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.
Morocco’s 2025 festival season is kicking off, offering a vibrant mix of genres from pop and rap to sacred and traditional music across cities like Casablanca, Rabat, Fès, and Essaouira. Yabiladi rounds up the must-see music festivals this spring and summer, with key dates, headliners, and ticket prices.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, currently playing for French club Paris Saint-Germain, has taken a significant step off the pitch by purchasing E.F. Ciudad de Getafe, the Spanish club where he began his football journey before joining Real Madrid’s academy. The news was revealed by his agent, Alejandro Gustavo Camano, during an appearance on a Cadena COPE radio program, following last week’s UEFA Champions League semi-final between PSG and Arsenal, which saw the Parisian club
The leftist Sumar party, a member of Spain’s governing coalition, has criticized the Spanish National Meteorological Agency for «posting a map of Morocco on its social media accounts that includes Western Sahara within its geographical boundaries». In a parliamentary question, the party described Western Sahara as «a non-self-governing territory still undergoing decolonization and the last colony on the African continent». It added, «The use of an incorrect
Moroccan scientist, engineer, and inventor Rachid Yazami has announced that he has been granted a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for one of his inventions. The invention is an innovative method that enables the early detection of internal short circuits in batteries, thereby preventing thermal runaways—the main cause of fires or explosions in electric vehicles. This invention allows for real-time analysis of «thermodynamic and kinetic
Imaginez «Pierre et le Loup», ce conte symphonique intemporel pour enfants, composé par le pianiste russe Sergueï Prokofiev en 1936, interprété entièrement en darija. L'Orchestre des Jeunes Mazaya s'apprête à donner vie à ce concert exceptionnel, offrant une performance captivante de «Pierre et le Loup» en darija. Les spectateurs de Rabat et Casablanca auront l'occasion de découvrir ce spectacle le vendredi 16
Imaginen «Pedro y el Lobo», ese clásico sinfónico para niños compuesto por el pianista ruso Serguéi Prokófiev en 1936, interpretado íntegramente en darija. La Orquesta Juvenil Mazaya está lista para dar vida a este concierto único, ofreciendo una interpretación cautivadora de «Pedro y el Lobo» en darija. Los espectadores en Rabat y Casablanca tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar de este
Picture «Peter and the Wolf», a timeless symphonic tale for children composed by Russian pianist Sergei Prokofiev in 1936, performed entirely in Darija The Mazaya Youth Orchestra will bring this unique concert to life, offering a captivating performance of Peter and the Wolf in Darija. Audiences in Rabat and Casablanca can enjoy the show on Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at EIMD in Rabat, and Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. at Théâtre Mohammed VI in Casablanca. Interpreted
The Spanish National Police have arrested eight individuals on charges of laundering money derived from drug trafficking, following operations in Malaga and Melilla. According to Spanish media reports on Monday, the criminal organization was primarily involved in transporting hashish from Morocco to mainland Spain by sea for later distribution. Financial investigations led to the dismantling of the branch responsible for laundering the proceeds. Authorities seized €350,000 in cash,