Walking across Morocco, from Fès to Laayoune, to celebrate national heritage and inspire collective commitment: this is the ambitious journey launched by Khadija Gamraoui, a prominent figure in the Franco-Moroccan diaspora, marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March. Her initiative, the «March of the Women of the Diaspora», weaves together symbolism, memory, femininity, and intergenerational transmission.
Rooted in the land and cherished for centuries, olive oil is deeply embedded in the culinary traditions of every region of Morocco, as it is throughout the Mediterranean. However, in the Jbala and Rif territories, the Alwana variety stands out for its unique fruit selection and preparation process, which includes a roasting stage. In Taounate, this expertise is passed down exclusively from mother to daughter.
Morocco's High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has released an awareness video promoting fair and ethical representation of women in the media, both as protagonists and as subjects of coverage. During a workshop targeting media professionals, the organization presented data highlighting persistent disparities.
In Morocco, the economic loss due to the lack of female employment in rural areas is estimated to be nearly 2.2% of the gross domestic product (GDP). While women's economic inactivity exceeds 80% nationwide and only 19% are employed, HCP recommends actions for empowerment to recognize the «essential but often invisible» contributions of women workers in rural communities.