Morocco
Sufi Mosque Wedding Sparks Outrage in Tangier: Tradition Clashes with Modernity
The Ajibiya zawiya of Tangier explains the controversy surrounding a wedding organized in one of its mosques, located in the Aouama district.
Topic
Marriage
France
Moroccan Wedding Turns Deadly: Bride Killed in Targeted Attack, Groom's Criminal Past Suspected
A wedding celebration within the Moroccan community had a tragic outcome in Goult, a village in the Luberon, where a shooting broke out in the night from Saturday to Sunday. The groom, of Moroccan origin, as well as his family, were the target of an armed attack that cost the lives of two people, including the new wife.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Sweeping Family Code Reforms, Addressing Overseas Citizens' Concerns
The revision of the Family Code (Moudawana), initiated in 2022 on the instructions of King Mohammed VI, has reached a decisive stage with the presentation of the reform proposals on December 24, 2024. The draft text, which includes 139 modifications, incorporates several provisions aimed at addressing the specific issues of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE).
Morocco
TikTok, the new wedding mosque in Morocco?
Considered a religious figure, a scholar who guides, teaches, and sometimes celebrates weddings in accordance with the rules of Islam, the "fkih" is reinventing himself, launching into the trend of virtual weddings and playing the role of matchmaker on TikTok.
Morocco
Adultery Arrest in Morocco Sparks Debate on Marital Laws and Expat Rights
Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Kariat Arekmane arrested a 26-year-old married woman, residing in Selouane, Nador province, accused of adultery by her husband. TEXTE: The arrest of the young woman follows the complaint for adultery, filed by her husband, a thirty-year-old residing in Europe. The accused and the man in her company at the time of her arrest were taken to the police station. The latter, aged 30 and from the city of Nador, is suspected of being her lover. A preliminary investigation has been opened to elucidate this case. The two accused will be presented before the competent judge in the coming days.
Morocco
Marrakech: The Glamorous Moroccan Oasis Luring French A-Listers
Over time, Marrakech has become the preferred destination of French celebrities: some to spend their vacations, own real estate and live there, and others to celebrate their weddings.
Morocco
Miss Universe 2016 Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Silence on High-Profile Breakup
More than a year later, Moroccan businessman Diego El Glaoui shares rare insights about his breakup with Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 and Miss Universe 2016.
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Top Destination for French Couples Seeking Affordable, Exotic Weddings
Many French couples increasingly prefer Morocco to France for their wedding, for several reasons.
Morocco
Moroccan City Cracks Down on Noisy Wedding Celebrations
Following complaints from residents of Ksar El Kebir, the city’s pasha has taken measures to limit the disorder caused by the organization of wedding parties and tents set up in streets and neighborhoods.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Plan to Boost Marriage Rates Amid Demographic Shift
The Moroccan Ministry of Solidarity and Family is preparing a support program specifically designed for future newlyweds, as announced by Minister Naïma Ibn Yahya. This government initiative aims to provide a concrete response to the country’s demographic changes as well as the social challenges that directly affect family structure.
Morocco
Moroccan Wedding Chaos: First Wife Crashes Ceremony, Groom Arrested
A wedding ceremony was cut short in Tangier following the intervention of law enforcement, resulting in the arrest of the groom. The incident erupted when a woman, claiming to be his first wife, burst in during the celebration and ululations.
Morocco
Fake Marriage Certificate Uncovered in Moroccan Adultery Investigation
A falsified marriage certificate was discovered by security services in Tangier during an investigation opened following a complaint of marital infidelity. The man who presented this document has been arrested and now faces charges of forgery and use of forged documents.