Autodidact chocolatier Mohammed Afchkou recreates iconic Moroccan everyday objects as giant, made-from-scratch chocolate sculptures he shares online. Self-taught through books and guided by a graphic designer’s eye, he pours tens of kilos of chocolate into these labor-intensive creations and now teaches hundreds of students through online classes.
As AFCON 2025 unfolds in Morocco, the excitement is marred by a surge in ticket scams, with fans falling prey to fraudulent online resellers. Despite efforts by organizers to curb fraud through digitalization and personalized ticketing, the black market persists, prompting victims and vigilant internet users to expose scams and warn others.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup significantly boosted Morocco's global popularity, particularly in non-sports areas such as tourism and culture, as evidenced by a 400% increase in online searches and a surge in positive sentiment, new study finds.