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Summary

Moroccan social media influencer Saber Chaouni, known for creating lighthearted content, visited Ivory Coast and met with the tourism minister. His videos showcasing the beauty of the country have been well-received, promoting cultural exchange between Morocco and Ivory Coast. During the recent Africa Cup of Nations, Chaouni leveraged the opportunity to showcase Moroccan culture and traditions to Ivorians, who reacted positively. He aims to bring the two cultures closer together through his influential content.

Takeaways

• 😀 Saber Chaouni, a content creator from Morocco, has made a significant impact in Côte d'Ivoire, even receiving acknowledgment from the Ivorian Minister of Tourism for his role in promoting Moroccan-Ivorian relations.
• 😃 Before leaving Morocco, Saber had already extensively documented the beauty of Morocco, focusing on the positive aspects rather than the negatives, which are common to all countries.
• 😊 Traveling from Morocco to Mauritania, then Senegal by hitchhiking, and finally flying to Côte d'Ivoire, Saber arrived about a month and a half before the Afrobasket tournament, aiming to showcase the unseen beauty of Côte d'Ivoire.
• 😍 Saber aims to break the trend of highlighting poverty in Africa by focusing on the positive and beautiful aspects of Côte d'Ivoire, challenging the stereotypical portrayal of African countries.
• 🙌 The warm reception from Ivorians and the government's appreciation highlights the positive impact of Saber's work in promoting a different narrative of Côte d'Ivoire.
• 😎 His videos not only attract millions of viewers but also serve as a cultural bridge, showcasing the Moroccan culture to Ivorians and other Africans, promoting cultural exchange.
• 🙏 Saber's efforts have led to an increased interest among Ivorians, Egyptians, and Lebanese in his content, which focuses on human stories, nature, hospitality, and the promotion of Moroccan culture.
• 😃 Through his attire and music, Saber has introduced elements of Moroccan culture to Ivorians, who have warmly embraced these new cultural experiences.
• 🙋 More than 7,500 Moroccans living in Côte d'Ivoire have also contributed to this cultural exchange, highlighting the presence and influence of Moroccan culture in the country.
• 🙊 Saber plans to continue promoting Moroccan culture and heritage, hinting at upcoming surprises intended to further bridge cultural gaps and enhance mutual understanding.

Q & A

Why did the Ivorian Minister of Tourism thank Saber?

The Ivorian Minister of Tourism thanked Saber for his role in promoting Moroccan-Ivorian relations through his videos showing the beauty and hospitality of Ivory Coast.

How long has Saber been in Ivory Coast and what has he tried to show?

Saber has been in Ivory Coast for about a month and a half. He has tried to show the beautiful and positive sides of Ivory Coast that people may not know about, instead of just showing poverty and hardship.

How have Ivorians reacted to Saber's Moroccan clothes and culture?

Ivorians have reacted very positively to Saber's Moroccan clothes and culture. Many Ivorians already know about Moroccan culture but were excited to see it in person. Over 10,000 Ivorians wore Moroccan jalaba robes to the Morocco-Tanzania match.

What is the purpose of Saber promoting Moroccan culture in Ivory Coast?

The purpose is to promote Moroccan culture and heritage as part of tourism promotion efforts between Morocco and Ivory Coast.

What special surprise does Saber have planned related to Moroccan culture?

Saber has hinted at a special Moroccan cultural surprise he has planned for today, possibly related to Moroccan architecture, music, or attire.

How many Moroccans live in Ivory Coast?

There is a community of over 7,500 Moroccans living in Ivory Coast.

What stereotypes is Saber trying to break about Africa?

Saber is trying to break the stereotype that all videos and images from Africa focus on poverty and hardship. He wants to showcase the beauty in African countries.

Why was the Ivorian government appreciative of Saber's work?

The Ivorian government appreciated Saber's videos for promoting tourism and positively portraying aspects of Ivory Coast that aren't well known internationally.

How did Saber use the Morocco-Tanzania match to promote Moroccan culture?

During the Morocco-Tanzania match, Saber took pictures with over 10,000 Ivorians wearing Moroccan jalaba robes to showcase Moroccan fashion and culture.

What other African countries has Saber traveled to recently?

Recently Saber traveled from Morocco to Mauritania, Senegal, and finally Ivory Coast before arriving around 1.5 months ago.