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Morocco

Morocco is a Muslim-majority country in western North Africa with a population of 37 million. Morocco is the African country geographically closest to Europe. This page collates all of DW's content on Morocco.

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Dunes and trees covered by floodwaters, after rare rainfall hit the Sahara in September

Flooding in Morocco turns Sahara Desert into a lake

Flooding in Morocco turns Sahara Desert into a lake

In September heavy rain caused lakes to form in the Sahara desert. The water is both a blessing and a curse.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 28, 20248 images
A young man climbs a high chain-link fence while 3 policemen in riot gear approach on the other side on a platform lifted by a crane.

Ceuta: Spain's North African exclave sees migration surge

Ceuta: Spain's North African exclave sees migration surge

The Spanish exclave of Ceuta on Morocco's northern coast is a major entry point for migrants seeking to reach the EU.
MigrationSeptember 18, 202402:52 min
A farmer with a sensor in her hand which measures the soil moisture and sends the data directly to the farmer's mobile phone to fight the drought in Meknès, Morocco.

Morocco: Solar-powered Arwa device fights drought

Morocco: Solar-powered Arwa device fights drought

A solar-powered device is helping farmers to ration water in Morocco.
Food SecurityJuly 23, 202402:16 min
An Iraqi vendor offers tomatoes in Baghdad.

How high will 'heatflation' take Middle East food prices?

How high will 'heatflation' take Middle East food prices?

Extreme heat raises food prices in a phenomenon known as "heatflation." In the Middle East, prices will be even higher.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 4, 2024
African migrants living under difficult conditions in olive forests in the town of Amra in the Tunisian city of Sfax

Tunisia: Thousands of migrants 'dumped' in the desert

Tunisia: Thousands of migrants 'dumped' in the desert

Rights groups say the Tunisian authorities are conducting illegal "collective expulsions" of migrants, with EU funds.
PoliticsMay 25, 2024
Bundesentwicklungsministerin Svenja Schulze

Germany hopes to attract skilled workers from Morocco

Germany hopes to attract skilled workers from Morocco

Germany and Morocco are working together to support regular migration.
MigrationJanuary 31, 202404:02 min
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A still from Sonia Ben Slama's film "Machtat": A woman with a blue headscarf adjusts something on the make-up of a bride, who looks unhappy.

Arab women filmmakers' big challenge? Western preconceptions

Female filmmakers in the Middle East are more successful than ever. At the same time, they're fighting for recognition.
CultureDecember 1, 2023
A Senegalese woman buys fish from a vendor in Casablanca's Medina market

Morocco: A magnet for migrant women?

Morocco's changing job landscape is making it a viable alternative to Europe for some migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.
MigrationSeptember 27, 2023
An injured resident rests near a tent in the shade, holding up her head with her hand

Morocco earthquake survivors lack food, shelter

More than a week since the catastrophic earthquake, poor hygiene conditions are causing new problems.
CatastropheSeptember 19, 20238 images
Mohamed Sebbagh, 66, stands in front of his destroyed house, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Amizmiz.

The uninvited? How international rescue gets into Morocco

It wasn't just politics that may have stopped Morocco from accepting offers of international aid after the earthquake.
CatastropheSeptember 12, 2023
Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina

World Cup: Benzina's hijab a symbol for inclusivity

Nouhaila Benzina has showcased her culture and religion by wearing the hijab at the Women's World Cup.
SoccerAugust 9, 2023
Protest in Morocco in support of Rif Movement leader Nasser Zefzafi

Why a friendlier Middle East is more dangerous for activists

As former enemies become friends in the Middle East, will authoritarians cooperate to shut down opposition voices?
PoliticsAugust 3, 2023
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