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After years of grinding hard, dedication and tears, the producer known as "RedOne" has become one of the most sought after record producers in the world. Rising through the ranks of pop music, his name has become synonymous with with a sound that combines influences from house, rock, R&B, Urban and pop. Although born in Morocco, it was in Europe that RedOne cut his teeth in the trenches of the distinctive pop music scene that has become synonymous with the pop music of the 21st century. After years of struggling and eventually becoming one of the most successful producers in all of Europe, RedOne has made the jump across to the US market. Since Landing on his feet in the US, RedOne has been in the studio non stop working with some of the most respected artists in modern Pop. Recent notable productions New Kids on the Block, Akon, Brandy, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Lady GaGa, Cheetah Girls, Menudo, Varsity, Robyn, Tami Chynn, Kat DeLuna as well as the Billboard Latin Award winning Mexican band RBD, featuring the hit single "Wanna Play." RedOne's recent production of "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa has grown to an international smash hit, garnering the No. 1 spot in several countries world-wide. Her album, already released internationally, is set to be released in the U.S. this fall. In addition, the new album from The New Kids on the Block titled "The Block", features 7 tracks written and produced by RedOne. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard top 100 upon release. In recent news, Pop legend Michael Jackson has hired RedOne and Akon to mastermind his new album. The trio began working together at the Palms recording studio in Las Vegas.

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Enrique Iglesias in Morocco 2005

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Culture of Morocco

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Morocco is an ethnically diverse country with a rich culture and civilization. Through Moroccan history, Morocco hosted many people coming from East (Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Jews and Arabs), South (Sub-Saharan Africans) and North (Romans, Vandals, Andalusians (including Moors and Jews)). All those civilizations have had an impact on the social structure of Morocco. It conceived various forms of beliefs, from paganism, Judaism, and Christianity to Islam.
The production of Moroccan literature has continued to grow and diversify. To the traditional genres—poetry, essays, and historiography—have been added forms inspired by Middle Eastern and Western literary models. French is often used in publishing research in the social and natural sciences, and in the fields of literature and literary studies, works are published in both Arabic and French. Moroccan writers, such as Mohammed Choukri, Driss Chraïbi, Abdallah Laroui, Abdelfattah Kilito, and Fatima Mernissi, publish their works in both French and English. Expatriate writers such as Pierre Loti, William S. Burroughs, and Paul Bowles have drawn attention to Moroccan writers as well as to the country itself.
Since independence a veritable blossoming has taken place in painting and sculpture, popular music, amateur theatre, and filmmaking. The Moroccan National Theatre (founded 1956) offers regular productions of Moroccan and French dramatic works. Art and music festivals take place throughout the country during the summer months, among them the World Sacred Music Festival at Fès.
Moroccan music, influenced by Arab, Amazigh, African, and Andalusian traditions, makes use of a number of traditional instruments, such as the flute (nāy), shawm (ghaita), zither (qanūn), and various short necked lutes (including the ʿūd and gimbrī). These are often backed by explosive percussion on the darbūkka (terra-cotta drum). Among the most popular traditional Moroccan artists internationally are the Master Musicians of Jajouka, an all-male guild trained from childhood, and Hassan Hakmoun, a master of gnāwa trance music, a popular spiritual style that traces its roots to sub-Saharan Africa. Younger Moroccans enjoy raï, a style of plain-speaking Algerian music that incorporates traditional sounds with those of Western rock, Jamaican reggae, and Egyptian and Moroccan popular music.
Each region possesses its own specificities, thus contributing to the national culture and to the legacy of civilization. Morocco has set among its top priorities the protection of its diverse legacy and the preservation of its cultural heritage.
Culturally speaking, Morocco has always been successful in combining its Berber, Jewish and Arabic cultural heritage with external influences such as the French and the Spanish and, during the last decades, the Anglo-American lifestyles

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Marrakech Valentine's Day:All be heart shape

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Marrakech Valentine's Day:All be heart shape
And to think we'd always considered Marrakech Morocco the capital city of Love. It might be for some, but a recent British survey unearthed the disturbing result that 34 percent of British travelers consider it:
the city most likely to cause them to argue on a romantic break, with lovers' moods darkened by a "grey" and "difficult to navigate" city and surly restaurant service.
What might be worse is the fact that 10 percent of Britons surveyed have ended their relationship while on vacation with their partner. That makes going on holidays sound kind of risky.

Other top cities for arguments and break-ups included Marrakesh, Morocco and Amsterdam, so take these results to heart next time you're planning your hopefully-romantic trip.

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AL-HOCEIMA:The "burned" beach and cultural city photos

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AL-HOCEIMA:The "burned" beach and cultural city photos

The Spanish started to develop Al-Hoceima from 1925, then known as Villa Sanjuro, named after the general that landed here during the Rif rebellion.The Spanish didn't leave too much architecture in town, and the Spanish college is the best example of expensive early 20th century houses.The beach is called Plage Quemada, which means "burned" in Spanish. It is hard to say why the beach here is called so. The sand doesn't bring association to fire, and it is not more hot than other beaches.It does however have a reputation of being crowded. This is true, but there is no reason to stay away, as it is both clean and friendly. And if the crowds get to much for you, there is plenty of space some 20-30 metres from the shore.

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Agadir,South Pearl of Morocco

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Agadir,South Pearl of Morocco

Introduction

A wonderful city called the "Pearl of the South", Agadir is surrounded by a pleasant and rich plain "Souss". Its origins dated from the 15th century when it was occupied by the Spanish and Portuguese, then it got its independence under the Alaouites. In 1960 it was completely destroyed by an earthquake, which killed over 15,000 people and left a further 50,000 homeless. At this date King Mohamed V decided to redesign and build a new city, 2 km away from the dangerous earthquake epicentre, transforming Agadir into a beautiful resort.
Agadir shelters today in a beautiful bay of golden sand, perfect for swimming and other watersports. Its warm climate, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, gentle-pace of living and first-class hotels, makes Agadir an ideal holiday destination at any time of the year and Southern Morocco's most visited city. As the capital of the Souss Region, this outstanding seaside resort is also an excellent starting point for more exciting discoveries - from the wealth of unusual sights in the hinterland to the adventure of the Deep South. With two offices in Agadir, Erlebnis Tours is ideally positioned for providing tours throughout region.

The Beach

Agadir is blessed with 10km of beautiful golden sand, making the beach very popular. This popularity among the tourists has led the authorities to take action in keeping the beach clean. The sand is swept clean each morning and the regular patrols keep the beach almost free of vagrants. There are bars and cafes a plenty selling drinks and renting out sun-beds and umbrellas. The south end of the main beach has jet-skis for rental. Alternatively, dry activities like horse riding & camel trekking, quad biking and beach buggies are also available and very popular.

Be warned: the Atlantic Ocean has a strong undercurrent that has caught many unawares. Small children and weak swimmers should be aware of this and not swim too far out.

Things to See & Do

The Valley of the Birds ("Vallée des Oiseaux") (daily from 09:30-12:30 and 14:30-18:00)This little zoo is located in a gully that cuts across the Avenue Mohamed V and Avenue Hassan II, bisecting the city. Birds from all over the world are kept in aviaries that authentically imitate their natural habitat. A number of aviaries, a zoo, waterfall and a playground for your children make this a great venue for families.

The Municipal Museum (Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00)Agadir Museum is devoted to the culture and folk art of the Souss Valley and the Sahara regions. The costumes, jewellery, carpets, furniture, musical instruments and tools in the collection were gathered together by the Dutch-born art historian Bert Flint, who has lived in Morocco since 1957.

Jardin de Olhao (daily 08:00-18:30)This lovely outdoor area has a well-groomed garden and children's playground. The walls and structures in the garden are styled to the original Berber style. There is a small gallery that exhibits local artists as well as a lovely cafe-restaurant.

Ancienne Talborjt This plateau just west of the city centre is somewhat of a shrine for friends and family of the over 15,000 people killed in the 1960 earthquake. A small mosque and an uncompleted memorial garden provides a sombre setting for relatives and friends to walk and pray in remembrance of their lost loved ones.
The Modern CityGreen spaces and broad avenues separate the city’s various districts. Among the best examples of modern architecture are the post office, a successful combination of concrete and cedar wood, the elegant law courts, the primary school in the Avenue des Forces-Armées-Royales and the fire station, with its conspicuous training tower.

The Kasbah

The citadel, on the hill overlooking the bay of Agadir, was built in 1540. The ramparts were restored after the 1960 earthquake. It is an ideal spot to watch the sunset over the sea.

The Harbour

Fish auctions take place every afternoon in the fish market and delicious fried fish is sold nearby in small open-air restaurants.

Golf Courses

Agadir has three international calibre courses located adjacent to each other - Golf of the Sun (Golf du Soleil), Golf of the Dunes (Les Dunes Golf) and Royal Golf Club. For more information, please click on the link above.

Mohamed V Avenue

The Avenue Mohamed V, Agadir’s main street, runs north-south across the city, cutting it in two. On one side is the modern city centre, and on the other, the tourist district stretches along the bay.Not to be Missed

Argan TreesOn the road between Essaouira and Agadir look out for the goats climbing in the trees. In this part of Morrocco grows the argan tree (Argania spinosa). This tree is unique to Morocco and produces a fruit like an olive, which is pressed for oil. The goats like the argan too and it is not unusual to see the goats climbing in the branches to eat the leaves.

Enquiries & Booking
To enquire about or to book a personalised private tour to include Agadir, please enter your details on the form here and click the submit button. Alternatively you may call us on +44(0)7713 615829 or send an email to enquiries@erlebnis-tours-maroc.com to discuss your itinery and prices.

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