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Our Friend Si Bouziane
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Our Friend Si Bouziane

He is the third member of a well-known trio: the brothers Mazaka, Jghnin, and Bouziane. I first met Si Bouziane...
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The Kingdom of the Camels of the Lost Beach
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The Kingdom of the Camels of the Lost Beach

Once upon a time, on a beautiful seaside shore, there lived a group of camels who all shared the same...
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Wado-Ryu Karate in Ahfir: A Brief Historical Overview and Nostalgia for the Past
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Wado-Ryu Karate in Ahfir: A Brief Historical Overview and Nostalgia for the Past

The people of Ahfir remember that the city's first Wado-Ryu karate club was established in the late 1970s under the...
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Reflections on Ahfir Society
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Reflections on Ahfir Society

What is the nature of our Ahfirian society? What kind of relationship binds the members of this community despite their...
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Apology to the Rain
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Apology to the Rain

You disturbed us, O rain, just as a dear and respected guest disturbs us when they stay beyond the traditional...
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Sandika
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Sandika

Thus, the barley grains were turned into concrete, and the flocks of pigeons came crashing down to the ground. Whenever...
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Portrait: Saïd Chourak, Between Nostalgia for Ahfir’s Alleys and the Art of Hairdressing – “Sbitare” District
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Portrait: Saïd Chourak, Between Nostalgia for Ahfir’s Alleys and the Art of Hairdressing – “Sbitare” District

Every neighborhood in Ahfir has its own stories, childhood memories, and iconic figures. From the Sbitare district to the modern...
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Why Do Many People from Ahfir Seem Afraid of Everything and Nothing? Complexes or Scars from the Past?
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Why Do Many People from Ahfir Seem Afraid of Everything and Nothing? Complexes or Scars from the Past?

Have you ever noticed this constant anxiety, excessive caution, or sometimes irrational fear of the future among many residents of...
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Portrait: Aziz, the Artistic Soul
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Portrait: Aziz, the Artistic Soul

Among the remarkable figures of Ahfir, some leave an unforgettable mark both on stage and in everyday life. Abdelaziz Ghermaoui,...
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Unforgettable Moments (3 – 4)
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Unforgettable Moments (3 – 4)

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
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May God Have Mercy on Boukmakh

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
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Extracurricular Activities in the Past

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
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The Ahfir Dialect

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
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Photo and Commentary: A Veteran Moroccan-French Educational Team

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
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The Replacements for the French Teachers

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
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The Tree Controversy

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
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Moroccans at Home First and Foremost

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
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Ahfir, From Martimprey-du-Kiss to the Present Day: A History Carved Along the Kiss River

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)
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Unforgettable Moments (2)

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
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That Damn Primary Certificate

While all the Arab armies — yes, all of them — were marching toward Palestine to throw the Jews into...
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