Co-founder of Belgium's first manga production studio, Hamid Ouaïch has contributed to creating the first album of its kind, inspired by Muslim culture. Since establishing Studio Karama with his partner Fahem, the videographer has succeeded in bringing to life a project close to his heart, offering a story that combines Japanese-style artwork with spiritual references.
Moroccan associations are protesting Friday in front of the Consulate for Northeast Italy in Verona against excessive bureaucratic hurdles in repatriating deceased nationals. The protest aims to address recent complications in returning bodies to Morocco for funeral ceremonies. According to Il Gazzettino, two particularly problematic cases have emerged in recent months. In Trieste, despite confirmation from local police, the Consulate demanded DNA testing to identify a 24-year-old
In a little-known 1957 conflict, Morocco's Liberation Army staged a bold offensive against Spanish colonial rule in Ifni and Western Sahara, capturing key territories and besieging Spanish strongholds, forcing France and Spain to form a massive military coalition to repel the Moroccan resistance through Operation Ecouvillon.
Moroccan journalist Ayoub Errimi passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in London after a long battle with cancer. Born in 1990 in Kenitra, Morocco, Errimi graduated from the Higher Institute of Information and Communication in Rabat in 2013 with a degree in audiovisual journalism. He began his career at several Moroccan media institutions, including Hespress newspaper, before relocating to London, where he worked as a correspondent for Al Jazeera. While in London, Errimi launched the
A new art exhibition titled «Transparency» opened at Al Markhiya Gallery in Doha's Fire Station, featuring works by contemporary Moroccan artists Hakim Ghazali and Khalid Elbekay. The exhibition, which runs until April 4, was inaugurated in the presence of Morocco's Ambassador to Qatar Mohamed Setri, along with diplomats, intellectuals, and artists. According to The Peninsula, Elbekay chose Qatar for its advanced art scene, noting that he previously exhibited works in 2015 and 2022
Moroccan exports of Nadorcott mandarins and tomatoes are experiencing robust demand in the UK market, with multiple weekly shipments being delivered. The Moroccan mandarin season, which began a month ago, benefits from favorable weather conditions and adequate water supply, ensuring consistent production across desired sizes. According to FreshPlaza, Handelfresh's Ahmed Laasri reports that while Egyptian competition offers slightly lower prices, Moroccan Nadorcott mandarin prices have shown an
Designer Giambattista Valli unveiled his Spring 2025 haute couture collection at Couture Week, drawing inspiration from the Moroccan heritage. The show featured signature voluminous designs, including a standout pastel-pink tulle gown with plissé detailing and hyperreal fabric roses.According to ELLE magazine, Valli's backstage comments highlighted Morocco's prominent rose production as a direct influence on the collection's designs. The designer noted how the Moroccan environment
Perhaps what most distinguishes Mina Gautier is her ability to transform every story into a fragrance. Since her childhood in Morocco, she was surrounded by the scents of flowers and plants that influenced her imagination, making her see in every perfume an opportunity to tell a new story. The result? The birth of a brand in France that translates stories into every note of perfume it offers.
Living and working in France, Jihane Bakhti dedicates all her free time to a personal passion project. As a young mother, she launched the self-published Kalam magazine to address her needs and those of many Moroccan parents abroad. Through a pedagogical approach, she offers playful content in Darija to help young children develop and maintain their cultural ties with their country of origin.
As announced on Yabiladi in February 2024, the road construction project between Es-Smara and Mauritania is progressing. Royal Armed Forces drones will ensure the security of the 53 km stretch. Details.