World Braille Day is annually celebrated on the 4th of January all over the world. In Morocco, teaching using this tactile writing system utilized by people is provided by the 13 centers of the Alaouite Organization for the Promotion of the Blind and the Moroccan Braille League, located in Taza. A close up on Braille teaching in Morocco.
Named Pasha of Marrakech, Thami El Glaoui was fascinated by the Western culture and lived his life, throwing extravagant parties in his Marrakech residence. He treated his European guests to lavish banquets and offered them expensive gifts.
2025 is here and many are curious about the year's holidays calendar and how to make the most out of it. The good news? Most public (bank) holidays don’t fall on weekends, offering more opportunities to unwind and celebrate. Yabiladi provides a detailed guide to the public and religious holidays of 2025, helping you plan your breaks and vacations effectively.
In 1943, a British bank in Tangier spotted, for the first time, samples of counterfeits, putting an end to the mass forgery of Sterling currency. The operation was initiated by Nazi Germany to destroy the British economy during World War II.
On Monday, the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance handed down a four-year prison sentence to Moroccan YouTuber Aicha Sraidi, known online as «Houyam Star». Her husband received a one-year prison term. Additionally, the court ordered the shutdown of her YouTube channel, prohibiting her from broadcasting any content on the platform. This ruling follows the public prosecution's pursuit of charges against Sraidi, which include «insulting, setting a bad example, violence
On Monday, December 30, the Chinese company ZPMC, also known as Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, announced a significant contract with the OCP Group for a major project at the Port of Safi. The project, valued at approximately 2.017 billion dirhams, involves the implementation of a bulk system and is slated for completion within 30 months from the effective date of the agreement. ZPMC, a state-owned enterprise listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, is renowned for its expertise in
The Court of Appeals in El Jadida has reduced Moroccan YouTuber Ilyas El Maliki's sentence to two months suspended. Initially, El Malki faced a four-month prison sentence following complaints from several Amazigh activists. El Malki is set to be released from El Jadida prison on Monday, having been detained since October 26. His detention followed orders from the public prosecution, which responded to the complaints by Amazigh activists and launched an investigation into the
Hakim Ziyech has hit back after Galatasaray terminated his contract, demanding the full release clause payment of 5.5 million euros, according to reports from Turkish media on Saturday. «A decision that shocked the team's management,» the reports stated. Ziyech had signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Galatasaray at the beginning of the 2024-2025 season. However, he found himself largely sidelined, playing only 11 matches and clocking just 320 minutes, the Turkish media
On Thursday, a drone strike by the Royal Armed Forces targeted two all-terrain vehicles carrying approximately 20 members of the Polisario Front and Algerian personnel. According to a Moroccan security source, the attack resulted in one fatality—an Algerian lieutenant from the Béchar police force—and several injuries. The incident occurred in the Mridimate region, located west of Tindouf. This area is part of the Assa-Zag province, positioned in the buffer zone to the east
Nougat has long been a favorite in Morocco, cherished by generations of children. This beloved treat is widely enjoyed during end-of-year holidays or purchased in bulk for various occasions. Its origins trace back to ancient medicinal practices and were later refined through the expertise of Arab confectioners. In some Spanish regions, nougat has become a staple local product, reflecting its cultural and historical journey from early medicinal uses to its place in modern culinary traditions.
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