With a site whose first articles were posted in 2006, it’s easy to have information that’s no longer up to date… or to lose interesting articles.
With the launch of our English version, we realised that many of the most important posts were actually old, somewhat buried in the chronological thread, even though we update them regularly.
Here, you’ll find the most recent information first, even if it was originally published ten years ago.
Ousmane Dodo, doctor of the desert, a beautiful television report on the life of a Tuareg doctor in Niger and that of his patients.
Two women in the desert, following the Tuaregs and their caravans, is the story told in ‘Le sel du désert’ (The Salt of the Desert) by Odette du Puigaudeau and Marion Senones.
There are many moussems in Morocco. This festival, which is both religious and commercial, brings the tribe together for an annual celebration that allows everyone to get together. Although sometimes adapted for tourists, moussems retain their authenticity.
A relatively minor but impressive invasion of locusts in southern Morocco. It is easy to imagine the damage that could be caused by larger swarms.
The Berber word for winter is Tagrest. It is a harsh season in the mountains, which begins with the period of the forty lyali, the coldest nights of the year.
Winter began today. In Morocco, a wintering country, it is also a cold season with heavy snowfall and rain.
Autumn is called ⴰⵎⵡⴰⵏ (Amwan) in Berber. It’s too short a season, but I think it’s my favourite, as it gives us a break from the summer heat and allows us to see migratory birds!
Summer is called Anbdu in Berber, and it is not the most beautiful of the four seasons in this country, where heat is more of an enemy.
Wedding celebrations are still an occasion to follow traditions, particularly in the south where they bring the whole tribe together in the summer for collective weddings.
Grown in the Draa Valley, Tazzarine henna is highly prized throughout Morocco. These small yellow cardboard boxes decorated with a fibula can be seen everywhere.
The pomegranate, a fruit of the sun symbolising abundance, whose Berber name is Taṛemmant, very similar to the Arabic Arrouman.
The tent (Axam in Berber, khayma in Arabic) is the home of nomads. The ‘people of the tent’ are the family unit, the nucleus around which daily life is organised.
The dromedary is an animal of the desert, of sand and stones. It cannot plough, and the ‘dromedary’s furrow’ is a symbol of work that does not progress. Like much of the work in Morocco!
Wheat is threshed on dedicated areas of land (threshing floors) covered with stones or on terraces. The same word, Anrar, is used for football pitches.
It’s strange to celebrate the end of the year in a country where it ultimately means little to the local population. An expatriate experience!
Uber is attempting to return to Morocco and has reopened its app, even though the legal framework has not changed since its departure. Is this a comeback or a bluff?
How can foreign words or letters that do not exist in classical Arabic be transcribed into Arabic? By taking existing letters and adding dots to them.
When investing in foreign currencies, it is essential to obtain form 2 (or 3) from your bank in order to activate the transfer guarantee.
A manager of a single-member limited liability company cannot sign a “Foreign Employment Contract,” which causes problems when it comes to administrative procedures.
The advent of modernity does not call into question the primacy of observation in determining feast days and prayer times.
How to choose your status for working in Morocco? There are significant legal requirements for obtaining a residence permit. We outline the various advantages and disadvantages of being an employee, autoentrepreneur, or company manager.
The nissab, the reference value for the Zakat Al Maal, is calculated in relation to the value of gold. The wealth threshold for paying Zakat therefore rises sharply in times of crisis, when many people need to receive this same Zakat.
The change in authentication mode on the CNSS portal is triggering a chain of difficulties that could have been avoided with better planning.
How do you obtain a residence permit in Morocco if you are a foreign resident? Here we give you a list of the documents you need to provide, and the procedure to follow.
Writing in Arabic with an English PC? It’s easy! There are several solutions for writing in Arabic with a QWERTY keyboard without breaking the bank. This article explores the possibilities: visual keyboard or real keyboard.
Which languages are actually spoken and written by Moroccans? In what contexts? Understanding Moroccan multilingualism through a study by Sunergia and the results of the 2024 census.
A number of Moroccan towns changed their names after independence, to take on Moroccan names. Find out more!
How does income tax work in Morocco, what are its specific features compared with other countries and, above all, how much do you pay? This article, updated to reflect the latest finance law, tells you all about it.
You have to delve into the figures and the discussions on social networks to understand why people who make their living abroad vote Rassemblement National.
They share the same name, in reference to Ali, which is the only thing the kings of Morocco and the Alawite community in Syria have in common.
Is Moroccan sushi ‘real’ sushi? And are they good quality? Two Franco-Japanese youtubers take a look back, and they love it!
Moroccan literary prizes are very rare. We therefore welcome the creation of a new prize in 2024, in honour of Abdelmalek Laroui.
How the name of a street in Casablanca leads us to delve into colonial history, military history and the history of Islam.
The European Court has ruled against the labelling of ‘Moroccan origin’, against the ban on imports into France and in favour of maintaining the agreement until 4 October 2025.
How do you bring back your favourite purchases made during a trip to Morocco? And what are you allowed to take with you without formalities?
What do you call a house in Arabic? What are the differences between dar, bayt, manzil and riad, the four words most commonly used to describe a place to live?
Hitchhiking is not a popular means of transport in Morocco. Drivers do not want to pick up strangers, especially foreigners.
La leçon d’aujourd’hui porte sur les lettres qui ne s’attachent jamais dans les mots : elles ne changent pas de forme et sont faciles à écrire !
Getting around Morocco for your holidays: how to get there and how to get around cheaply
On a tous une image de pays chaud pour le Maroc, en oubliant qu’en dehors des déserts et des côtes, c’est avant tout un pays de montagnes… et donc un pays froid ! Chaque année apporte ses images de villages sous la neige.
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