Wealthy Moroccans Flock to Spanish Beaches for Eid al-Adha Holiday
4 June 2024
While many Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are returning to Morocco to spend the Eid al-Adha holidays, some Moroccan families are taking the opposite path.
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Valencia Restaurant Faces Backlash for Ejecting Customers with Rainbow Flags
3 June 2024
A Moroccan restaurant based in Valencia, Spain has been strongly criticized on social media after expelling four men wearing fans in the colors of the rainbow flag. An act (…)
Morocco’s Eid al-Adha 2024 Date Set for June 17, Astronomers Predict
2 June 2024
The first day of Eid al-Adha in Morocco will be celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024, corresponding to the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah of the year 1445 of the Hijri (…)
Muslim Journalist Challenges French Press Card Hijab Ban
31 May 2024
Franco-Moroccan journalist Manal Fkihi has announced her intention to challenge the rule prohibiting veiled women from wearing the hijab on the photo of the French press card. (…)
Morocco Relaxes Hotel Rules, Sparking Debate on Privacy vs. Tradition
28 May 2024
In Morocco, the lifting of the requirement for a marriage certificate in hotels is far from unanimous. While some Moroccans have celebrated this development as a step towards (…)
Muslim Professionals Leaving France Amid Rising Discrimination and Career Barriers
28 May 2024
Many French executives of Muslim faith are leaving France to settle in Dubai, London, New York or Montreal due to discrimination in the job market, stigmatization for their (…)
Moroccan Singer Ihab Amir Hints at Leaving Music Amid Religious Controversy
25 May 2024
A response from singer Ihab Amir to one of his Instagram followers is causing controversy in Morocco.
Tangier Prepares for Royal Visit as King Mohammed VI Expected in Northern Morocco
25 May 2024
Tangier is undergoing a metamorphosis in anticipation of the visit of King Mohammed VI. The Moroccan sovereign is also expected in Tetouan for the celebration of Eid al-Adha.
Morocco Prepares for Early Launch of Marhaba 2024 as 3.3 Million Travelers Expected
25 May 2024
Contrary to previous years, the Marhaba operation marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to Morocco will start two days earlier than the usual date. The (…)
Former Charlie Hebdo Editor Sparks Outrage with Islamophobic Comments
22 May 2024
New outburst from Philippe Val. The former boss of Charlie Hebdo declared himself to be "Islamophobic". These remarks shocked and outraged several Muslim federations in France. (…)