Moroccan Sheikha Controversy
Every Ramadan in Morocco, there’s always a huge controversy about the popular TV shows that are shown during the first breakfast of the evening. Commonly, Moroccan families sit around the TV together during this first breakfast every sunset during Ramadan. Seeing PDA on these shows is very taboo for a majority of the strict religious families (which most families are) that consider TV shows and watching TV as Haram, prohibited by Islam. The less religious families still feel uncomfortable like the traditional families when any type of PDA is shown on the screen. With all that being said, I understand why creators have such a difficult time producing quality shows and being creative
Maya, the Moroccan Dancer, In the Heart of A New Controversy
The Moroccan dancer is known for shattering taboos and is undeniably one of the boldest women in Morocco, where a belly dancer is labeled a 'kehba' (whore).
Developing tough skin to the avalanches of criticism and attacks that trigger her, she seems not to care, even though she has already received many death threats in Morocco. She's safely moved to Los Angeles recently.
Movie Director, Hicham Lasri, Doubles Down on Controversial Moroccan Comments
We Moroccans were good people ("zouinine," as he calls them) when we were reconciled with ourselves. We had fun all week and went to pray on Fridays. On Saturday, we got drunk and hungover on Sunday. And on Monday we went back to work," which is the reality of the situation that all Moroccans already know but whenever someone says it publicly, people get upset. Thank God we have bars and alcohol in Morocco, as it's one of the only things that helps people forget that they exist in a different type of Hell. The ultimate dream for many is to leave the country for a better life abroad.
Snake Drama in Marrakesh!
The latest scam caused a big panic in the most famous Moroccan square when tourists bought a snake from the “Issawi” snake tamer for 400 dirhams ($44), and it escaped. The snake’s escape created a state of extreme alertness among the local authorities of Marrakesh, who tried to manage the state of terror among the tourists and passers-by.