Another recent discussion led to the subject of how legitimate are the results of some of the research done on Morocco.  The general consensus seems to be that most researchers do not spend enough time here to really know the culture on which they...

Since I work in the field of education, I meet a lot of researchers who come to Morocco to study women's rights, gender issues and differences, and sundry other aspects of the "situation" of women in Morocco vs. men.  Invariably, the assumption is that...

Public space and private space in Morocco are two very different worlds.  You often read about how the Moroccan home is a sphere of tranquillity and privacy and a shelter from the outside world.  This is true and people inside the home treat each other...

I was robbed while shopping at the Central Market in Fez during Ramadan.  It wasn't a huge amount of money, a couple of hundred dirhams at most.  After making a purchase, I was writing a note on the envelope containing my money and young guy reached...

I have had an interesting series of conversations over the last week with my daughter and various friends.  We were talking  about her experiences in Morocco over the last year and whether she should stay here.  My daughter's life here has been very...