It is a revolutionary concept of a free, online television. Founded in 2011, Chouf TV has grown in popularity ever since it started airing videos on the Internet. The website boasts of its fictitious number of viewers, both in Morocco and abroad. Its "Booz" culture has allowed it to reach viewers across all parts of the country. Its scandalous treatment of societal issues is what makes Chouftv so unique. Many other media organizations have tried to emulate the idea.
While it was initially unorthodox, Chouf TV has become undisputed number one in the state's media machine, and enjoys protection not granted to state-affiliated media. The channel has been accused of violating norms and rules and is currently under investigation for a story about a police shooting. Its report presented the incident as legitimate self-defense and false arrest. It has also been blamed for at least two murders in the region.
Despite the controversy surrounding the program, the channel continues to gain popularity among the Arab world. In 2010, a Moroccan man was murdered by police officers. The police responded by shooting him. Chouf TV has been credited with saving his life, but it has not yet been proved. The emergence of the online network Chouf TV has made it a popular topic of conversation and has led to a rise in its viewership.
In 2012, Driss Chahtane, a former journalist, founded the online platform Chouf TV. Before he was arrested, he established the newspaper Al Mishaal. While he was in prison for the first few years of his life, he had a vision for a media product that would not be classic. Using the digital revolution to his advantage, he has achieved his goal.
Unlike other television channels, ChoufTV has an unorthodox approach to media. Instead of a traditional television station, it broadcasts only the latest news. Its content is often biased, and it may not even be true. It is often not a good idea to broadcast controversial stories on the internet. For example, it is illegal for a reporter to report on a controversial topic. The journalist's death may be the victim of a false flag.
Although it does not yet have a network of its own, Chouf TV has become the number one state media channel in Morocco. Its creators have never met a TV station that does not have a satellite dish, and the government's censorship has not regulated television content. It has no monopoly rights and is a democratic way to protect the freedom of speech in a society that has an extremely high level of freedom.