Friday 29 February 2008

Moroccanstar

Moroccanstar (or MS as its known by its users) is a morocco related communtiy website, noted for its active forum currently the most active english speaking moroccan forum on the internet.
The site was Established on April 21st 2006.

Forums.
The key features of the site are the forums bringing english speaking moroccans and all those interested in morocco and its culture together. Topics covered range from morocco discussions, moroccan darija lessons, amazigh culture, moroccan daily news, concerts, events festivals, moroccan cuisine, Islam, as well as general discussions with sub categories.
there is a forum dedicated to the french speaking moroccans as french is the second language in moroccco and widely spoken.
During Ramadan the moroccan cuisine section lights up while members discuss what they will be cooking to break their fast.
During the African cup of nations 2008 the sports forum was full of atmosphere as moroccan members showed their support.
During January the forum hit 200.000 posts with around 10.000 posts being added on average each month.

Moroccanstar live Radio.
One of the most popular aspects to the website is the Live radio, there are forum members that have DJ status (currently around 5 at this time.) Members can interact with the DJ and request music and shoutouts. Live call in's are taken through skype which is very popular. The genre of music played is varied, from chaabi, rai, Gnawa,moroccan rap, chaarki, asri, nasheed and most other mainstream music.

Morocco Articles and Information.
There are fresh articles, news and information about morocco found on the website homepage and updated regularly.

External links.

www.moroccanstar.co.uk
http://www.moroccanstar.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums

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