Morocco
UN Report: Child Marriage Affects 14% of Moroccan Girls, Hindering Education and Autonomy
In Morocco, child marriage represents nearly 14%. This is what the latest report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) indicates.
Topic
Marriage
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma's Marriage in Crisis Amid Social Media Feud
The marriage of Dounia Batma and Mohamed Turk is faltering, since the two lovers have declared war on each other on Instagram. Will the Hamza mon bb affair have been the downfall of their six-year-old romance?
Morocco
Morocco Launches Online Marriage Service Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Faced with the impossibility of celebrating weddings during this confinement period due to covid-19, the Ministry of Justice has created an online marriage service.
Belgium
Belgian Newlyweds Postpone Moroccan Honeymoon Amid Global Health Crisis
While they were planning to go on their honeymoon in Morocco, Isabelle and Alexandre, two Belgians, have finally given up because of the health crisis affecting the planet.
Morocco
Moroccan Jewish Community Mourns 3 COVID-19 Deaths Linked to Wedding
Three members of the Jewish community in Morocco died from the coronavirus, three weeks after attending a wedding party in Agadir.
Morocco
Morocco Clarifies: Wedding Parties Under 1,000 Guests Still Allowed Amid COVID Concerns
Information is circulating about a possible suspension of all wedding parties in Morocco, much to the dismay of families who have already incurred expenses.
Morocco
Child Marriage Persists in Morocco: 13% of Rural Unions Involve Minors
Despite numerous awareness campaigns, child marriage remains a reality, according to the Ministry of Justice, which revealed that between 2009 and 2018, 319,177 requests for child marriage were granted. The phenomenon is on the rise, as it represents 13% of unions in rural areas, compared to 6.56% in urban areas.
Morocco
Morocco's Interfaith Marriage Ban Sparks Controversy and Challenges for Couples
Marriage between a Muslim woman and a non-Muslim, or a Muslim man and a non-Muslim woman in Morocco is fraught with trials and difficulties. Both the restrictive measures provided for by the laws and the practices complicate the existence of mixed couples and their offspring.
Morocco
Moroccan Dating Site Boom: Love, Marriage, and Hidden Dangers
Moroccans, fond of internet dating, are flooding dating sites dedicated to adventures. Some encounters can lead to marriage while others lead to prostitution.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Environment Minister Exits Politics After Secret Marriage
While some members of her political family accuse her of distancing herself from the Popular Movement (MP) in the midst of a crisis, the former deputy minister in charge of the Environment in the Benkirane government has decided to end her political activities due to her recent marriage.
Morocco
Moroccan Rapper Muslim Denies Abandoning Children After Remarriage
Rapper Muslim took advantage of his appearance on the Mosaïque program on Medi1 Radio to respond to Internet users who accuse him of having abandoned his children since his marriage to the actress, Amal Essaqr.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Orders Husband to Return Home in Landmark Ruling
After an appeal filed by his wife, the Marrakech court summoned a man to return to the marital home. A first in Morocco.