SNRT

The National Company of Radio and Television (, SNRT) is the public state-owned broadcaster of Morocco.

History

The broadcaster was formerly known as Radio-Maroc, then Moroccan Radio and Television (, RTM) from 1956 and from 1961. It was one of the founding members of the European Broadcasting Union in 1950 and continued as an active member until 1 January 1961 when RTM changed its affiliation to an associate membership. In 1969, it was readmitted as an active member.

In 2009, the SNRT became a shareholder in Euronews, initially acquiring 0.33% then later expanding its share to 6% in 2011.

In 2021, the government announced, via a televised interview with culture minister Othman El Ferdaous, announced that SNRT would acquire the part-state-owned 2M and private Medi 1 Radio and Medi 1 TV channels, to be reorganized into a public holding group by 2024. The plan was allegedly conducted under the auspices of royal advisor Fouad Ali El Himma.

On 12 November 2022, SNRT obtained rights to broadcast ten 2022 FIFA World Cup matches, including those featuring the Moroccan national team. On 5 November 2023, SNRT obtained rights to broadcast the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League.

In 2024, the SNRT formally acquired 86.3% in shares of Medi 1 Radio, becoming its majority shareholder.

Services

Television

SNRT currently runs eight television channels:
* Al Aoula (SNRT 1), also called TVM (, ): a generalist channel and the first television channel of SNRT.
* Arryadia (SNRT 3): a national sports channel.
* Athaqafia (SNRT 4): an educational and cultural channel.
* Al Maghribia (SNRT 5): an international TV channel specialized in the Rediffusion of Al Aoula news programmes.
* Assadissa (SNRT 6): a religious services and affairs channel.
* Aflam TV (SNRT 7): a film channel which is broadcast via DVB-T only.
* Tamazight TV (SNRT 8): a Berber-language channel.
* Laayoune TV (SNRT Laayoune): a regional channel targeting audiences in the Southern Provinces.

Pending ownership

The following channels are pending acquisition by SNRT as of June 2021:
* 2M (SNRT 2): a semi-public generalist channel.
* Medi 1 TV: a news channel covering Moroccan and international news. The channel was fully acquired by CDG Invest in anticipation of a legal transfer to SNRT ownership. In May 2023, SNRT proposed an acquisition of 86.3% of its shares.

Radio

SNRT currently runs six national radio stations and eleven regional radio stations.

National stations

* SNRT Radio National, main generalist station specializing in news, sports, talk programmes, and popular music;
* (previously ''Rabat Chaîne Inter''). Operating since 23 March 2009, it is aimed at an urban public, offers music and entertainment programs;
*, station dedicated to Berber culture;
*, religious station dedicated to Islam and the Quran;
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* Medi 1 Radio, previously a private radio station, acquired in 2024.

Regional stations

*SNRT FM Agadir
*SNRT FM Casablanca
*SNRT FM Dakhla
*SNRT FM Fès
*SNRT FM Laâyoune
*SNRT FM Marrakech
*SNRT FM Meknès
*SNRT FM Oujda
*SNRT FM Tanger
*SNRT FM Tétouan
*SNRT FM Al Hoceima

Online media

SNRT offers an online portal. The website is managed by SNRT's Interactive Media department.

On 12 April 2021, SNRT launched an online news website, SNRTnews, which publishes articles from varied topics in French and Arabic from official sources.

In 2024, the SNRT launched Forja, an online free streaming platform available in French and Arabic. The platform includes over 4000 hours of content, the majority of which are Moroccan-produced movies, series, cartoons and documentaries.

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External links

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Television stations in Morocco
European Broadcasting Union members
Multilingual broadcasters
Television channels and stations established in 1956
1956 establishments in Morocco