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In Marrakesh, tourism is frozen. So is the economy.

May 28, 2020
A Marrakesh grocer weighs in why tourism is the biggest factor in his business.
A Morrocan woman wearing a protective mask walks through the nearly deserted Jamaa el-Fna square in Marrakesh on March 17, 2020, days before Moroccan authorities implemented a strict lockdown.
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Anou, the accessible Etsy of Morocco

Jan 19, 2015
New website launched in Morocco helps rural artisans set their wares.

Phosphorous: Where Morocco is OPEC

Nov 7, 2013
The BBC's Justin Rowlatt has a new series that looks at the economics behind chemical elements.

In Morocco, some dream of a kingly gift

Sep 25, 2012
In Morocco, unemployment hovers at around 15 percent and many dream of receiving a license from the king to operate a business -- such as a bus company.

'Pimp My Ride' has its fans in Morocco

Jan 24, 2012
Customizing cars is becoming a major craze in Morocco after the American television show “Pimp My Ride” wins many fans.