We all remember Morocco for their supreme first
participation. Well, when I say first, I also mean last. Yes, Morocco – the only
African country that can qualify for EBU membership – have only ever
participated in Europe’s favourite show once in 1980. As well as that, Morocco
are the only country to have had a song sung entirely (and fluently) in Arabic
(Samira Bensaid - Bitaqat Hob). On their debut (and last attempt) they
came 18th, with 7 points, all from Italy and they came ahead of Finland.
Their broadcaster, SNRT, withdrew from the following contest due to the “bad”
result. (Sore losers, I say). And unfortunately, SNRT are the only Moroccan
broadcaster with EBU membership, hence that current participation is not yet
happening.
But there’s two reasons why for Morocco a comeback might be
at hands:
1. SNRT have expressed intentions of making a
comeback to the contest, although not at the 2014 edition. In their
confirmation of not participating to ESCToday, they stated “a near-future
comeback might be possible, but we’re not entering the 2014 edition of
Eurovision”.
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2 2. 2M TV, another Moroccan broadcaster, are hunting
for EBU membership. Should this be granted, the option of returning to
Eurovision will be open.
Whether SNRT return to Eurovision before EBU membership is
granted to 2M TV, we don’t know. But what we do know is this… perhaps SNRT are
waiting for the contest to appear in Spain because it’s the closest European
country (and country that can host the contest) to Morocco. Or perhaps it’s a
matter of waiting for the right moment. Who says 35 years isn’t a good time to
make a comeback? (The 2015 contest). Who knows?
I loved Morocco’s entry. It was a new flavour to Eurovision.
I, for one, would love to go to Morocco for the contest!
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