Moroccan double world champion in the 3000m steeplechase, Soufiane El Bakkali, was unanimously elected president of the Athletes' Commission under the Moroccan National Olympic Committee (CNOM) on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Speaking to the national sports channel Arryadia, the Olympic gold medalist said he was «honored» by the trust placed in him, adding that it strengthened his commitment to «effectively advocate for the interests of Moroccan athletes and ensure their
While the United Nations has adopted the term «Islamophobia» to describe racism based on religious affiliation with Islam, the label is often rejected in France, where Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau views it as carrying Islamist or even Muslim Brotherhood connotations. Yet the term's origins date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rooted more in ethnology than in political ideology.
Morocco’s Foreign Ministry is involved in the investigation into the disappearance of 19-year-old Marouane El Mokadim, who went missing in April 2024 while traveling aboard a Spanish ferry. In response to a written question by an Authenticity and Modernity Party MP, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita confirmed that his ministry has been coordinating with Moroccan diplomatic representations in Spain since the very beginning of the case, local and Spanish media reported. Bourita revealed
Uber, the American ride-hailing service, is planning a relaunch in Morocco after its exit in 2018, as suggested by a job listing for a new position in Marrakech. The company is seeking a Country Manager responsible for making Uber successful in Morocco, starting with Marrakech, and driving business growth in this key market. The role involves focusing on both driver and rider acquisition and engagement, with the candidate developing strategies to attract new drivers, keep current ones engaged,
The Gravity Comedy Club is hosting a new edition of its flagship show on Thursday, May 29, at 8:00 PM at Gravity Park in Marrakech. Produced by Imrankech in partnership with Hit Radio, the event is designed as a «gathering of the Moroccan and international comedy scene», bringing together a selection of stand-up artists in a festive, accessible, and welcoming atmosphere. The audience will enjoy performances by MH, Sparrow, Nounours, Imen Lahmar, Mahé, and a surprise guest.
Morocco’s 2025 festival season is kicking off, offering a vibrant mix of genres from pop and rap to sacred and traditional music across cities like Casablanca, Rabat, Fès, and Essaouira. Yabiladi rounds up the must-see music festivals this spring and summer, with key dates, headliners, and ticket prices.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, currently playing for French club Paris Saint-Germain, has taken a significant step off the pitch by purchasing E.F. Ciudad de Getafe, the Spanish club where he began his football journey before joining Real Madrid’s academy. The news was revealed by his agent, Alejandro Gustavo Camano, during an appearance on a Cadena COPE radio program, following last week’s UEFA Champions League semi-final between PSG and Arsenal, which saw the Parisian club
The leftist Sumar party, a member of Spain’s governing coalition, has criticized the Spanish National Meteorological Agency for «posting a map of Morocco on its social media accounts that includes Western Sahara within its geographical boundaries». In a parliamentary question, the party described Western Sahara as «a non-self-governing territory still undergoing decolonization and the last colony on the African continent». It added, «The use of an incorrect
Moroccan scientist, engineer, and inventor Rachid Yazami has announced that he has been granted a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for one of his inventions. The invention is an innovative method that enables the early detection of internal short circuits in batteries, thereby preventing thermal runaways—the main cause of fires or explosions in electric vehicles. This invention allows for real-time analysis of «thermodynamic and kinetic
Imaginez «Pierre et le Loup», ce conte symphonique intemporel pour enfants, composé par le pianiste russe Sergueï Prokofiev en 1936, interprété entièrement en darija. L'Orchestre des Jeunes Mazaya s'apprête à donner vie à ce concert exceptionnel, offrant une performance captivante de «Pierre et le Loup» en darija. Les spectateurs de Rabat et Casablanca auront l'occasion de découvrir ce spectacle le vendredi 16
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