Some people are up in arms that Galilée Street has been renamed, as this great Renaissance intellectual did not deserve to be forgotten. But the name referred to the cruiser that bombarded Casablanca in 1907
The desert melon is not a melon but a colocynth. Bitter and poisonous, it does not quench thirst, but has uses in traditional medicine.
Seven days without internet, with Orange unable to restore the connection. It’s a ‘widespread’ issue, but that’s no excuse!
14 August marks the anniversary of the ceremony in which Sahrawi dignitaries pledged allegiance, which, for Morocco, marked the recovery of its southernmost province, Oued Eddahab, and enabled it to complete the recovery of its Saharan territory.
An economic sector undergoing restructuring, with a major merger in 2026 and a legal change in 2028 that should bring the Moroccan insurance industry into the 21st century!
Behind the scenes of website management in Morocco: hosting, geolocation, domain names… and VAT
Facing France in the quarter-finals, will Morocco get their revenge for the 2022 World Cup semi-final?
The close relationship between Morocco and the United States has lasted for 250 years – a fruitful partnership between two countries that were, initially, of moderate importance. Yet Morocco remains a key ally for the all-powerful USA.
In September, we will switch back to GMT, bringing the “experiment” with the switch to GMT+1 and Moroccan summer time to a definitive end.
240 years after it was signed in Marrakesh, the Treaty of Friendship between Morocco and the United States remains in force. It has shaped the relationship between the two countries.
The start of the Islamic year depends on the sighting of the crescent moon rather than on astronomical calculations. This explains the 24-hour delay.
Writing French words in Arabic when there is an Arabic equivalent… the sign of a small sandwich shop provides an opportunity to explore the fluidity of Darija
When a woman asks her husband, “Where are you? Who are you with?”, there is an underlying message of jealousy and suspicion.
This year, Moroccans are once again carrying out the ritual slaughter of sheep for Eid. But at what cost? Middlemen are making a killing at the expense of consumers and pocketing billions in government subsidies.
If you’re planning a week’s holiday in Morocco, there are various types of holiday to choose from: beach, nature, culture or sport. Choose the one that suits you best!
On 30 March 1912, the Treaty of Fez was signed, establishing a ‘full’ colonial protectorate of France over Morocco. Reading the text is eye-opening.
