Last week, Ahfir experienced particularly harsh weather and severe cold, especially in the evenings when the stars filled the night...
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May God Have Mercy on Boukmakh
Amar Jelloul – 19 October 2026
Twenty-six years ago, I was twenty-six years old. It was then that my mission as a teacher in Ahfir came...
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Extracurricular Activities in the Past
Bellamar – 19 October 2026
The years I spent at Ahfir Middle School (1963-1967) were not devoted entirely to study and academic work. Time was...
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The Ahfir Dialect
Bellamar – 15 October 2026
There is no doubt that Eastern Morocco, in general, is distinguished by a unique dialect that differs from other dialects...
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Photo and Commentary: A Veteran Moroccan-French Educational Team
Archive Ahfir – 14 October 2026
A veteran Moroccan-French primary school teaching staff in Ahfir during the final years of the French Protectorate. Standing, from right...
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The Replacements for the French Teachers
Amar Jelloul – 14 October 2026
After Morocco's independence, French teachers left the country in successive waves. There were three major departure campaigns, matched by three...
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The Tree Controversy
Amar Jelloul – 14 October 2026
I believe that success in life requires fulfilling the five pillars, plus three additional achievements: raising children, writing a book,...
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Moroccans at Home First and Foremost
Monir-elghiwani – 14 October 2026
Instead of dedicating all efforts in Morocco to building a state that treats people as true citizens, respects them, protects...
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Ahfir, From Martimprey-du-Kiss to the Present Day: A History Carved Along the Kiss River
Rachid – 14 October 2026
Located in the far northeast of Morocco, in the Oriental Region, Ahfir is a major border town rich in history....
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Unforgettable Moments (2)
Bellamar – 7 October 2026
Amid that large crowd of people, I saw many brothers and old friends whom I had not met for decades....
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That Damn Primary Certificate
Amar Jelloul – 5 October 2026
While all the Arab armies — yes, all of them — were marching toward Palestine to throw the Jews into...
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The Tiloula Trees of Ahfir
Amar Jelloul – 5 October 2026
This concerns the trees along Mohammed V Street. I do not know their exact name in Arabic, and I am...
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Moulay Amar the Dangerous
Bellamar – 5 October 2026
Moulay Amar Dangerous (also known as El Khattir) stands as a unique figure among the individuals who left a significant...
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The Load Bearers
Bellamar – 5 October 2026
There is no doubt that work provides a person not only with income, but also with dignity, respect, and a...
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Unforgettable Moments Episode 1
Bellamar – 5 October 2026
It had been several months since I last visited my hometown, the place of my childhood dreams. In the past,...
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Carnival in the Village
Amar Jelloul – 5 October 2026
The visit of the Rabat government to Ahfir and its surroundings coincides, ironically, with the “Ahfir government” traveling to Rabat...
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The Ahfir Coffee
Amar Jelloul – 1 October 2026
There is no doubt that cafés hold a special place among the elements that give the town of Ahfir its...
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The Night Ould Essafia Fell
Pomma – 1 October 2026
Abdelmajid Kassimi was the biggest “absent” in the group of 25 on paper, yet in reality he was the most...
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The Jews, the First Inhabitants of Ahfir
Raggi – 1 October 2026
In 1911, the population of Ahfir was 316 residents: 91 Moroccans 112 French 68 Spaniards 45...
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When a Passport Was a Dream
Bahfir – 29 September 2026
When Professor Mohamed M’Barki comforts an expatriate, he comforts him in his own way. He sent me a short story,...
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