A cultural stroll through Morocco’s capital Rabat
This week Valérie Fayolle and her team set up their cameras in Rabat, the discreet but radiant capital of Morocco. Writer and poet Tahar Ben Jelloun takes us on a tour of…
New UK support boosts Morocco’s claim on Western Sahara
The UK has joined other European countries in endorsing Morocco's position in the Western Sahara conflict. Algeria and the independence-seeking Polisario are losing out.…
Morocco moves to reform underage marriage
The Muslim-majority country is preparing to reform its family law, including new limits on underage marriage and boosting women's inheritance rights. But activists believe the initiative is already falling short.…
Director Nabil Ayouch pays tribute to artistry of Morocco’s Sheikha singers
Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch tells us about the Aïta tradition of sung poetry at the centre of "Everybody Loves Touda" as his latest film gets a release in France.…
Derby awaits chaotic Manchester | The Nutmeg
On The Nutmeg this week, Hogan Niyi and Ayomide Sotubo preview this weekend's derby between Manchester City and Manchester United.…
Morocco begins to market products made from legal cannabis
Infusions, anti-aging creams or anti-stress drops made from cannabis are some of the food supplements that Morocco will begin to market imminently and that are already on display at the International Agriculture…
Couscous joins UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Mauritania's joint entry of couscous has earned a place on the UN agency's list of the world's Intangible Cultural Heritage. It has been hailed as an "example of…
Israel-Morocco: First direct flight lands in Rabat
The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Morocco landed with US presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner on board. The Jewish and Arab countries agreed to resume diplomatic ties earlier this month.…
Morocco’s Jews celebrate Hanukkah ‘miracle’ of Israel ties
Morocco's Jewish community celebrates the Hanukkah "miracle" of the normalisation of Israeli-Moroccan relations in a Casablanca ceremony held via a video streaming platform. The diplomatic breakthrough, linked to Washington's recognition of Rabat's…
Israel, Morocco agree to normalize relations ‘with minimal delay’
Morocco will become the fourth Arab state to resume relations with Israel in the back-end of the Trump presidency — after the US granted a key concession on disputed territory. Israel's PM…
Tolulope Arotile’s alleged killer charged with culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, FIFA extends ban on Haiti football chief over rape and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday.…