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Senegalese President ‘Pleased’ to Welcome King Mohammed VI
Dakar - Senegal is pleased to welcome King Mohammed VI, "a distinguished guest" who starts on Wednesday a work and friendship visit to Dakar, said Senegal's president Macky Sall. The Senegalese head...
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The UK Willing to Boost Economic Ties with Morocco
Rabat - The United Kigdom is willing to further boost economic ties with Morocco through more investments, British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Tobias Ellwood said on Wednesday in...
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I am Happy to Play for Morocco: Hachim Mastour
Rabat- Hachim Mastour, a Moroccan players who plays with AC Milan, expressed his happiness to be called up by the Badou Ezzaki, head coach of Morocco’s national team, ahead of of the African Cup of...
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Moroccan Woman Becomes First Muslim Pilot in Europe
Rabat- Moroccan Myriam Adnani is poised to become the first Muslim female pilot in Europe. The Moroccan woman, who was born in the Netherlands, has just completed a course that allows her to become a...
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Majority of British Youth Holds Negative Views on Islam
By Sara Gomez Rabat - Today’s youth holds a lot of power in its hands. The ideals, perceptions, and actions of today’s youth— who will someday become the doctors, activists, educators, politicians,...
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Rotterdam Mayor Silent in Wake of Mohamed Morsi Sentencing
Utrecht, Netherlands - On Tuesday, political party NIDA Rotterdam requested a formal response from the mayor and city alderman in regards to Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb’s silence on the execution sentence...
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American Students to Attend Business Seminar in Casablanca
Rabat - Casablanca continues to attract more and more executives and entrepreneurs from developed countries who wish to experience the potential of the growing African market. ESCA Ecole de...
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70-Year-Old Moroccan imam Caught Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Boy
Rabat - A 70-year-old Moroccan imam was caught in the act last week sexually molesting an 8-year-old boy inside a mosque near Marrakech, reports say. The Moroccan imam was arrested when some locals...
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Moroccan Suspect Was in Italy during Tunisia’s Museum Attack
Rabat - The Moroccan man arrested in Italy in connection with the attack on the Bardo Museum was in Italy at the time of the attack, according to Italian police. But Tunisian authorities have yet to...
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Casablanca to Host Second Annual Half Marathon
Fez - The coastal city will welcome thousands of runners on a 21-kilometer race around the city this Sunday, May 24. Following the success of Casablanca’s half marathon last year, the Casablanca...
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Run to the Rhythm of Sacred Music
Fez - The 21st Annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music will kick off this weekend with a variety of events and concerts that draw thousands of visitors from around the world to Morocco’s spiritual...
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Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: Celebrating Africa
Rabat - The 21st edition of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music celebrates Africa. The theme for this year’s edition of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is Fes in the Mirror of Africa. This...
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Yassine Bahti’s Brother Allowed to Leave Prison to Attend His Brother’s Funeral
Rabat - Moroccan authorities allowed Yassine Bahti’s brother, who is in prison on charges of drug possession, to attend his brother's burial. Under tight control and security presence, Bahti’s brother...
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Minister Criticizes Clothing of Some Artists Who Perform at Mawazine Festival
Rabat - Transportation Minister Aziz Rabbah does not appear to be happy with the "clothing habits" of some of the artists invited to take part in Morocco's flagship festival, Mawazine. Speaking at a...
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Will Nabil Ayouch’s Film Encourage Sex Tourism in Morocco?
Rabat - Nabil Ayouch's film "Much Loved (Zine li Fik)" about prostitution in Morocco's tourism hub Marrakech has divided the internet into two camps even before it hits movie theaters. The debate over...
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Suicide Bomber Blew Himself in a Shiite Mosque in Saudi Arabia
Rabat - A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia on Friday in the village of al-Qadeeh, according to media reports. Local residents said the explosion killed and...
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Group of Moroccans in Belgium Raise Funds to Restore a Synagogue
Rabat - A group of Moroccans in Belgium launched a fundraising campaign to collect funds to help restore a Jewish temple. Although they themselves do not have a place of worship, Muslims, including...
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First Gay ‘Imam’ in USA Says ‘Quran Doesn’t Call for Punishment of Homosexuals’
Rabat- Daayiee Abdullah is believed to be the only openly gay imam in the United States. The 61-year-old Abdullah was born and raised in Detroit. He came out as gay at the age of 15 and converted to...
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Once Upon A Time…..Hassan Al Wazzan/Leo Africanus
Fez - The spiritual capital of Morocco will once again open its doors to an assortment of live performers and musicians for the 21st Annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. The Medieval city will...
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After Renault and Ford, Peugeot to Open Production Facility in Morocco
Rabat - French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen is planning to build a production facility in Morocco as part of an effort to increase its sales in Africa, following in the footsteps of French...
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