Salma Rachid verhuist naar Egypte

Marokkaanse zangeres woont in Egypte

Salma Rachid, bekend van Arab Idol heeft Marokko verlaten voor een bestaan in Egypte. Sinds een aantal weken woont de 19 jarige zangeres daar en krijgt ze vaak bezoek van vriendin en winnares van Arab Idol 1, Carmen Soleiman. Met medekandidaat van Arab Idol, Ahmed Gamal heeft zij onlangs gegeten. Wat de reden is achter haar verhuizing heeft Salma niet duidelijk gemaakt. Vermoedelijk is zij verhuist om in Egypte journalistiek te studeren, iets waar zij altijd een grote passie voor heeft gehad. 

In het najaar kondigde Salma nog aan niet alleen te verhuizen gezien haar vader absoluut niet wil dat zijn dochter alleen in een land verblijft. Destijds waren haar plannen om journalistiek te studeren in Marokko of in Duitsland, waar zij familie heeft. Het lijkt erop dat zij heeft gekozen voor Egypt ondanks de politieke onrust. Of zij daar met familie verblijft is onduidelijk. 

Met Ahmed Gamal 



Met haar moeder die haar verblijf in Egypte bijstaat


Aankondiging van een nieuw evenement


Met Carmen

Top 10 Moroccan (fashion) bloggers

Top 10 Moroccan (fashion) bloggers you absolutely need to follow

I do visit a lot of blogs but only a few raise my attention. I can check out one or two pages or either visit the WHOLE blog if I really do like it. I like a blog and come back often visiting it for several reasons. Not because the bloggers have the latest branded outfit, the most expensive clothes or accessories, the most beautiful pictures or best designed blog. It can be simple and still remains in my favorite blogs list. For me, it’s all about identity you create, the way you interact with your readers, how you show your personality throughout an online window.  So let me present you a top 10 fashion & lifestyle Moroccan bloggers you need to follow, enjoy ! 

1)      You Are The Style : The first time I ever came across a fashion related blog made in Morocco was after watching this awesome and moving video of Youssef (known as Joseph) Ouechen taking part on a TedxCasablanca talk. His speech was so inspiring I decided to check out his work and I immediately liked it : wonderful pictures, mainly Moroccan streetstyle ones were all over his blog. Joseph also regularly collaborates with prestigious publications such as New-York Magazine and L’Officiel as a freelance photographer.

2)      Fashion Bakchic : This is, for me the best current Moroccan fashion blog. I find out about Sofia El Arabi’s blog while going through Joseph Ouechen’s work. Her whole blog is an invitation to travel, full of beautiful pictures, she has an awesome and unique style, mixing modern and traditional pieces. She created her own fashion line named “Bakchic” last year sold at Galeries Lafayette Casablanca and now available online, with unique pieces.

3)      Afaf and Marwa : Afaf and Marwa are two Moroccan sisters living in Casablanca sharing with us beauty tips and chic outfits on their common blog. A beautiful adventure which lead them to create their own fashion clothing line, including awesome Mahmoud Darwich t-shirts, white cotton and black quotes written in Arabic which makes them so unique and original, but also wonderful clutches.

4)      Le Guide de la Maghribia Actuelle : The Guide of the ‘Actual’ Maghribiya is a blog run by a real ‘joutiya’ (thrift) addict, she shares with us her lucky finds and is one of the few Moroccan bloggers using videos to make ‘hauls’. She also often posts beauty and make-up reviews.

5)      La Couleur du moment : Sofya is an architecture student sharing her time between France and Morocco, sharing with us amazing outfits she wears on the two banks of the Mediterranean sea.

6)      Mum in Casa : Well, as you guessed this blog is about a woman telling about her life as a mum in Casablanca, it’s more of a lifestyle blog where Siham shares with us toughts on books she read or places she visited.

7)      Ginger Chocolate & Honey  : Well, how can I talk about Moroccan bloggers without mentioning the amazing Lamia from Ginger Chocolate and Honey ? Her blog is a real city guide of Agadir, she knows this beautiful city very well and shares with us the best places and restaurants to visit while we’re here. Checking out her blog is a must if you’re going to visit Agadir !

8)      Hipster Square : Yasmine is  a blogger from Marrakech, a real shopaholic, sharing with her readers some awesome outfits.

9)      According to Hind : In her blog, Hind shares with us “911 tips” such as “5 ways to detox your mind” or “10 ways to be more creative” I find very interesting and useful. She also posts lvogs on Youtube, book reviews or travel videos.

10)   The Closeterie : It’s a common project of both Joseph Ouechen from  You Are The Style & Sofia El Arabi of Fashion Bakchic : they go into Moroccan or people living in Morocco’s interiors discussing their style and what influence them.

That’s all ! Did you know some of these bloggers ? Who is your favorite ?

First day of Ramadan

Welcome Ramadan!

How was your first Ramadan meal of 2013?

I really enjoyed mine. After a long day I deserved it haha. After the meal I watched to of my favorite tv shows! 

AL ARRAF

On Medi 1 tv I saw the new show of Egyptian actor Adil Imam called: Al Arraf. Yesterday was the first episode. I dont know yet whats it about but you can see the difference between rich and poor in Egypt. Thats very interesting now during the problems in Egypt. 

NAJI ATALLAH

Last year he had another tv show that was very popular; Naji Atallah . Oh I loved that show. It was so typical Egyptian, with thousand jokes a minute. Funny fact: Adils son Mohamed Imam was also in the show. He was just as funny as his father. If you did not see it; GO WATCH IT, its worth it. It was about a group of people decided to rub a bank in Israel. Adil made this group. All the boys in the group were different. You had a nerd, a hunk, a funny guy and more. If you love politics then this is your show!

Naji Atallah Task 

BNAT LALA MNANA

For the Moroccan viewers I have another favorite show that I watch. Every moroccan knows this show. Bnat Lala Mnana; this show began during Ramadan 2012. It was an instant hit! Thanks to the satelite Moroccans from everywhere watched this show. The show is about four sisters. They live with their mother in North Morocco. Every sister has her one problems. Problems like marriage, pregnancy, jealousy and more. Season one was so intense, funny and real that the fans were so sad when it ended. But now we can enjoy a new season full Moroccan funny drama and lovely dramas. Every day during Ramadan on 2M. 

The last Moroccan on Arab Idol left

SALMA RACHID:

THE YOUNG WOMAN WITH A GREAT VOICE

Salma Rachid is out of the running to become Arab Idol. Tonight she didnt get enough votes. With Parwas Hussein from Iraq Kurdistan she left the show. Salma had a beautiful strong voice. Even she's just eighteen years old she is a woman on top! Her performance, smile and voice were the reason why she came so far in this show. Salma is so humble and kind, the judges will miss here. I am going to miss her. Every Friday she made a good show and sang beautiful songs. I wish her the best and I cant wait to hear more of Salma Rachid. She definitely is the voice of Morocco. 

Does she get a special welcome back when she arrives in Morocco?
Hope to tell you soon about it

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Leila Hadioui

Leila Hadioui is an Moroccan actress and tv personality. She is every morning behind the desk of Sabahiyat 2m (moroccan version of Goodmorning America). She is also a model and works a lot with Moroccan stylist. In magazines there are a lot of photoshoots from the beautiful Leila in traditional Moroccan wear.


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