Rue20 (زنقة 20) is a Moroccan digital news outlet established in 2011 and headquartered in Rabat. Publishing primarily in Arabic, its name references the February 20 movement that marked Morocco’s 2011 protest wave. The newsroom covers national politics, governance, economy, society, and public services, alongside culture, technology, and international affairs. It also runs a Spanish-language edition for Iberian and Latin American readers and a dedicated sports service covering domestic leagues, national teams, and global tournaments. Sections such as Tamazight broaden linguistic representation, and opinion essays from Moroccan columnists feed public debate. Regional correspondents file from major cities and remote provinces, extending coverage beyond the capital. Rue20 produces daily breaking news, on‑the‑ground regional reporting from bureaus in Marrakech and Laayoune, opinion columns, and video interviews and explainers under the “Television Rue20” banner. The outlet is published by Youth Media SARL AU; Adil Arbaï serves as general manager and publisher, with Khalid Arbaï as editor‑in‑chief. Rue20 is a member of the National Association of Media and Publishers (AMME). In 2021, it reported surpassing half a million daily visitors, reflecting a large audience inside Morocco and within the diaspora. Editorially, Rue20 states a focus on timely, accurate coverage of Moroccan affairs and positions itself as a general‑interest source for readers seeking fast updates and policy‑focused reporting.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Rabat Hassan, Morocco
Year the organization started publishing:
2012
Languages:
French
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
2,000,000
Twitter number of followers:
12,000
Instagram number of followers:
70,000
YouTube number of followers:
165,000

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Fouad El Houari
Directors:

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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