Partial political censorship exists in national media

Daily newspaper circulation 28 per 1000 people

PUBLISHING AND BROADCAST MEDIA

		Main national newspapers		There are 15 daily newspapers, including Le Matin du Sahara et du Maghreb, Rissalat al-Oumma, al-Alam, and L'Opinion
		Television stations		2 services: 1 state-owned, 1 independent
		Radio stations		3 services: 1 state-owned, 2 independent

The succession of Mohammed VI fueled hopes of a more liberal climate, but the media remain effectively controlled by pressure from the state. Self-censorship is commonplace, particularly over reporting of the Western Sahara issue and royal stories. In 2000, the outspoken French-language weekly Demain was banned. The sports pages, especially the soccer reports, are the most dynamic sections of the press. Radio broadcasts are in Arabic, Berber, French, Spanish, and English. International broadcasts are readily available to those who can afford satellite television.

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004