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Morocco Grapples with Pervasive Sexual Harassment: A Call for Societal Change

Recent incidents of sexual harassment in Morocco have reignited discussions about the safety of women in public spaces and the need for societal change. A shocking video from Tangier, showing a young woman being assaulted by teenagers in broad daylight, has brought the issue into sharp focus. The incident,......

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......

Morocco's Economic Landscape: Southern Regions Lead in GDP Per Capita, Highlighting National Disparities

Morocco's economic landscape reveals significant regional variations, with five regions surpassing the national average GDP per capita of 36,284 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in 2022, according to a recent report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The southern region of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab stands......

Moroccan Magic Returns: EPCOT's Hidden Gem Awakens for Food and Wine Festival

The enchanting aromas of Moroccan cuisine once again waft through EPCOT's World Showcase as a beloved dining destination makes an unexpected comeback. Restaurant Marrakesh, long dormant since the 2020 pandemic, has temporarily reopened its ornate doors to welcome visitors during the park's popular......

Economic Imbalance: Morocco's Wealth Concentrated in Key Regions

Morocco's economic landscape in 2022 revealed stark regional disparities, with nearly 60% of the nation's wealth concentrated in just three regions, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This concentration highlights the challenges of balanced economic development......

Unveiling Morocco's 2024 Census: Key Worker Benefits and Technological Advances

As Morocco gears up for the 7th General Census, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) introduces strategic measures to enhance the experience of census workers. In its commitment to transparency for the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, the HCP is implementing initiatives focused on worker......

Morocco's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 13.1% in Q2 2024: HCP Report

Morocco's unemployment rate has escalated to 13.1% in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest report from the Moroccan High Commission for Planning (HCP). This figure represents a 0.7 percentage point increase from the 12.4% recorded in the same period of 2023, highlighting a concerning......

Promising Integration: Professional Training Graduates Thrive in Moroccan Job Market

In a significant development, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Younes Sekkouri, has announced that graduates from professional training programs in Morocco are experiencing an impressive 90% integration rate into the job market. This revelation came during a recent interrogatory session at the House......

Morocco's Inflation Cools to 2.4% in June 2024, Nearing Central Bank's Target

In a significant economic development, Morocco's inflation rate has shown signs of stabilization, registering an annualized growth of 2.4% at the close of June 2024. This figure marks a substantial improvement from the tumultuous period that began in November 2022, when inflation started an upward......