Moroccan World News

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/
Morocco World News (MWN) is an English-language digital newspaper covering Morocco and the wider MENA region. Founded in 2011 by brothers Samir and Adnane Bennis, it is headquartered in Rabat with additional offices in Fez and Washington, DC. The outlet publishes daily news, features, and analysis on politics, economic policy, society, culture, technology, sports, and foreign affairs, including sustained reporting on Western Sahara and Morocco’s diplomacy. MWN’s stated mission is to champion free speech and thoughtful debate while adhering to accuracy and independence as core values. Its coverage is tailored to English-speaking audiences in Morocco, the diaspora, and international readers seeking a Moroccan perspective on regional developments. The newsroom invests in early‑career talent; more than 70% of its journalists are young Moroccan women, paired with senior editors and contributors from Morocco, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The publication serves the country’s growing Anglophone community, producing explanatory reporting and opinion pieces alongside straight news. Between 2018 and 2023, it recorded 71.3 million article views from 25.7 million readers across its platforms, reflecting sustained global interest in Morocco‑focused coverage. MWN also extends its reporting through multimedia and social channels to reach younger audiences. Fourteen years after its launch, the outlet continues to frame Moroccan current affairs for a global readership through original reporting, contextual analysis, and editorials grounded in its stated ethical standards.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Rabat, Morocco
Year the organization started publishing:
2011
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Morocco

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
731,000
Twitter number of followers:
30,001
Instagram number of followers:
336,000
YouTube number of followers:
11,000
Tiktok number of followers:
86,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Samir Bennis and Adnane Bennis
Directors:
Samir Bennis, Adnane Bennis

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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