Le Desk is an independent investigative newsroom based in Casablanca, founded in 2015 and published by Pulse Media SARL. The outlet reports in French and Arabic and focuses on how power is exercised in Morocco—politics and governance, big business and public finance, security, justice, environment, and culture. Its editorial leadership is headed by director of publication Ali Amar with Soufiane Sbiti as editor‑in‑chief.
Le Desk is best known for original investigations and exclusive business and policy scoops. Its premium “En Off” section regularly breaks stories on corporate transactions, public tenders and regulatory decisions, while long‑form series unpack complex subjects and “Le Desk Live” tracks fast‑moving developments. Reporting goes through multi‑step fact‑checking inside the newsroom, and many investigations include a paragraph detailing reporting conditions, an explicit commitment to transparency.
The organization’s mission is sustained by reader revenue. It adopted a subscription‑driven model early in Morocco’s digital press and maintains a freemium approach to safeguard independence from political or advertising pressure.
Le Desk collaborates in cross‑border projects with international partners and is listed as a media partner of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Its audience is largely francophone and policy‑minded, and its work is frequently echoed by larger outlets. Since launch, Le Desk has helped set higher standards for investigative reporting in the Moroccan media landscape while training young reporters through newsroom internships.