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
Rachid – 24 October 2026
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
H. Dkhissi – 24 October 2026
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
Mohammed Harrag – 23 October 2026
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
Amar Jelloul – 22 October 2026
You disturbed us, O rain, just as a dear and respected guest disturbs us when they stay beyond the traditional...
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Portrait: Saïd Chourak, Between Nostalgia for Ahfir’s Alleys and the Art of Hairdressing – “Sbitare” District
Rachid – 22 October 2026
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?
Rachid – 21 October 2026
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
Rachid – 20 October 2026
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)
Bellamar – 19 October 2026
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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