Moroccan Association for Human Rights signals continued deterioration of human rights in Morocco  (Read more...)

Imbalances in overseas Moroccans' remittances distribution and utilization

The Government Action Observatory issued a detailed report on the Moroccan diaspora, stating that the distribution and utilization of overseas Moroccans' remittances suffers from major imbalances in terms of creating added value and promoting investment. Official data indicates that the percentage of funds allocated to investment does not exceed 10 percent of total remittances, while 60 percent is allocated to family support and 30 percent to savings. Financial remittances from the Moroccan

Moroccan jockeys dominate at the 10th Morocco International Meeting

On the weekend of November 16 and 17, competition was fierce between local and foreign jockeys as they were participating in the 10th edition of the Morocco International Meeting in Casablanca. Held at the Casablanca Hippodrome, the two-day event featured 14 races, including 8 international ones. On Saturday, the event was dedicated to English Thoroughbreds, with eight exciting races. The first competition of the day was the Prix Méditerranée, won by Moroccan-Italian rider

Independence day : Why do Moroccans celebrate the 18 of November ?

51 years ago Morocco was proclaimed an independent state going through a series of negotiations with the French administration. After returning from exile, Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef did everything to build a modern independent state, transforming Morocco into a constitutional monarchy with a democratic form of government. Indeed reforms took place in the newly-freed nation led by the Sultan who was later called a King. Although, Moroccans had to work hard after independence, they

Diaspo #363 : From Paris to Casablanca, Lilya Ennadre revives her mother's cinema legacy

Through her parents' artistic practices, Lilya Ennadre was immersed in the creative universe even before choosing her vocation. This family environment would shape her professional journey. «My mother was constantly absorbed in her work. Like many directors, it was part of her daily life. Everything around us served to nurture her reflections on her current or upcoming film. She was very observant, and she educated me on this way of seeing the world», recalls the French-Moroccan

History : The first grammar book for Riffian Tamazight was written by a Spanish missionary

The first Amazigh language grammar book for the Riffians was written by a Basque priest, Pedro Hilarión Sarrionandia. The book saw light in 1905 during a Franciscan missionary in the region. Sarrionandia’s first contact with northern Morocco began in 1892, when he was a 27-year-old priest sent to the Order of Convent in Tetouan. During his stay, he learned Arabic, and then switched to the Amazigh language. Unlike the Arabic language, used in public institutions, Koranic schools

Valencia floods : Moroccans mobilize to help those affected

Believing that solidarity during crises and individual contributions play the most significant role in overcoming challenges, and that supporting those in need strengthens bonds and builds a brighter future, Moroccans from both within and outside Spain rushed to assist flood victims in Spain's Valencia region. Kamal Lmrini Loukili, president of the Al Nour Mosque in Beniparrell, a municipality in the Valencia region severely affected by the floods, told Yabiladi: «My family and I lost

Moroccan-born Dutch Minister Nora Achahbar quits cabinet over «colleagues' racist remarks»

The violence in Amsterdam surrounding last week’s Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax Amsterdam match continues to cast a shadow over the Dutch political landscape. Moroccan-born State Secretary for Benefits and Customs, Nora Achahbar, has resigned from her position in the Dick Schoof cabinet in protest against what she described as racist remarks made by her government colleagues. According to Dutch media, Achahbar’s resignation was a response to «dissatisfaction with events within

Morocco's English proficiency records steady rise, yet remains low

The Education First English Proficiency Index, which ranks countries with non-native English speakers, placed Morocco 76th out of 116 countries and regions worldwide, with a score of 479 points out of 1,000. Morocco has maintained a steady performance in the last four three editions of the index, scoring 478 points both in 2023 and 2022 and 477 in 2021. The global average score for the ranking is 477. The index, considered the world's largest ranking of countries and regions by English

Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, two Moroccan producers who changed the 70s music industry

Disco lovers in the 70s probably knew that the «village-chiefs» of one the famous all-male band, the «Village People», were Moroccans. As surprising as it may sound, Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo, two writers and music producers born in Casablanca, co-founded the 70s ground-breaking band that once sang «Y.M.C.A». The two French-Moroccan young men met in the early seventies and had the idea of making disco a more mainstream musical genre. Henri Belolo, born