The history of Marrakech begins with its founding in 1062 by Youssef ben Tachfine, leader of the Almoravid dynasty. They established schools of Quranic theology, thereby conquering all of Morocco. Ben Tachfine is considered to be the father of Morocco. The Almoravid caliph Abd al-Mumin had two mosques built, one of which is the celebrated Koutoubia Mosque, inspired …
Covid-19: Morocco, first country in the world to launch a national vaccination campaign
While it is true that Chinese vaccines are being deployed in the experimental field, the one used in Brazil is not related to the vaccine with which Morocco is participating in clinical trials. Sinovac and CNBG Sinopharm are two different Chinese laboratories, and Morocco is dealing only with the latter. Following an incident described as …
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN EXPLODES
Isolated with violent partners, due to lockdowns and restriction measures, many women were exposed to intimate partner and domestic violence. According to the Federation of Leagues for Women’s Rights (FLDF) itself, which estimates that gender-based violence increased by 31.6% during periods of lockdown and health emergency compared to the same period in 2019. This NGO …
Traditional Clothing of Moroccan Men
The djellaba garment of dignitariesAlthough wearing the djellaba has become widespread, originally it was indeed the garment of dignitaries. Class, elegance, bearing, it subtly clothed the highest-ranked people. In Morocco, the Bzou djellaba is highly prized by high dignitaries. The complexity of its manufacture, the hand-weaving, the finishes, are all factors influencing the djellaba’s price. …
Christmas in Marrakech
Hotels, cafés and restaurants reopening, an increase in air links… Reassured by the slowdown of the Covid-19 epidemic and the prospect of a vaccine, Morocco is preparing to welcome tourists for holidays with a never-before-seen atmosphere. A deep blue sky, palm trees against the backdrop of the Atlas or the ocean, restaurant terraces where you …
Lbachir BenMohamed, the Moroccan immunologist who became the darling of the American media
Director of the immunology research laboratory at the University of California, Irvine, the American researcher of Moroccan origin is working on the development of a universal vaccine, effective against all forms of Covid. Exclusive interview. CNN, ABC News, Fox… For the past two months, Professor Lbachir BenMohamed has been omnipresent in the American media and …
REOPENING OF BORDERS IN MOROCCO
As Moroccan authorities have just announced the reopening of the borders on June 15, #All for opening the borders, the new trending hashtag among the ranks of MRE, has been heard. Tourists coming from France to Morocco must have a vaccination certificate and/or a negative PCR test result less than 48 hours old. Morocco announced …
Tourism in Morocco
The tourism industry in Morocco accounts for a significant share of the country’s economy. It represents nearly 7% of GDP. Jobs directly related to Moroccan tourism amount to more than 5% of total employment. The tourism industry is not negligible; it corresponds to over 500,000 jobs in Morocco. But there is more than the economic …
THE CANDLE
The candle is essentially a source of light. For centuries it was used for illumination. Today the candle is used to create a cozy atmosphere, with various scents. Indeed, candles are now scented and come in various colors and shapes. They are used as decorative elements in homes. They are found in living rooms arranged …
The Rif Region
The Rif — in Rifian : ⴰⵔⵔⵉⴼ, Arrif (“shore, edge”), is the northern region of Morocco, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Algeria to the east, the plains separating it from the Middle Atlas to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Composed of mountains and plains, the Rif stretches for nearly 500 km from Tangier to the Moulouya. The greater Rif region is subdivided into three areas. The Eastern Rif (Melilla, Driouch, …
