Maroc Soir is an evening Moroccan newspaper that is published in French-language.
| Type | Evening newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Othman Al Omeir |
| Founder(s) | Maroc Soir |
| Editor-in-chief | Mahdi Harizi |
| Founded | 10 November 2005 |
| Political alignment | Pro-government |
| Language | French |
| Headquarters | Casablanca |
History and profile
editMaroc Soir was launched on 10 November 2005 by the publishing group of the same name, Maroc Soir Group, headed by Othman Al Omeir.[1][2] The paper is the successor of the newspaper with the same name which was started in 1902.[3] The headquarters of the paper is in Casablanca.[3][4] The paper is published five times per week.[4] The editor is Mahdi Harizi, a famous Moroccan writer and journalist.[1]
The paper is published in tabloid format and consists of 24 full color pages.[1] The newspaper has a pro-government stance.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Morocco: New French speaking paper for the younger generation" (PDF). Press Business (1). February 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "New French-Language Daily in Morocco". The Arab Press Network. 22 November 2005. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Maroc Soir". sol361. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Newspaper Launches" (PDF). WAN IFRA. 9 November 2005. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Morocco. The Media". Rough Guides. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
External links
edit- (in French) Announcement of the launching