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The Night Ould Essafia Fell
Abdelmajid Kassimi was the biggest “absent” in the group of 25 on paper, yet in reality he was the most present of all. He alone held not only the key…
The Jews, the First Inhabitants of Ahfir
In 1911, the population of Ahfir was 316 residents: 91 Moroccans 112 French 68 Spaniards 45 Jews Thus, before the official establishment of the French…
When a Passport Was a Dream
When Professor Mohamed M’Barki comforts an expatriate, he comforts him in his own way. He sent me a short story, a kind of condolence to every expatriate. May God reward…
Presidents’ Day and the Arab Experience
Every year on February 12, the American people celebrate a special holiday known as Presidents’ Day. On this day, government offices close and schools suspend classes. It is a moment…
Chaos and Disorder – Assiba
It is impossible to speak about the Beni Znassen tribes in the late 19th century without mentioning Oulad El Bachir. They were the true holders of power throughout the Oujda…
A Virtual Interview with Nicolas Sarkozy
Q. Mr. Sarkozy, the first thing that draws attention is that you look short next to your new girlfriend. Doesn’t that embarrass you?A. What I lack in height, I make…
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…
Small Rivers Flow into the Sea
While waiting for the repairs of their own stadium to be completed, Mouloudia Oujda continues to ruin the good grass of Ahfir’s stadium — and continues to win on it.…
The Curse of Writing
To write means to become cursed.To write means to expose yourself to trouble.To write means to make many people tremble. That writing is a curse — I already knew.That writing…