Morocco
Ramadan TV Series Gain Popularity Across North Africa and France
In Morocco as in Algeria, the programs specially designed for the holy month of Ramadan are a big hit and generate considerable advertising revenue.
Topic
Television
Morocco
John Cena's 'Matchbox' Film Shoots Action Scenes in Morocco
The production team for the film "Matchbox" by American actor and world wrestling champion John Cena has set up camp in Casablanca, Erfoud and Merzouga.
Morocco
Christopher Nolan's $250 Million 'Odyssey' Begins Filming Amid Controversy
The Odyssey, an American film directed by British director Christopher Nolan, partly filmed in Morocco, and scheduled for release in 2026, is facing criticism from cinema lovers.
Morocco
Controversial TV Scene Sparks Debate on Gender Roles in Moroccan Society
Actress Sahar Seddiki is facing criticism from Internet users because of a scene from the dramatic and social series "Jarah Qadim" ("An Old Wound"), aired on the Al Aoula channel during Ramadan, showing her mistreating her husband Yousri Marrakchi.
France
France 5 Drops Comedian After Controversy Over Appearance and Social Media Posts
Accused of Islamism after his first appearance on the "C à Vous" program on France 5 on January 31, the comedian Merwane Benlazar "will no longer be on screen," said Rachida Dati, the Minister of Culture, at the Senate on Wednesday.
Morocco
Rabat Bans Visible Satellite Dishes and Air Conditioners on Building Facades
The governor of the prefecture of Rabat, Mohamed El Yaacoubi, is said to have taken a radical decision regarding the installation of satellite dishes and air conditioners on the facades of buildings in the Moroccan capital.
Spain
Spanish TV Sparks Outcry Over Map Showing Western Sahara as Part of Morocco
Spanish public television TVE is at the center of a controversy. The channel broadcast a map of Morocco over the weekend that included the Sahara, prompting the Polisario Front to demand the correction of this "error".
France
Grand Mosque of Paris Threatens Legal Action Against CNews Over Allegations
Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris "reserves the right to take legal action against any false allegation disseminated by CNews, or by other media" targeting Muslims.
Morocco
French Football Battles Persistent Piracy as Illegal Streaming Services Flourish
While the British platform specialized in sporting events, DAZN, the Professional Football League (LFP) and the public authorities are making efforts to stop the piracy of the first season of Ligue 1, illegal platforms such as IPTV services, sometimes based in Morocco, continue to gain ground.
Morocco
New Couple Joins M6's 'Scènes de ménages' as Mountain Village Shopkeepers
Alice and Sofiane, two salespeople, form the new couple in the M6 series "Scenes of Married Life". Who are the replacements for Christine (Fanny Cottençon) and Gilbert (Didier Bénureau)?
Morocco
Ligue 1 Piracy Persists, Threatening DAZN and French Football Revenue
A few months after the start of the season, the piracy of Ligue 1 remains a major problem for DAZN and the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP). Despite their efforts, illegal platforms like Telegram and IPTV services, sometimes based in Morocco, continue to broadcast the matches, siphoning off a considerable audience and impacting the rights holders’ revenues.
Morocco
Moroccan Theater Icon Mohamed El Khalfi Dies at 87
Mohamed El Khalfi, an iconic figure in Moroccan theater and television, died on Saturday in Casablanca, at the age of 87. The actor and director had left the hospital the day before after several weeks of hospitalization.