.

And then it began. Tick after tick, tut after tut, the trio showcased their skill and precision in a hip-hop routine.

Is this the type of routine one would expect a Muslim woman to be performing in America? Well, this group aims to challenge that notion on what kind of things Muslim women do. The trio hopes to challenge current stereotypes of Islam through their interesting dance routines.

Amirah Sackett, of “We’re Muslims, Don’t Panic” told Bust Magazine that she wanted to “flip the script,” and educate others on the beauty she could see in the Muslim world.

This inspiring dance trio was founded in 2011 and consist of three Muslim women named Amirah, Khadijah, and Iman. With each step they perform a step against Islamophobia is seemingly made. Through their choreography they strive to reconstruct the notion of what is to be Muslim. Additionally, they often use music from artists such as Brother Ali, an American activist.

Sacket believes that not only do they challenge preconceived notions of Islam, but they simultaneously empower other Muslim women that watch their performances.

Sacket also told Bust magazine, “At one [WMDP] performance for a middle school audience, a girl screamed out ‘You are beautiful!’”

“She saw us in abaya, niqab, and headscarves and she loved us before we even moved. After the performance, she came on stage and hugged me, and told me she was from Saudi Arabia. She had seen the image of her family and country and she loved it. She had so much pride.”

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By Rania Tazi

Casablanca - Aboard their mobile home “Mesk Ellil,” the members of the Atmani family are set to discover the world one continent at a time. 

The family of five consists of Anouar Atmani, his wife Malika Atmani, and their three children, Meissa, Mehdi and Maya Atmani.

The name of their ambitious journey, Planet Khmissa, was inspired by the recurring theme of five -a family of five visiting five continents over the course of five years aiming to share their five values with the world. These five values include tolerance, respect of others, curiosity, harmony with the environment, and the sharing of information.

Their goal is to travel the world to learn about new cultures and in turn, to share their Moroccan culture with the world. This real life odyssey began in 2013, where these “citizens of the world” embarked on their first trip to Belgium from Tangier.

Next, they made their way to South America where they aimed to enlighten students of all ages on the cultural wealth of Morocco. From 2013 to today, they have visited cities, villages, schools and universities in Argentina, Bolivia, Chili, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and Uruguay,  where they shared their message of friendship, peace and tolerance.

Three years later, after countless press conferences, interviews, radio shows, they are back in Morocco ready to organize the next step of their incredible family adventure.

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Rabat - Inside the auditorium of the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat, the event "l’Italie et le Maroc: voix parallèles dans l’art contemporain" was organized on June 3, with the contributions of art history professor Claudio Strinati and museum director Abdelaziz El Idrissi.

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By Myriam Ait Malk

Rabat - To celebrate King Mohammed VI’s 53^rd birthday, the National Arts Association has chosen Casablanca to host the fifth annual “Fadae Ennass” event, which will last from August 26 to August 28. The event is also in partnership with the Hassan II Mosque Foundation.

After the success of its fourth exhibition in Marrakech, “Fadae Ennass” chose to incorporate the theme of “Cultural Dialogue” in this year’s promising edition. The event will showcase 53 artists from around the Kingdom as well as from Spain, who will produce a total of 50 paintings.

These paintings will then be set to a 10x8.5 meter structure in front of the iconic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, exposing the art pieces to the passersby of the Place des Nations Unies.

Each artist will have a 4 square meter tent specifically designed for artistic work on which to create their paintings.

Abdellatif Zine, head of the National Arts Association says, “These artists are from different horizons and different cultures, but they have in common the awareness of the importance of dialogue. Dialogue is the key to meaningful interaction and the light illuminating the road of safety.”

Zine also explained that the goal of such an event is to propose a new definition of art: mediation. To him, the intention behind such an initiative is to challenge the preconceived notions that people may hold regarding art by making it accessible to everyone. “This will offer art a new image to people, based upon values of proximity and accessibility,” Zine added.

Zine underlined the fact that the goal of this event is also to showcase Moroccan talent, which continues to grow and evolve with time.

It is safe to say that this year’s edition of “Fadae Ennass” aims to transform the Hassan II Mosque’s open space into an artistic platform, where creative dialogue and cultural exchanges will be present. Mark your calendars!

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Rabat - When German photographer Victoria Knobloch visited Fes this past April, she was blown away by the beauty of the ancient city.

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By Safae Kajouane

Rabat - In early 2005, Stewart Hamel, a businessman and skydiving lover, teamed with British inventor and aviation engineer Gilo Cardozo. Through their partnership, they created the SkyRunner, an all-terrain vehicle and aircraft invention that has many advantages.

Skyrunner has a fan on its back and an attached parachute that can be easily folded.

SkyRunner sells for $125,000, and can fly for 200 nautical miles at 55 mph at 10,000 feet above sea level. Its maximum speed on the ground is almost 115 mph.

The new vehicle is finding its uses with landowners, farmers, pipeline companies, emergency medical teams, the military, and lovers of modern vehicles.

SkyRunner co-founder and CEO Stewart Hamel is providing his customers an adventure where anything is possible and almost everything is available. SkyRunner offers people a unique flying experience in safe conditions.

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