TALIM Participates in the Parcours des Arts de Tanger with an Exhibit by Fatima Gharbaoui

Women's Market in front of St. Andrews Church

From October 1-31, 2021, cultural institutions and art galleries fill Tangier with beauty with a circuit of visual arts called the “Parcours des Arts de Tanger”. TALIM is one of twelve institutions participating in this, the third edition of the parcours. The Legation’s contribution is a special exhibit by Tangier-based artist Fatima Gharbaoui. Mme. Gharbaoui … Read more TALIM Participates in the Parcours des Arts de Tanger with an Exhibit by Fatima Gharbaoui


Podcast: Roots and Traces of Contemporary Cultural Life in Tangier

By: George Bajalia and Aida Alami In this discussion at Youmein 2021: Roots and Traces, anthropologist George Bajalia and journalist Aida Alami explore the roots and traces of contemporary cultural life in Tangier, especially as they relate to northern Morocco’s border regions.  From questions of diversity and difference to the roots of present debates around … Read more Podcast: Roots and Traces of Contemporary Cultural Life in Tangier


Annual Seminar to Mark the Bicentennial of the Legation, April 7-8

In celebration of the bicentennial of the Tangier American Legation and the long friendship between the United States and Morocco that it represents, this year’s annual TALIM April Seminar has the theme of “The Tangier American Legation’s First 200 years: Where We’ve Been and What Might Be Next?” Due to travel and assembly restrictions imposed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s seminar will be virtual, held in Zoom and broadcast live on Facebook.


Women’s History Month: TALIM’s Literacy Participants Visit a Unique Art Exhibit الشهر العالمي للمرأة: نساء برنامج محو الأمية بالمفوضية الأمريكية يزرن معرضا فنيا فريدا

Today, Tangier Medina women beneficiaries of the ​Arabic and Economic ​literacy program of TALIM paid a visit to Mahal Art Space‘s current exhibit: “Tangier: Facets of a Mediterranean Intersection.” This unusual exhibit offers visitors tools and materials to reorganize the photographs according to their taste and conception​,​ “that leads them” says Nouha Ben Yebdri, director of Mahal Art Space, “to unconsciously reach a … Read more Women’s History Month: TALIM’s Literacy Participants Visit a Unique Art Exhibit الشهر العالمي للمرأة: نساء برنامج محو الأمية بالمفوضية الأمريكية يزرن معرضا فنيا فريدا


Centering the Peripheries: Haratin and Southern Moroccans as Nationalists in Casablanca

In this talk, Moyagaye Bedward of Rutgers University examines Moroccan nationalism from a subaltern perspective. In contrast to previous historiography, nationalism in northern, urban sites such as Casablanca was also supported by southern Moroccans influenced by their pre-colonial experiences. Moyagaye discusses ordinary Moroccans, and in particular the Haratin, within the decolonization process, and demonstrate the … Read more Centering the Peripheries: Haratin and Southern Moroccans as Nationalists in Casablanca


Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Sarah Ariche بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع سارة عريش

In this podcast, the founder and director of the Chi Stage Project, Ayoub el Jamal, hosts the Tangier native and based singer and songwriter, Sarah Ariche, to speak about her life background, among other things. This podcast leads us through the alleys and walks of Sarah’s life, background, influences, experiences, artistic career, among other things … Read more Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Sarah Ariche بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع سارة عريش


Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Soukaina Fahssi and Mehdi Qamoum بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع الفنانين سكينة فحصي ومهدي قموم

In this podcast, celebrated artists Soukaina Fahssi and Mehdi Qamoum talk about their art, experiences, backgrounds, personal and artistic lives, among other things. يتحدث الفنانان الشهيران سكينة فحصي ومهدي قموم في هذه الحلقة عن فنهما وتجاربهما وخلفياتهما وحياتهما الفنية والخاصة وشي حاجات أخرى. تابعوا هذه الحلقة لمعرفة المزيد Tangier American Legation · Soukaina And Mehdi Podcast


Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Saad El Baraka بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع سعد البركة

In this podcast, Casablanca-based singer, Saad el Baraka, chats with Ayoub el Jamal about his artistic experience, background, motives, things that have affected his experience, projects and aspirations, among other things. يتحدث الفنان المقيم بالدار البيضاء، سعد البركة مع أيوب الجمال في هذا اللقاء عن تجربته الفنية وخلفيته وحوافزه والأشياء التي أثرت في تجربته الفنية … Read more Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Saad El Baraka بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع سعد البركة


Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Nada Azhari / بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع الفنانة ندى أزهري

In this podcast, Chi Stage Project director, Ayoub el Jamal, hosts Casawi singer & songwriter, Nada Azhari to speak about her rich artistic experience, beginnings, love for music and arts, motives, projects, and ambitions, among other things. يحاور مدير مشروع شي سطاج أيوب الجمال في هذه الحلقة الفنانة ندى أزهري لتتحدث عن تجربتها الفنية الغنية وبداياتها وحبها . للموسيقى ومشاريعها … Read more Maghrib in the Past and Present Podcast with Nada Azhari / بودكاست المغرب الكبير في الماضي والحاضر مع الفنانة ندى أزهري