Category SPAWC 2010

Deadline: February 01, 2010 | Date: June 20, 2010

Venue/Country: Marrakech, Morocco

Updated: 2010-06-04 19:32:22 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

As a historical and cultural crossroad, Marrakech reveals the kind of diversity in the Berber, Oriental, and Spanish-Moorish artistic expression that impregnates the architecture and the decoration of the entire city. Marrakech is a sensual paradise set against the backdrop of the majestic Atlas Mountains. The city itself bursts with commerce, boasting the largest souk (market) in the country. Traversing the alleyways and souks of Marrakech, particularly in the Medina (Old City), it is easy to believe you have been transported back in time or stumbled onto a movie set for a medieval 'Arabian nights' production. It is this enchanting fairy tale quality that brings thousands of sightseers to the most visited of Morocco's three Imperial Cities.

The modern side of Marrakech with its luxury hotels, banks and streets bursting with motor scooters, blends well with the past in a metropolis made up of the peoples of the Berber Atlas tribes, Mahgrebis from the plains, and Saharan nomads.

At only a three-hour flight from major European countries, Marrakech has become the place of choice for conventions, colloquia, and important international festivals. True to its own tradition, Marrakech has become the favorite place of secondary residences for artists, businessmen, and celebrities who are delighted to have found a splendid haven of continuous peace and tranquility. Legendry people who were seduced by the charm of Marrakech include Winston Churchil, Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchkock, Orson Welles, Yves Saint-Laurent, Rita Hayworth and Jimi Hendrix.

The venue for the workshop is Le Méridien N'Fis hotel, which is nestled in five-and-a-half hectares of lush parkland in the Menara district, and provides an ideal refuge from the exhilarating city. Beyond the enchanting spectacle of the hotel's illuminated Andalusian gardens and its 277 guest rooms, the hotel features three world-class restaurants, spa facilities, conference and meeting amenities, and easy access to two of the finest golf courses in Morocco.

We hope you will be able to attend SPAWC 2010 and look forward to seeing you in Marrakech.