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Donkeys and Mules—Motors of the High Atlas Mountains

Donkeys and Mules—Motors of the High Atlas Mountains

Aomar Boom describes the centrality of donkeys and mules to life in the unforgiving earthquake-shattered terrain of the...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • By Aomar Boum
When the Earth Shook: Notes From a Marrakesh Survivor

When the Earth Shook: Notes From a Marrakesh Survivor

Renowned record producer Sir Robin Millar reports from Marrakesh, 45 miles from the epicenter of Morocco’s devastating earthquake.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • By Robin Millar
World Picks: Festival Arabesques in Montpellier

World Picks: Festival Arabesques in Montpellier

The largest festival of Arab and North African music takes place each year in Montpellier: Arabesques is quite...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • By TMR
Translation and Indigeneity—Amazigh Culture from Treason to Revitalization

Translation and Indigeneity—Amazigh Culture from Treason to Revitalization

Brahim El-Guabli identifies how Amazigh activists have engaged with translation to revitalize their threatened language and culture.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • By Brahim El Guabli
Cruising the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Cruising the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

TMR's managing editor, Rana Asfour, checks out one of the world's largest book events looking for literary mana.

MAY 29, 2023 • By Rana Asfour
The Afro-Amazigh World Cup Debate Revisited

The Afro-Amazigh World Cup Debate Revisited

A Black and Amazigh Indigenous scholar from Morocco, Brahim El Guabli sees Amazigh identity as embracing "unity based...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • By Brahim El Guabli
Moroccans Triumph at World Cup While Press Freedom Suffers

Moroccans Triumph at World Cup While Press Freedom Suffers

Samia Errazzouki recounts personal experience as a Moroccan American journalist working in Morocco.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • By Samia Errazzouki
Everyone has a Stake in Morocco’s Football Team

Everyone has a Stake in Morocco’s Football Team

The Moroccan team's World Cup wins have galvanized their Arab and African fans and inspired millions around the...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • By Brahim El Guabli
Love Has Everything to Do with Maryam Touzani’s The Blue Caftan

Love Has Everything to Do with Maryam Touzani’s The Blue Caftan

Melissa Chemam reviews the new taboo-busting feature film from Moroccan director Maryam Touzani.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
“Malika,” an excerpt from Abdellah Taïa’s Vivre à ta lumìere

“Malika,” an excerpt from Abdellah Taïa’s Vivre à ta lumìere

In this excerpt from a chapter in his latest novel in French, Abdellah Taïa pays homage to his...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • By Abdellah Taïa
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