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• NEWS
• July 3, 2017

Belgium bans slaughter of animals for halal meat

The Flanders region of Belgium brought in a ban on ritual slaughter of animals without stunning.

• NEWS
• July 3, 2017

Morocco remains the largest cannabis producer

Morocco remains the world’s largest source of cannabis resin, according to a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime last week.

• NEWS
• June 13, 2017

Uproar against a mosque in Amsterdam for appealing against Rif protests

The call of a mosque in Amsterdam to refrain from supporting the protests against the Moroccan government has been met with rage from the Moroccan community in the Netherlands.

• FEATURES
• June 9, 2017

Jemaa el-Fnaa 360: Discover Marrakech's main square in snake-eye view

Cobras, rattlesnakes, snake charmers, spectators… a beautiful 360° view of Marrakech’s Jemaa el-Fnaa marketplace, Morocco’s number one tourist destination.

• NEWS
• June 8, 2017

Hyperloop: Madrid to Tangiers in just 47 minutes

AMSTERDAM - Nine new possible routes for the futuristic high-speed travel Hyperloop have been unveiled on Tuesday, including a 629 kilometers journey linking Madrid toTangiers in just 47 minutes.

• NEWS
• June 7, 2017

Royal Air Maroc cancels flights via Doha to several Arab states

RABAT (Reuters) - Moroccan airline Royal Air Maroc canceled flights via Doha to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Egypt after they severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, state news agency MAP and the airline's customer service said on Tuesday.

• LISTS
• April 23, 2017

10 traditional Moroccan recipes - excluding Couscous, Tagine, Tangia and Harira

A listing of 10 very traditional Moroccan dishes. Some you might have tried; others you might have never heard of, but you should definitely try.

• NEWS
• April 20, 2017

Leila Alaoui awarded prestigious French honorary distinction

Deceased French-Moroccan Leila Alaoui was awarded the French honorary distinction of The Order of Arts and Letters.

• FEATURES
• April 14, 2017

Unlocking the symbolism in Morocco's coat of arms

Coats of arms were used primarily to establish identity on the battlefield. Today they are used to denote many different things. Ever wondered about the different symbols in Morocco’s coat of arms?

• NEWS
• April 3, 2017

Badr Hari goes back to jail

Kickboxing star Badr Hari is to begin serving the remainder of his two-year prison sentence in April.

• VIDEOS
• March 23, 2017

World Meteorological Day: spectacular time-lapse captures the unpredictable nature of the clouds 

“Understanding Clouds” is the theme of World Meteorological Day, marked on Thursday, to highlight the importance of clouds for weather climate and water.

• NEWS
• March 20, 2017

'Waiting for Happiness': Morocco 84th on the list of happiest countries

Morocco has fallen to the 84th place on the World Happiness Report 2017, an annual ranking which assesses countries in terms of happiness and well-being rather than economic figures such as GDP.

• VIDEOS
• February 28, 2017

Morocco: a journey beyond the obvious

Discover Morocco through a journey beyond the obvious and into the heart and soul of our beautiful country.

• VIDEOS
• January 13, 2017

'Listen': A Desperate Plea, Lost in Translation

The dramatic story of a Muslim woman who is unable to get the help she desperately needs due to the assignment of a translator with a hidden agenda.

• FEATURES
• January 5, 2017

Remembering Leila: The Moroccans

These captivating portraits by Leila Alaoui were taken from her project The Moroccan; a series of life-sized photographic portraits shot around the country.

• LISTS
• January 4, 2017

10 Spectacular images of Morocco as seen from space

Be wowed by these 10 breath-taking images of Morocco from Nasa’s ‘Image of the Day’.

• LISTS
• January 1, 2017

10 Facts about Morocco's Solar Power Station

From its astounding sheer size to the ingenious and innovative solar technology it employs, Morocco’s Solar Power Station is truly a marvel to behold.

• NEWS
• December 30, 2016

Moroccan travel bloggers unite to share, connect and inspire

A group of six renowned travel bloggers are behind the launch of the first association of travel bloggers in Morocco.

• LISTS
• December 30, 2016

10 Very Moroccan resolutions for the New Year

This week I went out in the streets of Morocco’s coastal city of Nador where I live, and I asked people about their resolutions for the New Year.

• FEATURES
• December 26, 2016

Morocco and Mauritania: Is it just a tug of war or a real one?

The Moroccan-Mauritanian relations have been anything but warm during the last couple of years.

• FEATURES
• December 18, 2016

6 Remarks from Noam Chomsky on Western Sahara Conflict

In an exclusive contact with Moroccans of the World, world renowned dissident Noam Chomsky shared some of his views on the Western Sahara Conflict.

• NEWS
• December 15, 2016

Royal Air Maroc among worst airlines

Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national airline, came fifth in a new report ranking the world’s worst airlines for customer service.

• FEATURES
• December 10, 2016

How well do you know King Mohammed VI?

These 13 questions will test your knowledge about the King of Morocco. The last question will test your Moroccan-ity!

• FEATURES
• December 2, 2016

Recognise this Time Magazine cover? Here's the article that came with it!

It is probably one of the most iconic portraits of the noble and the great Mohammed Abdelkrim El Khattabi; his appearance on the Time Magazine cover.

• VIDEOS
• November 30, 2016

The stunning wonder and beauty of Morocco

Morocco is one of my favourite places in the world because the country is just so beautiful, the food is absolutely fantastic and the people are so kind.

• VIDEOS
• November 27, 2016

Moulay Hassan among top 10 richest kids in the world

Prince Moulay Hassan, Morocco’s Crown Prince, is among the richest kids on the planet, according to a currently trending YouTube video by Facts Verse.

• NEWS
• October 26, 2016

Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders’ trial to start next Monday

Formal hearings in Geert Wilders’ trial on charges of discrimination against Moroccans in the Netherlands will start next Monday.

• VIDEOS
• July 28, 2016

Passport through Morocco - a walkabout through the ancient cities of Fez and Chefchaouen

Step into the sights, sounds and smells of Morocco with photographer travel photographer Trey Ratcliff as he wanders through the beautiful cities of Fez and Chefchaouen.

• FEATURES
• July 27, 2016

Spanish artist converts abandoned church in Morocco into a splending work of art

Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel painted colourful characters on a forsaken church in Youssoufia, and the result is very captivating.  

• VIDEOS
• July 26, 2016

Official: Badr Hari will meet Rico Verhoeven in the ring

Top kickboxing league GLORY has announced GLORY: COLLISION, a special event featuring the two biggest names in heavyweight kickboxing: Badr Hari vs. Rico Verhoeven.

• LISTS
• July 26, 2016

Top 5 beauty secrets of Moroccan women revealed

Beauty is something everyone tributes. God has created beauty in everything around us which we have to see and prioritise according to our standards. But when it comes to women, nobody can deny the exquisiteness they have.

• NEWS
• July 25, 2016

Loubna Abidar is looking for love. Anyone?

The controversial Moroccan actress Loubna Abidar says she's looking to meet a special someone, but - of course - there are catches!

• FEATURES
• July 25, 2016

Panama Papers: How the world’s most secretive company helped the King take to the sea on luxury yacht

The Panama papers showed how the clients of Mossack Fonseca, the most secretive company in the world, were able to launder money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax.

• VIDEOS
• July 23, 2016

Le Château Morange – A distant memory in the history of Morocco

Revisiting Château Morange; a remarkable building and the exile home of one of the greatest Moroccans who has ever lived – Mohammed Ibn Abdelkrim El Khattabi. Distant land, distant past and distanced memories.

• VIDEOS
• July 20, 2016

The Spirit of Morocco

For his final episode on Morocco, Jacob Edgar explores the cities of Marrakesh, Essaouira and Agadir and travels on south to explore the southern deserts ending his journey in the exotic city of Dakhla.

• VIDEOS
• July 20, 2016

The Heart of Morocco

Moroccan tour begins in the western foothills of the southern Middle Atlas mountains. Stops include the former capital of Fes, which is split into modern and ancient areas; and Merzouga in the Sahara desert.

• NEWS
• July 20, 2016

Pokémon No! Saudi Arabia revives fatwa banning the hit game

The General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia has renewed a 15-year-old fatwa banning Pokemon Go, according to Saudi media.

• VIDEOS
• July 4, 2016

Hendrik Beikirch – Marrakech mural

German street artist Hendrik Beikirch started his project ‘Trades — Tracing Morocco’ back in 2014 at his residence in Jardin Rouge in Marrakech where he painted 22 dazzling portraits of ‘Maalems’.

• FEATURES
• July 4, 2016

‘Tracing Morocco’, or when our sufferings get sprayed on walls around the world

Famous German street artist Hendrik Beikirch, a.k.a. ECB, started his project ‘Trades — Tracing Morocco’ back in 2014 at his residence in Jardin Rouge in Marrakech where he painted 22 dazzling portraits of ‘Maalems’.

• VIDEOS
• July 3, 2016

'Marrakech...home to some of the cleverest rip off artists in the world'

The beautiful and exotic city of Marrakech is home to some of the cleverest rip off artists in the world.

• VIDEOS
• July 3, 2016

The Berber Kingdom of Morocco

It's easy to think of Islamic North Africa as Arab, rather than African. But the land that is now Morocco once lay at the centre of a vast African Kingdom that stretched from northern Spain to the heart of West Africa. It was created by African Berbers, and ruled for centuries by two dynasties that created tremendous wealth, commissioned fabulous architecture, and promoted sophisticated ideas.

• NEWS
• July 2, 2016

31 years for Moroccan painter who killed expat couple in Spain

Painter Driss Drizi, 63, who shot a British couple at their retirement home in Spain is jailed for 31 years, Spanish media report.

• NEWS
• June 29, 2016

Morocco among countries at ‘high risk’ of terror attacks -- UK Foreign Office

In the wake of Turkey deadly bombings, the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued travel warning and advice against travelling to specific regions and countries which include Morocco.

• VIDEOS
• June 29, 2016

Morocco: Gateway to Africa

Diversity, stability and steady growth represent major factors that make Morocco an important portal into Africa.

• NEWS
• June 27, 2016

#EscortsOffline: Moroccan hacker attacks escort websites

Under the campaign hashtag #EscortsOffline, a Moroccan hacker has reportedly attacked dozens of websites offering escort services and is threatening to release user data online.

• NEWS
• June 23, 2016

ENDORSING ISLAM? Imam to sail in Amsterdam’s Gay Pride festival

Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed, a French Muslim and gay man, will board the World Religion Boat which will represent the religions of the world in the famous canal parade.

• FEATURES
• June 23, 2016

Achraf Baznani's surreal photography -- Utterly mesmerising!

Moroccan artist Achraf Baznani blends the realms of dream and reality to create dazzling photographs. You simply can’t look away.

• NEWS
• June 19, 2016

Assassination attempt on Zakaria Moumni

French-Moroccan, whose case drew international attention and caused a serious diplomatic meltdown between Rabat and Paris, is now claiming to have been attacked by “four Moroccan assassins”.

• VIDEOS
• June 16, 2016

Who needs gym membership? Moroccan turns the rooftops of Rabat into his personal gym

Moroccan fitness fanatic Khalid Tenni uses the streets and rooftops of Rabat to get ripped.

• NEWS
• June 13, 2016

Morocco fails to protect its children’s rights – Report

KidsRights, the international children’s rights foundation, today published its annual KidsRights Index in which Morocco ranked a lowly 74.

• NEWS
• June 11, 2016

Tasteless joke? Charlie Hebdo cites the death of Muhammad Ali to mock Benzema

The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has published a controversial cartoon on the cover of its latest issue mocking the absence of France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

• FEATURES
• June 10, 2016

Who is Abdul Latif Nasir, the only Moroccan still held at Guantánamo Bay?

The 51-year-old Moroccan has been held at the notorious Guantánamo Bay prison camp since 2002.

• LISTS
• June 4, 2016

“Allah is the Greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer”: Muhammad Ali’s top 12 quotes on Islam

Muhammad Ali, who has died aged 74, was never short of something to say about the religion of Islam. Here are his 12 greatest quotes on Islam:

• NEWS
• June 3, 2016

Is this going to be the most beautiful building in Morocco?

Plans to build a robust new Congress Centre in Marrakech have been revealed by the Istanbul-based architectural firm Tabanlioglu Architects.

• NEWS
• June 2, 2016

Spanish surgeon gives hope to tragic Moroccan woman

Moroccan woman, 39, who suffered from a severe face deformity, was given “a new life” after treatment in Spain.

• NEWS
• June 1, 2016

“Masayiminsh” is at it yet again this year

The group calling itself “Masayiminsh” (We do not fast) has started a new online campaign against “the enforcement of the fast” during Ramadan.

• LISTS
• May 31, 2016

Fasting Ramadan: 7 health risks to be aware of

Ramadan is around the corner, and we are all excited!

• NEWS
• May 31, 2016

Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz dies

The secretary general of the Polisario Front, Mohamed Abdelaziz, has died at the age of 68.

• NEWS
• May 30, 2016

Where does Morocco rank on the list of the happiest, richest, healthiest and safest countries in the world?

Every year, the Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank, releases its annual Global Prosperity Index.

• NEWS
• May 26, 2016

Hitman travels to Marrakech for his next mission

Hitman, the episodic action-adventure stealth video game, in its Episode 3 will see Agent 47 travelling to Marrakesh to execute two high profile assassinations.

• NEWS
• May 25, 2016

Morocco is no place to meet women - survey

Morocco is one of the last places on earth where you can hook up with women, that is if the current list by Ranker.com is anything to go by.

• NEWS
• May 25, 2016

New service allows Moroccans to order civil status documents online

Morocco has launched a new service allowing its citizens to order copies of their civil status documents online.

• NEWS
• May 22, 2016

Mohamed Sayem dies in a car accident in Morocco

Mohamed Sayem, the coordinator of the Support Center for Dutch Moroccan Remigrants, died Sunday morning in a car accident near the city of Berkane, Moroccan media report.

• NEWS
• May 20, 2016

Belgian-Moroccan Mourad Laachraoui wins European taekwondo title (-54kg)

Belgian-Moroccan, Mourad Laachraoui has won a gold medal at the European Taekwondo Championships in Montreux, Switzerland in the -54kg category.

• NEWS
• May 19, 2016

A Moroccan among victims of EgyptAir crash

A French-Moroccan woman was aboard the EgyptAir flight that crashed during its route from Paris to Cairo on Wednesday.

• NEWS
• May 18, 2016

Morocco angry at US Human Rights Report

The US State Department’s report on human rights in Morocco is based on “unreliable” and “hostile” sources and is filled with “lies”, the Interior Ministry said.

• NEWS
• May 13, 2016

No more asylum for Moroccan citizen in Germany

German parliament’s lower house on Friday approved a draft law declaring Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as ‘safe’ countries.

• NEWS
• May 12, 2016

1.8 Million Euro: record amount raised by Moroccans to build a new mosque in Belgium

A three-day fundraiser for the construction of a new mosque and community centre in the Belgian city of Sint-Niklaas ended with a record 1.8 million euros on the counter.

• NEWS
• May 9, 2016

King Mohammed VI is the most admired man by Moroccans

HM King Mohamed VI and Princess Lalla Salma are the most admired man and woman by Moroccans in 2016, according to a new survey by the international internet-based market research firm YouGov.

• NEWS
• May 6, 2016

The Netherlands: Moroccan consul drafted in to speak to rioters

The Moroccan consul to the Netherlands, Mr Khalid Guelzim, has been drafted in by the police to speak to a group of youngsters who have been responsible for a string of riots in the Dutch town of Ede, Dutch media said on Friday.

• NEWS
• May 3, 2016

Almost half of Moroccans paid bribes last year

Bribery is very rife in Morocco according to a report by the Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI), released on Tuesday.

• NEWS
• April 28, 2016

Yet another Moroccan arrested in connection with Cologne attacks

A young Moroccan man, 19, was arrested in Switzerland in connection with the sexual violence committed against women on the night of New Year's Eve in Cologne, German police said on Thursday, quoted by Le Quotidien.

• FEATURES
• April 27, 2016

Palestine Online: the Internet and the Construction of Identity by Miryiam Aouragh

Dutch-Moroccan, Miriyam Aouragh, is a renowned anthropologist and an expert in non-Western sociology. Her work and PhD research focused mainly on virtual mobility, online empowerment and the implication of the internet as it was introduced in Palestinian culture. She is currently a fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, England.

• NEWS
• April 27, 2016

The murder of a Moroccan by a Spanish civil guard - ‘racially motivated’

The family of the Moroccan who was shot dead last Monday by a Spanish civil guard on the outskirts of Madrid described the killing as ‘racially motivated’.

• NEWS
• April 25, 2016

Moroccan man, 39, shot and killed by Spanish Guardia Civil

A 39-year-old Moroccan man died after being shot by a member of the Spanish Guardia Civil on Monday morning.

• LISTS
• April 24, 2016

10 facts about Mawazine Festival

Since its beginning in 2011, Mawazine has steadily got bigger and bigger and currently draws millions of people to Rabat each year for a celebration of music and breath-taking performances by both Moroccan and international superstars.

• NEWS
• April 20, 2016

Morocco ranked 131 on World Press Freedom Index

Morocco ranked low at 131 among 180 countries, in the latest annual World Press Freedom Index.

• NEWS
• April 17, 2016

US slams Morocco over its treatment of Amazigh people and their culture

The U.S. Department of State’s 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has criticised Morocco over its human rights records.

• NEWS
• April 13, 2016

Moroccans spoil Dutch football - Dutch sports analyst

Moroccan players are spoiling amateur Dutch football, according to former Dutch player and sports journalist Gerrit Johan Derksen.

• NEWS
• April 12, 2016

A Moroccan goes on trial in Germany for Cologne attacks

A Moroccan man is the first suspect to go on trial in Germany for alleged sexual assault on New Year’s Eve in Cologne, German press agency DPA reported on Monday.

• FEATURES
• April 10, 2016

After nearly 60 years of waiting - could F1 finally be returning to Morocco?

The last Grand Prix held in Morocco was in 1958, but it seems the country is set to bring F1 back to the African continent.

• NEWS
• April 8, 2016

Morocco in the top 20 largest arms importers - report

Morocco remains in the world’s top 20 largest weapons importers according to the latest report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

• NEWS
• April 8, 2016

Morocco climbs to 64th place in FIFA rankings

Morocco men's national football team occupied the 64th place in the latest monthly FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking released on Thursday.

• NEWS
• April 6, 2016

Almost all of Cologne attackers are from Morocco and Algeria

The majority of the suspects involved in Cologne attacks come from Morocco and Algeria, according to the latest report by Germany’s Interior Ministry.  

• LISTS
• April 4, 2016

Top 10 mentions of Morocco in global rankings

If you are expecting this post to be about Morocco being the “the first” or “the best”, then you are going to be seriously disappointed, just like we were while compiling this list.

• NEWS
• March 30, 2016

French-Moroccan Latifa Ibn Ziaten awarded International Women of Courage Award

The Moroccan-origin activist was awarded for her courage in battling extremism and promoting the values of peace and tolerance.

• NEWS
• March 30, 2016

Morocco qualifies for Africa Cup of Nations 2017

Morocco booked a place for the Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 after a convincing win.

• FEATURES
• March 29, 2016

"The most difficult job on earth" has become even more difficult for Mr. Ban

• NEWS
• March 28, 2016

Ban Ki-moon regrets the 'misunderstanding' over the 'occupation' remark

The UN has issued a statement regretting 'the misunderstanding' Mr. Ban caused by his 'occupation' remark.

• NEWS
• March 28, 2016

British-Moroccans sit in against Ban Ki-moon's 'occupation' remark

The Moroccan community in the UK gathered in London to demonstrate against the Secretary-General’s “verbal slippage”.

• NEWS
• March 26, 2016

King Mohammed VI visits Van Gogh Museum

The King is in the Netherlands on a private visit, and it is unclear if he has any formal meetings during this trip.

• NEWS
• March 25, 2016

Dutch Moroccans rally against terrorism

An anti-terror demonstration was held by a number of Muslim and non-Muslim organisations in Amsterdam on Friday after a call by the Moroccan Council of Mosques in the Netherlands.

• NEWS
• March 22, 2016

A Moroccan among those dead in Brussels attacks

At least one Moroccan was reported dead in the terrorist attacks that struck Brussels on Tuesday, 22 March 2016.

• NEWS
• March 22, 2016

Marrakech: third best travel destination in 2016

Marrakech is the third best travel Destination in 2016, according to TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards for Destinations.

• FEATURES
• March 19, 2016

LARAKI: a 'Made in Morocco' supercar that fails to thrust its way into the market

A Moroccan supercar…sounds more like an oxymoron, doesn't it?

• LISTS
• March 18, 2016

7 notable Moroccan-origin footie stars representing other countries

Nothing tests the rhetoric of national pride more than opportunism. And this is especially true when it comes to many sportspeople of Moroccan origin.

• NEWS
• March 16, 2016

Khadija Idrissi Janati figures in WEF's Young Global Leaders Class of 2016

The young entrepreneur has made it to the list of 121 young global leaders recognised by the World Economic Forum.

• NEWS
• March 6, 2016

Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders’ trial set to start in October

The Dutch far-right MP will face trial for discrimination against Moroccans in the Netherlands.