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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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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
A migrant runs on Spanish soil after crossing the fences separating the Spanish enclave of Melilla from Morocco

Morocco's growing role in EU migration control

Morocco's growing role in EU migration control

Rabat's clampdown on migrants is subject to an EU decision on accepting Morocco's claim to the disputed Western Sahara.
PoliticsJanuary 18, 2024
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

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
Players of Morocco's football team for people with dwarfism singing with their right hand on their chests at the sport's first World Cup in Argentina.

Morocco's short-statured football team goes to World Cup

Morocco's short-statured football team goes to World Cup

It was a triumph for a team, whose members did not give up on their dreams despite the odds.
SoccerNovember 18, 202301:32 min
A minute's silence is held in Mainz ahead of their game against Bayern Munich on October 21, 2023, for the victims of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Israel, Hamas and freedom of speech in German football

Israel, Hamas and freedom of speech in German football

Football players sharing their views on the Israel-Hamas war sparked a debate about freedom of expression in Germany.
SportsNovember 2, 2023
A green robot with big wheels that is helping detect and identify crop diseases in a field

AI powered agriculture in Morocco

AI powered agriculture in Morocco

Using AI technology, an engineer in Morocco has developed a small robot that can detect and identify crop diseases.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 11, 202302:08 min
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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
Nouhaila Benzina training for Morocco at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

World Cup: How the hijab became tournament-ready

Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina is expected to become the first female footballer to wear a headscarf in a World Cup match.
SoccerJuly 26, 2023