Moroccan ’Blind Date’ Show Sparks Controversy Over Gender Roles and Attire

For the second episode of Ranking by outfits, the men took the initiative to choose the four women lined up side by side behind a curtain who wore extravagant outfits. A choice contrary to the one made during the first episode. This has provoked a wave of outrage on social media. Many Internet users express their opposition to the broadcast of this type of program on YouTube. The creator of the show is facing scathing criticism from them due to her appearance, which is considered "provocative" and "nude". Some believe that this is unsuitable for Moroccan society, while others describe it as "maladapted and inappropriate". For many Internet users, this show is "contrary to our principles and our morals".

Last April, Armani L’Goumani, a Moroccan-Dutch woman, had been blocked in Morocco for wearing an "indecent" outfit during her participation in the Moroccan version of the Blind Date show. Accused of "intentional nudity and indecency", she had been arrested as she was about to board a flight to the Netherlands.

Blind Date, meaning "surprise date" or "blind date", is an American reality TV show.