Rabat – A long lived dream of many Moroccans has just been fulfilled by The Independent. The British news website published a peculiar map attached to one of its articles entitled “A map of the US states earning the same amount as European countries” showing Morocco amidst many European countries. Apparently, geography is not the
The post When the Brits Mistake Morocco for a European Country appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – From teary eyes and bitter smiles, to carefree laughs and hopeful dreams, a video by the NGO Les Citoyens captures the heart of what it is to be Moroccan. Launched in February 2016, the NGO has set itself the goal of promoting individual freedoms and encouraging social dialogue in a country where traditions
The post Morocco, My Love, My Wonderland appeared first on Morocco World News.
By Karthik Krishnan Rabat- No two countries have the same exact business culture. Some are overly ambitious and rake more risks while others tread with caution. One way to prove this is to look at the banking policies of different countries. Compare homeowner loans of the UK and those of Morocco for instance. You will
The post Understanding Morocco’s Business Culture appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Morocco was featured among the top 50 best countries by US News and World Report’s Best Countries listing, ranking 48th among the 80 evaluated countries. The report, produced in partnership with Y&R’s BAV Consulting group and the Wharton School of Pennsylvania, evaluated 80 countries across 24 rankings, drawn from a survey of more
The post Morocco Among Top 50 World’s Best Countries: US Report appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – A total of 31,542 cases of tuberculosis were recorded in Morocco in 2016, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Pulmonary tuberculosis, that is tuberculosis of the lungs, makes up the vast majority of the cases (nearly half), i.e. 47% of pulmonary tuberculosis compared with 53% of extra-pulmonary TB cases, said the
The post Over 30,000 Cases of Tuberculosis Registered in Morocco in 2016: Ministry appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Out of 188 countries, Morocco has ranked 123rd in terms of human development for 2016. This finding is according to the latest figures published by the United Nations’ Development Program (UNDP). The Kingdom gained three points compared to the previous year, but it is still considered to be in the category of countries
The post Morocco Ranks 123 worldwide in Human Development Index appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – The prestigious French publishing house Karthala has just published in Paris a book entitled “The olive tree of wisdom,” by the Moroccan university professor and author Moha Ennaji. This 165-page book sheds light on the situation of ancient Morocco through the life of the author’s father, a hero of the resistance, Sufi and
The post Moha Ennaji Presents Anthropological Study of Morocco in ‘The Olive Tree of Wisdom’ appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – The Mohammed V University of Rabat and the Vietnam National University (VNU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in scientific research, education, training on Tuesday in Hanoi. This memorandum, the first of its kind to be signed by the two higher educational institutions in Morocco and Vietnam, is meant
The post Morocco, Vietnam Strengthen Cooperation in Scientific Research, Education, Training appeared first on Morocco World News.
Madrid – The Spanish paper “La Razon” on Saturday highlighted the beauty of the kasbahs and landscapes of southern Morocco, which allow the visitor to discover “the most authentic Morocco”. In an article entitled “Morocco: the road of a thousand kasbahs”, the Iberian daily invites tourists to hit the road from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, a
The post Spanish La Razon Highlights Beauty of Kasbahs, Landscapes of Southern Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Morocco is arguably the one African country that boasts of the most diverse of landscapes. Located along the Atlantic coast, this country is decorated with breathtaking vantage viewing points of the ocean. The warm sandy beaches extend with the coastline all the way to the Mediterranean sea. Further inland lies vast sand dunes
The post Golf in Morocco: History and Growth appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Ahmed Assid is one of Morocco’s intellectuals who have regularly voiced their criticism of religious institutions. On several occasions, the Amazigh activist and author of several books on Aamzigh question made the headlines because of some controversial statements about Islam or the Prophet Muhammad. His most recent interview with the Arabic service of
The post Assid: “Arabic and Islamic Identity Was Imposed On Morocco” appeared first on Morocco World News.
By Safaa Kasraoui Rabat – The United States, Canada and Mexico have announced details regarding their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup. The bid was announced during a press conference held at One World Trade Centre in New York City, on April 10. In the presence of Canada Soccer Association president, Victor Montagliani and,
The post USA, Canada and Mexico to Share 2026 World Cup Bid appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – As part of its inauguration in North Africa, international building and construction show, The Big 5, will soon open its doors in Morocco. Designed for architects, engineers, contractors, and Moroccan construction professionals, The Big 5 Construct North Africa 2017 will take place from April 25-27, 2017 at the Parc Des Expositions de l’Office
The post Big 5 Construct North Africa Show Opens Soon in Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – The Middle East and North Africa has become associated, in international news, with wars, terrorism and sectarian tensions. Amid this gloomy picture, few countries stand out as models for peace and stability. Morocco is one of them. The kingdom has been hailed by international media as a beacon of peace and tolerance, and
The post “The Australian” Hails Morocco as a Model for Peace and Stability in the Region appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Morocco has received an important amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last few years. In 2015, the North African country received $3.2 billion of FDI Compared to other Arab countries it is light years ahead. Until a few years ago, Tunisia used to receive the largest chunk of foreign direct investment
The post Morocco, a Good Place for Foreign Investments appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Morocco has ranked the second most attractive investment destination on the continent according to the latest figures in the Africa Investment Index 2016, published by Quantum Global’s independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab. The Kingdom’s second spot in the top five most attractive economies for investments flowing into Africa in 2016 was
The post Morocco Second Most Attractive Investment destination in Africa: Report appeared first on Morocco World News.
By Thomas Dupaquier Rabat – Ahead of the second round of France’s presidential elections on May 7th, opposition supporters have been publishing a 2015 video of a Front National rally where the far-right party were caught selling shirts made in Morocco, despite their isolationist economic policies. In the video published in September 2015 by Le
The post When the “Made in France” Front National’s Shirts Were Made in Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – The Moroccan-American community of Revere is organizing the 2017 Moroccan Cultural Day on Saturday, May 20th, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The goal of this event is to promote the culture of Morocco, assist local Moroccan businesses reach out to their potential customers and encourage community business people to invest in the city. This
The post The Moroccan Cultural Day: Your Gateway to the Kingdom Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – A video released by a 25-year-old traveler named Nas showcasess Marrakech, Rabat, Chefchaouen and the Moroccan Sahara. The young traveler devoted each minute of his video to a particular destination. He chooses Marrakech as his first landing-place, calling it one of the most beautiful cities in all Africa. Nas dedicates the second minute
The post Young Traveler Shows the Beauty of Morocco’s Famous Cities appeared first on Morocco World News.
Rabat – Throughout its history, Morocco has been home to great athletes who proudly flew the national flag in global sports events. In running, football, tennis, kickboxing and other disciplines, many names rose to fame and glory, gaining Moroccans’ respect and veneration. Morocco World News has assembled a list of the top sports names in
The post Who is Morocco’s Greatest Athlete Ever? appeared first on Morocco World News.
