• The Interior Ministry, in its televised statement on the death toll, urged calm and said the quake had hit the provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant. (thebanglaherald.com)
  • Morocco is also a land of great craftsmanship: the city of Ouarzazate is famous for decorative carpets and rugs, Marrakech for leather, and Fez for its clay works. (news-6.com)
  • Marrakech was founded during the 11th Century by an Almoravid nobleman and was once the capital of Morocco and is still regarded as one of the most important cities in the Arab world. (flytap.com)
  • This quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech is the perfect place to stay on a Morocco Tour. (moroccotravelblog.com)
  • Marrakech is the fourth largest city in Morocco and has more than one million inhabitants. (mortraveling.com)
  • Out of the volley of praise and remerciements aired at Marrakech International Film Festival's closing ceremony came one recurring, fluffy sentiment: "Morocco is a beautiful, hospitable country where the food and people are nice. (bidoun.org)
  • Discover exotic Morocco, from the timeless walled city of Fes to the bustling medina in Marrakech, viewing local Berber life in the ruggedly beautiful High Atlas Mountains and staying at A&K's Private Desert Camp nestled among the towering dunes of the Sahara. (abercrombiekent.com.au)
  • One of the four imperial cities in Morocco (the others being Marrakech, Meknes and Rabat). (akdmc.com)
  • Often called the "Red City," Marrakech, Morocco, requires sun protection and headgear of some kind all year-round, even during winter . (factretriever.com)
  • Just like the other medinas of Morocco, the World heritage medina of Marrakech, is the most historic and most visited district of the city. (visitmorocco.com)
  • With a large solar power plant installed in Noor Ouarzazate that produces 580 megawatts and provides clean electricity to more than a million households, the Moroccan model attracts foreign investors. (moroccotimes.tv)
  • In Morocco, the Noor Ouarzazate CSP project is the country's first utility-scale solar energy complex, and expects to reach over 500 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, ultimately supplying power to more than 1 million Moroccans and contributing to Morocco's goal of producing 42 percent of its electricity through renewable sources by 2020. (moderndiplomacy.eu)
  • The Noor Ouarzazate project has also encouraged several start-ups in the country and youth, and women in particular, to pursue education and jobs in the renewable energy sector. (moderndiplomacy.eu)
  • Figure 1: Noor Ouarzazate Concentrated Solar Power Station Complex. (ae-solar.com)
  • The country has set a target of generating 52% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and has already made significant progress towards this goal, with the construction of the world's largest solar power plant, the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex, which has a capacity of 580 MW. (jll-mena.com)
  • The ministry also recorded deaths in Ouarzazate, Chichaoua, Azilal and Youssoufia provinces, as well as in Marrakesh, Agadir, and the Casablanca area. (guardian.ng)
  • Al Haouz was the hardest-hit province, as Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Taroudant provinces were also severely affected. (net2tvgh.com)
  • Few people think that in Morocco in North Africa near the Mediterranean Sea, a ski trip is possible! (mountainsafaritours.com)
  • The Moroccan American Center for Policy (MACP) is a non-profit organization whose principal mission is to inform opinion makers, government officials and interested publics in the United States about political and social developments in Morocco and the role being played by the Kingdom of Morocco in broader strategic developments in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • Morocco ( ( listen ) ), officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. (holamon.cat)
  • Morocco is moderate, Muslim country located in North Africa that is rich in history, steeped in culture, exotic cuisine and natural wonders. (moroccotravelblog.com)
  • At 4,167 m, it is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco , North Africa and the Arab World. (gttravelweb.com)
  • Uncover vibrant, colourful and exotic Morocco, jewel of North Africa and one of the world's most stylish and fascinating destinations. (abercrombiekent.com.au)
  • Morocco ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa region in the "Green Future" index", the Emirati channel "Sky News Arabia" reported on its website. (moroccotimes.tv)
  • In contemporary Morocco and all of North Africa , it is generally used to refer to the fortified strong point in a city. (factretriever.com)
  • Morocco has accepted aid offers from Spain, Britain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, but it has not responded to an offer from France. (genesisradiobirmingham.com)
  • In February 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 lockdowns, I visited Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (merip.org)
  • Think of United Arab Emirates and you probably think of Dubai: gleaming towers, palm-shaped islands, air-conditioned mega-malls-Vegas on the Gulf. (blogspot.com)
  • European leaders offered condolences, as did Russian President Vladimir Putin and Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, along with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. (guardian.ng)
  • In addition to Spain, Morocco announced on Sunday that it had accepted aid from just three other countries: Britain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. (net2tvgh.com)
  • The World Wellness Institute (GWI) has published a report in which it stated that Morocco is in 2nd position, behind the United Arab Emirates, with 2.5 million entries and revenues of around 1.55 billion dollars. (visitmorocco.com)
  • At the time of writing, Morocco had just about equaled the record number of tourists it has received in a year for the year 2023, according to reports. (news-6.com)
  • The epicentre of the earthquake was near the town of Ighil in Al Haouz Province, some 70 km southwest of Marrakesh, Xinhua news agency reported. (daijiworld.com)
  • Xinhua correspondents at Ouarzazate, about 190 km southeast of Marrakesh, saw residents taking shelter in an open space after the earthquake. (daijiworld.com)
  • From the chaotic yet charming streets of Marrakesh to the blue beauty of Chefchaouen, or the historic and beautiful capital of Rabat, Morocco is a rich melting pot of culture influenced by Europe, the Arab world, and the indigenous Berber. (news-6.com)
  • For any adventure travelers willing to discover Morocco 's cultural heritage, they should go to Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat. (gttravelweb.com)
  • Fez, Marrakesh and Meknes were former capitals of Morocco, Rabat is the actual one. (gttravelweb.com)
  • Nearly 300 people were killed after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco on September 8 night, according to a preliminary government count, with Marrakesh residents reporting "unbearable" screams followed the 6.8-magnitude quake. (guardian.ng)
  • First-class bus company CTM operates routes to Zagora from Casablanca via Marrakesh and Ouarzazate, the nearest major city. (matadornetwork.com)
  • Services: HD/SD camera crews, production & post-production facilities in Rabat, Morocco. (tvz.tv)
  • The earthquake was felt in many cities across Morocco, including Rabat and Casablanca. (daijiworld.com)
  • On the occasion of the Throne's Day, the late King Mohammed V, accompanied by the late King Hassan II, then Crown Prince, and HRH Prince Moulay Abdallah, launched MAP news service at the King's Office in Rabat. (map.ma)
  • In his book "Chemical Arms of Mass Destruction in the Rif", he claimed that the majority of cancer patients in Morocco come from the Rif region, with more than 70 percent of the adults and 50 percent of the children suffering from cancer in 2015 at the oncology hospital in Rabat being Riffian, particularly from the Nador and Al Hoceima regions - where the bombardment was mainly concentrated. (euobserver.com)
  • Then, travel to the Moorish city of Rabat, capital of Morocco, to visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Morocco, grandfather of the current king. (abercrombiekent.com.au)
  • Rabat, which lies on the Atlantic coast, replaced Fes as the capital of Morocco in 1912 when Morocco was turned into a French protectorate. (akdmc.com)
  • The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night has risen to 1,037, the country's Interior Ministry said on Saturday. (daijiworld.com)
  • Another great beach destination in Morocco is Sfiha, which is located on the country's north coast facing Spain and is ideal for families. (news-6.com)
  • On a journey through Morocco, Hannah-Rose Yee discovers the country's unique and individual flavours and fragrances. (abercrombiekent.com.au)
  • The Global Coalition against Daesh adopted the action plan of its "Africa Focus Group", co-chaired by Morocco, the United States, Italy and Niger, at the Coalition's 10th meeting, held on Thursday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (aldar.ma)
  • Cosmopolitan Casablanca is considered to be the economic capital of the kingdom.The largest and most populated city in Morocco, Casa, as the locals call it, is also home to the largest religious monument in the Arab world after Mecca, the Hassan II Mosque. (akdmc.com)
  • Sure, its wide streets and gleaming new construction don't lend much historical ambiance, but Casablanca is perhaps the best place to experience modern Morocco. (matadornetwork.com)
  • Casablanca may not fulfill any exotic visions, but it does prove that Morocco continues to be a place at the crossroads. (matadornetwork.com)
  • Morocco has become the standard bearer on the global stage for the Middle East region in terms of its renewable energy capacity, thanks to the scale of its concentrated solar power (CSP) projects. (ifpinfo.com)
  • In Morocco, renewable energy makes up almost two-fifths of the total electricity generation. (ae-solar.com)
  • The United Kingdom is planning to extend a subsea cable for the transmission of renewable energy from Morocco in a project declared a project of "national significance. (aawsat.com)
  • Morocco is home to the famous Atlas Mountains, which offer excellent hiking and other outdoor pursuit potential, as well as just being stunningly beautiful to look at or photograph. (news-6.com)
  • Ouarzazate is at an elevation of 1,160 m in the middle of a bare plateau south of the High Atlas Mountains. (gttravelweb.com)
  • They also consider these experiences as an exciting way to discover Morocco 's nature, especially Sahara desert in southern Morocco and the marvellous Atlas Mountains. (gttravelweb.com)
  • I first travelled as a child with my parents along Morocco"s mythical Kasbah Trail, the narrow ribbon of asphalt that links a string of crenelated kasbahs (fortified Berber villages) in the shadow of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. (winedineandtravel.com)
  • This magnificent fortified village, located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, has captured the hearts of visitors for centuries. (dailyblackburnuknews.com)
  • His paintings from Egypt and Morocco are exhibited at the Chamber of Commerce in Nancy. (alksar.com)
  • Morocco claims ownership of the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara, which it has designated its Southern Provinces. (holamon.cat)
  • Ghana has expressed its deepest condolences to King Mohammed VI, the Government, and the people of the Kingdom of Morocco in the wake of Friday's earthquake, which has claimed over 2000 lives. (net2tvgh.com)
  • Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa praised Morocco's reforms as "an important step on the way to securing the pillars of democracy," which "we hope it will continue and deepen in the coming period. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • Work on Morocco's Ouarzazate Solar Power Station has recently been completed, while Dubai is pressing ahead with a 'mega' solar park. (abc.net.au)
  • An Arabic name for Morocco, al-Magrib al-Aqsa , means "the extreme west" and attests to Morocco's place as the westernmost country in the Arab world. (factretriever.com)
  • Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel which established diplomatic ties with Morocco in 2020, ordered "any necessary assistance. (guardian.ng)
  • Moroccan identity and culture is a mix of Arab, Berber, and European cultures. (holamon.cat)
  • Overall, Ait Benhaddou is a unique destination that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and hospitality of Berber culture and the stunning landscape of southern Morocco. (dailyblackburnuknews.com)
  • Dubbed Moroccan, or Berber, "whiskey," tea has become the national drink of Morocco. (factretriever.com)
  • Algeria, which broke off ties with Morocco in 2021 after escalating tensions between the two countries focused on the Western Sahara conflict, said after the earthquake this weekend it would open airspace for humanitarian and medical flights. (genesisradiobirmingham.com)
  • The coups in neighbouring Morocco, Algeria, did not bring any positive change to the country after colonel Houari Boumédienne carried out a coup in 1965. (riftime.com)
  • BRICK, N.J. (OSV News) - An air of both excitement and reverence permeated the parish community of St. Dominic in Brick, Oct. 1, when some 1,200 worshippers gathered throughout the church complex to witness the dedication by Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton of a new Diocesan Shrine to Blessed Carlo Acutis and to pray with his mother, Antonia Salzano Acutis, who was visiting from Italy. (mississippicatholic.com)
  • The history of the cinema of Morocco dates back to "The Moroccan Goatherd" by Louis Lumière in 1897. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cinema in Morocco has a long history, stretching back over a century to the filming of Le chèvrier Marocain ("The Moroccan Goatherd") by Louis Lumière in 1897. (wikipedia.org)
  • Announced June 17 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI after months of input from Moroccan citizens and civil society, the reforms are continuing to win praise from world leaders and policy experts as a positive example of change in the ongoing turmoil of the Arab Spring. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • To facilitate participation for registered Moroccan voters living abroad, Morocco will open more than 520 polling stations worldwide at embassies, consulates, and community centers. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • This material is distributed by the Moroccan American Center for Policy on behalf of the Government of Morocco. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • Luxury Hotels in Morocco can be found in all Moroccan Cities and in rural areas of the Moroccan country side. (moroccotravelblog.com)
  • Each of Riad Myra's suites and rooms are ornately arranged with four poster beds, a Moroccan salon and en suite bathrooms along with antique fixtures complimented by modern amenities for complete comfort. (moroccotravelblog.com)
  • There are 8 Moroccan destinations which are concerned by the program conncting Europe to Morocco involving 10 airlines companies. (agogo-travel.com)
  • Still, a few good men and women are fighting hard to bring Morocco to Moroccan cinema. (bidoun.org)
  • It is considered both the cradle of Sufism in Moroccan society, as well as the first Islamic capital for the premier Arab dynasty. (morocco-fezfestival.com)
  • It was introduced to Morocco in 1854 when blockaded British merchants uploaded large quantities of tea at major Moroccan ports, Thé à la Menthe (Green Mint Tea) is Chinese green tea brewed with a handful of mint leaves and liberally loaded up with sugar . (factretriever.com)
  • Morocco Travel Blog is an online lifestyle and leisure blog highlighting Moroccan news, Moroccan Arts & Culture, Moroccan Food and Drink along with Morocco Travel and Tours for our readers. (travel-exploration.com)
  • Created by Alecia Cohen, owner of Travel Exploration Morocco and a Moroccan Travel Expert, this award winning travel blog offers a Sensual Journey to Morocco through stories and photographs. (travel-exploration.com)
  • Morocco is famous for its artisan handicrafts and as you wander the streets of any Moroccan medina (old city), you will see stunning examples of local leatherwork, carpets, tasseled baskets, and blankets, soft furnishings, babouche slippers, carved wood and much, much more. (travel-exploration.com)
  • A trip to Morocco is the ideal opportunity to source your own Moroccan handicrafts . (travel-exploration.com)
  • The executive branch is led by the King of Morocco and the prime minister, while legislative power is vested in the two chambers of parliament: the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. (holamon.cat)
  • Mohamed VI has been King of Morocco since July 30, 1999. (factretriever.com)
  • Maghreb Arabe Presse news agency (MAP) was founded by a group of Maghreban patriots led by Mehdi BENNOUNA as a limited company worth 200,000 dirhams fully subscribed. (map.ma)
  • MAP launches a special Maghreb bulletin devoted to news from the five Maghreb capitals and processed by the Agency offices across the Arab Maghreb countries. (map.ma)
  • Maghreb Press Agency (MAP) holds the presidency of the Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies (AAMAN) for the 2011-2012 period, during the Alliance's 20th General Assembly, held in Tangier with the participation representatives of 22 news agencies and professional organizations in the region. (map.ma)
  • It is said: "if the Middle East is the land of prophets, then the Maghreb is the land of Saints" Sufism in Morocco has existed as a way of life since the dawn of Islam. (morocco-fezfestival.com)
  • But this city has a charm and a unique setting to spend magical moments in the heart of the mountains of Morocco. (mortraveling.com)
  • Fez is a city that means a lot to Morocco. (mortraveling.com)
  • After breakfast, you will travel to Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco and the City of Islam as we call it. (morocco-fezfestival.com)
  • Many adventure travelers fans of deserts are going to discover a city situated in the Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate, we consider as one of the most adventurous cities in Morocco . (gttravelweb.com)
  • Travel outside the city walls to see the ancient city of Sqala, the first city in Morocco to be built by the Berbers. (akdmc.com)
  • The city has been referred to as the "Versailles of Morocco" due to its many extravagant monuments and buildings. (akdmc.com)
  • The city was f ounded in 1471 as a small fortress by Moulay Ali Ben Moussa Ben Rached El Alami to protect northern Morocco from Portuguese invasions. (akdmc.com)
  • Morocco has declared three days of mourning for what's become the deadliest earthquake to hit the country in over six decades. (genesisradiobirmingham.com)
  • Sept 8th night earthquake in Morocco, most powerful & deadliest in decades! (agogo-travel.com)
  • The quake was the deadliest in Morocco since 1960, when an earthquake destroyed Agadir, killing more than 12,000 people. (net2tvgh.com)
  • These statements of support join earlier praise from the United States , European Union , France , Britain , Spain , and Council of Europe , which made Morocco its first "partner for democracy" in the region. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • In The Hill , former US Ambassador to Morocco, Edward Gabriel, said Morocco has, "taken an unprecedented step in the Arab world to advance a vision of democratic governance and social equality that others in the region would do well to emulate. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • After a rebellion led by Riffian leader Abdelkrim Al-Khattabi concluded in an overwhelming victory for the Amazigh tribes of northern Morocco, and in the liberation of the region from two decades of Spanish colonial rule, Spain and the other European colonial powers were in a state of fear. (euobserver.com)
  • Ouarzazate is nicknamed The door of the desert and is situated in Drâa-Tafilalet region of south-central Morocco . (gttravelweb.com)
  • Get the latest tourism - travel news and analysis on industry around the world. (news-6.com)
  • Every year around World Wetlands Day on February 2, Turkish news outlets report that the country has lost between 1.3 and 2 million hectares of wetlands since the mid-twentieth century. (merip.org)
  • The Arab Spring has broken out in Morocco," said David B. Ottaway, Senior Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center, who called the "new constitution requiring an elected rather than an appointed prime minister, the first such step in any of the eight monarchies or even most of the democratic republics of the Arab world. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • Morocco is the largest processor and exporter of sardines in the world. (factretriever.com)
  • Mostafa Derkaoui's 1973 film About Some Meaningless Events (Arabic: أحداث بلا دلالة) was screened twice in Morocco before it was banned under Hassan II. (wikipedia.org)
  • The late Sovereign sent through the teleprinter, a message in Arabic which defined as MAP's motto: "The news is sacred, comment is free. (map.ma)
  • Hassan II also used the failed coup against his subjects who are more than half illiterate and do not understand the 'state languages' of Morocco (Arabic and French). (riftime.com)
  • Be one of our guest and participate to experience a sahara night in one of our camps in the real desert of Morocco. (mountainsafaritours.com)
  • This is an original way to discover Sahara Desert in Morocco . (gttravelweb.com)
  • Morocco offers an ideal place for any adventure travelers with its diverse landscape, from the Sahara desert and dunes to the High Atlas , the Rif and Saharan oases . (gttravelweb.com)
  • The "trail" of old, where Sahara-bound vehicles were an anomaly, now ferries a daily stream of tour buses that often cover the exotic two-hundred mile stretch in one day from the northernmost point at Erfoud to its southern end at Ouarzazate. (winedineandtravel.com)
  • Riding a camel into the Sahara is top on most Morocco hit-lists. (matadornetwork.com)
  • The pan-Arab al-Arabiya news channel reported that five people were killed from one family, citing unnamed local sources. (thebanglaherald.com)
  • At least 2,500 people have died in Morocco following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake Friday night. (genesisradiobirmingham.com)
  • United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon welcomed the reforms and commended "the people and the Government of Morocco for the peaceful manner in which they have been conducting the national process of political reforms. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • He added, "The fate of these amendments is now up to the people of Morocco. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • A powerful earthquake that shook Morocco killed more than 600 people, officials said Saturday, sending terrified residents fleeing their homes in the middle of the night. (guardian.ng)
  • Between that time and 1944, many foreign movies were shot in the country, especially in the Ouarzazate area. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hours after the strong earthquake hit the North African country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday instructed his government to prepare assistance for Morocco, including planning to send an aid delegation to the area. (daijiworld.com)
  • Following intermittent riots and revolts against colonial rule, in 1956, Morocco regained its independence and reunified. (holamon.cat)
  • From a political standpoint, the festival seeks to secure Morocco a favorable reputation in the global glare. (bidoun.org)
  • Today, Morocco produces more than 4,000 megawatts of wind and solar energy, becoming one of the pioneers in this field. (moroccotimes.tv)
  • While it was forbidden to foreign civilians to travel to Morocco during the protectorate, on August 02, 1921, Majorelle obtains an authorization from the Pasha to travel . (alksar.com)
  • Last year, right after graduating from college, Hajar Abjeg left her vibrant hometown of Agadir on the west coast of Morocco to live in the middle of the desert in Ouarzazate. (moderndiplomacy.eu)
  • With a shape of a typical Kasbah, the medina of Tetouan, formerly called Titawin, has embraced Arab and Spanish while keeping the core aspects of its heritage and culture. (visitmorocco.com)
  • The Wall Street Journal said that while "the brightest expectations of the Arab Spring have crashed with the bloody crackdowns in Libya, Syria, Yemen and Bahrain," the "news out of Morocco last weekend offers a timely glimmer of the potential upside in this tumultuous year. (moroccoonthemove.com)
  • Then, sit down to a welcome dinner, joined by a female professor who shares her insights on the role of women in modern Morocco, an A&K-exclusive experience. (abercrombiekent.com.au)
  • Another unforgettable experience to be had in Morocco is to go on a guided trek through the Merzouga Desert. (news-6.com)
  • After the festival, we will embark on our Sufi retreat exploring notable spiritual and natural sites of the Northern Morocco Rif Mountains. (morocco-fezfestival.com)
  • Morocco has since pledged to increase the renewables in its electricity mix to 52% by 2030 with solar making 20 % of the total capacity. (ae-solar.com)
  • Meknes' golden age as the imperial capital of Morocco began in 1672 with Moulay Ismail's accession to the throne. (akdmc.com)