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Expo 89: Soft focus

19 November 2015

Portraits of leaders past and present are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity – and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their peculiar reign.

Travel

Marrakech, Tangier + Casablanca

Morocco may be a short hop, skip and a jump across the Med from Europe but it feels like another world. Salesmen flaunting their wares in the souks, robed figures rushing to prayer and ancient palaces decked with dazzling…

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Ticket to Tangier

15 April 2010

Tangier, a crossroad of cultures and long a draw for artists and writers in search of a dose of naughtiness, is the setting for our North African sojourn in linen and cotton jackets and hard-working loafers.

Radio

The Global Countdown - Morocco

16 September 2021

This week, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the songs currently at the top of Morocco’s charts.

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Kingdom road

15 October 2015

Relatively unscathed by turbulent recent history, Morocco is intent on building a modern economy driven by technology. It would be a unique regional feat but the changes needed to achieve it will test the limits of the…

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The Drive, Morocco

9 May 2019

Morocco can be vivid and unpredictable – we crisscross this dreamy landscape to uncover some of its mysteries.

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Marshan & Medina

21 March 2013

A new generation of creative types are being seduced by the faded charm of the city that was once home to Paul Bowles and William Burroughs.

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Africa/Middle East

15 September 2016

A risky ride with Robert Mugabe’s motorcade and the South African mayor signposting a watershed in Cape Town politics.

Radio

The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 96: Morocco, Essaouira

7 August 2018

We head to a 16th-century port city famous not only for its rich history but for its culinary culture. Our guide Gaia Lutz shows us the sights, sounds and tastes of Essaouira.

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Magic moments

19 September 2019

Morocco may only be a short hop across the Med from Europe but it is another world. When you’re surrounded by salesmen flaunting their wares in souks, robed figures rushing to prayer and ancient palaces decked with dazzling…

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Prepare for departure

9 May 2019

A Moroccan cop, a Florentine city father and a Greek-Cypriot chanteuse are just a sample of the fascinating folk you’ll encounter as you journey through this latest issue.

Film

Marrakech, Tangier + Casablanca: The Monocle Travel Guide

20 December 2019

Marrakech can be full of dirty details but exploring Morocco is just fine at 90km/h. Take out some cash and jump in.Available now at The Monocle Shop.

Film

Moroccan Evolution

1 August 2013

Since the Arab Spring gathered pace two years ago, Morocco has avoided the violent upheaval of its neighbours. Andrew Mueller and photographer Yoann Stoeckel travelled to Rabat to discover why.

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Africa/Middle East

19 January 2012

Style leader: Morocco's Mohammad VI, election watch in Senegal and Iraqi tourism.

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Africa and Middle East

19 May 2015

Tracking the risk of migration in Eritrea and the latest on the battle for the Western Sahara.

Radio

The Late Edition - Monday 21 August

21 August 2017

We discuss the role of Morocco in Islamic extremism and Trump’s much-anticipated Afghanistan strategy. Plus: favourite pastimes for a solar eclipse.