Ephedra, an ancient medicinal plant, was used in funerary rituals and possibly for therapeutic purposes by prehistoric communities in Morocco, accoring to a Nature recent study. Fossilized plant remains found in the Grotte des Pigeons indicate the symbolic and medicinal significance of plants among the Iberomaurusians, early hunter-gatherers in North Africa.
Khalid Aboubi, a Marrakech native and cycling enthusiast, explores and documents the history of his city’s streets and neighborhoods, sharing stories and insights through social media. Driven by a passion for history, he relies on both research and local folklore to preserve the city’s heritage.
Morocco «does not intend to open the customs borders in Ceuta and Melilla in the short or medium term», Spanish media reported, attributing this decision to «technical complications». They suggested that Rabat's stance is influenced by the recent cancellation of agricultural and fisheries agreements by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Diplomatic sources from the Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that Morocco's refusal is linked to the ECJ's decision, according to
The new adventure of the American action-adventure mystery teen drama television series Outer Banks is taking the cast all the way to Morocco. Aired on Netflix, the trailer for Season 4 Part 2 of the series shows that the next treasure hunt is taking place in the North African Kingdom. Surviving a shipwreck, the gang in the teen series will be traversing sandy dunes and coming under gunfire in North Africa. The trailer shows the adventurers reaching a fortified medina near the beach on the
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco has accredited Sahrawi MP Hajja El Joummani as part of the delegation of international observers for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This announcement was made on social media by the PAM parliamentarian. «We are currently training in Washington to understand the legal framework and rules governing the elections. Our main role will be to monitor the electoral process in North Carolina on November 5, 2024», stated Hajja El Joummani. For the
Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations revealed the exact number of amendments Algeria submitted to the U.S. draft resolution on the Sahara. «Out of the 44 paragraphs in the text, Algeria proposed 23 amendments. This is unprecedented. Never before has a Security Council member acted in this manner», noted Omar Hilale in an interview with national TV channel 2M. «They specifically aimed to remove any mention of Algeria as a party and eliminate the
Moroccan authorities in Laayoune expelled two Norwegians on Sunday, November 3. The two had arrived on Friday, November 1, intending to «conduct investigations» into Morocco's renewable energy projects in the Sahara, according to a Spanish media outlet. During their visit, they met with members of associations affiliated with the Polisario Front to learn more about these projects. The visit followed a recent appeal on October 24 by the Norwegian Support Committee for the Saharawi
The third edition of the Grand Prix d'Afrique concluded with a series of prestigious horse races at the Marrakech Hippodrome, where Moroccan jockeys claimed multiple victories, including highlights like the Prix d’Afrique and Écoles des Jockeys. Organized by SOREC and the African Lotteries Association, the event celebrated African collaboration in horse racing and drew delegations from 12 countries.
The third edition of the Grand Prix d'Afrique in Marrakech, inaugurated Thursday, celebrates and strengthens ties among African lotteries, featuring forums, seminars, and prestigious races. Organized by SOREC and ALA, the event is attended by 12 African delegations.
Following the UN Security Council's adoption of a new resolution on the Sahara, Morocco’s UN Ambassador, Omar Hilale, held a press briefing in New York last night, highlighting two key moments.