Since the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently being held in Morocco, numerous videos have circulated showing moments of genuine camaraderie between Moroccan supporters and fans from other participating countries. These scenes stand in sharp contrast to the racist rhetoric sometimes found online. Mehdi Alioua, a professor of sociology at Sciences Po–International University of Rabat (UIR) and a specialist in migration, looks at this deeply rooted dynamic of social
Meryem Elmzouak, a Moroccan immigrant residing in Sweden, carries with her a rich journey of psychological and social experience, as well as cultural and political commitment, making her a bridge connecting Morocco and Moroccans abroad. Through her community activities and leadership of the Women's Union in the Scandinavian countries, she works to strengthen national identity, support integration, and advocate for the community's issues.
Awarded at numerous international film festivals and showcased at the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025), «Les Fourmis» marks the triumphant return of Yassine Fennane to the spotlight. The Moroccan director has dedicated himself to his third feature film since 2018. This year, he finally presents a social narrative, inspired by real-life experiences and focused on multiculturalism, in an era of unabashed racism.
Morocco remains a central hub in West African mobility, even as Moroccan departures decline and more Sub-Saharan nationals dominate Atlantic Route crossings, the UNHCR reports. The country plays a growing transit and host role, though major gaps persist in documentation, access to services and its still-limited asylum system.