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Essaouira beats to rhythm of Gnaoua music festival
Every year, the Morrocan city of Essaouira beats to the sound of Gnaoua, a rich repertoire of ancient African Islamic spiritual songs and rhythms. Originating from Western and Central Africa, Gnaoua is considered to be at the root of...
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Morocco’s aviation industry takes off
Morocco’s aeronautics and aviation industry is taking off, with more than 100 European and American companies attracted to the country – according to government figures. A recent trade show in Seattle was chance to further boost the...
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The ‘Not New Now’ art biennial in Marrakech
‘Not New Now’ is the theme of the art biennial in Marrakesh. Curator, Palestinian Reem Fadda, has taken the event back to its North African origins. The works are mainly from artists from the Arab World, the Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan...
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The perfect blend of Spanish and Arabic music
Dos Medinas Blancas is the combination of two extraordinary voices. Carmen París is best known for her interpretation of traditional Flamenco-style Jota music from the Aragon region as well as her Jazz and Andalusian repertoire....
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Morocco celebrates a new generation of filmmakers
The Colisée in Marrakech is one of just 31 cinemas catering to Morocco’s population of 33 million. But while the country suffers from severe screen shortages#, local films to do well at the box office: five of the top ten films this year...
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Canadian cinema honored at Marrakech festival
A delegation led by award-winning director Atom Egoyan hit the red carpet in Marrakech this week to pick up a special tribute to Canadian cinema. For the past decade the Marrakech festival’s country tribute has been one of its...
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Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya claims ‘Grand Prize’ at the Marrakech film festival
The Marrakech film festival has come to a close after awarding the top Golden Star to a first film from Lebanon ‘‘Very Big Shot’. Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya, who directed the movie, paid homage to his homeland In his speech: “Thank you. I am...
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Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training
Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program...
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Saïdia: Morocco's Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean
Known as the ‘Blue Pearl of the Mediterranean’, Saïdia is a vibrant blend of sun, sea and serenity. Situated in north-east Morocco, close to the Algerian border, Saïdia is renowned for its 14 kilometres of golden sandy beaches stretching...
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Morocco’s oases struggle to survive amid growing desertification
In the Moroccan town of Skoura, a once-thriving oasis is facing an uncertain future. Known for its fertile land and steady water supply, the Skoura Oasis is now drying up as desertification intensifies.
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Morocco's Bollywood Dream | Al Jazeera World
Meet cinema fans in Morocco who live for the glamour of Bollywood.
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Moroccan rider creates Eventing history: A dream fulfilled for Olympian Noor Slaoui
A childhood spent in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco has prepared one Olympian to take her sport and her country, to new heights.
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Best Places To Stay In Marrakech 2024: From Riads To Royal Palaces
Only a three-and-a-half-hour flight from London awaits Morocco’s most vibrant city perfect for a sun-drenched long weekend – Marrakech. Marrakech, or ‘the red city’ as it is known, is defined by its earth-tone clay exteriors and bustling...
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Morocco renewable energy: Government pushes major green power initiative
Morocco is building a major solar plant in Ouarzazate, targeting green energy, net zero emissions, and renewable electricity by 2030.
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Auto industry success: Morocco is now Africa's largest exporter of cars
Morocco, led by Renault, produced 2.5 million vehicles since 2012, focusing on green energy cars and high-end technology.
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Dutch students test-drive the world’s first off-road solar vehicle in Morocco
The two-seater, road-legal ‘Stella Terra’ model is powered via solar roof panels and has a 630 km range on a sunny day.
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Morocco sets ambitious tourism targets as it bounces back from deadly quake
Morocco proved its resilience during the devastating earthquake in September. Now, the country is looking to sustainably expand its tourism sector ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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Morocco After the Quake
What lies ahead for the communities levelled by Morocco’s earthquake? Stefanie Dekker explains.
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Morocco earthquake: Aid arrives in remote villages
The search continues for survivors in Morocco after an earthquake that killed almost 3,000 people.
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Aid efforts ramp up: Helicopters deliver assistance to remote areas
The United Nations estimates that more than 300,000 people in Morocco were affected by the earthquake a week ago.
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Morocco Rocked by Deadliest Earthquake in Decades: Over 2,000 Lives Lost
Morocco has been hit by the deadliest earthquake in decades. By now more than 2,000 people have lost their lives. First responders rushed to remote mountain villages, where people may still be trapped.
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Man finds childhood home in ruin after deadly Morocco quake
Said Hartattouch found nothing but rubble when he returned to his childhood home in Tinmel, Morocco, after this weekend's deadly earthquake.
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Rescue Efforts Continue After Morocco Earthquake With Death Toll Rising
Rescue efforts continue in Morocco, days after the region's biggest earthquake in over a century.
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Inside a military field hospital treating Moroccan earthquake survivors
This military field hospital is in the middle of the earthquake disaster zone in the Moroccan mountain village of Asni. People with all kinds of injuries are coming here to get wounds treated and to see psychiatrists. Parents are also...