Morocco Veil Television Journalism Merit Policy
9 May 2026
In Morocco, wearing a veil does not prevent journalists from presenting news broadcasts on public channels. The Minister of Communication firmly rejects any discrimination, (…)
Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid
TikTok threatened in Morocco?
12 February 2026
The Minister of Communication has announced the development of a draft law to regulate the digital space. This audiovisual communication code aims to protect minors from (…)
Megarama CEO Threatens Exit as Morocco Proposes Film Industry Reforms
5 December 2024
The rift is widening between the French cinema giant Megarama and Morocco. Jean-Pierre Lemoine, the company’s top boss, did not mince his words in the face of the new draft law (…)
Morocco Lawmakers Push for Stricter Social Media Content Regulation
3 July 2024
The proliferation of immoral, futile and offensive content on social networks is a concern for civil society and political actors, especially opposition deputies. They are (…)
Film Industry in Ouarzazate Stalls as Hotel Closures Threaten Tourism and Jobs
6 April 2024
Abderrahman Drissi, a member of the Haraki Group in the House of Advisors, questioned the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, about the (…)
Morocco Unveils Plan to Open 150 New Cinemas with Affordable Ticket Prices
4 December 2023
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication of Morocco, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, announced an ambitious project to open 150 new cinema theaters across the country. There are (…)
US Returns Rare Dinosaur Fossils to Morocco in Cultural Heritage Gesture
6 October 2023
Three dinosaur fossils were unveiled at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat, following their restitution by the United States.
Morocco Launches Reconstruction Plan for Historic Sites Damaged by Earthquake
25 September 2023
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, assured on Friday of the strong involvement of his department in the reconstruction plan for the (…)
Morocco Plans English-Language News Broadcasts to Boost Tourism
8 May 2023
Morocco is showing growing interest in English. It intends to broadcast information in this language, which is the most spoken in the world, with a total of over 1.4 billion (…)
Adidas to Launch Moroccan Heritage Collection After Jersey Controversy
25 October 2022
As part of the agreement with Morocco on the controversial jersey of the Algerian national team, Adidas has agreed to create a collection dedicated to Moroccan heritage.