Morocco
The World's Oldest University Was Founded by a Woman of Color
The University of Al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco was founded by a Muslim woman in 859 AD, though it only recently began to admit female students. We spoke to some of its newest recruits about studying in the historic institution.
Morocco Boots UN Diplomats Over Western Sahara Spat
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has managed to anger Moroccan officials by visiting a refugee camp filled with refugees from Western Sahara and referring to Morocco's presence in the territory as an "occupation."
Rainbow Geometric Murals Coat a Moroccan Chapel
Spanish street artist Okuda heads south to reimagine religion once again.
Morocco's Rising Female Chefs Are Taking Back the Kitchen
Working outside of the home was not a tangible option for Moroccan women for many years, but times are now changing with chefs like Meryem Cherkaoui and Najat Kaanache.
North Africa's Biggest Street Art Ever: Last Week in Art
Also, shots were fired at a Berlin LGBT museum, BP ended its controversial sponsorship of the Tate, and the chair in which J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter is for sale (again).
Public Art Rules the Marrakech Biennale | Insta of the Week
Take a digital tour through one of Africa's premiere art biennales.
Dutch Police Bust Multi-Million Dollar Bitcoin Laundering Ring
The investigation spanned five countries.
East Meets West with this Warholesque Sensual Feast
Hassan Hajjaj turns a museum into a Moroccan tea room-themed installation. With coloring books.
Saudi Arabia Announces Formation of 34-State 'Islamic Coalition' To Fight Terrorism
There is little information on what the coalition will actually do, and many of the nations enlisted to combat Islamist brutality have something of a reputation for it themselves.
What It’s Like to Eat as a Miss Universe Contestant
In 2012, I won Miss Finland. During Miss Universe, we all stayed in the same hotel but our meals weren’t planned for us—it was up to us how competitive we wanted to be.
Sunsets and Souks: Oasis Festival is Heaven on Earth
Partying in paradise with DJ Harvey, Carl Craig, and Axel Boman.
A Guantanamo Bay Detainee Has Been Sent Home to Morocco and Nobody's Heard from Him Since
Lawyers for Chekkouri say they don't know where he is, and have no been able to speak with or see their client since he arrived on Moroccan soil.