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Fès-Gate Awards: Celebrating Morocco's Visionaries on 25th Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's Reign

The historic city of Fès played host to a prestigious ceremony on Thursday, marking a dual celebration of Morocco's progress and potential. The Bouabate-Fès Association orchestrated the 2024 Fès-Gate Awards, coinciding with both the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed......

Silent Suffering: Morocco Grapples with Underreported Domestic Abuse Against Men

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered a hidden epidemic of domestic violence against men in Morocco, challenging long-held societal norms and exposing significant gaps in legal protections. The master's thesis, titled "Violence Against Men: Reality of Practice and Mechanisms......

Fez Faces Backlash Over Renaming Historic Street

The controversial decision to rename "Youssef ben Tachfine" street in Fez has ignited widespread opposition, with many Moroccans arguing that it distorts the nation's historical and cultural identity. Khalid Hajjoubi, President of the Marinids District Council in Fez, finds himself at......

Unveiling the Illicit Trade: Fez Court Delivers Justice in Newborn Trafficking Scandal

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the nation, the Fez Court of First Instance specializing in financial crimes has handed down a series of verdicts, sentencing 34 individuals for their roles in a sinister newborn trafficking ring. The investigation, which first came to light in January, unveiled......

Safeguarding the Vulnerable: Morocco's Unwavering Commitment to Child Protection

In a nation that places paramount importance on the well-being of its youngest citizens, Morocco has made remarkable strides in ensuring the comprehensive protection and care of children. This commitment was underscored by El Hassan Daki, the Procureur Général du Roi près la Cour......

Fez's Ancient Medina Ablaze: Tragedy Strikes Commercial Hub

  In a harrowing turn of events, a fire erupted within the Debbagh commercial complex, nestled in the Bab Ftouh area of Fez's ancient medina, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to 26 others, according to local authorities. The incident, which unfolded on Wednesday......

Moroccan Hotels Dismantle Discriminatory Policy Against Unmarried Women

In a move hailed as a victory for women's rights in Morocco, hotels in the capital Rabat and the city of Fez have lifted a long-standing discriminatory ban preventing Moroccan women without marriage certificates from staying in their establishments unaccompanied. This antiquated and unjust policy,......