MOROCCAN COUNTRY CHAMBRE REINVENTED: Someone asked me to redefine a typical Moroccan 'chambre'. It is a one room house that you often find on the countryside. Fam...
MOROCCO IN THE TOP THREE OF "Most Friendly Countries"
Once you have been here, you know, but it is nice to see it in figures too!
Just how friendly are Moroccan people?
In a report from this month published by the World Economic Forum you can find where you can expect to meet the worlds most unfriendly people, and the most friendly of course!
Read more about it and the ranking in The view from Fez:
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Morocco in Top Three "Most Friendly Countries":
ESSAOUIRA AND THE ARGAN TREE
About a week or so ago some of you won a bottle of Argan oil.
The oil from the Argan tree, a tree only growing in Morocco and a tree so special that it is capable to heal it s own wounds...
when driving between Essaouira and Marrakech, youoften can't believe your eyes! Goats just adore Arganbolster leaving the nuts because they are too hard!Local women come and collect them to produce the oil.
Argan oil and the history of the Berbers, the residents of Southwest Morocco, share a long history together.
They have used the Argan tree for hundreds of years as a source of food, firewood and building material.
The use of the argan oil is probably the most notable. After initially been used in the age old traditional medicine, Argan oil is currently a popular ingredient in the Berber and Moroccan gastronomy.
Usually eaten as a paste , made of Argan oil and almond paste, like "peanut butter".
Argan oil in Figures:
The local population receives 25% of their daily requirement of the Argan tree.
Inhabitants of the area between Marrakech and Essaouira spend 20 million working days a year to winning the oil over 800,000 working days to collect firewood.
The tree produces oval-shaped nuts with 2 to 3 cores in the bolsters. The Argan nut is known as one of the hardest nuts. Machines that are designed to break the nut have failed to break it in the right way. So mainly the breaking of the nuts is still a labor done by rural women.The released cores are slightly toasted whereby the eccentric, unique flavor is released. Mixing the obtained paste with water causes forces the oil to shift from the rest so that it can be won.
It takes 15-20 hours to complete at 2 ½ pounds of paste that produces a litre of argan oil.
Argan oil is exported by just 1 country in the world, namely Morocco.
Argan oil and your health:
Morocco and more specific mainly the area around Essaouira is the only place where the tree is currently (still) growing. However the export of the Argan oil is distributed by distributors from Europe and North America.
Every year in the area around Essaouira about 1000 to 2000 tons of Argan oil is produced. It is estimated that about 60 000 to 120 000 trees every year deliver around 142 to 286 million nuts.
The oil, also called the liquid gold, is good for your beauty and health.
Argan oil contains no less than 80% unsaturated fatty acids and is especially rich in omega 6.
It therefor reduces the cholesterol level and works well on cellulite.
You can take it as a supplement or use cosmetics in which the oil is processed.
Even easier, however, is simply use it in your cooking.
Argan oil has a separate nutty taste and blends perfectly with salads, couscous, tagine and carpaccio.
Argan oil and cosmetics:
In the cosmetic industry we often see the use of Argan oil in the fight against aging skin and wrinkles. Also against acne, eczema, burns, stretch marks and scars it works wonders.
It softens the skin increasing firmly it's elasticity.
Argan oil contains no less than 80% unsaturated fatty acids and is especially rich in omega 6.
The oil from the Argan tree, a tree only growing in Morocco and a tree so special that it is capable to heal it s own wounds...
when driving between Essaouira and Marrakech, youoften can't believe your eyes! Goats just adore Arganbolster leaving the nuts because they are too hard!Local women come and collect them to produce the oil.
Argan oil and the history of the Berbers, the residents of Southwest Morocco, share a long history together.
They have used the Argan tree for hundreds of years as a source of food, firewood and building material.
The use of the argan oil is probably the most notable. After initially been used in the age old traditional medicine, Argan oil is currently a popular ingredient in the Berber and Moroccan gastronomy.
Usually eaten as a paste , made of Argan oil and almond paste, like "peanut butter".
Argan oil in Figures:
The local population receives 25% of their daily requirement of the Argan tree.
Inhabitants of the area between Marrakech and Essaouira spend 20 million working days a year to winning the oil over 800,000 working days to collect firewood.
The tree produces oval-shaped nuts with 2 to 3 cores in the bolsters. The Argan nut is known as one of the hardest nuts. Machines that are designed to break the nut have failed to break it in the right way. So mainly the breaking of the nuts is still a labor done by rural women.The released cores are slightly toasted whereby the eccentric, unique flavor is released. Mixing the obtained paste with water causes forces the oil to shift from the rest so that it can be won.
It takes 15-20 hours to complete at 2 ½ pounds of paste that produces a litre of argan oil.
Argan oil is exported by just 1 country in the world, namely Morocco.
Argan oil and your health:
Morocco and more specific mainly the area around Essaouira is the only place where the tree is currently (still) growing. However the export of the Argan oil is distributed by distributors from Europe and North America.
Every year in the area around Essaouira about 1000 to 2000 tons of Argan oil is produced. It is estimated that about 60 000 to 120 000 trees every year deliver around 142 to 286 million nuts.
The oil, also called the liquid gold, is good for your beauty and health.
Argan oil contains no less than 80% unsaturated fatty acids and is especially rich in omega 6.
It therefor reduces the cholesterol level and works well on cellulite.
You can take it as a supplement or use cosmetics in which the oil is processed.
Even easier, however, is simply use it in your cooking.
Argan oil has a separate nutty taste and blends perfectly with salads, couscous, tagine and carpaccio.
Argan oil and cosmetics:
In the cosmetic industry we often see the use of Argan oil in the fight against aging skin and wrinkles. Also against acne, eczema, burns, stretch marks and scars it works wonders.
It softens the skin increasing firmly it's elasticity.
Argan oil contains no less than 80% unsaturated fatty acids and is especially rich in omega 6.
MOVING ABROAD
When it comes to moving large volumes or covering long distances, it
is preferable to let professional movers take charge of the
removal process.
Here are some moving tips to help you prepare for your move:
Prepare at LEAST 3 months in advance:
You may have to obtain visas, work permits or vaccines, or cancel services which require a notice period. Make a list of all you need to do. Being well-organized will help the move go more smoothly.
Sort through your belongings:
Choose which goods you want to bring with you and which goods you want to leave behind, with a friend or in a storage unit.
Seek
advice: It might be more advantageous to buy goods instead of transporting them.
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Choose the right moving company:
Finding a good moving company is essential to any expatriation project.
Finding a good moving company is essential to any expatriation project.
Independent regulatory bodies like FIDI will help you find reliable
moving companies.
Internal quality processes, specialized packing
materials and
a large network will guarantee high standards of quality
and service.
But also social media can help you out. On linkedin f.i. you can get in contact with people specialising on different countries. Look for groups concerning EXPATS.
Prevent the risk of breakage:
Zero risk does not exist. But a good packing can reduce it to a minimum.
Zero risk does not exist. But a good packing can reduce it to a minimum.
The only thing that went broken was a cooffee cup when I unpacked at home :) .
Material damage insurance is highly recommended.
Get the right LEGAL information:
This topic was although we were well prepared getting us real nightmares. First on the they we were shipping the goods, en then again, 3 weeks later when arriving in Casablanca.
This topic is very specific and depends which country you are LEAVING from and which country you are GOING to.
If you want to have specific help on this, concerning shipping your goods
from ABROAD to MOROCCO,
just give us a comment on this article and we will contact you!
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NORTH - SOUTH FORUM A MARRAKECH
North South Forum, a Florida-based Think Tank institute, announces the North South Forum 2013 International Conference at Palmeraie Hotel Resorts Palais des Congres in Marrakech on March 11 to 13, 2013 under the theme
"Rethinking North + South Trade & Development Cooperation Model".
One of North South Forum's main difference with other competitors is to make an event not only for ideas and expertise sharing BUT also a platform for business alliance building, projects discussions and executions between players from North and South.
The third day of the international conference i.e. Wednesday 13 March, 2013 will be dedicated to Expo and delegate one to one business meetings and projects discussions in order for exhibitors from South to present their major infrastructure, industrial, commercial and service projects can be from government space or private sector and for their partners from North to showcase their industry expertise, funding sources, service offerings and needs.
To get a full view on invited and attending speakers visit: northsouthforum.org/speakers
Special registration fee before february 28! at northsouthforum.org/register
MILOUD CHAABI ENTRUSTS RYAD MOGADOR
Moroccan Miloud Chaabi, boss and billionaire of the YNNA Holding Miloud Chaabi entrusted his hotel chain Ryad Mogador to Golden Tulip Hotels.The collaboration was announced late last week during a press conference of the Ynna Holding. Golden Tulip acquired the contract for eight years, with a five-year renewal option.Thanks to Golden Tulip, the Moroccan hotel chain will get a better international visibility, said Miloud Chaabi. The chain is now called "Ryad Mogador by Golden Tulip".Thanks to the new cooperation, the management of the largest hotel chain in Morocco, will also meet international standards. Alcohol however remains banned and the hotel sticks here to his authentic Islamic Golden Tulip, originally a Dutch hotel chain, is present all over the world with 1072 hotels. With the Ryad Mogador chain another 12 hotels will be added with hotels in Marrakech, Tanger, Agadir and Essaouira. The former name of Essaouira is Mogador and the hotelchain refers with its name to Essaouira and the little place of Chiadma near Essaouira where Chaabi was born in 1929.Chaabi is also owner of the supermarket group Aswak Asalam .In 2003 his daughter, Asma Chaabi became mayor in Essaouira and was the first woman ever elected mayor in Moroccon in history.Both Father and daughter are know for their philanthropic and charity works.
TOURISM 2012 IN MOROCCO: 58,2 BILLION DIRHAM
Tourism brings 58.2 billion Dirham to Morocco The tourism income reached 58.2 billion dirham in 2012.
The tourism sector in Essaouira, El Jadida-Mazagan enCasablanca grew the most last year. However, top destinies were Marrakech and Agadir with 60% of the nights.
A year earlier, in 2011, 9.3 million tourists visited Morocco and spent 56.7 billion dirham.Morocco is very depending on tourism. Therefore, the Government has developt the "Vision 2020" promotion strategy to get Morocco onto the next level when it comes to tourism.Ambitious target is to get 20 million tourists by 2020 and 150 billion dirham tourist revenues. The Kingdom also wants to get into the top 20 of best destinations in the world.
Morocco still has great potential hidden in places like Fez, the Eastside of the country, upcoming golf sport and is more and more focussing on ECO tourism. There still is a long road to go but it is obvious to every one that this is one of the programs that most easily involves the lowest social classes where there still needs to be done a lot.
AIR-PORT 2013 in ESSAOUIRA
The project with a big heart will unite Moroccan and international artists (including Olaf Breuning, Daniel Riera, Mustapha Fakir, Mohammed Laouli, Baki, Ben Ali, Felix Richter, Tom Tosseyn, Nick Hannes, Marie-Françoise Plissart, Thierry Van Biesen and many more) as well as young students in an exhibition and in helping concretely some of Essaouira’s most disadvantaged youth get on their feet again and begin a professional life.
After the exhibition the original art works will be auctioned, with the proceeds going to 2 charities, so the most disadvantaged youth in Essaouira will get a chance to step into their adult professional life in the best and healthiest possible way. One of the charities is the Association Lutte Contre le SIDA (ALCS), as HIV/AIDS is a big problem in Essaouira too, the other charity is called Project 91.
Essaouira is verry enthousiastic about this and somehow it all comes together.
The energy that is filling the air here is screeming for something more and this wonderfull initiative is just coming as an answer to change lives for the better.
If you want to know more about it, or support this project, please visit
http://www.indiegogo.com/Air-Port2013
or to see participating artists: http://beautywithoutirony.com/?p=207
THIS REQUIRES ACTION!
The slow Internet from Maroc Telecom is particularly noticeable in hotels and tourist residences in the Palm Garden and Bab Al Atlas.
Rissalat Al Ouma says that investors leave because without internet their main communication is lost. Contacts with trade, financial and administrative institutions happen primarily via the Internet.
What causes this proble is destroyed cables. The damage was caused by public works carried out by the municipality.
Tour operators find this an outrageous situation. Marrakech is in the top 10 of best tourist destination in the world and has three Internet providers.
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