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
In Italy, Rachida Mezyaoui is one of the pioneering Moroccans in community work and the defense of family and children's rights, particularly in connection with issues of immigration and social integration. Thanks to her rich academic and professional experience, she has succeeded in combining social action with legal and anthropological studies, which has given her a central role in interventions focused on family cohesion. Born on December 29, 1976, in Fqih Ben Saleh, Rachida earned her
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
Born in Saint-Vallier in Saône-et-Loire, Naïma Hadji grew up in Creutzwald, in northeastern France. Initially directed toward a Professional/Bio Baccalaureate, she had imagined a future in early childhood education before considering a change in her academic path. Even as a young girl, she spontaneously questioned hairstyling when noticing the difference between her curls and her schoolmates' straight hair. Moreover, her interest leaned more toward artistic activities, though she
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
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
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