A single white cloud hangs in the distance; two or three lotus flowers in partial bloom; a cluster of bamboo stalks stands tall. Together they form a serene rural scene. In this picture lives a snipe, a clam, a fish, and a husband-and-wife fishing duo …  In May, China National Theatre for Children toured Morocco with its classic stage production The Snipe, the Clam, and the Fish. The troupe visited the cities of Tétouan, Kenitra and Rabat, sharing this unique performance with…

Morocco have become the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions booked their ticket in style with a thumping 5-0 home victory over Niger. A raucous Rabat crowd roared the Atlas Lions to victory on Saturday. The first goal came in 29 minutes after sustained pressure, with Ismael Saibari sliding in to convert Youssef Belammari’s tantalizing low cross and lift the roof off the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The same player was in…

Morocco secured a record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after overcoming first-time finalists Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday. The Atlas Lions, champions in 2018 and 2020, were tested to the limit by a spirited Malagasy side, but ultimately their pedigree and experience told. Star striker Oussama Lamlaoui was once again the difference, scoring twice, including a spectacular 40-yard effort, to finish as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.…

Moroccan outfit AS FAR’s pursuit of Simba FC mentor Fadluraghman “Fadlu” Davids has ended on a disappointing note for the North Africans. AS FAR, also known as FAR Rabat, has been on the lookout for a new head coach following the dismissal of Frenchman Hubert Velud. Davids, 43, has impressed in Tanzania with his side neck and neck with nemesis Young Africans for the Liga Kuu Bara 2024/25 season title. Davids has also guided Simba to the CAF Confederation Cup…

Top diplomats of Morocco, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger agreed to boost cooperation at a ministerial coordination meeting held in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech on Saturday. The meeting focused on an initiative proposed by Moroccan King Mohammed VI earlier in November, who suggested to “launch an international initiative to enable the Sahel countries to have access to the Atlantic Ocean.” The king stressed that “the success of such an initiative hinges on upgrading infrastructure in the Sahel…