Today, on the occasion of the visit to Rabat of the British Foreign Secretary, the United Kingdom has officially recognized the Moroccan autonomy plan as “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for a lasting settlement” of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The clarity of the wording expressed in the Joint communique issuedContinue reading “Ambassador Youssef Amrani Commends the United Kingdom’s Clear Support for the Moroccan Sahara and the Autonomy Plan”
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Morocco to Train Over 3,000 Teachers in Amazigh Language Education
Rabat – The Moroccan government is stepping up its efforts to accelerate the integration of the Amazigh language into the country’s education system. Mohamed Saad Berrada, the Minister of National Education announced on Monday that more than 3,000 primary school teachers in bilingual classes would receive specialized training to support this important initiative. Speaking inContinue reading “Morocco to Train Over 3,000 Teachers in Amazigh Language Education”
Morocco Allocates Billions to Fight Illiteracy, But Results Lag Behind
Rabat – Morocco continues to grapple with a high illiteracy rate despite years of efforts and significant financial investment, with 27.9% of people over 15 years old still unable to read or write, according to the latest census. Zineb El Adaoui, President of Morocco’s Court of Accounts, described the country’s illiteracy rate as “unsatisfactory” duringContinue reading “Morocco Allocates Billions to Fight Illiteracy, But Results Lag Behind”
Celebrations for the Amazigh New Year Begin Across Morocco
Rabat – Many across Morocco are celebrating the Amazigh New Year, known as “Idh Yennayer,” with vibrant cultural festivities marking the year 2975 in the Amazigh calendar. Parades in various Moroccan cities showcase the richness and diversity of the country’s Amazigh heritage through music, dance, and traditional crafts. The Mohammed El Mnouni Cultural Center inContinue reading “Celebrations for the Amazigh New Year Begin Across Morocco”
Morocco’s Tourism Industry Soars, Breaking All Records
Rabat – Morocco’s tourism industry has witnessed an unprecedented boom, welcoming a staggering 13.2 million visitors during the first eleven months of 2023, surpassing the previous annual record of 12.9 million set in 2019, the Ministry of Tourism, Crafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy has revealed. A new statement by the ministry shows that theContinue reading “Morocco’s Tourism Industry Soars, Breaking All Records”
American Channel Honors Morocco’s Gnaoua Music
Rabat – CBS News, the most-watched network in the US, honored last week the 24th edition of Morocco’s Gnaoua and World Music Festival on the 60 Minutes program, the channel’s Sunday broadcast. During the program, 60 Minutes journalist Bill Whitaker explored the ways in which American music of African descent, including jazz and blues, has beenContinue reading “American Channel Honors Morocco’s Gnaoua Music”