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US: Christian Woman to Wear Hijab to Put Herself in Shoes of Muslim Woman
Rabat - A woman in the United States has decided to wear Hijab to "remind herself what it's like to be an outsider." She will wear the Islamic garment for all 40 days of the Lenten season, according...
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French Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco Next week
Rabat - French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius is expected to visit Morocco on 9 and 10 March, according to news website Atlasinfo. The French chief diplomat is expected to be received by King...
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Morocco Accuses Polisario of Embezzlement of Humanitarian Aid in Tindouf Camps
Geneva - Morocco accused, on Tuesday before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), of embezzlement of humanitarian aid and condemned the“human rights abuse” of populations in the camps of...
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In Memory of Ahmed Tayeb Laalaj, Morocco’s Most Prolific Artist
Rabat - His name is Ahmed Tayeb Laalej (1928- 2012) – arguably the most prolific artist of all time in Morocco, excelling as an actor, playwright, and lyricist. In commemoration of his legacy, I will...
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Brazen Corruption in Morocco’s Mohammed V International Airport
By Hicham Zerhouni Chicago - After spending a great vacation with friends and family in Morocco, it is time to go back to America… Like all Moroccan expatriates, each time I leave Morocco, I get a...
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High Praise for Moroccan Striker Hachim Mastour
Rome- Since moving to AC Milan from AC Reggiana in 2012 at the age of 14, Hachim Mastour has garnered the highest of praise from coaches, teammates and fans. Despite not yet featuring in a single...
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Grand Taxis in Morocco: 113 New Taxis Already in Service
Taroudant - After the government decided to launch its renewal program for grand taxis last June as part of measures aimed at the development of taxi transport services, Dacia, the first brand to have...
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New Children’s Library Opens in the Heart of Fez
Fez - Many reports indicate a poor reading average in the Arab world. Morocco is no exception; thirty-three percent are illiterate. Adding injury to insult is the lack of public libraries (only 313...
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Morocco Ranks Third Among Developing Countries in 2014 Internet Index
Rabat - With a score of 50.83 out of 100, Morocco is ranked third among developing countries in the 2014 Internet Affordability Index released by the Alliance for Affordable Internet, a coalition of...
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Aksal Group to Build New Morocco Mall in Rabat
Rabat - A new 6 hectares shopping mall featuring a big screen, a luxury hotel is set to be built in the capital Rabat. Aksal group, a group that holds exclusive rights in Morocco to distribute various...
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Morocco’s CNDH Calls For National Debate On Death Penalty
Geneva - The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) called, on Wednesday in Geneva, for a large national debate on the abolition of death sentence. "CNDH is aware that the abolition of the death...
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Canadian Court Refuses to Hear Muslim Woman Until She Removes Her Hijab
Rabat - A Quebec judge told a Muslim woman she would not hear her case until she removes her Hijab (head scarf). Rania El Alloul (pictured), a Muslim Canadian woman from Montreal was denied access to...
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US Development Finance institution OPIC to Invest MAD 5 billion in Morocco
Rabat - For U.S. investments, Morocco is the gateway to the African continent. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. government's development finance institution specializing in...
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Luis Suarez Won’t Participate in Morocco vs Uruguay friendly
Rabat - Uruguayan star, Luis Suarez, will not participate in his national team’s international friendly against Morocco scheduled to take place on March 29th in the Grand Stadium of Agadir. Instead,...
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Canadians Collect $52,000 For Hijabi Woman Victim of Discrimination
Rabat - In a move to reject Islamophobia, a number of Canadians collected over $52,000 for the Muslim woman who was a victim of discrimination. Rania El Alloul (pictured), a Muslim Canadian woman from...
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Photos Displaying Diverse Amazing Landscapes in Morocco
Taroudant - Some people have enough money and time to visit some of the wonderful places on earth, but some do not have the same privilege. Yet, photos, videos and virtual tours, though they don’t...
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Together for Peace – Morocco
By Mohamed Lymani Ksar el-Kebir – The newly established Moroccan Youth Peace Summit (MYPS) held its first instructional camp in Sidi Sliman, from January 25 to February 1, 2015. The purpose of the...
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President Jonathan’s Overture to King Mohammed VI: Morocco’s Missed...
Washington DC - Nigerian President’s attempt to “draw” King Mohammed VI into his election campaign did not surprise me. In fact, it highlights Rabat’s missed diplomatic opportunities in West Africa....
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France’s FM Visit to Morocco to Reinforce Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism
Rabat - French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius begins a two-day visit to Morocco Monday March 9. The French official is visiting the kingdom to push for greater cooperation in the fight against terror...
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March 8, 2015, Just Another Women’s Day?
Rabat - March 8, 2015, is International Women’s Day, a global celebration recognizing women. To celebrate this day, events are organized in Morocco and all over the world. While Some may not think...
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