The North Africa Journal: Harsh Winter Unveils Weakness in Morocco's Social and Economic Development 

Harsh Winter Unveils Weakness in Morocco's Social and Economic Development
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The North Africa Journal on 14 February, 2009 01:19:00
 
Although harsh winters can kill people even in the most developed countries, the
case of Morocco is a repetitive ordeal based on poor structural and economic
development, a tragedy that can be alleviated with the proper economic
development and rechanneling resources. Poor living conditions and
unavailability of heat show how economic development has yet to reach many rural
areas in the North African nation. The village of Boulmanes is one of the many
hamlets that suffer from draconian living conditions. Yet, the region is an
ideal setting for nature lovers and can easily be pictured in post cards or
calendars given its beauty. Nestled in the middle Atlas region, the village
features wooden and red brick houses, with the green colors emanating from the
oak and cedar tree forests on a background of a blinding white snow. Continue
here.