John Blake: Growing Up at the Legation
John Blake, who grew up at the American Legation, was witness to the march of history in mid-twentieth century Tangier.
Performance Pointers From a Pro
Tangier theater professionals and performance artists get valuable advice from Zeyba Rahman.
Reenacting and Preserving Tangier’s History
Théâtre Darna films and reenacts the centuries-long Portuguese presence in Tangier.
On the West Side of Tangier…
Thanks to a young American Fulbright scholar, West Side Story meets Isli and Tislit – in Moroccan Arabic.
Moulay Hafid Palace: 100 Years Young
The restored Moulay Hafid Palace 1912 – 2012 and the centenary of the establishment of protectorate Morocco has had its occasional magazine article, but so far I haven't seen any mention of the 100th birthday of what has been called Tangier's most beautiful building. Moulay Hafid Palace, also known locally as the Palais des … Read more Moulay Hafid Palace: 100 Years Young
Artist Hervé Creates an Impression
With his distinctive style which works particularly well with architecture and landscapes, Assilah-based artist Hervé Metterie makes an impression on any wall. When you multiply that by more than 60 works unveiled today at the Legation, you have added instant dash of color to what can seem a monochrome institution. Hervé, who contributed one of … Read more Artist Hervé Creates an Impression
DVD Diplomacy
Posters by Serena Epstein, American School of Tangier Ever since last year's screening of Freedom Riders, we've been in the movie business. Not in a commercial sense; we charge nothing for our monthly "Legation Movie Night." Thanks to the people of the US Embassy's Public Affairs Section, we are able to show American films … Read more DVD Diplomacy
Captive in Timbuctoo: Robert Adams Rediscovered
Casablanca-based writer Tahir Shah’s novel resurrects the Narrative of Robert Adams, an 1816 tale of captivity in Timbuctoo.
Summer of Scaffolding
When you have a two-century old building, you better devote resources to keeping it from falling down.
The Everlasting Appeal of James McBey’s Zohra
James McBey’s portrait of Zohra has been called “The Moroccan Mona Lisa.”
