Name: Yabiladi Bias and Credibility Review
Item: Yabiladi
Author: Media Bias Fact Check

Yabiladi is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate Yabiladi Least Biased on the traditional left-right scale because its coverage does not consistently align with a conventional liberal or conservative ideology. However, it demonstrates a noticeable pro-Moroccan national bias, particularly in coverage of Western Sahara, Algeria, and the Polisario Front. We rate it High for factual reporting due to generally strong sourcing, named journalists, direct interviews, primary documentation, transparent ownership, and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: Morocco
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Yabiladi is a Moroccan news website founded in the early 2000s by Mohamed Ezzouak. The name means “my country,” and the site was originally created to serve Moroccans living abroad. It now publishes news in French, Arabic, English, and Spanish covering Moroccan politics, international affairs, immigration, culture, sports, history, and the Moroccan diaspora.

The publication is based in Casablanca, Morocco, and is operated by Web Stratégie.

Read our profile on Morocco’s media and government.

Funded by / Ownership

Yabiladi is owned by Web Stratégie, a private Moroccan company founded by Mohamed Ezzouak. According to the Media Ownership Monitor, Ezzouak owns 100% of the company. Revenue is generated primarily through advertising and related commercial media services.

Analysis / Bias

Yabiladi publishes generally straightforward news reporting with limited ideological framing on most domestic and international issues. Articles are typically written by named journalists and rely on government statements, direct interviews, official documents, international media, and other identifiable sources.

The clearest editorial tendency is a pro-Moroccan national perspective, particularly regarding Western Sahara and relations with Algeria and the Polisario Front. For example, coverage such as Sahara : Le Maroc consolide ses acquis, notamment en Afrique australe frames Moroccan diplomatic gains positively, while other articles describe Polisario or Algerian positions in more skeptical terms.

However, Yabiladi also publishes criticism of Moroccan authorities and institutions and covers dissenting viewpoints. For example, it has reported criticism of government media policy, arrests of journalists, and opposition to normalization with Israel. Its reporting, therefore, does not function merely as government messaging.

Sourcing is generally strong. Yabiladi frequently conducts direct interviews, cites official documents, and publishes dedicated fact-checking articles. For example, it has debunked false claims concerning the Africa Cup of Nations and other viral stories by checking archival material, official records, and witness testimony.

Failed Fact Checks

None to date

Overall, we rate Yabiladi Least Biased on the traditional left-right scale because its coverage does not consistently align with a conventional liberal or conservative ideology. However, it demonstrates a noticeable pro-Moroccan national bias, particularly in coverage of Western Sahara, Algeria, and the Polisario Front. We rate it High for factual reporting due to generally strong sourcing, named journalists, direct interviews, primary documentation, transparent ownership, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/29/2026)

Source: https://www.yabiladi.com/

Last Updated on September 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check