August 01

• Morocco: Morocco Reaches Deal On Redundancy Pay

  After months of negotiations between trade unionists, employers and the government, unemployment benefits will soon be introduced in Morocco. Read more »

July 19

• North Africa: The Salafist Tide - Is Morocco Next?

  Prominent salafists, modernists, human rights activists and security experts are all asking the same question: will Morocco follow Tunisia, Libya and Egypt to see a rise in... Read more »

• Morocco: Moroccans Disappointed With Ramadan TV Programmes

  Moroccans are unhappy with the quality of home-produced programmes on national television during Ramadan. Read more »

July 21

• Morocco: Morocco Premier Seeks Political Support

  Morocco may have avoided the worst of the global financial crisis, Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane asserted this week, but its long-term outlook depends on politics. Read more »

July 18

• Morocco: Morocco, Spain Boost Co-Operation

  King Juan Carlos of Spain led a delegation of Spanish government officials and business leaders to Morocco this week. Read more »

• Morocco: Hatim Ammor Discusses Perseverance [interview]

  Moroccan singer Hatim Ammor rose to fame after winning a local contest. Since winning the "Studio 2M" competition in 2005, the Casablanca native has released a string of hits,... Read more »

July 15

• Morocco: Morocco Youth Mark Ramadan With Personal Change

  While many Moroccan youths focus on spiritual development during Ramadan, others use the occasion to have fun or take the opportunity to boost their income. Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Promotes Gender Equality

  The 2011 Morocco constitution addressed the principle of gender equality, but it took until this month for the government to confront discrimination in politics, the workplace and... Read more »

July 12

• Morocco: Morocco Musician Raps for Freedom

  Moroccan hip-hop star Soultana first dreamed of becoming a rapper when she was 13. Read more »

July 11

• Morocco: Morocco Households Feel Financial Pinch

  Moroccans say they are finding it harder to cover essential costs. Read more »

July 10

• Morocco: Istiqlal Quits Morocco Government

  Five of the six Istiqlal party ministers in the Moroccan government resigned on Tuesday (July 9th). Read more »

• Morocco: Rural Morocco Youth Decry Marginalisation

  Life is bleak for young Moroccans living in the countryside. Read more »

July 09

• Morocco: Nation Looks to Fix Health Sector Failings

  From a lack of medical providers in rural areas to high drug prices, Morocco's healthcare sector is plagued with problems. Read more »

July 08

• Morocco: Moroccans Prepare for Ramadan

  Moroccans are preparing for Ramadan, due to start Wednesday (July 10th). Read more »

July 03

• Africa: Rabat Summit Boosts Afro-Arab Co-Operation

  Lawmakers from across Africa and the Arab world just wrapped up a two day conference in Rabat designed to boost co-operation on a range of issues, from the economy to security. Read more »

• Morocco: Casablanca to Build Sky Train

  The first elevated metro line in the entire Maghreb is coming to Casablanca. Read more »

July 01

• Morocco: Tough Times for Morocco Sport

  Like air hissing out of a punctured football, a string of failures by the Atlas Lions has deflated enthusiasm across the fan base. Read more »

June 30

• Morocco: Najat Aatabou Defends Art [interview]

  As a pioneer Moroccan folk artist who appeared in the 1980s, Najat Aatabou's fame transcends the boundaries of her country. Foreign and Moroccan artists use her work, the most... Read more »

June 28

• Morocco: Morocco Faces Human Trafficking Crisis

  Morocco needs tougher laws to combat human trafficking, a United Nations envoy warns. Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Political Deadlock Continues

  Nearly two months after Morocco's Istiqlal Party announced plans to withdraw from the ruling coalition, the political impasse persists in the kingdom. Read more »

June 25

• Morocco: Morocco to Launch 4G Services

  Morocco just gave the go-ahead to launch Fourth Generation (4G) mobile phone service. Read more »

June 19

• Morocco: FEZ Sacred Music Festival Celebrates Diversity

  The Fez Festival of World Sacred Music wrapped up last week after eight days of events designed to promote openness and reconciliation between peoples. Read more »

June 18

• Morocco: X Factor Champ Discusses Win [interview]

  When singer Mouhamed Rifi was named winner of X Factor Arabia last month, many of the judges were surprised. But as the 27-year-old Moroccan told Magharebia, his confidence grew as... Read more »

June 14

• Morocco: Salafists Take Up Politics in Morocco

  A number of salafists just joined Moroccan political life, signing up with the Party of Renaissance and Virtue (PRV). Read more »

June 13

• Tunisia: Lotfi Bouchnak Talks Arab Music, Arab Spring [interview]

  Internationally-acclaimed Tunisian singer Lotfi Bouchnak recently swung through Morocco to perform in Rabat's 12th annual Mawazine Festival, which ended on June 1st. Read more »