Tingis - A Moroccan-American Magazine of Ideas and Culture
"This is a spectacular magazine. It works against prejudice and cultural divisions, building and expanding bridges between the U.S. and Morocco, based upon natural affinities and mutual attractions."
Allen Hibbard, author of Paul Bowles, Magic & Morocco
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Sententia Tingitana
Spain's New Moriscos
By Anouar Majid
There is much debate these days about Moroccan immigrants’ assimilation in Spain. Moroccan immigrants, both legal and illegal, estimated to be close to one million, make up the largest single national group in that country, yet they are far from doing well or making their distinct mark on Spain’s culture or politics. In my travels during September and October 2008, I met quite a few Moroccans who are actively trying to carve out a space in Spain’s mainstream society; still, there is no doubt that theirs is an uphill struggle, one that will require a larger collective effort and decades of dedicated work. There are a few reasons why Moroccans occupy a somewhat marginal place in Spanish society, but two that stand out are Spain’s centuries-long conflict with Morocco and the unwillingness of Moroccan immigrants, even when highly educated and competent, to engage in politics and help shape public opinion.

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Salvation Army--A Review
By Mustapha Hamil

Salvation Army is Abdellah Taďa’s third novel to date. It is the story of a young Moroccan man coming to terms with his sexual penchant for men. Through this autobiographical narrative, Taďa depicts intimate moments of his ordinary childhood in Morocco as well as his tumultuous adult experiences in Europe. In simple and straightforward language, the author leads the reader through a journey of uncertainty and self-discovery, beyond the nuanced resonance of words and emotions. Writing, which he discovers at an early age, involves for him a courageous and unprecedented act of exposing his country’s taboos and prohibitions.

By John Romero

Another summer is another year in Tangier. I grew up on the water, from a long family tradition of “easy sailors.” Why “easy,” well because for those that had the opportunity to either own a boat or were members of the Tangier Yacht Club--as I was--were blessed with some of the best sailing conditions and surroundings that one could find anywhere in the world. Tangier bay offers a safe sailing experience filled with fun and peacefulness. The blue seas, the blue skies, and the calm warm waters were soothing. The Levanter, a most disruptive easterly wind that races down the straights of Gibraltar and engulfs the bay and the city, spoiled the idyllic lifestyle with persistent monotony. During the summer months, in particular, the Levanter was at its harshest and punishing--sometimes becoming obnoxious for days-on-end and even lasting weeks.