As the World Meteorological Organization has warned over the past week about the almost irreversible warming of the planet, Morocco is already preparing for potential scenarios that could disrupt its national and regional characteristics. This is because changes have been noticeable for years now, with historical drought periods and unseasonal temperature spikes.
In the village of Armed, Mohamed Ait Mbarek lives a life he has woven with his own hands—much like the rugs that have become his livelihood. Clad in his Amazigh robe and white turban, he welcomes visitors with a calm smile and fluent English. Though he never attended school, his experience with tourists and his curiosity for learning have opened many doors, taking him from mountain guide to online entrepreneur.
Fly maggots in Morocco have developed fake termite-like faces and matching scents to infiltrate termite colonies undetected. Scientists believe they belong to a newly discovered species.