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The city of Casablanca is gearing up to host the 9th edition of the International Festival "Casa Al Hal" from November 27 to 29, 2025, at Place Rachidi in the heart of the city. Organized under the theme "From the spirit of the Green March to the glory of Independence," the festival marks the 50th anniversary of the historic......

The Administrative Court of Casablanca ordered on Wednesday the removal of Tarik Kadiri, president of the Berrechid municipal council, along with several of his deputies and other councilors. The ruling follows a petition filed by the provincial governor, who reported serious dysfunctions in public service management, questionable handling......

La Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc (SGTM), a leading Moroccan construction and infrastructure group, has officially received approval from the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) to launch its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. The AMMC authorization, visa......

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major contract between Morocco and China Railway......

Amid mounting climate challenges and dwindling water reserves, Morocco is accelerating its desalination strategy to meet rising demands and ensure a sustainable water supply. This shift is driven by an ambitious plan to double investments in desalination by 2033, leveraging advanced technology and renewable energy. Recent data from Al Maa......

Authorities in Casablanca have arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of psychotropic drugs during a coordinated police operation carried out on Friday night, 14 November. The operation involved the Prefectural Judicial Police Brigade and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The first suspect was detained in......

Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of the country’s air navigation system under its Airports 2030 strategy. This initiative aims to equip Morocco with a cutting-edge, resilient air traffic management system that aligns with the highest international standards. In a statement, ONDA emphasized......

The Port of Cadiz has reestablished regular maritime connections with Morocco after an 11-year hiatus, a major step in revitalizing cross-strait trade and cooperation. This milestone marks a turning point in the port's strategic expansion plan, which aims to strengthen ties with both Morocco and the Canary Islands. The renewed connection......

The Winners, the ultra-supporter group of Wydad Casablanca, continued their 20th-anniversary celebrations on Wednesday evening with a spectacular display of flares and lights along the Ain Diab Corniche. From the Hassan II Mosque to the western end of the corniche, red and white lights illuminated the sky as supporters sang chants and club......

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its transatlantic network with the launch of two new direct routes to the United States in May 2026: Casablanca–Boston and Casablanca–Los Angeles. The Casablanca–Boston connection will mark the return of a route highly requested by the Moroccan diaspora in New England, while the Casablanca–Los......

Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong performance of Morocco’s 44 ports,......

Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Ahmed Bouari has announced a groundbreaking achievement in agricultural subsidies, with the government transferring MAD 1.45 billion ($145 million) directly to over 352,000 livestock farmers in just five days. This initiative marks a significant shift towards efficiency and equity in distributing aid to......

The World Bank has raised concerns over the sharp decline in women’s participation in Morocco’s labor force, urging comprehensive reforms to address social, structural, and legal barriers limiting their economic contributions. Female labor force participation has dropped from 29% in 2000 to 20% in 2022, placing Morocco among the......