Tag: Morocco

Travel Morocco with teens at the Kasbah du Toubkal’s magical mountain retreat

Walking well-trodden mountain pathways, eating fresh local food, and learning about the transformative work embedded in the Kasbah’s approach to tourism has now been imparted to our children. We hope, in turn, these experiences will serve to inform their contributions in the world as they continue to grow. Don’t wait, Morocco is on everyone’s bucket list. Growth and change are inevitable. 

Arab agricultural land is on the brink

Across the Arab world, croplands face a perfect storm of stressors. Excessive fertilizers and pesticides erode soil ecology. Poor drainage and over-irrigation drive salinization, leaving fields crusted with salt. Rising temperatures, dwindling groundwater, and more frequent sand-and-dust storms—all amplified by climate change—compound the crisis.

Morocco loses half its wheat crop this year from drought

A prolonged drought in Morocco is causing serious problems for the agricultural sector. Local Authorities predict that the 2024...

Morocco pardons 5,000 cannabis farmer convicts

As a way to cut down on the illegal drug trade, Morocco decides to pardon cannabis growers making their practices legal.

The wind farms of the Middle East

In recent years, the Middle East has emerged as a significant player in renewable energy, embracing the potential of wind power to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

The secret of Earth’s incredible moving star sand dunes

Researchers estimate age of star dune called Lala Lallia, Morocco

A Journey into Middle Eastern Bread Traditions

Recipes for breads from Morocco, Yemen, Iraq, The Emirates, Yemen, Israel and Jordan.

Moroccan farms and aquifer saved by water metering

To improve water governance, Sweden, the FAO and the Moroccan government install water meters to stop water theft by Moroccan farmers. result: it works.

A pod of orcas sink another boat, a mid-sized yacht from Poland

Orcas are sinking sinks off the coast of Morocco. A hurt killer whale is teaching other whales payback.

Deep sea mining for concrete

Sand is the most important building resource and it is being mined illegally at sea.

Why was the Morocco quake so deadly?

At the base of Toubkal in the Atlas Mountains. We visited this kasbah a decade ago. And it has taken some damage from the earthquake but all residents and guests were safe.

Moroccan Fish Stew, Perfect for the Heat of Summer

This herbed and spiced fish stew needs only a few minutes of preparation, then half an hour to cook. Use organic vegetables if available. Any firm, white fish fillet works well for this recipe.