MOROCCO WORLD NEWS
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Morocco World News is the largest, independent, English-speaking local newsroom in Morocco. I spent my semester abroad from Elon University's School of Communications in Rabat as part of a Field Studies in Journalism and New Media program, where I got to intern at Morocco World News as a news correspondent and staff photographer.
During this internship, I produced over 40 articles spanning breaking news and in-depth features. Additionally, I took photos for the majority of these stories, as well stories written by my colleagues. More than 100 of my images were published by the end of my internship. |
STORIES AND ARTICLES
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Nation-wide Moroccan contractual teachers' strike
Thousands of the Morocco's teachers rocked the country's education system by striking and protesting for job stability, increased pay, promotions, health care and pensions. The coverage below follows the movement over the course of nearly three months: Story I: Two protests take place in Rabat on International Women's Day Story II: Contractual and Cell 9 teachers: 'We will continue our protests' Story III: Moroccan teachers march into April, making 3 months of protests Story IV: Moroccan teachers: 'We can't go back until government gives in' Story V: Moroccan teachers: 'Each protest gets bigger as more join us' Story VI: Police disperse teachers protests at Morocco's Parliament Story VII: Moroccan teachers to suspend strike after month of turmoil Story VIII: Unions and protestors march on Labor Day in Morocco |
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A devout man’s vendetta to bring literature to Rabat
RABAT — Sprawled on a rug, under the shade of a street-side tree, Mohammed Aziz began taking his revenge by re-reading one of the nine books he owned. Orphaned at the age of six, Aziz attempted to afford his dream of graduating high school, but the textbooks were too expensive. Angry and without a diploma Aziz's more than half-century career as a bookseller began... |
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Post-appeal decision brings hundreds to protest for Hirak Rif activists
RABAT — The sound of rain was drowned out by the chants of hundreds of protestors at this year’s first major march in support of Hirak Rif prisoners in Morocco, following a controversial court decision. Slogans such as “No liberty, no peace” rattled the gates of Parliament as dozens of protesters waving Amazigh flags rallied in front of the building in Rabat... |
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From terrorist to disciple: Moroccan Hollywood's top extra
OUARZAZATE — With a lit cigarette between his lips and a walking cane in hand, "Osama Bin Laden" left his clay home to begin his daily neighborhood stroll. The only sound on that Thursday morning were the flip-flop of his sandals — a methodical pitter-patter that paused three times... |
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Pope Francis starts 2-day visit in Morocco to boost interfaith dialogue
RABAT — Under the cover of surrounding buildings, dozens of people lined the streets of Rabat to welcome Pope Francis to Morocco, whose two-day visit will focus on interfaith dialogue and issues of migration... Story I: Pope Francis starts 2-day visit in Morocco to boost interfaith dialogue Story II: Hundreds gather to attend Pope Francis' mass in Morocco |
PHOTOGRAPHY
None of these photos could have been taken without Mary Bernard, who generously lent me her indestructible Nikon D3300.
IN MEMORY OF OMAR FAROUK EL-KHALFI
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In April 2020, Omar Farouk El-Khalfi died in his sleep. He was 26. Omar's death was caused by a brain hemorrhage. Omar dreamed of pursuing a communications degree in France.
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