The head coach of Morocco's women's national football team, Jorge Vilda, named a 26-player squad on Friday for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2026), which will be held in Morocco from July 25 to August 16. Morocco will compete in Group A alongside Senegal, Algeria, and Kenya. Goalkeepers: Khadija Er-Rmichi, Ines Arouaissa, Fatima-Zahra El Jebraoui Defenders: Hanane Ait El Haj, Zineb Redouani, Aziza Rabbah, Siham Boukhami, Rania Boutiebi, Nouhaila Benzina, Maryame Atiq, Nesryne El
Morocco has won the Women’s Team Taekwondo World Cup for the first time in its history, defeating Russia in the final on Wednesday in Chuncheon, in northeastern South Korea. The triumph, secured at the end of the competition held from July 11 to 16, gives Morocco its first world title in the event and confirms the rise of Moroccan taekwondo on the international stage. Led by Meriame Khoulal, Fatima-Zahra Ennams, Nada Laaraj, and Amina Dehhaoui, the Moroccan team produced a flawless
A groundbreaking partnership has been established between the World Bank and the Moroccan government to fast-track the next phase of growth, focusing on inclusive development priorities. As reported by the institution, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah emphasized the initiative's role in creating jobs for young people and women across both urban and rural regions. «This new partnership framework marks a decisive milestone for Morocco. Its unique strength lies in its cohesive
Embroidery, beadwork, and sfifa trim on a caftan are influenced by the fabric from which the garment is crafted. Over centuries, the tradition has always sought the perfect balance, melding elegance through a harmonious blend of richly patterned fabrics with embroidery that enhances without overshadowing, which wouldn't be as intricate on a plain or two-tone fabric. Regardless of the caftan's style, one constant remains: the necessity for a noble, carefully handwoven material. Regional
The United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, is currently hosting a photography exhibition celebrating 75 influential women, including Amina Bouayach, president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH). This exhibition, titled «Women Leaders» and inaugurated on Tuesday, June 30, aims to «highlight the importance of international recognition for women leaders». Among those featured is an Amazigh woman from Morocco, alongside women from various
As the 21st edition of the Mawazine festival unfolds, American icon Dee Dee Bridgewater graces Rabat's Royal Theatre. Delivering a repertoire that has defined her nearly six-decade career, she fills the stage with melodies of love and freedom, resonating with universal and human values. With a voice embracing social justice and democracy, she shares her peaceful struggle with Moroccan fans, who have cherished her since the 1960s. Shaped by her upbringing in Memphis and Michigan during the
Born in Zambia, Sampa The Great grew up in Botswana, immersed in the rich creative ferment of Southern African music. Initially trained as an engineer, she found her way into the music industry in Australia. In «the Lucky Country», luck smiled on her, making her the first artist to win the Australian Music Prize twice. It was there, too, that she emerged as one of the standout Afro-descendant and Indigenous voices in hip-hop. Refusing to acknowledge borders, she deftly blends it
On Wednesday, the Moroccan caftan stole the spotlight at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, eastern China, as part of Silk Road Week where Morocco is honored as this year's featured guest. A vibrant fashion show, two themed exhibitions, and a comprehensive presentation on Moroccan wedding traditions offered attendees an immersive experience into the kingdom’s rich sartorial and cultural heritage. The caftan show, a highlight of the opening ceremony, was artistically directed by
Morocco’s ambassador to Germany, Zohour Alaoui, paid tribute on Tuesday to Jalid Sehouli, the German-Moroccan oncologist and internationally renowned specialist in gynecological cancers, during a ceremony held at the Moroccan residence in Berlin. The event brought together diplomats, German academics and researchers, as well as Selma Bennis, president of the Association of Moroccan Doctors in Germany (MÄD). In her remarks, Alaoui praised Professor Sehouli’s remarkable career
Morocco stands as the homeland she cherishes, a place she revisits with family and where she captivates audiences behind the decks. Born in Antwerp, Belgium to Tangier-born parents, DJ Lady S was raised in a musically rich environment. Her father was involved in radio programming, while her brother thrived on stage, both shaping her early exposure to music. Passionate about hip-hop and R&B, Sahira Chadouli, her real name, initiated her DJ journey as a teenager. By 16, she was already making
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