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News 31 Oct 2012 7 min read

Boulevard Mohammed V in Rabat: The devil of time that does as it pleases

Boulevard Mohammed V in Rabat: The devil of time that does as it pleases
Boulevard Mohammed V, once illuminated with life, is beginning to die before our eyes. It has changed its appearance; it has lost what made the richness of its golden age. Today, we observe the collapse of its universe, we search for its bright spots, its vibrant landscapes, we seek to understand if it is heading towards the fate that awaits it. All of this weighs heavily on us because we love this boulevard so much. But alongside this, we complain bitterly, for its state causes us such pity that we wonder why we are in this nostalgia to change its decline into creation.Ten years ago, Boulevard Mohammed V attracted writers and artists from all countries of the world. Today, with the eclipse of culture that characterises our century, this boulevard has less importance than other places in Morocco. Rabat, the city of arts and letters that once reigned over the country and contributed to s…

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