A curated selection of interesting news, cool travel blog posts, and a bit of culture.
South of Marrakesh, the Draa Valley still exerts an indefinable pull, retaining traces of its now almost-vanished Berber kingdom. This article was originally published on The New York Times Style Magazine. THE SHAMROCK GREEN of Casablanca graded into a flat plain of beige. From the tarmac itself, I could see the beige run into a... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 30, 2020. The Royal Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IRES) report on Morocco’s new development model has called for revaluing people's relationship with nature, and putting the two at the heart of the development process. The document favored a “leapfrog” strategy to the question of... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 27, 2020. Morocco’s land, air, and sea borders are expected to reopen in July, following the country’s nationwide state of emergency that is set to conclude on July 10. After months of adhering to protective measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, Morocco is strategically... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Visit Morocco. Morocco's cultural richness extends to the traditional hand-crafted works of its artisans, who have been turning out contemporary variations for a few years now. A wide assortment of materials is transformed into decorative and utilitarian items through careful handiwork using machines and tools that have, for the... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 26, 2020. The Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science Innovation & Research (MAScIR) has signed a partnership agreement for the development of molecular diagnostic kits for infectious diseases with British company Mologic Ltd. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the foundation in... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 24, 2020. The Moroccan Royal Federation of Football (FRMF) announced on June 23 that the Moroccan football league (Botola) will resume playing, with its first match on July 24. The decision follows a virtual meeting on Tuesday between the FRMF and the professional clubs... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Reuters, on June 24, 2020. RABAT (Reuters) - The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to help Morocco improve access to online finance and government services for businesses, particularly startups led by young people, it said on Tuesday. The Moroccan central bank expects government debt to surge... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Visit Morocco. Morocco offers up a vast variety of landscapes, ranging from beaches to mountains to desert to urban jungle. It is also a country where this diversity is matched by a real commitment to environmental principles. Since the creation of the Moroccan Responsible Tourism Charter and the Moroccan... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 22. Marseille’s Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean (MuCEM), the Jardin Majorelle Foundation in Marrakech, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Paris have partnered to highlight the richness and diversity of Morocco’s Amazigh (Berber) heritage. MuCEM and the Yves Saint Laurent Paris... Continue Reading →
This article was originally published on The North Africa Post, on June 22. Morocco is stepping up efforts to promote scientific research and innovation, and to upgrade digitization of education. To this end, the departments of National Education and Higher Education & Scientific Research, the OCP Foundation, and the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) have... Continue Reading →
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