Saad Guerraoui

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

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A file picture shows Moroccan Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani speaking at the Moroccan Parliament in Rabat. (Reuters)
Parliamentary vote reflects divisions within Morocco’s ruling coalition
October 20, 2018
Visitors look at paintings at L’Atelier 21 gallery in Casablanca. (Saad Guerraoui)
Waves, Gnawa soul and trance blend in Najia Mehadji’s work
October 13, 2018
A view of a street in the Mellah Jewish quarter of the Old Medina in Marrakech. (AFP)
Moroccan king stresses role of education in promoting tolerance
October 13, 2018
UN Envoy for the Western Sahara Horst Koehler (C) leaves following a meeting with Polisario Front negotiators on the outsksirts of Tindouf, last October. (AFP)
UN chief asks Security Council to extend mandate of Western Sahara mission
October 06, 2018
Moroccan women porters carry bundles of goods on their backs on their way from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta to Morocco, on September 20. (AFP)
Moroccan report warns against socio-economic inequalities
September 29, 2018
Young Moroccans gather at the harbour of the port city of Ceuta as they wait for the opportunity to board a boat for Europe. (AFP)
Morocco gets EU aid to help stem illegal migration
September 22, 2018
Students attend an Arabic class at a school in Rabat. (AFP)
Introduction of dialect in school textbooks divides Moroccans
September 15, 2018
The Grand Mosque in Place Outa El Hammam. (Saad Guerraoui)
Chefchaouen: Morocco’s blue pearl
September 15, 2018
Addressing the youth issue. A file picture shows Moroccan Army soldiers parading during celebrations to mark the anniversary of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces. (AP)
Morocco brings back compulsory military service but details are scarce
September 01, 2018
Strong growth. Tourists visit the Mausoleum of Mohamed V in Rabat. (AFP)
Morocco sees rising number of Chinese tourists
August 18, 2018
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