Diaspo #135 : Rachida Lamrabet, bringing Morocco’s untold stories to life

Rachida Lamrabet is a Moroccan-Belgian novelist who has recently won the Ultima prize for Literature, a cultural award from the Flemish community. Her passion for storytelling comes from her entertaining summer holidays in Morocco.

Diaspo #134 : Bouchaib Maoual, a life shaped by art

A scholarship from Morocco to study abroad changed his life for the better. A few years later, this French-Moroccan became a reference for the art of engraving. Although he had his work exhibited in Morocco during the 2000s, Bouchaib Maoual believes that it was a fair try.

Diaspo #133 : Yassir Kazar, an enthusiast who knew how to combine cybersecurity and entrepreneurship

This Casablanca-native has managed to turn his passion for cybersecurity into an entrepreneurial project. 2020 will be the year of the Moroccan market for Yogosha, the company he co-founded in 2015.

Diaspo #131 : Abdessamad El Idrissi, the world’s pizza champion and his mother's recipe

In October, Moroccan cook Abdessamad El Idrissi won the title of world’s pizza champion in Italy. His achievement was coming from sheer coincidence.

Diaspo #130 : The miraculous story of 90 year-old Yamna Maxwell, from Morocco to America

Born near Marrakech to a Moroccan Jewish family, Yamna Maxwell is a 90-year-old real survivor. In Morocco, she led a warrior’s life fighting against poverty. Now, she is an American citizen who reflects upon her own journey and wishes to visit her homeland.

Diaspo #129 : Moroccan delicacies in the heart of Beverly Hills with Chef Ben

He is the man behind the delicacies of California’s new «place to be» restaurant Tagine Beverly Hills. Chef Ben, or Abdessamad Benameur, is a self-taught, spontaneous and full of love and energy Moroccan man who brought the secrets of the Moroccan cuisine to Beverly Hills.

Diaspo #128 : Fatima Zahra El Hayani, when cycling becomes a strength

This 23-year-old woman from Sidi Slimane endured several hardships before she could fulfill her dream of becoming a cyclist. Her biggest objective is to win a world championship.

Diaspo #127 : Mohamed El Badaoui, a movie director who stayed true to his native region

Born in Al Hoceima, Mohamed El Badaoui is a Spain-based scriptwriter and movie director. His love for his region, the Rif, pushed him to make several movies about the rural world in Morocco and the problems and challenges facing it inhabitants.

Diaspo #126 : Mohamed Ziani, a Rif star in Spain

Settled down in Spain for more than 21 years, artist Mohamed Ziani made more than ten artistic collaborations around the world performed in more than 300 concerts across Europe and Morocco and managed to create his own fusion music style.

Diaspo #125 : Aicha Qablaoui, eco-friendly bags to save the environment and women in need

Aicha Qablaoui is a Moroccan living in Germany, whose desire to preserve the environment prompted her to establish a cooperative in her home town of Houara. She makes eco-friendly bags and help destitute women.