Arrifino is a regional news organization serving Morocco’s Rif, with a core focus on Nador and neighboring provinces. It publishes daily reporting on municipal decisions, policing and courts, public services, education, the environment and local culture, and follows cross‑border developments in nearby Melilla. A section labelled “Migrant” tracks the Rif diaspora and mobility between Morocco and Europe. Arrifino publishes primarily in Arabic and maintains a French section for bilingual readers. Coverage mixes fast updates with field photography and video, anchored by contributors such as photojournalist Jilali Khaldi. The outlet has been publishing since at least 2010, building a searchable archive on the region’s transformation. Its community‑oriented reporting has prompted real‑world responses; for example, a story on May 23, 2025 about an elderly man living at Nador’s entrance spurred elected officials and hospital staff to transport him for treatment. Arrifino also curates special dossiers on sensitive topics tied to the border economy and migration. Social channels, including YouTube, extend its reach and host explainers and eyewitness testimony around local cases. In practice, Arrifino functions as a constant record of civic life in the Rif and a bridge to readers abroad who maintain close ties to the region. Its beats include Nador, Driouch and Al Hoceima, with regular coverage of festivals, grassroots initiatives and sports, alongside analysis of policy shifts that affect daily life in the eastern region.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Nador, Morocco
Year the organization
started publishing:
2007
Languages:
French
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Journalism genres:
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Mohamed El Hali
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

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