Morocco

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Morocco faces largest youth-led demonstrations in years

For a fifth night in a row, anti-government protests swept across Morocco, with demonstrations over failing public services escalating into violence and destruction in several cities.

02/10/2025

Culture news

165-million-year-old dinosaur with ‘weaponised tail’ found in Morocco

The discovery of the dinosaur remains reveals the earliest known ankylosaur with extreme armour and a possible tail weapon 30 million years earlier than previously thought.

29/08/2025

Earth News

The world loves argan oil but Morocco’s trees are paying the price

The hidden cost of argan oil's beauty boom is drought, deforestation and disappearing traditions.

29/07/2025

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Morocco’s first crocodile zipline opens at Agadir park

The Crocodile Park in Agadir has launched a heart-racing new feature, allowing visitors the chance to zipline directly over live crocodile enclosures.

23/07/2025

Moments

A weekend discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech

Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.

13/07/2025

Morocco

Hackers breach Morocco's social security system, post data on Telegram

The hackers who posted the documents on Telegram said the attack was in response to alleged Moroccan 'harassment' of Algeria on social media platforms, pledging additional cyberattacks if Algerian sites were targeted.

10/04/2025

Morocco

Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha

With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep.

28/02/2025

Morocco

Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to IS in the Sahel

Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise.

25/02/2025

Art

Othman Lazraq explains MACAAL’s vision for African art in Marrakech

Following the reopening of MACAAL (Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden) in Marrakech earlier this month, Euronews Culture discussed the museum's ambitious transformation with its president, Othman Lazraq.

14/02/2025

Scenes

Watch: The fearless female rider keeping a Moroccan tradition alive

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Assiya Imji thrives on the sound of gunshots and galloping hooves as she captivates the cheering crowds at Tbourida festivals.

10/02/2025

Lifestyle

Henna art recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history.

05/02/2025

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Tee time and traditions: Marrakech’s golfing and cultural hotspots

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Flanked by soul-stirring desert dunes and grand mountain landscapes, Marrakech is a unique golfing destination balancing outdoor adventure with the sparkling energy of a medieval Berber city.

17/01/2025

Cinema

Director Walter Salles on 'I'm Still Here' and film as an AI antidote

Brazilian director Walter Salles discusses his latest film I'm Still Here, why he's moved by Morocco and why cinema is one the best antidotes to AI.

03/01/2025

Cinema

Making ties that bind: Morocco's cinema screenings for young audiences

Morocco has been making significant investments in its cinema industry in recent years with the aim of fostering a vibrant culture, and inspiring its youth to embrace the magic of the silver screen.

12/12/2024

Cinema

Happy Holidays wins Golden Star at Marrakech Film Festival

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival ended with an emotionally-charged awards ceremony.

08/12/2024

Cinema

Winners announced at Marrakech Film Festival’s Atlas Workshops

The 7th Atlas Workshops, part of the Marrakech International Film Festival, celebrated emerging African and Arab filmmaking talent, awarding top honours to projects like 'Princesse Téné', 'Lucky Girl', and 'Aïsha Can’t Fly'.

06/12/2024

Cinema

'Silent Storms' explores memory & identity at Marrakech Film Festival

French-Algerian director Dania Reymond-Boughenou’s 'Silent Storms', a sci-fi drama blending Moroccan landscapes with Algerian memories, premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival.

06/12/2024

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Marrakech Film Festival: Sean Penn's life on camera

Marrakech International Film Festival: Actor, director and screenwriter Sean Penn discussed his lengthy and varied career and his love of cinema in a conversation hosted by Nashen Moodley.

05/12/2024

Cinema

Inside the Atlas Ateliers: Morocco's movie-making creative workshop

During the Marrakech International Film Festival, dozens of aspiring and emerging filmmakers from across Africa and Arab states are invited to join a five-day creative and mentoring workshop to develop their projects and learn how to build a sustainable future in the movie business.

05/12/2024

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Stars shine as Marrakech Film Festival honours Naïma Elmcherqui

Stars shine as Marrakech Film Festival honours Naïma Elmcherqui

04/12/2024

Cinema

Marrakech Film Festival: Nahuel Pérez Biscayart on ‘Kill the Jockey’

Nahuel Perez Biscayart talks to Euronews Culture at the Marrakech International Film Festival about his role in Luis Ortega's 'Kill the Jockey'.

04/12/2024

Cinema

21st Marrakech Film Festival pays moving tribute to Moroccan talent

The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival is celebrating Moroccan cinema, including the premiere of Daoud Aoulad-Syad’s 'The Blue Lake' and a heartfelt tribute to late actress Naïma Elmcherqui.

04/12/2024

Cinema

Sean Penn slams Oscars for ‘extraordinary cowardice’

Actor / Director Sean Penn has criticised the Academy and Hollywood, especially for its lack of courage when it comes to funding films that expand "cultural expressions". He also slammed how the system made it difficult for the Donald Trump origin story 'The Apprentice' to find a distributor.

04/12/2024

Cinema

The Order's director Justin Kurzel on legacy of white supremacy

Australian director Justin Kurzel, who got his big break at the Marrakech International Film Festival, now returns with his latest feature The Order. He spoke to Euronews Culture about race relations and parallels between the past and present.

03/12/2024

Cinema

Marrakech Film Festival opens with Jude Law hunting 'The Order'

Euronews Culture reports from the Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco, one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa. As it celebrates its 21st edition, the week-long event is increasingly making its presence felt, well beyond its borders.

30/11/2024

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Morocco’s Atlantic Coast: Golf, kite-surfing and Kasbah tours in Essaouira and Agadir

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Morocco’s Atlantic coast is a paradise for golf enthusiasts, adventure seekers and those longing for relaxation. It’s on this idyllic stretch of shorefront that you’ll find two of the country’s best-kept secrets—Essaouira and Agadir.

19/11/2024