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Tourism and the Moroccan Diaspora: Visitors as “Returning Citizens”
Morocco's recent tourism statistics reveal an intriguing fact: over half of all reported visitors are Moroccans resident abroad (MREs), not just international tourists. In 2024, the country will welcome around 17.4 million …
A Young, Urbanising Society between Arab and Amazigh Identities
Morocco's population is projected to reach 36.8 million by 2024, with the majority living in the lush north-western coastal and inland plains with higher rainfall. Moroccans are predominantly of Arab, Amazigh …
Religion in Public Space: Islam and Everyday Practices
Islam is the major religion in Morocco, and mosques, minarets, and the five daily calls to prayer all contribute to its visible and audible presence in public life. The vast majority of Moroccans are Sunni Muslims who …
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