Society
Fes, Morocco — Security forces at Fes–Saïs Airport arrested Youssef Mourad, the regional secretary of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) for Fes-Meknes, upon his arrival from Málaga, Spain, on Saturday. According to security sources, Mourad......
Following the United Nations Security Council’s historic endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara, celebrations erupted across major Moroccan cities, reflecting widespread national pride and joy. Cities such as Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier witnessed vibrant......
Morocco’s artistic community is mourning the loss of one of its most respected figures. Abdelkader Moutaa, a veteran actor and theater icon, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 85, after a long battle with illness. In recent years, the late actor had withdrawn from public life......
Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets on Thursday under the banner of the Gen Z212 movement, demanding reforms just hours before His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s anticipated address to Parliament. The demonstrations, held across more than twenty cities including Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Fez,......
During the French Protectorate (1912–1956), cities such as Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat were redesigned to enforce a physical and social separation between Europeans and Moroccans. European districts were constructed as symbols of prestige and authority, featuring wide boulevards and grand squares,......
Morocco’s youth are rising in defiance of systemic neglect, vowing to no longer accept deteriorating public services. On September 27 and 28, they will stage coordinated protests across the country, calling for urgent reforms in education and healthcare, sectors they deem critical for national......
Authorities in Fes have arrested four individuals suspected of running a criminal network that defrauded would-be immigrants using fake overseas work contracts. According to security sources, the suspects include the owner of an employment agency, a notary, and two intermediaries. The scheme reportedly......
A new national survey reveals troubling civic behavior trends that could undermine Morocco’s global image as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan Center for Citizenship conducted the survey to assess public attitudes and practices in daily life, with a focus on public space......
Legal scholars, policymakers, and representatives from civil society will gather at the Private University of Fez (UPF) on April 12 for a significant conference focused on the Moroccan family code, known as the Moudawana. This event, hosted by the Higher Institute of Political and Legal Sciences, aims......
The latest report from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) reveals a troubling increase in Morocco's unemployment rate, which has risen to 13.6% in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a slight uptick from 13.5% during the same period last year, despite the net creation of 213,000 jobs over the......
Morocco braces for a day of intense weather, as a new alert forecasts heavy thunderstorms across several provinces, including the Oriental region. According to the alert, between 15 to 30 millimeters of rain is expected in areas such as Boulemane, Oujda Angad, Guercif, and Taourirt. The storm, accompanied......
The historic city of Fès played host to a prestigious ceremony on Thursday, marking a dual celebration of Morocco's progress and potential. The Bouabate-Fès Association orchestrated the 2024 Fès-Gate Awards, coinciding with both the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed......
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered a hidden epidemic of domestic violence against men in Morocco, challenging long-held societal norms and exposing significant gaps in legal protections. The master's thesis, titled "Violence Against Men: Reality of Practice and Mechanisms......
