Johnny Depp recalls how he fell in love with Morocco

American actor Johnny Depp has recently spoken about the set of Ciro Guerra's «Waiting for the Barbarians», which was partly filmed near Marrakech. Interviewed by Italian daily La Repubblica, the Hollywood movie star said that he has «a deep affection for Morocco and its inhabitants». «There is great kindness in their eyes», he said. The film was released in August on streaming platforms in the United States. In 2018, Johnny Depp also told the American

Morocco’s National Tourist Office sends a message to British tourists

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) sent a message to British tourists, in a video broadcast Wednesday, announcing the holding of the congress of the Association of British Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (ABTA) in 2021, in Marrakech, after its postponement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. «In October 2021, Morocco and Marrakech will be there, stronger and more united than ever to welcome you again», said ONMT director Adel El Fakir. «Morocco is still

Sahara : Mustapha Salma calls for the unity of Sahrawis

The creation of the Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP) has brought new life into the Sahara. In a letter, Mustapha Salma urged the mayor of Laayoune to lead an initiative to unify Sahrawis. Some see it as the beginning of a relaunch of the Sahrawi National Union party, founded in 1974 by Khelihenna Ould Errachid.

French construction chemicals firm CHRYSO acquires a majority stake in Morocco’s APTEX

French construction chemicals company CHRYSO Group announced, Thursday, that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Moroccan firm APTEX, a press release read. «We are delighted to partner with an international structure offering significant means of development and a strong culture of innovation» commented Mohamed Benlyamani, founder of APTEX. «By acquiring a majority stake in APTEX, we sustain our long-term relationship with our Moroccan

Rental discrimination against Moroccans in Belgium increased during the pandemic

Rental discrimination against Moroccans living in Belgium has increased during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers found evidence of discrimination in 36% of the cases, when using Moroccans-sounding names to look for rent. 

The Algerian Health Ministry website hacked by Moroccans

A group of Moroccan hackers has managed to hack the website of the Algerian Health Ministry. Since Wednesday, the website has been inaccessible, showing a black page that says «Moroccan Revolution». «Greetings world, we are Moroccan hackers and Algerian hackers. We are Blackhat hackers», a message displayed on the hacked website read.     Officials from the Ministry have managed to regain access to the website, which has been operational since this

King Mohammed VI inquires about the China Covid-19 vaccine in Morocco

King Mohammed VI chaired, Wednesday, the council of ministers. During the meeting, the sovereign «inquired about the progress of the Covid-19 vaccine being developed by China, with regard to Morocco», a press release by the Royal palace read. Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb «affirmed that there is regular contact with the concerned companies as well as with the Chinese government, which are showing goodwill on the matter, stressing that things are moving in the right

Morocco : 3,387 new coronavirus cases, mainly in Casablanca, Oujda and Marrakech

3,387 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 160,333. 2,497 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 133,959. 41 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 2,726. 12 of these deaths were recorded in the region of Casablanca-Settat, 8 in Souss-Mass, 4 in

Amnesty International urges Morocco to put an end to «the harassment campaign» against Maati Monjib

Non-governmental organization Amnesty International urged the Moroccan authorities, Monday, to «put an end to the harassment campaign and drop all charges» against historian and activist Maati Monjib and his family. In a statement shared on its Twitter account, the NGO recalled that the academic and human rights activist has gone on a three-day hunger strike to protest against what he considers «repeated harassment by the authorities». On October 7, was accused

Western Sahara : A South African Minister calls for taking up arms against Morocco

The South Africa is mobilized to defend the position of the Polisario. South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni tweeted, Monday, urging parties in Africa, Central America and even Asia to «conclude the Western Sahara issue». «Why in this day and age, one African country is allowed to colonize another? Oppress a people! Our own comrades, brothers and sisters! This must end. Freedom for Western Sahara must come now! Urgent task. This diplomacy thing is not working. Let us be