Section: Morocco
Morocco Ranks 8th in Applications for Schengen visas in 2014
Rabat- Moroccan nationals submitted 434,652 applications for Schengen visas in 2014, which represents 8.3 per cent increase compared to the previous year. According to recent statistics from the European commission, Morocco is ranked 8th among countries that submitted the highest number of applications for Schengen visas. The kingdom was preceded...
The Moroccan Embassy in DC Presents Passport DC: Cultural Tourism
Fez – Morocco is participating in Passport DC: Cultural Tourism throughout the month of May in an opportunity to portray its cultural heritage. The event which is organized by the Moroccan embassy in the USA in collaboration with the Ministry of Handicrafts and Social Economy and the Crafts House aims at presenting different Moroccan handicrafts...
Wiki Loves Earth Competition to Showcase Natural Scenes of Morocco
Rabat- Morocco will participate in the third edition of Wiki Loves Earth from May 1 to 31, 2015, to highlight the country’s natural heritage. The event is an international nature photography competition created in 2013 to illustrate Ukrainian landscapes. It expanded to 15 countries in different regions of the world in 2014, when it...
Little Girl Performs Moroccan Dance at Ukraine’s Got Talent
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Ukrainian Woman Becomes First Muslim in Ukraine to Memorize Quran
Rabat – Despite language barriers, Vera Verinak, a Ukrainian woman who accepted Islam 17 years ago, has become the first Muslim woman in Ukraine to completely memorize the holy Quran. After several years of learning, Vera, 35 years old, whose Muslim name is Iman, meaning faith, accomplished her dream and became the first Ukrainian woman to learn...
World Series of Boxing : Morocco Defeats UK in London
Rabat – Team Morocco Atlas Lions defeated British Lionhearts 3-2 in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) at London’s York Hall on Thursday. The Atlas Lions won the first match of the evening at Flyweight (52 kg) when Achraf Kharroubi defeated Spain’s José Kelvin de la Nieve Linares by split decision. Moroccan Welterweight (69 kg) Mohammed...
Israel’s Elections: Who Cares?
Toronto- Should we care about the Israeli elections? The answer is that we all should. In fact, the coming week, Israeli voters will go to the polls to elect a new parliament-Knesset from which a new government should emerge. The latest polls indicate a slight lead of the Center left Zionist Union led by the less-known Isaac Herzog ahead of...
Together for Peace – Morocco
By Mohamed Lymani Ksar el-Kebir – The newly established Moroccan Youth Peace Summit (MYPS) held its first instructional camp in Sidi Sliman, from January 25 to February 1, 2015. The purpose of the camp, entitled “Together for Peace Morocco,” was to teach Moroccan youth valuable leadership and conflict resolution skills, as well as the practical...
Over 400,000 Schengen Visa Applications Submitted by Moroccans in 2013
Rabat – Over 400,000 applications for Schengen visas were submitted by Moroccans in 2013, according to recent statistics from the internal migration and Affairs of the European Commission. Most applications were submitted to the consulates of France, Spain, Italy and Germany. In total, 401 092 Schengen visas were submitted by Moroccans in 2013,...
Over 400,000 Schengen visa applications submitted by Moroccans in 2013: EU statistics
Rabat – Over 400,000 applications for Schengen visas were submitted by Moroccans in 2013, according to recent statistics from the internal migration and Affairs of the European Commission. Most applications were submitted to the consulates of France, Spain, Italy and Germany. In total, 401 092 Schengen visas were submitted by Moroccans in 2013,...
