MARRAKECH, Morocco — One of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest film festivals opened Friday in Morocco, drawing actors and directors from throughout the world to present 70 features from 32 countries. Remi Bonhomme, the festival’s artistic director, said what makes the festival unique is its ability to draw talent on par with the world’s largest festivals while also …
Violence that marred a football match between Israeli and Dutch teams has scarred the diverse city now searching for healing. “What makes me angry is that they come, act in the most violent and racist ways, and then leave us to clean up their mess,” she said of the Israeli football club fans involved in last week’s violence. ‘This was …
Abdelkader El Ansari, Ambassador of Morocco to China gave a speech. The Moroccan National Tourist Office hosted a promotional event in Beijing last week, announcing the resumption of direct flights between Beijing and Casablanca, set to begin in January 2025. Hicham Bellaziz, chief representative of the Moroccan National Tourist Office in Beijing, highlighted the country's tourism attractions, including its breathtaking …
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