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Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south. Morocco also claims the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, and several small Spanish-controlled islands off its coast. It has a population of approximately 37 million. Islam is both the official and predominant religion, while Arabic and Berber are the official languages. Additionally, French and the Moroccan dialect of Arabic are widely spoken. The culture of Morocco is a mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultures. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

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How to fall in love with film: Morocco's youth cinema screenings for young audiences Morocco has been making significant investments in its cinema industry in recent years with the aim of fostering a vibrant culture, and inspiring its youth to embrace the magic of the silver screen. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:32Published 2 weeks ago

'Silent Storms': Dania Reymond-Boughenou explores memory and identity at Marrakech Film Festival French-Algerian director Dania Reymond-Boughenou’s 'Silent Storms', a sci-fi drama blending Moroccan landscapes with Algerian memories, premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:25Published 3 weeks ago

The Blue Lake and Naïma Elmcherqui tribute: Marrakech Film Festival spotlights Moroccan talent The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival is celebrating Moroccan cinema, including the premiere of Daoud Aoulad-Syad’s 'The Blue Lake' and a heartfelt tribute to late actress Naïma Elmcherqui. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published 3 weeks ago

It's a family affair: Marrakech Film Festival focuses on relationships, crime and punishment Euronews Culture reports from the Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco, one of the largest in the Middle East and North Africa. As it celebrates its 21st edition, the week-long event is increasingly.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:06Published on November 30, 2024

Join Qatar 365 in Marrakech, for the fun and festivities of the 2024 Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture Qatar 365 travels to Marrakech for the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries. The team hits the red carpet at Fashion Trust Arabia.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on November 13, 2024

Morocco’s 'Betrayal' of Palestine: Allowing Israel’s Weapons Ship to Dock – Protest Erupt in Tangier In a controversial move that has sparked widespread outrage, Morocco has allowed a U.S.-flagged ship carrying military supplies for Israel to dock at its Tangier port. This decision comes amid ongoing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on November 12, 2024

Taragalte Festival in Morocco: Three days and nights of festivities Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:29Published on November 5, 2024

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Hosts Morocco draw Zambia in Wafcon 2024 group Tournament hosts Morocco are handed a potentially difficult group at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn with Zambia. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024
Botswana, Mozambique & Tanzania complete Afcon 2025 field Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2024

Morocco win bronze with 6-0 win over Egypt Watch highlights as Morocco U23 win bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dominant 6-0 victory over Egypt. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2024
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Spain advance past Japan to set up semi-final with Morocco Fermin Lopez scores twice as Spain defeat Japan 3-0 in Lyon to move into the Olympic men's football semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2024
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The story of the four-hour football match Watch the key moments from Argentina and Morocco's opening game where crowd trouble forces the match to be suspended for nearly two hours at the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2024	Chaos at Olympics football match as VAR rules out Argentina goal two hours after game suspended A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympics football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2024
Is this the wildest end to a football match ever? Watch the drama unfold as Argentina's stoppage-time equaliser against Morocco results in the match being temporarily suspended due to pitch invaders and flares being thrown onto the pitch. Almost 90.. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2024	Morocco beat Argentina in game marred by crowd trouble Crowd trouble forces the first football match of the Olympics to be delayed by almost two hours, with Morocco finally beating Argentina 2-1 in an empty stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2024
Olympics begins as Argentina gain dramatic draw Football kicked off the action at the 2024 Olympics with Argentina grabbing a dramatic draw against Morocco after being 2-0 down, while Spain defeat Uzbekistan. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2024	Search goes on for Moroccan footballers lost at sea Two players from top-flight club Ittihad Tanger have been missing since going on a yacht excursion on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2024
World's First Miss AI Crowns Cyber Siren From Morocco Talk about an unreal beauty! The world's first Miss AI competition just found its first queen ... and a hijab-wearing activist from Morocco is rocking the crown. Lifestyle influencer Kenza Layli --.. TMZ.com - Published on July 8, 2024	Rangers sign Moroccan forward Igamane Rangers sign Moroccan forward Hamza Igamane from FAR Rabat. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2024
Palace sign centre-back Riad in £14m deal Crystal Palace sign Morocco defender Chadi Riad in a deal worth £12m plus £2m in add-ons. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024	Schengen visa interview slots elusive this summer as demand shoots up In 2023, Schengen countries, including India, faced a 44% surge in visa applications, reaching 9.7 lakh. India ranked second in application increase after China, followed by Morocco. The war on Ukraine.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 16, 2024
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