Morocco

A tail as old as time: A look at Morocco's fascination with animals in literature

From the second century to the present day, the country's literary world has been fascinated with the animal kingdom, producing rich stories that use the wild to speak of the human condition

Ismail Ghazaly 23 June 2023

Britain is currently planning to work with Morocco to build the largest renewable electricity grid, in line with energy transition plans and addressing climate change challenges, at a cost of $22bn.

Ewan White

Morocco to light up Britain

Britain is currently planning to work with Morocco to build the largest renewable electricity grid, in line with energy transition plans and addressing climate change challenges, at a cost of $22bn.

Mohamed Sharki 22 June 2023

North African countries, especially Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, are experiencing a sharp decline in water resources which have fallen by 80% from their averages of the past three decades.

Ewan White

North Africa bears brunt of Mena climate change challenges

North African countries, especially Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, are experiencing a sharp decline in water resources which have fallen by 80% from their averages of the past three decades

Mohamed Sharki 04 June 2023

With a fully locally made car gearing up for its market debut, a clear industrial policy is paying dividends in what is one of Africa’s most industrially developed nations. Here’s how they did it.

Barbara Gibson

Morocco makes a success of its drive into the automotive industry

With a fully locally made car gearing up for its market debut, a clear industrial policy is paying dividends in what is one of Africa's most industrially developed nations. Here's how they did it.

Mohamed Sharki 17 May 2023

Spain and Morocco have revived an ambitious project for a tunnel under the Mediterranean Sea. The long-held dream to link two continents would be a historical first and economically transformative.

Ewan White

The $10bn undersea dream to link Europe and Africa

Spain and Morocco have revived an ambitious project for a tunnel under the Mediterranean Sea. The long-held dream to link two continents would be a historical first and economically transformative

Mohamed Sharki 07 May 2023

After severe drought, rainfall gives hope that growth prospects in the country can bounce back and become stronger than ever.

Axel Rangel Garcia

Moroccan economy sees rebound after difficult year

After severe drought, rainfall gives hope that growth prospects in the country can bounce back and become stronger than ever

Mohamed Sharki 04 February 2023

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Third-Place Playoff - Croatia v Morocco - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 17, 2022 Morocco players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Morocco To Skip Tournament in Algeria Over Flights Ban

Morocco will not take part in a soccer tournament being held in Algeria after the Algerian government rejected its request for the team to fly there directly on Morocco's national airline, the…

12 January 2023

Morocco manager Walid Regragui is given the bumps by his players after the World Cup Round of 16 victory against Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. (AP)

The “Moroccan Guardiola” Orchestrated Morocco's Historic World Cup Run in Qatar

Despite losing 2-0 to Didier Deschamps' side to end a historic run at the tournament, with becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup's final four, Morocco are the underdogs who were 'the…

Sarah Gamal 16 December 2022

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Fans in Casablanca watch France v Morocco - Casablanca, Morocco - December 14, 2022 A Morocco fan reacts as they watch the match REUTERS/Silvio Castellanos

Proud Moroccans Hail World Cup Team But Rue Defeat Felt in Africa and Arab World

Moroccans slumped with disappointment on Wednesday after their team's semi-final defeat to France but were still pumped with pride for a World Cup run that spurred tears of joy across Africa and the…

14 December 2022

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and France, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. France won 2-1. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Moroccan World Cup ‘Dream’ Faces Biggest Test Against France

Morocco’s improbable, history-making run at the World Cup is about to get its ultimate test. Africa’s first World Cup semifinalist is playing defending champion France and its star striker Kylian…

AP 13 December 2022

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