In Morocco, it's possible to see the Atlantic and the Mediterranean at the same time.

In the Arab world, there is no link between the cultural habits of peoples and the ways of thinking and creating of modern intellectuals. They are two separate worlds.

It is through accepting other people in our own countries that we shall come to respect our neighbours and be respected in our turn.

I read a poem every night, as others read a prayer.

At 21, I discovered repression and injustice. The army would shoot students with real bullets.

I do not use the language of my people. I can take liberties with certain themes which the Arabic language would not allow me to take.

Be vigilant, for nothing one achieves lasts forever.