How to Discern Perilous Black Henna from Traditional Natural Henna
By Dil Bola Rabat – The centuries-old practice of henna is an important part of Moroccan culture and has become a common tourist attraction. What many do not know, however, is whether the paste being...
View ArticleMoroccan Immigration to Italy Fuels Social Relations
By Vera Sordini Rabat – Nearly half a million Moroccans residing in Italy have boosted bilateral contacts and generated intercultural projects between the two communities. Of the approximately 3...
View ArticleMadonna Thanks Morocco for ‘Magical Birthday Week’
Rabat – Madonna seemed to have a blast during her stay in Marrakech to celebrate her 60th birthday and thanked “magical Morocco” for hosting. The queen of pop appeared to have fallen in love with the...
View Article#HappyBirthdaySidna: RedOne Releases Song for King Mohammed VI’s Birthday
Rabat – To celebrate the 55th birthday of King Mohammed VI, Moroccan producer RedOne has released a song called #HappyBirthdaySidna. Nadir Khayat, better known as RedOne, posted the song on his Youtube...
View ArticleHow Moroccans Celebrate Eid al-Adha
Rabat – If you are visiting Morocco during Eid al-Adha and you are not a vegetarian, you should jump at the chance to spend the feast with a Moroccan family if they invite you. Moroccans are...
View ArticleTraditional and Futuristic: A Tale of Rabat’s Two Cities
By Isabella Wang Rabat – The city of Rabat is a testament of its rich history and sophisticated future: from the ancient Chellah to the new marina, the city’s story is on display. History beckons in...
View ArticleAbbla Samghouni: The Teen Promoting Moroccan Culture in the US
Isabella Wang Rabat – Abbla Samghouni, a Moroccan-American high school senior, has championed Moroccan culture through her educational presentations in the US. In an increasingly globalized world,...
View ArticleMorocco’s Fathallah Oualalou Wins Chinese Book Award for ‘China and Us’
Rabat – Morocco’s Fathallah Oualalou has won the “Special Book of China Award” for his book “China and Us: A Response to the Second Passage.” Oualalou, the former minister of economy and finance, along...
View ArticleTangier to Build ‘Grande Roue de Tanger’ Giant Ferris Wheel
Rabat- Tangier will soon become home to a large Ferris wheel as part of a new tourism project by two young Moroccans. The two Moroccans living abroad in France and the US met the head of Tangier’s...
View ArticleMorocco’s Al Quaraouiyine Library among Time’s 100 Best Places
Rabat – Morocco’s 12-century-old Al Quaraouiyine Library in Fez has made it into Time’s first annual list of the world’s greatest places. Al Quaraouiyine, the world’s oldest still-operating library, is...
View ArticleMoroccan Movie “Sofia” Wins Valois Award in France
Rabat – The Moroccan movie “Sofia,” produced by Moroccan director Meryem Ben M’barek, has found its public in France. The feature movie won, on Sunday, August 26; the “Valois” for best scenario at the...
View ArticleFrench Judge Charges Lamjarred with Rape, Puts Him under Surveillance
Rabat – Saad Lamjarred was released Tuesday night, a few hours after the investigating judge of the Draguignan Tribunal charged him with rape. The news was released by Var le Matin. Lamjarred’s father,...
View ArticleFrench Montana Drops ‘Famous’ Remix to Raise Money for Uganda
Rabat – French Montana is committed to the African community. With the help of American singer Adam Levine, the Moroccan-American rapper is raising a generous amount of money for the Suubi Health...
View ArticleMorocco’s Leila Slimani to be Jury Member for Deauville American Film Festival
Rabat – Moroccan award-winning writer Leila Slimani will be a jury member for the Deauville Film Festival. A fine connoisseur of American art and a well-respected novelist and art critique, Leila...
View ArticlePicture of King Mohammed VI and ‘Salt Bae’ Goes Viral
Rabat – It was a meeting of the most unexpected—King Mohammed VI and the internet’s favorite butcher. On a visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, King Mohammed VI met the famous butcher and chef known...
View ArticleFez’s American Fondouk Promotes Equine Welfare
By Alexandra Gritta Rabat – Located in Fez, the American Fondouk is a charitable equine hospital on a mission to improve the welfare of working equines and the owners who rely on them. Today, the...
View ArticleMadonna Is Already Nostalgic about Her Stay in Marrakech
Rabat – Madonna cannot seem to forget about Morocco. The queen of pop has reminded her 11.9 million followers on Instagram again of how much fun she had during her 60th birthday in Marrakech, which she...
View ArticleAll Africa Music Awards Boycotts Saad Lamjarred after Rape Accusation
Rabat – Saad Lamjarred is out of the competition. The Moroccan singer’s name was ruled off the list of nominees in the All Africa Awards (AFRIMA) competition, which will take place in Ghana in...
View ArticleMoroccan Filmmaker Jihan El Bahhar Wins Award in Portugal
Rabat – Moroccan filmmaker Jihan El Bahhar has seduced the Portuguese public. El Bahhar’s film “Au pays des merveilles” (In Wonderland) won two awards during the Figueira Film Art 2018 festival that...
View Article‘Salt Bae’ Shares Picture with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan
Rabat – Father and son have both taken a picture with “Salt Bae.” The internet’s favourite butcher also met Moulay Hassan. After sharing a picture of himself with King Mohammed VI—which went viral on...
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