Morocco

Discovery of 5,000-year-old farming society in Morocco fills a major gap in history – north-west Africa was a central player in trade and culture

Discovery of 5,000-year-old farming society in Morocco fills a major gap in history – north-west Africa was a central player in trade and culture: A new discovery of an ancient farming society at Oued Beht in Morocco fills a centuries-old gap in history. It reveals that, 5,000 years ago, the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was far …

Dolphins vs fishers: both are the losers in the Mediterranean seas off Morocco

Dolphins vs fishers: both are the losers in the Mediterranean seas off Morocco: On the Moroccan Mediterranean coast, hundreds of boats equipped with large nets, called purse seines, go out six days a week to fish for small pelagic fish (coastal or oceanic fish). In the last two decades, seine fishing has become more difficult …

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues: The 2030 men’s football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport’s world governing body. For the north African country of Morocco, this …

Giant sea lizards: fossils in Morocco reveal the astounding diversity of marine life 66 million years ago, just before the asteroid hit

Giant sea lizards: fossils in Morocco reveal the astounding diversity of marine life 66 million years ago, just before the asteroid hit: Sixty-six million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. The patterns and causes of this extinction have been debated since palaeontology began. Was …

Morocco earthquake: why traditional earthen architecture is not to blame for the destruction communities have endured

Morocco earthquake: why traditional earthen architecture is not to blame for the destruction communities have endured: The 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday, September 8 has claimed almost 3,000 lives. A further 5,530 people are injured, and the death toll is expected to rise. The epicentre was high in the Atlas Mountains. Entire …

Africa at the Women’s World Cup football: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia could cause upsets

Africa at the Women’s World Cup football: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia could cause upsets: Barbra Banda (front right) and her Zambian teammates celebrate a friendly win over Germany. Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images Morocco and Zambia are making their Fifa Women’s World Cup debut in 2023. South Africa must recover their morale after a pay …

Morocco at the World Cup: 6 driving forces behind a history-making win

Morocco at the World Cup: 6 driving forces behind a history-making win: Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco celebrates his winning goal. Justin Setterfield/Getty Images History was made by Morocco, the first African and first Arab team to advance to a semi-final at the men’s football World Cup. The Atlas Lions, endowed with impeccable organisation and defensive …