Reading, drawing or having tea alone can be a pleasure. But in Morocco, this need for quiet is not always understood. Testimonies collected for a study describe the pressure felt by those who enjoy spending time alone.
At Renault in Tangier, wages reportedly reach €1,700, according to a union official. In Saïdia, an ice cream shop employee earns €300 a month. A Belgian journalist travelled across Morocco to understand why the country’s industrial boom is not benefiting all workers.
Born in Casablanca, Bernard Montiel became a familiar face to generations of French viewers with “Vidéo Gag.” Now 69, the TV host is back at the helm of an entertainment show on France 3. But his arrival has sparked a bitter dispute, amid allegations of favoritism and high-profile departures.
Eight old Moroccan rifles are among the items that the heirs of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco are preparing to sell at auction. Their starting price: 2,500 euros. The discovery could be linked to Franco’s military past in Morocco, particularly during the Rif War.
Moroccans rank first among foreign sole proprietors in Italy. With more than 53,000 businesses registered in their names, they are ahead of Romanians and Chinese nationals, according to the latest official statistics published Friday by Italy’s chambers of commerce.
Noussair Mazraoui left the pitch early during Morocco’s match against Lesotho after taking a knock to his back. The Atlas Lions defender is a doubt for Manchester United’s next fixture against Tottenham, with several players at the English club already injured.
From Marrakech to the Victoria’s Secret runway, Rania Benchegra has made her mark on the international fashion scene. Featured once again in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, the Moroccan model talks about how her view of success has changed—and, above all, why she now wants to open doors for young girls in her country.
South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed an agreement with two companies based in Morocco. The aim is to strengthen its bid to supply training aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The company is counting on local industrial cooperation to win over Rabat.
After 15 years in France’s automotive industry, a worker born in Morocco was dismissed on grounds of medical unfitness. His employer said it had been unable to find a position suited to his disability. But the company’s efforts failed to convince the court. The worker was awarded €24,000 in compensation.
At 18, Adelia Da Costa is already aiming high. The young French player of Moroccan and Portuguese descent dreams of winning the US Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments in world tennis. First, she faces the challenge of making her mark on the professional circuit.
Wanted by Belgian authorities, Antwerp drug trafficker Mounir E.B., known as “Gino,” has been arrested in Morocco, according to Belgian media. Two convictions have been sent to Moroccan authorities so they can handle the case judicially in the country.
Supplier to the Royal Armed Forces, Indian group MKU now plans to manufacture in Morocco. It has announced a facility in Nouaceur to produce surveillance and targeting systems, as well as ballistic protection equipment, with plans to supply African markets too.