Sahara desert to experience unprecedented downpour in September

The Sahara Desert is set to experience a significant rainfall event over the next two weeks. Meteorologists predict precipitation levels ranging from 500% to 1000% above normal for August and September across large parts of the desert. The Sahara, spanning 9.2 million square kilometers across North Africa, is typically one of the driest regions on Earth. Many areas receive less than 25mm of rain annually, with some locations having no recorded rainfall in modern times. However, this unusual

Mohamed Bourezza crafts stylish garments from vintage Moroccan pieces

Mohamed Bourezza dedicates himself to breathing new life into vintage items by upcycling old blankets or curtains. He creates unique outfits with an original Moroccan twist, driven by the ambition to make these garments famous.

Organ donation rates lower among Dutch of Moroccan descent

Recent data released by the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals a significant disparity in organ donation rates among different ethnic groups in the Netherlands. While the overall number of adults refusing organ donation has slightly decreased, there remains a notable trend among Dutch citizens of Turkish, Moroccan, or Surinamese descent. The data highlights that 75% to 98% of adults born in Turkey, Morocco, or Suriname, or with a parent from these countries, have explicitly

Dam reservoir levels in Morocco rise to 27.71% following recent rainfall

According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, dam reservoir levels in Morocco reached 27.71% by the end of August, equivalent to 4 billion and 467.87 million cubic meters. This represents an increase of 2.01% compared to the previous month. The official website of the Ministry, which provides daily updates on the kingdom's dam situation, reported varying fill rates across different water basins. The Loukkos basin recorded the highest fill rate at 52.57%,

Moroccans among top 5 shopping tourists in Andalusia, Spain

From August 14 to 21, El Corte Inglés shopping centers along the Costa del Sol hosted a Moroccan cultural and tourism week. This event, initiated by the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), highlights the close ties and shared interests between the two countries in the tourism sector. Gaël Vignon, head of the international customer department for Morocco at El Corte Inglés, spoke with Yabiladi about the Iberian market's interest in Moroccan tourists.