Fnaïre’s return with the song “Marrokia” has sparked controversy in Morocco. Internet users consider its title offensive to Moroccan women and are calling for a boycott of the track. The group has not yet responded to the criticism.
A young Moroccan woman who arrived in France without papers was behind the downfall of Jacques Bouthier, the former head of Assu 2000. Four years after her complaint, the Paris prosecutor’s office has requested that the multimillionaire stand trial for rape and trafficking of a minor.
A 61-year-old Moroccan woman wanted to visit her husband in the Netherlands. Despite having spent nearly 60 years in Morocco, owning a home and having money in her account, the authorities doubt that she will return. The courts have nevertheless just annulled the visa refusal.
In Morocco, only 17.5% of women participate in the labor market, compared with around 51% worldwide. The World Bank points to very concrete obstacles: childcare, transportation, working conditions, and the behavior of certain employers.
The HCP report on the Moroccan family shows that the choice of spouse is not primarily based on financial situation. For the women surveyed, moral values and sense of responsibility far outweigh economic criteria.
The renowned international photojournalism competition has honored a series highlighting Moroccan female riders. Through the art of Tbourida, these women are establishing themselves in a historic equestrian tradition, driven by the evolution of civil rights in Morocco.
The 2025 national survey by the High Commission for Planning reveals a profound transformation of Moroccan society. Between the decline of marriage and the triumph of the nuclear model, traditional structures are giving way to new ways of life.
As Eid approaches, the Moroccan custom of the "right to salt" animates the markets. This ancestral tradition allows husbands to express their gratitude to their wives for the daily preparation of the breaking-the-fast meals.
The fertility rate in Morocco fell to 1.97 children per woman in 2024, marking a historic turning point. For the first time, the country has dropped below the replacement rate, signaling the rapid aging of its population.
A television sequence on the Flemish public channel VRT sparked a social storm. After a presenter minimized street harassment against the comedian Soundos El Ahmadi, more than 20,000 women shared their testimonies to prove the reality of this insecurity.
A Moroccan quinquagenarian with no criminal record appeared before the court for a violent assault that occurred in 2024 in Braine-l’Alleud, in the Walloon region (Belgium). Found guilty of blows resulting in serious injuries, she benefits from a measure of judicial clemency to preserve her employment.
An unusual scene disrupted the journey on line 2 of the tram connecting Rabat to Salé this Wednesday. A pregnant passenger gave birth to her child inside a tram around seven o’clock in the morning, as she was trying to reach a hospital facility in the capital.