Morocco

Focus

Morocco: 7,000 participants at 8th Africities Summit

In partnership with Africities

This figure reflects the extent of seriousness of challenges in African cities. They are home to nearly 500 million inhabitants, a figure that, according to experts, will reach one billion by 2040.

04/12/2018

Morocco

Euroviews. Can the EU turn migration into an opportunity? | View

With effective management mechanisms at a global and regional level, migration could be rendered a source of prosperity instead of a source of conflict.

28/11/2018

No Comment

'Footgolf', fireworks and balloons: No Comment videos of the week

These are our most powerful videos from this week.

23/11/2018

Morocco

#Masaktach, how the Moroccan #MeToo began

Moroccan women condemn "the culture of rape and impunity".

17/10/2018

No Comment

Train derails near Moroccan capital Rabat

A tragic derailment of a train linking Rabat and Kenitra, in the region of Bouknadel, happened on Tuesday, and caused several casualties and injuries.

16/10/2018

Morocco

Migrant woman buried after Moroccan navy fires on boat

A Moroccan was buried on Wednesday after Morocco's navy opened fire on a boat carrying her and two dozen other migrants.

27/09/2018

Morocco

Morocco: 188 activists pardoned

In Morocco, King Mohamed VI granted pardon to 188 activists of the disputed Rif movement. It comes as the religious festival of Eid started on Monday

22/08/2018

Morocco

The dog lover who turned around her childhood trauma

A British-Moroccan woman has made it her mission to save stray dogs and other neglected animals.

17/08/2018

Morocco

Did Morocco let more migrants make dangerous Spain crossing?

Morocco may have relaxed migration controls into Europe as leverage in key negotiations with Brussels, it’s been claimed.

07/08/2018

Africanews

#WhatInspiresAfrica: 23 year old Moroccan engineer develops a clay based power-less refrigerator

Inspire Africa features a deaf-mute Semba dance instructor in Mauritius, a 23 year old Moroccan engineer who has designed a power-less refrigerator and talk to the brain behind an online platform prom

08/07/2018

Cult

Global music blends in at Morocco's Gnaoua World Music Festival

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29/06/2018

Morocco

Morocco's Gnaoua World Music Festival celebrates its African roots

Its songs and rhythms, are a mixture of Islamic Sufist and pre-Islamic African music and are intended to send its listeners into a trance.

25/06/2018

Morocco

Morocco's hypnotic Gnaoua Music Festival

Morocco's hypnotic Gnaoua Music Festival

22/06/2018

Destinations

An oasis in Marrakesh

Majestic horses and turquoise water - spending 3 days in the family-owned Selman Marrakech.

20/06/2018

Africanews

Inspire Africa: Solutions borne out of hardship and challenges

Inspire Africa brings you stories from Uganda and Morocco, where challenges and solutions have been transformed into enterprises, new modes of employment and innovations.

09/06/2018

Sport

El Morabity brothers dominate Marathon des Sables fourth stage

The fourth stage covers a huge 86.2km, with runners having to complete the stage within 35 hours

12/04/2018

Sport

Marathon des Sables: Rachid El Morabity edges brother Mohamed

Morocco's Rachid El Morabity beat his brother Mohamed finishing in 3hr4mins in stage two of the Marathon des Sables

09/04/2018

Focus

African leaders debate economic, social and environmental development at Crans Montana Forum

The Crans Montana Forum returns for the 4th consecutive year to Dakhla in Western Sahara, to discuss "Africa and South-South Cooperation".

20/03/2018

Sport

Denisov turns on the style at Agadir Judo Grand Prix

Russian produces star performance on tournament final day

12/03/2018

Sport

Delight for the home crowd on day 2 of the Agadir Judo Grand Prix

Local hero takes gold after opponent is disqualified

11/03/2018

Sport

Tschopp shines on Agadir Judo Grand Prix opening day

Swiss star takes under 52 kilo crown in just 25 seconds

10/03/2018

Cult

Morocco: Visa For Music showcases Africa and Middle-East artists

The 2017 Visa For Music (VFM) has taken place in the Moroccan city of Rabat, Morocco.

17/12/2017

Morocco

Spotlight in Rabat on African and Middle Eastern music

The Moroccan city of Rabat is hosting "Visa For Music"

23/11/2017

Morocco

Morocco: 15 people killed in food-aid crush

A stall giving out food was submerged by crowds in the impoverished town of Sidi Boulaalam.

20/11/2017

Morocco

At least fifteen killed in Morocco stampede

The incident happened as food aid was being distributed

19/11/2017

Sport

Teddy Riner claims tenth World Judo Championship gold

The Frenchman saw off the competition to claim an unprecedented tenth title in Marrakech.

12/11/2017