BCIJ

Morocco: Over 190 would-be migrants rescued off Dakhla

A Royal Navy patrol boat intercepted, approximately 157 km northwest of the city of Dakhla, a pirogue in difficulty with on board 196 Sub-Saharan would-be migrants, who intended to reach the Canary Islands. One of the passengers was dead.   The rescued people received first aid on board, before being taken safely back to the […]

Moroccan PM defends before MPs Ramadan night curfew

Prime Minister Saad Dine El Otmani spoke for more than an hour before MPs trying to convince them about the righteousness of the government’s decision to maintain the night curfew throughout Ramadan, where people usually pray in mosques at night, sit in cafes and visit family members. This is the second Ramadan in a row […]

China Celebrates Moroccan Caftan, Craftsmanship, Culture & Heritage

The China National Silk Museum is hosting “The Moroccan Caftan: A Living National Heritage” exhibition from June 24 to September 23. The event, organized by the Moroccan Ministry of Culture and the Moroccan Embassy in China, is the most comprehensive showcase of Moroccan sartorial art ever held in China. Situated at the crossroads of Africa, […]