The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a maritime alert warning of extremely dangerous sea conditions along several coastal areas of the Kingdom. Starting Friday afternoon, January 23, powerful swells from the west to northwest are expected to hit the northern and central Atlantic......
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded early Wednesday morning in the commune of Aghbar, located in Morocco’s Al Haouz province, about 81 kilometers south of Marrakech. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake’s epicenter was 12 kilometers deep and......
Morocco is stepping up its fight against coastal pollution with the launch of the second edition of the Chbyka Summer Tour, a pioneering environmental roadshow set to engage communities along the nation’s beaches. Organized by the Bahri Association and supported by the BMCI Foundation, this ambitious......
Morocco is determined to transform the 2030 World Cup into more than just a major sporting event. According to the Minister Delegate for the Budget and President of the Moroccan Football Federation, the Kingdom sees the tournament as a strategic tool to promote environmental sustainability, social inclusion,......
The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......
Morocco's mountainous regions are preparing for significant snowfall this weekend, as the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) issues an orange-level alert for multiple provinces. The weather system is expected to bring substantial snow accumulation from Saturday through Monday, potentially affecting......
At the second edition of the National Forum on Advanced Regionalization, Adil Barakat, President of the Béni Mellal-Khénifra Regional Council, addressed crucial issues facing his region, including the water shortage and climate challenges. In an exclusive statement to Walaw, he praised......
In a bold move to address severe water stress, Morocco's Souss-Massa region is turning to seawater desalination as a sustainable solution for securing a reliable water supply. This innovative approach comes as part of a broader national initiative to tackle water shortages across the country. The......
In a significant move to advance global efforts in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation, UNESCO has announced that the 36th session of the International Coordinating Council of its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program will be held in Morocco. The formal agreement was signed on Friday......
