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Female Hip-Hop Dance Trio Challenges Islamic Stereotypes
By Benjamin Stevenson Rabat - A pitch black room filled with reverberating Islamic speech soon became lit, revealing three dancers fully covered in long black abayas and niqabs. Viewers anxiously...
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Planet Khmissa: Moroccan Family Tours the World in Five Years
By Rania Tazi Casablanca - Aboard their mobile home “Mesk Ellil,” the members of the Atmani family are set to discover the world one continent at a time. The family of five consists of Anouar Atmani,...
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A Common Art Project between Morocco and Italy
Rabat - Inside the auditorium of the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat, the event "l’Italie et le Maroc: voix parallèles dans l’art contemporain" was organized on June 3, with...
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Hassan II Mosque’s Front Open Space to Become Artistic Platform
By Myriam Ait Malk Rabat - To celebrate King Mohammed VI’s 53rd birthday, the National Arts Association has chosen Casablanca to host the fifth annual “Fadae Ennass” event, which will last from August...
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15 Breathtaking Pictures About Fez in Black and White
Rabat - When German photographer Victoria Knobloch visited Fes this past April, she was blown away by the beauty of the ancient city. Fez is one of the most spiritual cities in Africa, built around an...
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The Skyrunner: The Flying Vehicle Is Now Available
By Safae Kajouane Rabat - In early 2005, Stewart Hamel, a businessman and skydiving lover, teamed with British inventor and aviation engineer Gilo Cardozo. Through their partnership, they created the...
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‘Prison Break’ Star Dances and Sings to Moroccan Music in Ouarzazate
By Myriam Ait Malk Rabat - A recent video of Wentworth Miller, lead actor in FOX’s series “Prison Break,” surfaced on June 14 showing the famous American actor dancing and singing along to “Dakka...
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Millou Celebrates Naima El Malkaoui’s Paintings
By Safae Kajouane Rabat - Millou, a French city known for its history and culture, is currently displaying paintings by Moroccan artist Naima E Malkoui. The access to her exhibit at la Salle Georges...
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Travelers Who Called Morocco Legendary Were Right
Rabat - Morocco has long had the distinction of being a somewhat mythical and exotic destination. The fact that this image continues to be reinforced generation after generation can only lead to one...
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GCC to Become Most Attractive Destination for Muslim Travelers in Ramadan
Rabat – The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states are set to benefit from the growth in Muslim travelers during the holy month of Ramadan, according to new research released today by MasterCard...
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The 10 Essential Ftour Foods in Morocco
By Rania Tazi Casablanca - Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan, making way for similar customs to be shared globally, such as Tarawih or volunteering. Each country, however, has...
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US: Moroccan American Community Holds Interfaith Iftar
New York - Hundreds of people of all faiths gathered on Saturday, June 18, at the Beachmont School Cafeteria to celebrate an interfaith Iftar organized by the Moroccan American community of Revere....
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Ifrane: Morocco’s Harassment-free Mountain Village
By Bryn Miller Rabat - Ifrane, a college town in the Middle Atlas range, is the perfect destination for a peaceful weekend away from the hustle of Morocco’s cities. Located just three hours from Rabat...
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Fez Allocates MAD 60 Million to Found Institute of Fine Arts
By Bryn Miller Rabat - The city council of Fez recently decided to allocate 60 million dirhams to create an Institute of Fine Arts in Fez. The project will be funded by the Ministry of Culture,...
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Video: National Geographic Adventure Explores Street Food in Marrakech
Rabat - “Street Food Around the Word” is a TV show on National Geographic’s Adventure channel that travels around the world and searches for the best examples of street food. In this episode, host...
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American Channel PBS to Air Documentary About Morocco on July 10
By Kimberly J. Avalos Rabat - A multi-part documentary where three musical friends travel 10 Moroccan cities in 15 days exploring the country’s historical musical influences will air on PBS' KLRU on...
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Five Things Moroccans Buy for Eid El Fitr
By Rim Elbelkacemi Rabat - Eid El fitr is the holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. One of the most anticipated holidays in the Muslim community, Eid El Fitr involves significant...
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Inside the Walls of Old Medinas: Preparing for Eid El Fitr
By Kim J. Avalos and Tatiana Flowers Rabat - As Ramadan closes, Morocco World News compiled small vignettes of Moroccan people’s reflections on fasting this year, as well as what people have planned...
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Americans Dance to Moroccan Music
Saad Abid, a Moroccan, travelled to the United States, and invited Americans to dance along to Moroccan music. The video shows his travels and the Americans he met across America, in Yosemite National...
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Climbing Mount Toubkal in the Summer: A Tourist’s Guide on a Budget
Rabat - Last weekend, two friends and I set out to climb Mount Toubkal, the tallest peak in North Africa. Our two-day trip up and down the mountain was quite literally a breathtaking adventure, as we...
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