Morocco Road

Morocco Road episodes:

• 04.20.2009

  Water, Governance, Women, and Empowerment in Morocco's Rural Communities

  This past weekend the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational & Cultural Exchange hosted the Sixteenth Annual Maghrebi Area Studies Symposium for U.S. Fulbright Grantees at the Tour Hassan Hotel in Rabat, Morocco. Fulbright Scholars and Research Grantees presented their experiences and...

  
• 02.17.2009

  The Interweb cometh. And then it goeth. And then it cometh again.

  As a Fulbright, I can not live without certain necessities. The top three:The stipend. Shelter.Interweb (commonly referred to as ‘the internet’). Food? Debatable, especially considering my culinary abilities. Clothing? How cold can Morocco get? Right?The stipend and shelter come easily.To access our...

  
• 02.11.2009

  Lazy Sunday

  A collection of photos from a lazy Sunday on the beach. Or, when spring happened.Read the original post in all its glory.

  
• 11.21.2008

  Shwia bi Shwia: Life in the Oudayas

  Shwia bi shwia—the progression of life here in Morocco. It seems that some days have their ups and others have their downs. I have had a couple down days recently, but the days are trending up. The dar (house) is...

  
• 10.16.2008

  The Scranton Connection

  I haven't posted in awhile, but certainly not due to lack of content. Fez has been an amazing experience, and I am almost sorry to say that I will be leaving soon for Rabat, where I will begin what I...

  
• 09.30.2008

  Going Up the Country

  Heading out to Aroobia ("the country") for the Eid!  The family, Jess (the newest arrival), Stephanie, and I will be heading north via grand taxi (and then donkey) to reach our destination somewhere around Ain Aicha. View Larger Map I'll...

  
• 09.28.2008

  Trek to the Merenid Tombs

  I took a trip to the Merenid tombs this afternoon with a group of friends.  Walking from Bab Boujeloud, we followed the perimeter wall of the Medina Kadima, and eventally summited a hill on the outskirts of the city.  The...

  
• 09.15.2008

  From Bab Boujeloud to Bab Rcif: A Journey Through the Medina Kadima and Through Time

  Check out the adventure!Read the original post in all its glory.