Morocco Reopens Film Industry with Strict Health Protocols in Place
26 June 2020
Filming of films and series has resumed in Morocco. However, production companies must have an authorization and also strictly comply with health and safety conditions.
Culture
Moroccan Author Mahi Binebine Wins 2020 Mediterranean Prize for Novel on Women’s Empowerment
11 June 2020
For his latest novel entitled "Rue du pardon" the writer and painter Mahi Binebine will receive the 2020 Mediterranean Prize on October 3 during a grand ceremony in Perpignan.
Moroccan Actor Nominated for BAFTA: Youssef Kerkour Recognized for Refugee Role in British Comedy ’Home’
10 June 2020
The Moroccan Youssef Kerkour is nominated for the BAFTA Awards, one of the most prestigious British film awards. He is recognized for his role as a Syrian refugee in the comedy (…)
Moroccan Singer Meryem Aboulouafa Debuts Multilingual Folk-Electronic Album
9 June 2020
Moroccan singer Meryem Aboulouafa has released her very first album entitled "Meryem". With a captivating voice and music inspired by folk and electronic with underlying (…)
Comedian Gad Elmaleh Demonstrates Proper Mask-Wearing in Viral Video Amid COVID Concerns
1 June 2020
Gad Elmaleh uses his humor to raise awareness among Internet users about the importance of wearing a mask properly to effectively protect against the coronavirus.
Arab Music Icon Samira Said Revives Childhood Ramadan Song on Social Media
29 May 2020
The diva of Arab song, Samira Said, has looked back on her past, by reviving an old religious song, "Bait Allah", which she had performed in 1971, at the age of 13.
Moroccan Singer Abdelaziz Stati Criticizes Culture Ministry for Neglecting Artists During Pandemic
27 May 2020
The Moroccan star of popular song, Abdelaziz Stati, has decided to support Moroccan artists, neglected by the Ministry of Culture, despite the economic impact of the (…)
Moroccan Theater Union Decries Lack of Government Aid for Artists Amid COVID-19 Crisis
27 May 2020
The health crisis related to covid-19 has severely affected the cultural sector and its players in Morocco. Massoud Bouhssine, president of the Moroccan Union of Theater (…)
Morocco’s Cinemas Await Reopening Date as Operators Face Mounting Losses
26 May 2020
Cinema operators in Morocco wish to resume operations after deconfinement. They expressed this to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Othman El Ferdaouss, during a meeting.
French Rapper Niska Reportedly Flees to Morocco After Alleged Assault by Ex-Brother-in-Law
23 May 2020
The French rapper of Congolese origin, Niska, would have fled to Morocco, after being attacked by his former brother-in-law.