Diaspora #376 : Rachida Mezyaoui champions immigrant support and integration in Italy  (Read more...)

Moroccan-born Nada Merrachi’s modest fashion brand takes Paris by storm

Moroccan-born Dutch designer Nada Merrachi is making waves in the Marais district of Paris with her «modest fashion» brand. Her creations are showcased in a pop-up store open until March 31, coinciding with the end of Ramadan. The success was evident from the very first weekend: despite the rain, a long queue stretched for hundreds of meters. Among the visitors were many women eager to explore Nada Merrachi’s mid-range collections. The 26-year-old designer, who describes

Naïma Samih, Icon of Moroccan music, passes away at 72

Naïma Samih, a legendary figure in Moroccan music, has passed away at the age of 72 after a long illness. Born in 1953 in Casablanca's Derb Sultan neighborhood, she left an indelible mark on both the Moroccan and Arab music scenes. Coming from a conservative family, Naïma had to leave school in 1966 to train in hairdressing and aesthetics. However, her passion for music quickly led her to talent discovery shows on Moroccan Radio-Television, including Mohammed Bouanani’s Khamiss

Touria Chaoui, Morocco’s first female pilot and daring teenager

Courageous, bold, and determined Touria Chaoui built herself an impressive career that every man was dreaming of. She was the first female Aviatrix out there, a title that attracted the wrong people.

Sahraouiya : Empowering change through sport

From February 1 to 8, 2025, the Dakhla peninsula in Morocco will be the vibrant stage for the 11th edition of the Raid Sahraouiya. This remarkable event blends athletic prowess, personal challenge, and a dedication to solidarity, all aimed at fostering sustainable social and environmental impact. A hundred women from ten different countries will embark on this extraordinary journey. Among them are notable figures such as actress Ariane Brodier, journalist Daniela Prepeliuc, Olympic judoka

Diaspo #371 : Naïma Hadji, a passion for hairdressing that «brings back smiles»

Among her six brothers, Naïma Hadji became interested in hairdressing out of curiosity, wondering about the most suitable styles for curly hair. Though initially drawn to early childhood education careers, she ultimately steered toward a professional career in hairdressing, eventually opening her salon in Morocco.

King Mohammed VI oversees Family Code reform: 100 proposed amendments under review

On Monday, King Mohammed VI presided over a working session on the reform of the Family Code at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. The meeting followed the conclusion of a mission by the body responsible for revising the text, which submitted a report containing 100 proposed amendments. The Sovereign referred the matter to the Supreme Council of Ulemas regarding «certain proposals related to religious texts, on which the Council has issued a legal opinion», according to the same

CAF Women's Awards : Morocco shortlisted in every category

Morocco has been shortlisted in all the women's categories for the CAF Awards 2024, published Wednesday on the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) website. AS FAR striker Sanaa Mssoudy is in the running for the title of Woman's Player of the Year, while team-mate Khadija Er-Rmichi is among the contenders for the title of Women's Goalkeeper of the Year. The two national team players were also nominated for the Interclub player of the year award, alongside their teammate at the Doha El

Marrakech Film Festival pays tribute to late Moroccan actress Naïma Elmcherqui

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2024) paid a posthumous tribute to Naïma Elmcherqui on Tuesday during a special ceremony filled with emotions. Her daughter, Yasmine Khayat, highlighted the public's attachment to the late artist, whose love for the audience reflected her passion for cinema.

Nadia and Ghita Bradley : Two Moroccan sisters engaged in the struggle of the Palestinian people

In the early 1970s, the Bradley sisters left Morocco to carry out attacks in Israel on behalf of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Nadia and Ghita Bradley were arrested by Israeli authorities as soon as they arrived in Tel Aviv and were sentenced to prison. History.

Moroccan female footballers shine with multiple nominations at CAF Awards 2024

On Wednesday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the nominations for the women's categories of the 2024 CAF Awards, with Morocco strongly represented. AS FAR and national team player Sanaa Mssoudy is nominated for the prestigious CAF Women's Player of the Year award, alongside nine other African footballers from both domestic and international leagues. Mssoudy is also up for the Interclub Player of the Year award, competing against her AS FAR and national team teammates Doha