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Yennayer: The Amazigh New Year 

The month of The Amazigh New Year also known as « Yennayer » holds great significance in the Moroccan culture. It is a time of celebration, reflection, and renewal for the berber people. As one of the oldest cultures in North Africa, the Amazighs have a rich heritage that is deeply rooted in their language, traditions, and customs. During this month, communities come together to [...]

2024-08-28T15:34:02+00:0014 January 2024|

The green march – A Day Engraved In Morocco’s History

This month sees the 48th anniversary of The Green March, a historical event engraved deep in the Moroccan soul – and a unique chapter in the country’s ongoing quest for the full recovery of its southern provinces, originally part of Morocco’s pre-colonial territory. It commemorates a mass demonstration in November 1975, coordinated by the Moroccan government and army. To force Spain to hand over the [...]

2024-08-30T10:08:48+00:006 November 2023|

Morocco earthquake: pain & solidarity in the Atlas Mountains

Our hearts go out to friends, family and colleagues affected by the earthquake that centred on the High Atlas mountains and the villages of southwest Morocco. Morocco declared three days of national mourning, during which the national flag was flown at half mast.The king, Mohammed VI,  authorised the country’s armed forces to intervene and oversee aid efforts, with rescue teams deployed to provide affected areas with [...]

2024-08-30T10:11:50+00:0027 September 2023|
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