Keywords: Youth


Sami Yusuf reflects on sacred music and cultural heritage

Sami Yusuf, an internationally known composer and performer, described sacred music as a bridge to a shared cultural and civilizational heritage during his participation in the 29th edition of a major festival of sacred world music held in Fes. He emphasized the role of traditional music in preserving......

Morocco unveils new labor survey as unemployment reaches 10.8%

Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the first findings from its new labor force survey, EMO2026, which replaces the long-standing National Employment Survey. The new framework provides a broader assessment of labor market conditions and introduces updated measurement methods......

La Cigogne Volubile returns across ten Moroccan cities

The 14th edition of the La Cigogne Volubile children’s book festival will run from June 8 to 13, 2026 across Morocco, bringing literature and creative workshops to young audiences in ten cities. Organized by the Institut français du Maroc, the event targets children aged 4 to 12 and offers......

Morocco education system faces deep learning crisis from primary school

The education system shows structural weaknesses that begin in primary school and extend through secondary education. Large numbers of students reach the final years without mastering basic reading and arithmetic skills. This creates a pipeline where academic failure accumulates over time and becomes......

Mental health taboo cracks in Morocco as depression rates surge

Mental health has long been pushed to the sidelines, yet it now occupies an increasingly prominent place in global societal debates. Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and addictions affect more people than ever, across all ages and social backgrounds. In Morocco however, many still hesitate to speak......

Asmaa Abou Ali wins top prize at Morocco Youth Award 2026 in scientific research

The third edition of the Prix Maroc Jeunesse 2026 ceremony took place Monday in Rabat, bringing together prominent figures from the fields of culture, media, and science to honor exceptional young talent across five competitive categories: scientific research, technological innovation, artistic and cultural......

CNDH engages youth in debate on death penalty abolition in Morocco

A national gathering in Rabat has brought together young participants, officials and human rights representatives to examine the future of the death penalty in Morocco. The meeting focused on increasing youth involvement in public debate on justice reform and human rights at a time when the country maintains......

German Chancellor Merz questions opportunities in the United States

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked international debate after stating that he would currently discourage his children from living or studying in the United States, citing concerns about the country’s evolving social environment and limited opportunities for young graduates. Speaking during......

Vivo Energy Maroc promotes inclusion through football tournament with Naybet

Vivo Energy Maroc has organized a solidarity football tournament in Casablanca aimed at promoting social inclusion among young people. The initiative, titled “B’9loubna Rab7ine,” brings together beneficiaries of the Second Chance School New Generation program from L’Heure Joyeuse......