Maha Haddioui is the first Arab woman to play golf in a professional tour event. She aims to earn her card on the Ladies' European Tour and LPGA in the United States.
Haddioui leads the way —
Maha Haddioui is the first Arab woman to play golf in a professional tour event. She aims to earn her card on the Ladies' European Tour and LPGA in the United States.
As a teenager, Haddioui would spend up to 10 hours per day practicing on her home course in Agadir.
Practice makes perfect —
As a teenager, Haddioui would spend up to 10 hours per day practicing on her home course in Agadir.
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Haddioui plays an approach shot during last year's Lalla Meryem Cup on her home course. She finished an encouraging 25th in the Ladies' European Tour event.
Home success boosts profile —
Haddioui plays an approach shot during last year's Lalla Meryem Cup on her home course. She finished an encouraging 25th in the Ladies' European Tour event.
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Haddioui is determined to forge a successful career on the major golf tours of the world and win Olympic gold.
High hopes —
Haddioui is determined to forge a successful career on the major golf tours of the world and win Olympic gold.
Her Olympic ambition was inspired by the feats of compatriot Hicham El Guerrouj, who won two gold medals at the 2004 Athens Games.
Golden dream —
Her Olympic ambition was inspired by the feats of compatriot Hicham El Guerrouj, who won two gold medals at the 2004 Athens Games.
In November last year, Morocco's pro-reform "February 20" protest movement called on voters to boycott that month's elections.
Calls for reform —
In November last year, Morocco's pro-reform "February 20" protest movement called on voters to boycott that month's elections.
King Mohammed VI, Morocco's ruler since 1999, has made concessions in choosing top government officials and also addressed women's rights.
King's response —
King Mohammed VI, Morocco's ruler since 1999, has made concessions in choosing top government officials and also addressed women's rights.