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Harcha Bread Brings Moroccan Streets Into the Home

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By Georgia Knoles

RABAT, Morocco — On any given day, filling homes and wafting through the streets of Rabat is the scent of harcha. The pan-fried, semolina flatbread is enjoyed daily by Moroccans with breakfast or afternoon tea. Its availability throughout the day makes it an overseen, undervalued part of local culture.

Its appearance and style of cooking resemble variations of pancakes everywhere. Yet, this crumbly, golden treat is unique to Morocco.

The making of harcha is an artform. The ingredients are few and simple, so the final product is determined by the skill of the maker.

Three Cities, One Dish

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By N’Kaela Webster

RABAT, Morocco — One-on-one sessions with restaurant owners or in the kitchen with your host family are the best ways to explore the hidden secrets of Moroccan food. Since the moment I knew that I would be coming to Morocco, I have been on a quest to learn more about Moroccan food. After gathering evidence from three authentic Moroccan restaurants, I learned that the simplicity of a Moroccan meal is enhanced by the use of the tagine.

My first taste of Moroccan culture and food was back home at Marakesh Restaurant.

A Medina Patisserie Tells a Story of Generations

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by ELLLIE ZIMMERMAN

RABAT, Morocco  — On a typically sunny Friday in September, Rabat’s Mohammed V Avenue performs an ancient ritual. The street is slowly coming to life after the quiet of the lunch and prayer hours, in anticipation of the busy workday. Shopkeepers sweep their doorsteps and open their stalls. Couscous-filled shoppers begin to populate the street. Mohammed Ben Kasem participates in the ceremony as he arrives to oversee the scene at his French-style cake shop Patisserie Saïd, exactly as his father and grandfather did every day for decades before him. 

News of the Day: November 14, 2019

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Morocco: Rapper facing possible prison sentence for insulting police

By Amnesty International

Lede: The arrest and prosecution of Moroccan rapper Mohamed Mounir – widely known as Gnawi – is a flagrant assault on the right to freedom of expression, said Amnesty International ahead of the musician’s first trial session on 14 November.

Nut Graf: “The arrest of Moroccan rapper Gnawi is an outrageous assault on free speech. He is blatantly being punished for expressing his critical views of the police and the authorities. He must be released immediately and all charges in this absurd case against him dropped,” said Heba Morayef, Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Director.

News of the Day: September 24, 2019

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Video: French Montana Causes Stir With Latest Album Visuals

Lede: Moroccan rapper French Montana has announced he will release his latest album, simply titled “Montana,” next month. He also teased the album’s cover and released an album trailer, both of which have already caused a stir on social media.

Nut Graph: The trailer and cover portray French Montana surrounded by women in burkas, wearing contrasting high-heeled red thigh boots. As the rapper probably anticipated, the choice to show burka-wearing women in a suggestive light has already got people talking.

Why this is news worthy: The Moroccan-American rapper is well known and has recently been gaining popularity.

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