"My life today is by the grace of God"
How was Mary’s journey from Nigeria to Morocco? What is life in Morocco like for undocumented migrants? What is it like to overcome grief and raise a family in Morocco?
The results
Losing a husband is one thing, losing a daughter is another
Samira's husband seeks asylum in the Netherlands. Later, she and her children follow, expecting a reunion. But why has family, from near and far, even from abroad, come to meet them at the airport?
They ruin their own lives for the sake of a wedding
We invited Ismail to a picnic to learn more about Afghan marriage customs, which often come with enormous costs. He's relieved he married in Morocco in a small setting, avoiding the financial burden common in Afghanistan.
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The bread of the house is eaten by strangers
Meet Mansur and Khadija, an Afghan-Moroccan couple who recently married. Why do they prefer to stay off-camera? Is it fear of legal trouble, shame, or worries of backlash over their binational relationship? Watch to find out!
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Marriage is the only option
Why did Khadija and Mansur decide to marry? Was it simple romanticism, a desire to build a family, or was marriage their only choice in Morocco, where unmarried cohabitation with the opposite sex can have serious legal and social consequences?
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Chill dad, he is good
Mansur and Khadija explore the personal qualities they believe are important in a suitable partner. They also discuss how family members and gender norms significantly shape their views when choosing a spouse.
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We had two weddings but I only attended one
Khadija and Mansur married on paper in Morocco. To honor their marriage, Mansur’s family in Afghanistan organized a wedding without the bride and groom. Almost a year later, the couple held their wedding in Morocco. Why did they only attend one of their weddings?
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Killing one of us is a good deed
In this video, we introduce Ahmed and Fatima, a couple from the Ahmadi community in Pakistan. As a religious minority, the Ahmadis face increasing hostility in their home country. The situation becomes dire when shots are fired at Ahmed's home and the couple decides to leave.
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I ran so much that day, my feet were injured for six months
Five months after arriving in Morocco, Ahmed and Fatima become parents to a son named Sikander. Unaware of the requirement to register their child with Moroccan authorities within 30 days, they find themselves in a difficult situation and must go to court to register Sikander.