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HRW Calls for Decriminalization of Adultery in Morocco
Rabat - In the wake of the Hicham Mansouri case, international NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on Morocco to decriminalize adultery. In a communiqué published on Tuesday, the human rights...
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Youth Political Participation and Arab Spring
By Youssef Igrouane Meknes - It is commonly believed that a nation’s youth are the wealth of society. Most democratic countries correctly perceive their youth as a vigorous well of innovation and...
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The TaQrfiyt of Ait Hdiddou: A Change through History
By Abdeslam Outaleb Marrakech - As an Amazigh instilled with the sense of defending Timozgha as my identity, I sympathize with qualities that Imazighen hold as a part of their identities. One of these...
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Casablanca Among Top 10 Popular Destinations in Middle East & Africa: Study
Rabat - Casablanca is ranked among the most popular destinations in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA), according to a new study. MasterCard on Wednesday released its annual travel study, the...
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I took a Bribe to Name 1998, 2010 World Cup Hosts: Former FIFA Member
Rabat - Former FIFA top official Chuck Blazer admitted that he had taken bribes from bidders seeking to host the 1998 and 2010 World Cups. Blazer, an American, was the second highest official in...
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Orange Wants to Increase Stake in Moroccan Subsidiary Meditel: CEO
Rabat - French telecoms operator Orange is planning to sell shares in its Egyptian unit Mobinil to bring in new investors and increase its stake in Meditel. Chief Executive Stephane Richard told...
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“Grammaring”: The Fifth Skill In Language Teaching and Learning
Fez - Language teaching and learning has always been a controversial area within applied linguistics. According to Corder (1973), “what to teach or learn can be described in linguistic terms as...
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Moroccan Shot in New Jersey, Grateful for Support, Hopeful for the Future
Rabat - On the evening of Friday January 10th, 2014, Moroccan born Adil Boutahli arrived at the Pennsauken 7-11 for his usual graveyard shift, unaware of the startling events that awaited him. Just as...
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50% of French Tourists See Morocco as Best Islamic Country for Holiday
Rabat- A survey by Easyvoyage has found that nearly 50 per cent of the French see Morocco as the best Islamic country for holiday. According to the survey, 50 per cent of the 150,000 people surveyed...
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Morocco to Install Surveillance Cameras in Courts to Combat ‘False Witnesses’
Rabat- Morocco is set to install surveillance cameras in courts in order to combat “false witnesses.” Moroccan Justice Minister, Mustapha Ramid, has announced that his Ministry will install...
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Geert Wilders Plans to Broadcast Cartoons of Prophet on TV
Rabat- Anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders of the Dutch Freedom Party said on Wednesday that he plans to broadcast cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad on television during reserved airtime sometime in...
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Thousands of Moroccans Protest Against Femen in Rabat
Rabat - Thousands of people from different Moroccan cities protested outside France's embassy in Rabat on Thursday against members of feminist group Femen. The protestors shouted slogans and carried...
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Morocco Made Remarkable Progress in Reducing Hunger: FAO
Rabat - According to the 2015 report on the State of Food Insecurity in the World released last week by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Morocco has made remarkably rapid...
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Hachim Mastour: I Chose Morocco Because It is My Country
Rabat- Speaking in Moroccan Darija, Italian-born Hachim Mastour said in an interview with the FRMF's media service that he chose Morocco instead of star-studded Italy because it's his country and that...
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Teaching as a Philosophy
By Mohammed Azaouibaa Rabat - Teaching is one of the noblest professions in the world. This may be demonstrated by how teachers have been lauded throughout history and across a myriad of cultures and...
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American Singer Usher Shows His Love for Morocco on Instagram
Rabat - Usher Raymond took to his Instagram account to share several snaps from his trip to Morocco. The American singer will perform at the 14th edition of the Mawazine Festival on Friday, June 5th...
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McDonald’s Plans to Open 15 New Restaurants in Morocco by 2018
Rabat - McDonald's wants to open 15 new restaurants in Morocco by 2018. The world's largest fast food chain will strengthen its presence in the kingdom. The American giant wants to open 15 new...
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Blatter Ordered Jack Warner to Give CONCACAF Votes to South Africa
New York - The president of the Organizing Committee for Morocco’s bid for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has released a statement indicating that the decision to choose the host site had been made in...
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Ramadan to Begin in Morocco June 18 Based on Astronomical Calculations
Taroudant- Ramadan will begin in Morocco on Thursday, June 18, according to the calculations of the President of the Astronomical Observatory Ribat Al Fath in Rabat. If Morocco chooses to rely on the...
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Benkirane: Jennifer Lopez Concert Contained Sexually Suggestive Scenes
Rabat - A week after the controversy sparked by singer Jennifer Lopez at the opening ceremony of the 14th annual Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco’s head of government, Abdelilah Benkirane added his...
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