Fnaïre thought it was celebrating Moroccan women, but “Marrokia” triggers the opposite effect

Presented as a tribute to Moroccan women, “Marrokia” marks Fnaïre’s return after several years away. But the choice of this word quickly overshadowed the song itself.

Thus, internet users claim that “Marrokia” is not a term commonly used in Morocco to refer to a Moroccan woman. They associate it with certain Algerian discourse in which it is said to have acquired a derogatory connotation.

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The participation of Algerian producer and arranger Samy Zenati also fueled the reactions. Some internet users attribute the choice of the title to him, but no evidence confirms this hypothesis.

Fewer than 100,000 views in three days

The song is also being criticized for its lyrics and musical choices, deemed insufficient for such a highly anticipated return. Calls to stop sharing or promoting the track are circulating simultaneously on social media.

At the time of publication of the article, “Marrokia” had not yet surpassed 100,000 views on YouTube, approximately three days after its release. By comparison, the video “Chayeb” had surpassed 300,000 views in two days, while “Ngoul Mali” had recorded nearly 660,000 over the same period.

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Despite the controversy, Fnaïre continues promoting the song on its platforms without directly responding to the accusations targeting the title or Samy Zenati’s participation.