Showing results for "Country: Morocco"

Eid Al-Adha: Special Rituals and Traditions

Each Arab country has infused the celebration of Eid al-Adha with its own special touch, drawing inspiration from its societal and historical …

Countries: Egypt - Iraq - Morocco - Palestine - Saudi Arabia - Sudan - Yemen - June 6, 2025

Eid al-Fitr: Middle Eastern Calendars and Tradition

Eid al-Fitr, beginning with the sighting of the crescent moon, embodies the cultural diversity of the Middle East

Countries: Egypt - Morocco - Saudi Arabia - Turkey - UAE - United Arab Emirates - March 30, 2025

Women Athletes in MENA Challenge Gender Norms Against All Odds

In general, women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region face a significant gender gap in several aspects of their lives, especially …

Countries: Algeria - Lebanon - Morocco - Palestine - Saudi Arabia - United Arab Emirates - November 18, 2024

Morocco-Spain Tunnel: An Old Project, Reconsidered

The idea of a continental connection between Spain and Morocco is not a recent development. In fact, it has captured the interest of officials in both …

Countries: Morocco - June 17, 2024

The Historical Presence of Bosniaks in the Arab World

The Bosniaks in the Arab world continue to preserve their cultural heritage while forging new connections with their Bosnian roots.

Countries: Egypt - Jordan - Kuwait - Lebanon - Morocco - Palestine - Syria - Tunisia - March 26, 2024

North Africa’s Vulnerable Groups Bear the Brunt of Natural Disasters

Two days following the catastrophic earthquake that struck the Atlas Mountains region of Morocco in September 2023, a devastating flood engulfed the …

Countries: Libya - Morocco - November 27, 2023

Morocco’s Normalization with Israel, yet to See Fruits

On December 22, 2020, Morocco signed a tripartite agreement with Israel and the United States to normalize Moroccan-Israeli relations. Part of the …

Countries: Algeria - Israel - Morocco - November 21, 2023

Arab Zajal Struggles to Remain Relevant

The art of zajal is experiencing a significant decline in the Arab Levant region, prompting concerns about its potential extinction. Once an integral …

Countries: Egypt - Jordan - Lebanon - Morocco - Palestine - Syria - Tunisia - October 24, 2023

Five Arab Nations Driving the Region’s Investment Surge

In 2022, the Arab region experienced a significant surge in foreign direct investment projects, witnessing a 74 per cent annual increase, totaling …

Countries: Egypt - Morocco - Qatar - Saudi Arabia - United Arab Emirates - August 21, 2023

Excessive Defense Spending Drains Arab Economies

World Bank estimates indicate that defense spending in the Arab region between 1999 and 2018 reached $2.03 trillion, a substantial amount that is …

Countries: Algeria - Bahrain - Egypt - Morocco - Oman - Qatar - Saudi Arabia - Tunisia - United Arab Emirates - June 19, 2023

Arab Nuclear Programs: Feasibility and Objectives

Several Arab countries are keenly interested in establishing peaceful nuclear programs for the generation of electricity. Among the Arab countries …

Countries: Egypt - Jordan - Morocco - Saudi Arabia - United Arab Emirates - June 15, 2023

Green Hydrogen Projects Expand in Arab Countries

In recent years, several Arab countries, including Egypt, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Morocco, have embarked on …

Countries: Egypt - Morocco - Saudi Arabia - United Arab Emirates - June 8, 2023

Gender Gap in MENA: Cultural, Legal and Institutional Barriers

Jordan has the highest rate of female unemployment at 31.7per cent. With a second-place ranking of 20.5 per cent, Saudi Arabia is followed by Tunisia …

Countries: Algeria - Bahrain - Egypt - Iran - Iraq - Jordan - Lebanon - Morocco - Sudan - Syria - Tunisia - Turkey - Yemen - April 28, 2023

Morocco and Algeria Dispute: Why insoluble?

Having persisted for over six decades, the conflict between Algeria and Morocco is one of the most long-standing in the region, leading some to dub it …

Countries: Algeria - Morocco - April 6, 2023

Expatriate Remittances: A Lifeline for Many MENA Economies

Expatriate remittances are a crucial factor in maintaining financial and monetary stability in several Arab countries, including Egypt, Morocco, …

Countries: Egypt - Jordan - Lebanon - Morocco - Palestine - Syria - April 6, 2023

The British Economy in Recession and its Impact on Arab Investments

If the current economic crisis in Britain leads to a rapid decline in real estate, stock, and debt security prices, Arab countries with significant …

Countries: Egypt - Kuwait - Morocco - Qatar - Saudi Arabia - United Arab Emirates - March 28, 2023

Electric Vehicles Market in MENA: Challenges and Incentives

The electric car sector in the Arab region has received significant support from several countries, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the …

Countries: Egypt - Kuwait - Morocco - Oman - Qatar - Saudi Arabia - United Arab Emirates - March 21, 2023

Lent in the MENA, a Season of Varied Rituals and Penance

For Christians in the Middle East, the start of Lent marks the commencement of a special period leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus …

Countries: Egypt - Lebanon - Morocco - Palestine - Syria - March 8, 2023

Morocco Country Page

Fanack’s Morocco country file provides a comprehensive overview about Morocco, its history, politics, culture, economy and much more.

Countries: Morocco - February 11, 2023

History of Morocco

A cliché says that Morocco is a mosaic where modernity and history intermingle. European-looking cities with apartment blocks, banks and offices sit …

Countries: Morocco - February 1, 2023