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In Pictures: Usher Walks Down ‘Rabat Medina’ Streets
Rabat - American singer Usher Raymond took a stroll through the "medina," the old city of Rabat, Morocco during the Mawazine Festival on June 3, 2015. Along with his fiancee Grace Miguel, the American...
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Marion Cotillard to co-star Brad Pitt in WWII Drama to be filmed in Casablanca
Rabat - Oscar-winning Marion Cotillard is in negotiations to co-star with Brad Pitt in an untitled World War II spy thriller to be filmed in Casablanca, Morocco. The French actress Cotillard and...
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Morocco: A Guide for the Adventurer
By Daniela Frendo Malta - You've heard about its lavish Moorish facades and luxurious riads, but Morocco has more to offer than just the splendour of its hamams. It is a country brimming with ethnic...
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Much Loved to be released in Paris on June 16
Rabat - “Much Loved (Zin li Fik)," the highly controversial film by Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch which was presented at the Cannes Film Festival but censored in Morocco, will be released in France...
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Before Morocco, Jennifer Lopez Had Also Stirred Outrage in the UK
Rabat - The controversy over Jennifer Lopez’ concert at the opening of Mawazine Festival made headlines worldwide, with many international media mocking the backlash that her performance elicited from...
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Serene Untouched Nature in Chefchaouen
Rabat - God’s Bridge is an impressive rock formation stretching over 25 meters above the water. It is a naturally formed bridge which stretches above the Oued Farda River in Chefchaouen. The city of...
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In Pictures: Morocco in TV Series Games of Thrones
Rabat - Morocco is the site of several filming locations for the epic television series of Games of Thrones, which will conclude its fifth season on HBO next week. Tourism website Lawrence of Morocco...
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Three Organizations Seek to Enhance Morocco’s Travel Through Charity
Rabat - Three organizations are committed to working towards enriching travel experiences in Morocco. Creative Interactions, Marrakech Henna Art Cafe, and Open Doors Morocco are joining hands to...
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An Evening in Marrakech’s Djema el Fna
By Daniela Frendo Malta - The cheerful vendor watched us admire his collection of money notes. There were hundreds of them, all flattened out next to each other under smeared glass sheets. "Look, this...
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Said Taghmaoui: Nabil Ayouch’s Film Goes Against Moroccan Values
Rabat- Moroccan international actor Said Taghmaoui leveled harsh criticism against Nabil Ayouch’s controversial film “Much Loved.” In a post on his Facebook page, Taghmaoui said that the film...
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The Djinn in the Skull: Stories from Hidden Morocco
London UK - Author Samantha Herron fell in love with Morocco many years ago. This led her to study Arabic and spend time living with an Amazigh (Berber) family of former nomads in the Draa Valley on...
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Nabil Ayouch Screens His Controversial Film in Morocco despite Ban
Rabat - Nabil Ayouch's film on prostitution "Much Loved" continues to spark outrage in Morocco. The Franco-Moroccan film director defied the ban on his prostitution-themed drama and screened the film...
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A Wild Encounter in Rabat
Rabat - With thousands of animals, 130 distinct species, and five authentic ecosystems, the Rabat Zoo provides both an entertaining and educational experience for visitors of all ages. The Rabat Zoo...
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Moroccan to Participate in Miss Universal Peace & Humanity Beauty Pageant
Rabat - Chorouk Chelouati will participate as Morocco’s beauty ambassador at the Miss Universal Peace & Humanity Pageant 2015 that will be organized in the United Arab Emirates from August 18 to...
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Cleansing the Body and Soul: One Hammam Visit at a Time
Rabat - Afternoons after work in Rabat are spent mainly at my host home, journaling about my ever-changing perception of the Muslim world and its people, sharing stories of clumsy conversations with...
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Free Wi-Fi in Tangier Public Gardens
By Hajar Jannad Rabat - On the occasion of the 5th edition of the “salon regional du livre” held in Tangier from June 22 to 28 , Fouad El-Omari, the city’s mayor, announced that starting in July free...
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Ramadan in Morocco: Demons Are Nothing But Evil Human Souls
Rabat - Moroccans and Muslims believe that during Ramadan demons are chained to let people practice their prayers, contemplate their supplications to God, and indulge in charitable work. The irony is...
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Morocco to Renovate the Jewish Quarter of Marrakech
Rabat - In an effort to support cultural heritage and sustainable tourism development, Moroccan authorities have launched a conservation plan for the ancient medina of Marrakech. The conservation...
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Fez to Host the 11th Annual International Amazigh Culture Festival
Rabat - The 11th annual International Festival of Amazigh Culture will take place in Fez this year from July 24 to 26. The 11th edition of the festival will be co-organized by the Esprit de Fès...
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Five Traditions That Moroccans Cherish in Ramadan
By Sara Elhamdaoui Rabat - Ramadan is the month of spirituality, prayer, charity, and abstention from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. The spirituality of the holy month also carries with...
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