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Morocco: Country in North Africa
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south. Morocco also claims the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, and several small Spanish-controlled islands off its coast. It has a population of roughly 37 million, the official and predominant religion is Islam, and the official languages are Arabic and Berber; French and the Moroccan dialect of Arabic are also widely spoken. Moroccan identity and culture is a mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultures. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

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Behind the scenes at Hassan II Trophy, Morocco’s most famous golf tournament [Video]

Behind the scenes at Hassan II Trophy, Morocco’s most famous golf tournament

In this episode of Spotlight we go behind the scenes at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in anticipation of the upcoming Hassan II Trophy and accompanying Lalla Meryem Cup, two of the most prestigious..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 08:00Published
Archaeologists discover intact 90,000-year-old human footprints on Moroccan beach [Video]

Archaeologists discover intact 90,000-year-old human footprints on Moroccan beach

In 2022, researchers stumbled upon the footprint site near the northern tip of North Africa while examining boulders at a nearby pocket beach.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:24Published
AFCON: Mali take on Burkina Faso, Morocco play South Africa for last quarter-final spots [Video]

AFCON: Mali take on Burkina Faso, Morocco play South Africa for last quarter-final spots

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 02:59Published

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South Africa shock Morocco to progress to Afcon quarter-finals

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South Africa shock Morocco as Hakimi misses penalty

South Africa register a shock 2-0 win over Morocco in the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Achraf Hakimi misses a late penalty.
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Morocco beat Zambia to top Afcon group

Watch highlights as Morocco beat Zambia 1-0 to finish top of group F and reach the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.
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Morocco beat Zambia to do Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a major favour, sending the Elephants into the last 16 by the back door.
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Watch: Afcon 2023 - Zambia v Morocco

Watch live coverage and follow text updates of the final Group F match between Zambia and Morocco in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Hakimi on target but Morocco held by DR Congo

Silas Katompa Mvumpa's clinical second-half strike cancels out Achraf Hakimi's opener as DR Congo earn a deserved point against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Morocco held as DR Congo fight back in Group F

Silas Katompa Mvumpa's second-half goal earns DR Congo a point against Morocco in Group F of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Indian plane not involved in Afghanistan crash: Civil aviation ministry

The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry clarified that the aircraft involved in the Afghanistan crash was a Moroccan-registered small aircraft. Contradicting earlier reports, a senior official confirmed the..
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Morocco beat 10-man Tanzania 3-0 in Afcon

Watch highlights as Morocco begin their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania.
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Afcon 2025 may move to avoid Club World Cup clash

Dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are undecided amid a potential clash with the expanded Fifa Club World Cup.
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Chelsea striker Kerr injures ACL at training camp

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr sustains an anterior cruciate ligament injury at a club training camp in Morocco.
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Forfar's Nditi set for Afcon adventure with Tanzania

Roberto Nditi admits it is "crazy" he might go from playing for Forfar at Peterhead to facing World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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A rivalry heated by history - the significance of Morocco's win over Spain

When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.
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Scotland's health secretary - who tried to bill taxpayers almost £11,000 after a data roaming blunder during a Moroccan holiday - still has "serious unanswered questions to address", the Scottish..
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The unanswered questions surrounding Scottish minister's £11,000 parliament iPad bill

A Scottish government minister has come under the spotlight after racking up nearly £11,000 in data roaming fees on his parliament iPad while on a family holiday in Morocco.
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Scotland's health secretary to pay back £11,000 parliamentary iPad bill

A Scottish government minister has agreed to pay back almost £11,000 after racking up a hefty data roaming bill on his parliament iPad while on a family holiday in Morocco.
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Scottish minister racked up 'absolutely scandalous' £11,000 data roaming fee on holiday

A Scottish government minister racked up nearly £11,000 in data roaming fees on his parliament iPad while on a family holiday in Morocco.
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Man in court charged with 'terror-motivated' murder and attempted murder

A Moroccan national has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of stabbing a 70-year-old man to death in Hartlepool, in a knife attack alleged to have been motivated by terrorism.
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Man accused of murder and attempted murder appears in court after counter terror probe

A Moroccan national accused of stabbing a 70-year-old man to death in Hartlepool has appeared in court.
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Former Spain manager Vilda named Morocco head coach

Morocco appoint Spain's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda as the manager of their women's team.
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2030 World Cup to be held across three continents

The 2030 World Cup will he held across Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, Fifa confirms.
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A day of miracles after Morocco earthquake but very soon rescuers might not find anyone else to save

At the top of a mountain surrounded by quite breathtaking destruction I did not expect to see survivors of this deadly earthquake.
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Race against time to reach trapped quake survivors as number killed in Morocco nears 2,700

Rescuers are battling to reach remote mountain towns devastated by the earthquake in Morocco, as the number of confirmed deaths from the disaster neared 2,700.
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UK among four countries to send aid to Morocco after earthquake leaves more than 2,100 dead

The UK has sent support to Morocco after a deadly earthquake obliterated part of the country leaving more than 2,100 dead.
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'I can see his body through the ruins': Inside the Moroccan tourist town that's 'expecting 2,000 dead'

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How earthquake rescuers will be working as 'golden period' for survival ticks by

Rescue teams in Morocco are racing against a "golden period" to find survivors that is rapidly running out.
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Dad killed by rubble that hit his head as he tried to protect son in Morocco quake

In the Moroccan village of Amizmiz, death has come in the most cruel way.
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Earthquake survivors sleep rough as rescuers battle to save people trapped in remote areas

Thousands of people who survived the Morocco earthquake have spent the night sleeping rough - with many losing their homes or too fearful to head indoors.
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Gambia team experience 'terrible' Morocco earthquake

The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet says he feared a plane had crashed into his hotel after experiencing Friday's Morocco earthquake.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits near Dharmanagar in Tripura

This comes after a powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude wreaked havoc in Morroco on Friday night, killing at least 820 people.
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Earthquake in Morocco has killed dozens of people, officials say

Dozens of people have been killed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officials have said.
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Moroccan tourists 'shot dead' after entering Algerian waters on jet ski

Two Moroccan tourists on jet skis have reportedly been shot dead after straying into Algerian waters.
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France thrash Morocco to book quarter-final place

Watch highlights as France end Morocco's Women's World Cup dream with a 4-0 win to set up a quarter-final clash against co-hosts Australia.
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Kenza Dali rounds off a "delightful" move to double France's lead over Morocco at the Women's World Cup.
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Morocco’s women’s team - the defiant debutants

The story of how Morocco made history again at the Women's World Cup.
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Morocco boss Pedros relishing tie with native France

Morocco coach Reynald Pedros is eyeing a shock win over a France side he "knows perfectly" in the last 16 of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup.
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Watch: Fifa Women's World Cup - France v Morocco round of 16

Follow live commentary & text updates as France face Morocco in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Bus crash in Morocco kills at least 24 people

At least 24 people have died after a bus overturned in central Morocco, one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.
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Morocco's 'explosion of joy' down to years of work

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Morocco beat Colombia to seal shock last-16 spot

Watch highlights as Anissa Lahmari's goal was enough to help Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 a result that sees both sides qualify for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.
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