Dima Maghrib: A Song of Moroccan Pride for the World Cup 2022
Dima Maghrib is a Moroccan slang expression that means “Morocco forever”, “long live Morocco”, or “always Morocco”. It is a phrase used to show Moroccan pride and celebration in real life or on social media. The term is derived from Arabic, one of the two official languages of Morocco.
Dima Maghrib is also the title of a song by two popular singers, Maher Zain and Humood AlKhudher, who dedicated it to the Moroccan national football team, also known as the Atlas Lions. The song was released in November 2022, after Morocco qualified for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar by defeating Portugal in a dramatic match. The song is a remake of their previous hit, Tahayya, but with lyrics in Moroccan dialect.
The song has become a viral sensation among Moroccans and fans of the team, who use the hashtag #DimaMaghrib to express their support and excitement for the upcoming tournament. The song has also received praise from other celebrities and footballers, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Mohamed Salah. The song has over 8 million views on YouTube and over 49 thousand views on TikTok.
Dima Maghrib is a song that celebrates the spirit and culture of Morocco, as well as its achievements in football. It is a song that inspires hope and joy for the future of the country and its people. It is a song that says: Dima Maghrib!
Morocco will face either France or England in the semifinal, depending on the outcome of their match on Sunday (11 December). Both teams are considered favorites to win the tournament, but Morocco has shown that it can defy the odds and challenge the best teams in the world.
Morocco’s success at the World Cup has been hailed worldwide as a historic achievement for African and Arab football. Many fans and celebrities have expressed their admiration and support for the Atlas Lions on social media, using the hashtag #DimaMaghrib. Some of the notable figures who congratulated Morocco include former US President Barack Obama, Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, Nigerian singer Davido, and Moroccan-born French comedian Gad Elmaleh.
Morocco’s historic World Cup achievement hailed worldwide By Issy Ronald, CNN Updated 7:34 AM EST, Sun December 11, 2022 Link Copied! Morocco reached the World Cup semifinals on Saturday. Francois Nel/Getty Images CNN â Morocco’s historic run to the World Cup semifinals has been met with widespread praise and admiration from fans and celebrities around the world. The Atlas Lions became the first African team to reach the last four of the tournament after beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, thanks to a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri. Morocco had already stunned Spain on penalties in the round of 16 and topped a group that included Croatia, Belgium and Canada. Morocco’s success has been seen as a breakthrough for African and Arab football, as well as a source of pride and joy for Moroccans and their diaspora. Many fans and celebrities have taken to social media to express their support and congratulations for the team, using the hashtag #DimaMaghrib, which means “Morocco forever” in Moroccan dialect. Former US President Barack Obama was among those who praised Morocco’s achievement, tweeting: “Congratulations to Morocco on reaching the World Cup semifinals for the first time. A historic moment for African and Arab football. #DimaMaghrib.” Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, who starred in classic films such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago”, also tweeted his admiration for Morocco, saying: “What a performance by Morocco! They have made history and shown the world what African and Arab football can do. I am proud of them and wish them all the best in the semifinals. #DimaMaghrib.” Nigerian singer Davido, who is one of the most popular artists in Africa, also showed his support for Morocco, posting a video on Instagram of him singing along to Dima Maghrib, a song by Maher Zain and Humood AlKhudher that was dedicated to the Moroccan team. He captioned the video: “Morocco all the way! #DimaMaghrib.” Moroccan-born French comedian Gad Elmaleh, who is known for his stand-up shows and movies such as “The Valet” and “Midnight in Paris”, also celebrated Morocco’s victory on Twitter, saying: “I am so happy and proud of Morocco! They have made history and brought joy to millions of people. #DimaMaghrib.”