Le 1 is a Moroccan, French‑language digital news and analysis outlet launched on March 30, 2016 by Nawfal Laarabi. It is published by Insight Publications, an LLC jointly owned by the founder and based in Casablanca. The newsroom focuses on Morocco’s institutions and politics, security policy, diplomacy and the Sahara, and connects domestic developments to regional shifts across the Maghreb, the Middle East and Africa. It also covers business and markets, energy, technology and industry, complemented by rankings and opinion essays. Branded with the tagline “l’intelligence de l’information,” Le 1 emphasizes explanatory reporting, briefings and contextual analysis aimed at an initiated readership that includes executives, public officials and diplomatic missions. Since launch it has cultivated a specialty in security and foreign policy reporting and closely follows the agendas of the royal court, government and security services. Media Ownership Monitor describes its editorial line as broadly favorable to the security apparatus, a stance that distinguishes it within Morocco’s francophone press. Beyond daily updates, Le 1 produces dossiers and long‑form pieces under the Insight Publications umbrella. In a crowded news market, it positions itself as a resource for decision‑makers who want rapid coverage with strategic context rather than general‑interest headlines.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Casablanca, Morocco
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Arabic
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
67,049
Twitter number of followers:
2,872
Instagram number of followers:
1,803
YouTube number of followers:
1,046
Tiktok number of followers:
2,097

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Nawfal Laarabi
Directors:
Nawfal Laarabi

Team

Full-time employees:
5
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
2
Volunteers:
1

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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