Tourism Council: Marrakech 2nd Most Tourism-Dependent City Globally
Rabat – Marrakech, which depends largely on French visitors, makes approximately 30.2 percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from tourism. The red city came second to Cancun, Mexico, a favorite...
View Article2019 Travel Risk Map: Morocco As Safe As European Countries, US, Canada
Rabat – When it comes to travel safety, Morocco is as safe as most European countries, the US, and Canada, having a low risk level, according to the 2019 Travel Risk Map. The North African country...
View ArticleMorocco Is a Favorite New Year’s Destination for Portugal
By Mohamed Hikal Rabat – For many Portuguese tourists, Morocco is a haven for their New Year’s vacation, in addition to Brazil and Cape Verde. According to Pedro Costa Ferreira, president of the...
View ArticleFlightNetwork Ranks Agadir 37th Best City Beach Worldwide
Rabat – The website FlightNetwork.com has ranked Morocco’s Agadir beach 37th among the world’s top 50 city beaches. The website notes that the “golden sands” of the Agadir beach has something for...
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Marrakech Royal Mansour, Christian Louboutin Introduce MAD 8,650 Slippers
Rabat – Inspired by the Moroccan traditional handicrafts and architecture, famous French fashion designer Christian Louboutin and Marrakech’s Royal Mansour (RMM) hotel have introduced a unique pair of...
View ArticleFrench Fashion Group Celebrates Moroccan Designers Bendriouich, Zyne
Rabat – Maison Mode Mediterranee (MMM) has selected two Moroccan brands as some of the 30 most talented brands in the Mediterranean as part of the 10th OpenMyMed Prize. For its 10th event, MMM brought...
View ArticleMorocco Inspires Zara’s 2019 Summer Collection
Rabat – The famous clothing brand Zara took Moroccan style as a reference for its new spring-summer 2019 collection. The Spanish ready-made giant Zara, under the direction of Fabien Baron, unveiled its...
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Observations of Coffee Culture in Morocco
Durham, North Carolina – When I was studying in Fez last year, my class had a couple days off in the third week, leaving me with a four-day weekend. To anyone who knows me, it will be absolutely no...
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Royal Visit: Meghan Markle Wears Stunning Morocco-Inspired Dior Kaftan
Rabat – Ever since marrying Britain’s Prince Harry in May of last year, Meghan Markle has transfixed the world as she quickly established herself as a style icon. Getty Images. She cemented this...
View ArticleDuchess of Cornwall Wears King Mohammed VI’s Gift for the Second Time
Rabat – Camilla, the UK’s Duchess of Cornwall, attended an early St. Patrick’s Day dinner Wednesday evening at the Irish embassy in London. Camilla shined in her green caftan, a gift from King Mohammed...
View Article2019 Mawazine Festival Adds Marshmello, Maluma, Karol G to Lineup
Rabat – Rabat’s 18th annual Mawazine festival will feature American DJ Marshmello and Colombian reggaeton artists, Karol G and Maluma. Marshmello is most well-known for his high-profile collaborations...
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Moroccan Designer Hicham Lahlou to Exhibit at Salone del Mobile in Milan
Rabat – Crowds in hundreds of thousands flood Milan each year for the Salone del Mobile, the world’s premier furniture and interior design fair. The event fills the city with top-of-the-line designers...
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Traveling Kashmir: Beauty Amid the Chaos
By Abdul Hafiz Ali Rabat – Kashmir is a veritable paradise on Earth, nestled between the Himalayan Mountains. Before my travels, I was warned of the many risks and dangers associated with traveling...
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The Disappearing Tradition of Amazigh Facial and Body Tattoos
Rabat – Historically, Amazigh (Berber) women tattooed their faces, feet, arms, and other body parts for beauty, health, and protection. However, as Morocco’s cultural dynamics and traditions change...
View ArticleGigi Hadid Wears Moroccan Designer Youssef Lahlou’s Creation
Rabat – Dutch-Palestinian supermodel Gigi Hadid sported a hat that Moroccan milliner Youssef Lahlou designed on Sunday night to Marc Jacob’s wedding along with her sister and fellow supermodel Bella....
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3 Real Madrid Players Fall for Marrakech’s Charm
Rabat – Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is taking the time to soak up some sun in the ochre city of Marrakech. Benzema’s Instagram shows him taking a dip in the pool of the Fairmont Royal Palm in...
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Selling Books in a Country That Cannot Read
Rabat – Sprawled on a rug, under the shade of a street-side tree, Mohammed Aziz began taking his revenge by re-reading one of the nine books he owned. Orphaned at the age of six, Aziz attempted to fish...
View ArticleCNN Ranks Morocco’s Mount Toubkal Among World’s Most Beautiful Places
Rabat – American television channel CNN has listed Morocco’s Mount Toubkal as one of the 25 most beautiful places around the world to visit. The channel said that Mount Toubkal “lays claim to the title...
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In Pictures: Idris Elba and Model Sabrina Dhowre’s Wedding in Marrakech
Rabat – The popular British actor Idris Elba and model Sabrina Dhowre have tied the knot in the ochre city of Marrakesh, a city that charms visitors from all walks of life. Bririths actor Idris Elba...
View ArticleAfrican Wax Fabric Inspires Dior’s Fashion Show in Marrakech
Rabat – Last night Dior presented its dazzling new collection at the historical ruins of El Badii Palace in Marrakech. Over 100 models walked the runway on Monday, April 29, around an enormous...
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