Saad Guerraoui

Saad Guerraoui is a regular contributor to The Arab Weekly on Maghreb issues.

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Passing turbulence. A Royal Air Maroc 787 Dreamliner jet sits on the tarmac. (Reuters)
Deadlocked talks between Morocco’s airline and pilots take their toll on passengers
August 11, 2018
Political tremors. Former Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Mohamed Boussaid speaks during an interview in Marrakech. (Reuters)
Moroccan king sacks minister three days after urging action on social, economic problems
August 04, 2018
Restrictions on land and sea. People are seen swimming in the northern Moroccan town of M’diq. (Saad Guerraoui)
Campaign to restrict women’s attire causes a stir in Morocco
July 28, 2018
The Church of Our Lady of Victory in Tetouan. (Saad Guerraoui)
Rich history and seaside resorts attract visitors to Tetouan in Morocco
July 28, 2018
Mohamed Benaissa, secretary-general of the Asilah Forum Foundation and a former Moroccan foreign minister, speaks at the opening of the “Post-globalisation: What Perspectives?” symposium. (Asilah Forum Foundation)
Experts debate globalisation at Asilah Moussem
July 21, 2018
Haitham El-Zobaidi, the publisher of The Arab Weekly, speaks during the Asilah symposium on religious thought and its relation to terrorism. (Saad Guerraoui)
Forum experts say terrorism can be fought through education, better use of technology
July 21, 2018
Asilah Moussem founder looks at past, present and future of Moroccan festival
July 07, 2018
Zakaria Ramhani’s “Mano de Dios” at L’Atelier 21’s “Art et Football.” (Saad Guerraoui)
Moroccan artists showcase their talent at ‘Art et Football’ exhibition
July 07, 2018
Breathtaking performance. Classical Persian music singer Sepideh Raissadat performs during the 17th Mawazine World Rhythms International Music Festival in Rabat. (Sife Elamine – Courtesy of Mawazine)
Morocco’s music festivals take place amid calls to boycott Mawazine
June 30, 2018
Galloping prices. Fuel pumps at a gas station in Sidi Allal el-Bahraoui in Morocco. (Reuters)
Soaring fuel prices anger Moroccans as government mulls return to old cap system
June 23, 2018
Pastry shop at Derb Sultan district in Casablanca. (Saad Guerraoui)
Centuries-old traditions prevail as Moroccans celebrate Eid al-Fitr
June 16, 2018
Presentation of the Morocco 2026 bid during the 68th FIFA Congress at the Expocentre in Moscow on June 13. (AFP)
Morocco’s loss in 2026 World Cup bid highlights Arab divide
June 14, 2018
Talented playmaker. Morocco’s midfielder Hakim Ziyech controls the ball during the friendly match between Morocco and Ukraine, on May 31. (AFP)
Morocco’s football team displays strong defence ahead of World Cup
June 09, 2018
Workers of the Centrale Danone company protest against the boycott of the brand in front of parliament in Rabat, on June 5. (AFP)
Morocco boycott campaign undermines Islamist party’s credibility
June 09, 2018
The entrance to the exhibition at Bank Al-Maghrib Museum. (Bank Al-Maghrib Museum)
Rabat exhibition celebrates three decades of worldwide travel by Ibn Battuta
June 02, 2018
New leader of Morocco’s main opposition Party of Authenticity and Modernity Hakim Benchamach.(Hakim Benchamach)
Benchamach elected leader of Morocco’s main opposition party
June 02, 2018
A view of the walled town from the river bridge. (Saad Guerraoui)
Azemmour: Morocco’s city of artists
June 02, 2018
Moroccans shop at a supermarket in Casablanca. (Saad Guerraoui)
Boycott campaign sparks heated debate in Morocco
May 19, 2018
A view of a market in the medina of Casablanca. (Saad Guerraoui)
Ramadan in Morocco a month of charity but also of soaring food prices
May 05, 2018
A sign indicating the way to the embassy of Iran in Rabat. (AFP)
Gulf states rally behind Morocco against Iran
May 05, 2018