The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday a significant increase in prize money for the 2024 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2025. CAF has doubled the prize for the tournament winner and raised the overall prize pool by 45%, according to a statement published on its official website. The total prize money now stands at USD 3,475,000, with the champions set to receive USD 1 million. The
This week in Rabat, the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) unveiled the findings of its «Compilation of Sexist Prejudices and Stereotypes in High Schools». The report highlights «deep-rooted mechanisms that hinder the development of both girls and boys, while reinforcing inequalities within Morocco’s education system», according to the NGO, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The aim is to shed light on the «prejudices and
The coach of the Moroccan women's national football team, Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, affirmed on Tuesday that the Moroccan players are fully prepared to compete in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2024), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26, 2025, in the Kingdom, and are eager to kick off the tournament. «The team is in great spirits, and the players are eager to start the competition. We have prepared well for these matches, and the group is very cohesive. There’s a
«Born Winners» has been announced as the official slogan for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26, 2025. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the slogan on Tuesday, highlighting its aim to «honor African women who are at the heart of football across the continent». «Bold and inspiring, 'Born Winners' is more than just a rallying cry—it’s a statement of identity», CAF said.
On Thursday evening, luxury house Chopard hosted a lavish gala dinner at the Palais Moulay Hafid in Tangier in support of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation, as part of Tangier Fashion Week. Held under the honorary presidency of Princess Lalla Asmaa, the gala aimed to support the Foundation’s work with hearing-impaired children and those with cochlear implants. This major charitable event brought together an array of international aristocracy, prominent Moroccan families, and leading figures
In Morocco, the proportion of households owning an informal production unit (IPU) remains notably significant. Over nearly a decade, from 2014 to 2023, this figure has only slightly decreased—from 15.5% to 14.3%—both in urban areas (from 17.2% to 15.6%) and rural areas (from 12.8% to 11%). In its National Survey on the sector published this Wednesday, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) highlights that economic necessity remains the primary reason for engaging in this activity
Issued by the Council of State in The Hague on May 20, 2025, and published on the 26th of the same month, a landmark ruling now allows Moroccan single mothers to apply for asylum in the Netherlands—provided they can demonstrate a genuine risk of criminal prosecution. The decision was handed down in favor of a woman who had appealed after facing deportation alongside her three children, following an administrative rejection in 2023. The initial decision had sided with the Ministry of
The curtain came down on the 25th edition of Caftan Week on Saturday evening in Marrakech, with a grand fashion show celebrating the Moroccan Sahara. The event brought together 14 renowned designers and fashion enthusiasts, further cementing Morocco’s status as a global reference for the caftan. Organized by Femmes du Maroc magazine, this iconic event was held under the theme «Sahara: Heritage in Couture». It transformed the Red City into the capital of Moroccan haute
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, 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
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