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History : When Moulay Ismail put Christian slaves to hard labor in Meknes

In the seveteenth century, sultan Moulay Ismail grouped Christian slaves in Meknes to build him a palace that would outshine «Louis XIV’s at Versailles». Trying to escape hard labor, these slaves paid smugglers to flee the powerful Alaouite sultan.

Council of Europe : Morocco obtains «Partner for Local Democracy» status

Moroccan international player Noussair Mazraoui renews contract with Ajax

Western Sahara : In a new report, Antonio Guterres refers to «the lack of trust on all sides»

In a report on the two round-table talks that brought Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario together in Geneva, the Un Secretary-General referred to «the lack of trust on all sides». To Antonio Guterres, building trust between the parties involved in the conflict would lead to a solution.  

Morocco to compete in an international food contest in Washington

Because of an injury, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi won’t be able to play for the rest of the season

The last monk of Tibhirine : The strong message of the Pope’s visit to Morocco

«My visit to Morocco allowed me to talk about what touches my heart», Pope Francis says

Germany’s Fresenius has paid bribes to Moroccan government officials to obtain business

Germany-based company Fresenius Medical Care has admitted that it paid bribes to public health and government officials in Morocco and in other countries to obtain business. According to the US Justice Department, the firm will be paying $231 million to avoid prosecution.