Morocco-France high joint committee to be held on July 4

Morocco and France are preparing to hold their high joint committee on July 4 in Rabat, marking a patch up of ties after a period of silent diplomatic tension, Moroccan media reported. The committee will be co-chaired by Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his French counterpart Gabriel Attal, who will be having his first […]

‘Transes’ by Moroccan Ahmed El Maanouni available soon on The Criterion Collection

Moroccan director Ahmed El Maanouni’s film “Transes” (Al Hal, 1981), which recounts the stage performances of Moroccan mythic musician group Nass El Ghiwane, is among the new releases to be available soon on “The Criterion Collection” platform, an American home video distribution company which focuses on licensing “important classic and contemporary films.”   “The groundbreaking […]

Coronavirus hits finances of Morocco’s private clinics, pharmacies

Revenue of Morocco’s private clinics and pharmacies dropped significantly, as many patients shun medical treatment over coronavirus fears. Head of Morocco’s private clinics association, Redouan Semlali, said revenue for most clinics dropped by 60 to 85% over the last two months with losses estimated at 100 million dollars. Quoted by L’economiste daily, Semlali said Damane […]