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بودكاست مغربي مغترب في شمال امريكا Welcome to Tflsif, the podcast for Moroccans in North America and anyone who loves to hear opinions on a wide range of topics. Hosted by a Moroccan who has an opinion on everything, this podcast takes you on a journey through multiple and random topics, ranging from history and politics to soccer and economics. Tflsif, which means "someone who has an opinion about everything" in Moroccan, is a podcast that is both informative and entertaining. With episodes ...
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Winds of the West

The Moroccan History Podcast

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Welcome to Winds of the West, a podcast about Moroccan history and culture. I’m your host, Sayd. Together, we’ll travel to the nation known as the Western Kingdom in Arabic and the Land of God in Tamazight: Morocco. We’ll dine with legendary Kings and powerful Sultans, and get to intimately know them, their passions, ambitions, fears and emotions. We’ll meet everyday Moroccans and learn more about who they are and what they love. So relax, and let’s travel to the ancient Imperial Cities of M ...
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Destination Morocco Travel Agency offers customized tours to Morocco, including private tours and small group tours, complete with private guides and drivers. Our goal is for you to experience Morocco like a native, while providing personal service and customized itineraries at an affordable price. On our podcast, join Destination Morocco's Azdean Elmoustaquim as he takes you on an exploration of his country's distinct culture, vibrant history and stunning attractions. Azdean prepares you fo ...
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Like a quiet conversation with a kindly friend, this podcast sits, waiting only to be heard. Each episode follows the brewing and drinking of a different cup of tea and a strange story from somewhere in history. In a world of lovely polished and rigid podcasts, this show is a twee little nook intended to be as kind and soft as possible.
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Maghrib in Past & Present | Podcasts is a forum in which artists, writers, and scholars from North Africa, the United States, and beyond can present their ongoing and innovative research on and in the Maghrib. The podcasts are based on lectures, live performances, book talks, and interviews across the region. Aiming to project the scientific and cultural dynamism of research in and on North Africa into the classroom, we too hope to reach a wider audience across the globe.
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On “Reading the Middle East with Gilles Kepel,” the latest Al-Monitor podcast, renowned French scholar Gilles Kepel interviews the ground-breaking authors and thought leaders who are both shaping and explaining the complex trends in the Middle East and Islamic world. Kepel, one of Europe's leading experts on Islamism, the Middle East and North Africa, is a professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Paris (Sciences Po). His numerous books — which include "Jihad: The Trail of Political I ...
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Episode 189: Memory as Inheritance: North African Jewish Heritage Through Documentary Film In this podcast, Margaux Fitoussi and Cléo Cohen discuss two of their films, El Hara (2017) and Que Dieu te protège/Rabbi Maak (2021), respectively. Each film asks questions about senses of home, heritage, memory, and displacement among Jewish North Africans.…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? We return to our series on the history of the Amazigh (Berber) people, with part three of the conversation between Azdean, co-host Sam and our researcher, Hiba. Our first two episodes covered an overview of Amazigh culture and history ("The Amazigh Chronicles" - The Berber History of Morocco, P…
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Episode 188: Entretien avec le sociologue et historien algérien Hassan Remaoun Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine », co-organisé par l’Institut Américain d’Études Maghrébines (AIMS) et l’Observatoire de la souveraineté Alimentaire et de l’Environnement (OSAE), vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, …
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In this episode, I take you on a personal journey through my own political disillusionment, connecting the dots between the Arab Spring and the disheartening dynamics of American politics. Have the Democrats really abandoned the left, or is it all part of a larger global trend? From my observations in Egypt to the role of politicians like Joe Manch…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "What Are Some of Morocco's Unique Cultural Experiences?" Or stay here for the audio version - your choice! --- Morocco offers many unique cultural experiences and attractions, including many you might be aware …
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Episode 187: Artist talk with Nassim Azarzar on “All Things Flow” (2023), “Bonne Route” (2018-present), and other projects Nassim Azarzar is an artist and graphic designer researching visual and popular imaginaries in Morocco by exploring their different forms, occurrences, and representation tools. In 2023, Azarzar took part in the project School …
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, September 6, "Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photo…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Today we have a two-part episode with some excerpts of audio recordings on location from Azdean and Sam's tour around Morocco in 2023. It continues the theme from our previous episode (#67), where we were in Chefchaouen on the same trip. Today, we are still in northern Morocco. We start off in …
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Dive into the shocking world of Françafrique in this eye-opening episode. Beyond the Eiffel Tower and croissants lies a hidden empire of economic exploitation and political manipulation. Discover how France maintains its global status through a web of control over its former African colonies. From coups to currencies, uncover the real cost of Franc…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Azdean sits down on location with local guide Hamid to learn about the history of Chefchaouen, the famous blue city of northern Morocco. This small town roughly 4 hours north of Fes, or 2 hours south of Tangier, has been attracting tourists for decades and, in the age of Instagram, gets more po…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: Just how easy is it to travel to, and around, Morocco? or stay here for the audio version - your choice! -- In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam respond to a common question they rec…
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Episode 186: Old Marvels, New Approaches: The Revitalization of Balāgha in Moroccan Literary Studies The science of balāgha is an Arabic scholarly discipline dealing with poetics and rhetoric, one that dates back to at least the 10th century C.E. Scholars of balāgha have long studied how poets convey intellectual and emotional content to listeners …
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Dive into the extraordinary tale of Lisan al-Din ibn al-Khatib, the 14th-century polymath who ruled kingdoms, revolutionized medicine, and crafted timeless poetry. From the opulent halls of the Alhambra to a shocking execution in Fez, discover how this brilliant mind shaped history, only to be betrayed by those closest to him. Uncover the twisted p…
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Episode 185: Food Crisis, the International Food Regime, and Endless Agrarian Modernization in the MENA Regio The agrarian and food crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have re-emerged vigorously to the attention of global development agencies and governments in coincidence with the Russia-Ukraine war. The food crisis has been interpre…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode also has a video version on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: How Discount Tours in Morocco End Up Costing You 3X More (Or Worse), or stay here for the audio version - your choice! -- Our good friend Siham (Ep. 24) returns to continue the discussion with Azdean and Sam fro…
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Episode 184: Activating Ruins and Performing Power in Colonial Carthage In the decades leading up to, and during, the French Protectorate (1881–1956), the excavation of ruins became a critical component of a colonialist modernizing practice that saw North Africa’s ancient imperial and early Christian pasts as tangible justification for European dom…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, July 5, "Movies Filmed in Morocco (And How to Visit the Locations)." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and mo…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean and Sam discuss common misconceptions about traveling to Morocco. They debunk myths related to the dress code, safety, LGBTQ+ community, and whether there's more to see in Morocco than just Marrakech (!). They also address the availabili…
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Join us in a cozy coffee shop as we sip on aromatic Adane Yemeni Tea and dive into an unfiltered discussion on some of today's most pressing topics. From the Federal Reserve and taxes to the complexities of the petrodollar and US foreign wars in Iraq and Ukraine. Explore the global landscape with us, touching on the rise of BRICS and more, all with…
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Episode 183: Être étranger en situation post-coloniale. Algérie 1962 - 1979 Dans ce podcast, Laura Orban, doctorante en histoire, évoque la question de l’expérience d’extranéité en Algérie de 1962 à la fin des années 1970. À l’Indépendance, tandis qu’une majorité des Français d’Algérie quitte leur terre natale ou de vie pour la métropole, d’autres …
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, June 7, "Shopping in Morocco: What to Buy and How to Buy It." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more aw…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Dan & Cierra McPherson travelled to Morocco with Destination Morocco and discovered far more than a generic tour experience. From secret stops to amazing cubbyhole restaurants, they received an authentic, unique exposure to Morocco’s people and culture. Cierra & Dan had a tall order for Destina…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? We've talked about scams in Morocco a few times on the podcast, from one of our early episodes (Scams! How to Understand and Avoid Them) to one of our recent Live Q&A sessions, (Latest Scams: Staying Safe While Traveling in Morocco). It's a topic we often circle back to, because we want to make…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, May 8, "Finding a Morocco Tour at an Affordable Price." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await yo…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Hop down after the episode description for an update on our podcast schedule and our new donor link! --- You've heard that Morocco is a modern, plural, largely Westernized country and, well, that is largely true. Dress or behave, within reason, as you would in most of Europe or North America an…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? In our recent Live Q&A session on secret places in Morocco off the tourist path, one such location is a stunning lake located east of Marrakech, a roughly three hour drive from the city. Perhaps because of this distance, and the fact that it is not on the main tourist routes, it is still largel…
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Episode 182: Le cinéma Tunisien post-révolutionnaire : une vue d’ensemble, un regard intérieur Dans ce podcast, Chiraz Latiri, ancienne Ministre des Affaires Culturelles en Tunisie, directrice du Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image (CNCI) entre 2017 et 2019, et professeure-chercheure en Informatique à l’Université de la Manouba, fait le bilan d…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, April 10, "Getting off the tourist path in Morocco." Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await yo…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? "Travel Fails:" a popular theme in this era of do's, don't's and travel research, comes to the Destination Morocco podcast with today's episode, featuring Azdean, Hiba and Sam. They share their knowledge of travel in Morocco, as well as first-hand experience as travellers themselves in their co…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Azdean and his local Fes guide extraordinaire, Moulay Hafid Alami, conclude their tour of the old city with a visit to the pottery and ceramic studio, "Mosaique et Poterie de Fes." Located just to the east of the medina, this is more than a simple shop selling their beautiful craftwork (and the…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Experience the sounds and ambience of Fes in this live walking tour of the medina, during Azdean's tour in 2023. Accompanied by expert guide Moulay Hafid Alami, we start in Fes el Jdid, the 14th century quarter, learning about the Royal Palace of Fes and its seven golden doors (only created in …
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This is an excerpt of the Live Q&A recording of Wednesday, March 13, exploring the vibrant city of Fez. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!…
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Episode 181: Entretien avec le sociologue ruraliste marocain Mohamed Mehdi Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine », co-organisé par l’Institut Américain d’Études Maghrébines (AIMS) et l’Observatoire de la souveraineté Alimentaire et de l’Environnement (OSAE), vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les …
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guests' stories, such as with Chantal and her family, who spent some memorab…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? You can also watch this video episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/FhPkzzzYjns Ramadan in 2024 starts on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and goes until Tuesday, April 9th, followed by the feast of Eid al-Fitr, or the ‘Feast of Fast-Breaking.' Despite its perhaps solemn reputa…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? We conclude our cultural tour of Morocco with a performance of Gnaoua (also spelled Gnawa) music, recorded live on location at a Merzouga desert camp and at a Marrakech restaurant. In between performances, Azdean sits down with Mohamed, a musician and member of the Gnaoua performers in Qser el …
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode is the audio replay of part our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. You can find the full video version here on our YouTube channel. Our live Q&A session this month focused on identifying useful phrases in Moroccan languages that travellers can use wh…
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Episode 180: A Short History of the Tunisian Film Industry One of the earliest decisions of the new Tunisian government after Independence was to create the Secretary of State for Cultural Affairs and Information and with it, allot a budget for cinema. The meaning of “cinema” as both art and industry has morphed and been subject for debate continuo…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Continuing on a bit further south from our last episode in Telouet, we follow Azdean on his summer tour down to Aït Ben Haddou, southern gateway to the High Atlas mountains and their stunning scenery and hiking. Aït Ben Haddou is a small town but is known for its traveller services, restaurants…
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Episode 179: Aux origines du MALG. Témoignage d’un compagnon de Boussouf Rares sont les « Malgaches », les membres du fameux MALG (Ministère de l’Armement et des Liaisons générales) créé en 1960 par Abdelhafid Boussouf, qui ont livré leur témoignage écrit. Abderrahmane Berrouane, dit Saphar, est de ceux-là. Il lui aura sans doute fallu un certain c…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? We continue our exploration of Berber/Amazigh culture with a visit to Telouet, a small village deep in the High Atlas Mountains, known for its kasbah, trekking and beautiful scenery. Azdean met with local guide and historian Ali Ahdadi to delve into Berber influence in the area and activities f…
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Episode 178: Les évolutions post-2011 du cinéma tunisien En 2023, le Centre d’Études Maghrébines à Tunis a lancé une recherche sur le cinéma tunisien contemporain en tant qu’art et industrie. Prenant en compte la création d’un cinéma d’Etat après l’indépendance ainsi que des impacts de la révolution de 2011, ce projet a analysé des des acteurs/actr…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? In today's episode of Destination Morocco podcast, Azdean, Hiba and Sam expand on the historical canvas and cultural fabric formed by the Amazigh, or Berber, tribes across North Africa. Our focus is an overview of some of the more prominent tribes and communities, who have had a long and lastin…
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Episode 177: Rencontre avec Abdelkrim Elaidi autour de son ouvrage: Étudiants volontaires et paysans. Algérie 1970 Dans le présent ouvrage, c’est avec la rigueur du sociologue spécialiste du monde rural que Abdelkrim Elaidi revient sur des expériences qu'il a connues - parfois de près - pour nous proposer une solide étude qui nous place au cœur de …
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? This episode is the audio replay of our Destination Morocco live Q&A session, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. You can find the video version here on our YouTube channel. In this month's session, Azdean, Sam and podcast producer Ted, navigate the labyrinth of traveller scams in the bustling streets…
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Send us a message, what did you think of this episode? Who are the Moroccans? To a large extent, the native population of Morocco are the Amazigh people, whose presence and influence date back thousands of years. Commonly known as “Berbers,” in fact their preferred term, “Amazigh,” is a more positive, inclusive name that means “the free people.” Sp…
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