The independent contemporary art center and publishing house Kulte is organizing an evening in posthumous tribute to Franco-Moroccan documentarian Dalila Ennadre on Wednesday, May 14, in Rabat. The work of the filmmaker, who passed away in 2020, will be honored in the presence of her daughter, actress Lilya Ennadre, as well as several speakers, close friends, and former collaborators. The evening will include video tributes and the screening of a rarely shown documentary in Morocco. Released
The Hungarian ambassador to Morocco, Miklós Tromler, is on a two-day visit to Dakhla, with a mission focused on economic cooperation. On Tuesday, May 13, he was received by Khattat Ynja, president of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council. The discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration, particularly in renewable energy, ecotourism, and maritime fishing. «Hungarian investment funds are considering investing in Morocco», said Tromler. The ambassador noted
Currently serving as president of the association France Terre d’Asile, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem has co-authored a new book with Benjamin Michallet, an economist specializing in forced displacement and an assessor judge appointed by the UNHCR at France’s National Court of Asylum. Titled Refugees – What We Aren’t Told (published by Stock), the book will be released on May 21, 2025, and explores the complexities of migration within the European asylum framework. A subject
On May 12 and 13, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune visited Slovenia, bringing with him the sensitive issue of Western Sahara. In Ljubljana, following a meeting with his Slovenian counterpart, Nataša Pirc Musar, Tebboune expressed satisfaction with what he called «complete understanding between Algeria and Slovenia on all matters». He praised Slovenia’s stance on Western Sahara, which supports «a solution accepted by both parties under the auspices of the
Moroccan double world champion in the 3000m steeplechase, Soufiane El Bakkali, was unanimously elected president of the Athletes' Commission under the Moroccan National Olympic Committee (CNOM) on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Speaking to the national sports channel Arryadia, the Olympic gold medalist said he was «honored» by the trust placed in him, adding that it strengthened his commitment to «effectively advocate for the interests of Moroccan athletes and ensure their
While the United Nations has adopted the term «Islamophobia» to describe racism based on religious affiliation with Islam, the label is often rejected in France, where Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau views it as carrying Islamist or even Muslim Brotherhood connotations. Yet the term's origins date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rooted more in ethnology than in political ideology.
Morocco’s Foreign Ministry is involved in the investigation into the disappearance of 19-year-old Marouane El Mokadim, who went missing in April 2024 while traveling aboard a Spanish ferry. In response to a written question by an Authenticity and Modernity Party MP, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita confirmed that his ministry has been coordinating with Moroccan diplomatic representations in Spain since the very beginning of the case, local and Spanish media reported. Bourita revealed
Uber, the American ride-hailing service, is planning a relaunch in Morocco after its exit in 2018, as suggested by a job listing for a new position in Marrakech. The company is seeking a Country Manager responsible for making Uber successful in Morocco, starting with Marrakech, and driving business growth in this key market. The role involves focusing on both driver and rider acquisition and engagement, with the candidate developing strategies to attract new drivers, keep current ones engaged,
Sent by Sultan Moulay Ismail to the court of King Carlos II of Spain, Mohamed Al Ghassani was tasked with the mission of releasing Muslim captives and retrieve Morocan manuscripts lost in the Iberian country.
The Gravity Comedy Club is hosting a new edition of its flagship show on Thursday, May 29, at 8:00 PM at Gravity Park in Marrakech. Produced by Imrankech in partnership with Hit Radio, the event is designed as a «gathering of the Moroccan and international comedy scene», bringing together a selection of stand-up artists in a festive, accessible, and welcoming atmosphere. The audience will enjoy performances by MH, Sparrow, Nounours, Imen Lahmar, Mahé, and a surprise guest.