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Leaders of Tomorrow Digital Exchange Program opens applications for 2025

The Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Digital Exchange Program has officially opened applications for its 2025 edition, offering a distinctive 10-week online experience aimed at youth worldwide. This year, the program centers on the theme of education, targeting teenagers aged 14-17 and young adults aged 18-24. Participants will develop essential......

El Mehdi El Jamari scores knockout victory over Thongpoon in Bangkok

El Mehdi El Jamari made an impressive entrance into the ONE Championship with a stunning first-round knockout of Thai fighter Thongpoon PK Saenchai at ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs Knowles. This strawweight Muay Thai bout took place at the renowned Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, where El Jamari showcased his striking prowess from the outset. The......

Crackdown on counterfeit motor oil network in Casablanca’s outskirts

The National Customs Brigade has ramped up efforts in collaboration with the Royal Gendarmerie to dismantle a network specializing in the counterfeiting of motor oils and spare parts in several peripheral areas of Casablanca, including Lahraouiyine, Bouskoura, and Sidi Hajjaj. This network has converted unauthorized warehouses into clandestine......

Wydad-Raja derby: key details on match organization

As the much-anticipated Casablanca derby between Raja and Wydad approaches, set for Saturday, April 12, at the Mohammed V Sports Complex, the Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) has outlined several important organizational aspects. Wydad announced in a statement on Monday that the match will be organized jointly by both clubs. Financial proceeds will......

Illegal substances discovered in Eid food baskets sent to Moroccan prisons

The Moroccan prison authority has reported incidents of illegal substances being smuggled into several prisons during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Families of inmates exploited a temporary exception that permitted the delivery of food baskets, known as "qaffa," to conceal illegal items, including psychotropic pills, within sweets and......

Tangier set to launch tramway system ahead of 2030 World Cup

Tangier is on the verge of becoming Morocco’s fourth city to implement a tramway system, following the announcement of an ambitious MAD 8.4 billion ($840 million) project. This initiative, which has been in the works since 2014, is now being propelled by the forthcoming 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal. The......

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Economic powerhouse and football spectacle

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is poised to be much more than a month-long football tournament in the United States. Taking place across 11 iconic U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, the event is anticipated to flood the economy with cash, generating an impressive $41.3 billion in global output. According to FIFA’s......

Morocco recognized as best tourism partner destination for 2025

During its annual convention held in Casablanca on April 5-6, 2025, the Italian group Welcome Travel Group (WTG) awarded Morocco the title of Best Tourism Partner Destination for 2025. The award was presented to Achraf Fayda, Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), by the WTG President. This honor highlights the success......

Chaos at Mohammed V Airport Due to Unprecedented Passenger Surge

On Sunday, April 6, Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca experienced significant disruptions, turning into a nightmare for many travelers. Long traffic jams at the entrance and endless queues inside overwhelmed the country’s busiest airport. Although the airport is accustomed to high traffic periods, it was clearly unprepared for such an......

Casablanca to host international poultry leaders at IPC meeting

Casablanca is set to welcome prominent leaders from the poultry industry during the Annual International Poultry Council (IPC) Meeting, scheduled for April 7-10, 2025. This significant event, organized in collaboration with Morocco’s Interprofessional Federation of the Poultry Sector (FISA), aims to address critical issues affecting......

Mass protests in Morocco against Israel's Gaza assault and U.S. support

Tens of thousands of Moroccans took to the streets in protest against Israel's intense military actions in Gaza, as well as U.S. backing for the prolonged conflict. One of the largest demonstrations in recent months took place in the capital, Rabat, where protesters stomped on Israeli flags and held banners of slain Hamas leaders, while......

Financial Support for 29 Film Festivals in Morocco

The Film Festivals Support Committee, which convened on March 3 and 4 in Rabat, has selected 29 festivals and events to receive financial assistance totaling 6,770,000 MAD. The committee reviewed 31 funding requests and met with festival organizers who presented their projects. Among the recipients, the Foundation of the International Mediterranean......

Escalating violence against app drivers: taxi union raises alarm

In a climate of rising tensions between traditional taxi drivers and those operating through ride-hailing apps, the Democratic Transport Union—Taxi Sector has issued a warning regarding the violent turn this conflict is taking in several major cities across the Kingdom. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in assaults and blockades......