At the age of eight, Laila Karrouch left her native Nador to join her mother and siblings in Spain as part of a family reunification. Disoriented in Catalonia, she experienced the move as a real uprooting, compounded by the language barrier and cultural shock. She grew up in Vic, about sixty kilometers from Barcelona, where immigrant children were few. Torn between the conservative upbringing of her family and her desire to thrive through what she learned at school, she took refuge in books,
More than just the debut of a filmmaker, the short film Beneath a Mother’s Feet lays the foundation for the creative journey Elias Suhail has long sought to pursue, after years spent in production roles. The film’s narrative is both authentic and refined, illustrating with clarity that simplicity is often the hardest to achieve. This is, in fact, its strength: a work that transcends conventions, achieves a delicate balance, and has been rewarded with wide recognition across
Last weekend, the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) announced a ban on cosmetic products containing diphenyl trimethylbenzoyl phosphine oxide (TPO), a substance commonly found in nail polishes and semi-permanent gels. The measure, effective immediately, applies to the marketing, manufacturing, import, distribution, and use of these products in Morocco. The announcement follows the entry into force of a European Union directive on September 1, 2025. Until now, TPO was
Morocco’s women’s national futsal team has jumped 16 spots to reach 31st place worldwide with 963.37 points, according to the latest FIFA ranking released on Friday. Meanwhile, the men’s team continues to hold its position at 6th place globally. FIFA noted that Morocco’s women were the most active team in this period, playing 15 matches and achieving the biggest leap in the global standings. The Atlas Lionesses rose from 47th to 31st after winning the Women’s
The Moroccan women's futsal team is in Brazil from August 18 to 25, 2025, to compete in the third edition of the Xanxerê International Tournament. This friendly competition serves as a crucial part of their preparations for the first-ever Women's Futsal World Cup, set to take place from November 21 to December 7, 2025, in the Philippines, as announced by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). As the reigning African champions, Morocco is set to face Colombia in their opening
The national women's tennis team has successfully secured a spot in the Europe/Africa Group II after the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, which took place from August 4 to 9, 2025, in Windhoek, Namibia. This remarkable achievement paves the way for the team to face high-caliber opponents in 2026. This promotion signifies Morocco's triumphant return to the continental elite, a feat achieved through meticulous preparation. The players sharpened their skills by competing in three ITF tournaments
The FIFA Referees Committee on Thursday announced the list of match officials selected for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025, scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8. According to a statement from FIFA, the tournament will feature 54 referees in total—18 main referees and 36 assistant referees—representing 36 member associations.Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, noted that the World Cup offers a valuable
For the first time, the United Nations is officially marking the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent. In a joint statement, several UN experts raised the alarm: women of African descent remain largely invisible and continue to face multiple forms of discrimination. «They have built, protected, nurtured, and passed down traditions, often from the shadows», the signatories wrote. Across generations, despite the legacies of slavery, colonialism, and racism, these
The Jossour Forum of Moroccan Women (Jossour FFM) held a national conference on Thursday, July 24, in Rabat, focusing on reforming the Family Code to promote equality. The event gathered politicians, institutional representatives, associations, academics, and media professionals «to collaboratively envision a family legislation that is more just, equitable, and aligned with contemporary Moroccan realities». According to a press release, the conference is part of the project
Morocco's national women’s team will face Nigeria this Saturday at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, marking their second consecutive appearance in the tournament’s title match. The Atlas Lionesses will be looking to clinch their first-ever continental crown. But the challenge will be formidable. Nigeria, the most successful team in the competition’s history with nine titles, is hungry for a tenth and eager to avenge
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