by Younes Hassar | Jul 12, 2013 | Majalla Blogs
There is a debate surrounding the origin of the name of Marrakesh, the former imperial capital of Morocco. Traditionally, historians and scholars have defended the thesis that the etymological origin of “Marrakesh” is “the place where bandits attack caravans.” But...
Members of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) committee pose for a picture during a meeting of the UMA Monitoring Committee in Rabat May 5, 2013. (REUTERS/Stringer)
by Younes Hassar | Jun 7, 2013 | Majalla Blogs
In the wake of the Tunisian revolution Maghreb integration and cooperation is once again on the table. “We will work to restore unity with our brothers in Algeria, Morocco, Libya and Mauritania,” declared Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki during a tour of the North...
