Unforgettable Moments (3 – 4)
Last week, Ahfir experienced particularly harsh weather and severe cold, especially in the evenings when the stars filled the night sky. Most local residents are not accustomed to using modern…
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 wisely divided between classes, sports activities, and recreation. Various sports…
The Ahfir Dialect
There is no doubt that Eastern Morocco, in general, is distinguished by a unique dialect that differs from other dialects in many respects, including its vocabulary, expressions, and pronunciation. Within…
Unforgettable Moments (2)
Amid that large crowd of people, I saw many brothers and old friends whom I had not met for decades. It is impossible to mention them all here. Some whose…
Moulay Amar the Dangerous
Moulay Amar Dangerous (also known as El Khattir) stands as a unique figure among the individuals who left a significant mark on the history of this town. Indeed, no one…
The Load Bearers
There is no doubt that work provides a person not only with income, but also with dignity, respect, and a sense of self‑worth. It keeps one away from boredom, idleness,…
Unforgettable Moments Episode 1
It had been several months since I last visited my hometown, the place of my childhood dreams. In the past, I often found excuses: work obligations, the relentless pressures of…
The French Teachers
During the two decades following Morocco’s independence, the presence of French cooperants among us was marked by calm, coexistence, and a generally positive contribution to education. Their time at Ahfir…
Old Popular Music
When we were children, our only means of entertainment were the radio and the phonograph. We listened to whatever news, programs, and songs were broadcast at the time. Television had…
Amar Meryato
No one in Ahfir is unfamiliar with Amar Meryato, a man whose name is widely known.He is someone who, through his own unique way of being, has left a mark…