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Moroccan Film "The Mother of All Lies" Nominated for 2024 Academy Awards

The critically-acclaimed Moroccan film "The Mother of All Lies," directed by Asmae El Moudir, has reached a historic milestone by being pre-selected for the "Best International Feature Film" category at the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. After winning the Golden Star at the Marrakech......

Progressive Visions: Moroccan Leftist Parties Collaborate on Reforming the Family Code

Two of Morocco's prominent leftist political organizations, the Ittihadi National Organization of Moroccan Women (ONFI) and the Forum for Equality and Parity, joined forces this week to initiate a series of discussions aimed at comprehensively modernizing the country's Family Code. In the wake......

Moroccan Politicians Fall Short on Asset Declaration Requirements

A newly released report analyzing asset declarations in Morocco has found that the vast majority of elected officials failed to fulfill their legal obligation to disclose personal financial holdings. Between January 1st and October 31st of this year, only 193 out of 515 total members of parliament submitted......

Moroccan Airports Set New Passenger Record: Over 24.7 Million Travelers by End of November

In a remarkable achievement, Moroccan airports have witnessed a surge in passenger traffic, with a staggering figure of 24,737,734 passengers recorded until the end of November. This represents a notable 7% increase compared to the same period in 2019 and an impressive 34% growth compared to 2022, as......

Unveiling the Intricacies of a Desert Drug Empire

Numerous influential Moroccan figures were summoned to appear before prosecutors today over alleged ties to a major drug trafficker. Among those individuals were Saïd Naciri, president of the Wydad football club, and Abdenbi Bioui, president of the Eastern region, along with 16 other persons. They......

Moroccan Sahara: Lavrov says Russia supports lasting solution based on UN Security Council resolutions

In a diplomatic rendezvous held in Marrakech on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed unwavering support for a sustainable resolution based on United Nations Security Council resolutions to address the longstanding conflict surrounding the Moroccan Sahara. Lavrov's comments,......

Morocco Secures Billions in Short-Term Investments, Reflecting Strong Fiscal Health

The Moroccan Treasury is currently experiencing a surplus of funds, as announced by the Treasury and External Finance Department (DTFE) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Wednesday. A noteworthy influx of nearly 5 billion Moroccan dirham (approximately $500 million) in new short-term investments......

Major Investment in Moroccan Cinema: 25 Million Dirhams Allocated for Modernization and New Cinemas

In an announcement signaling a significant milestone in the evolution of cinema in Morocco, the Commission for the digitization, modernization, and creation of cinemas, under the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), has recently unveiled a substantial initiative. A significant funding of 25 million......

Moroccan Triumph in Karting: Roaring Glory in the Mena Nations Cup 2023 Championship

In a dazzling display of skill and determination, the Moroccan national karting team emerged victorious at the 2023 Mena Nations Cup, a prestigious event hosted in Qatar from December 12-16, with the esteemed backing of the International Automobile Federation. With a robust 16-driver delegation spanning......