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Morocco's water reserves bolster agriculture after heavy rains

Morocco has witnessed a significant uptick in rainfall from September 2024 to March 19, 2025, recording a total of 113.9 mm. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas noted that this figure marks an 88.1% increase over last year's rainfall of just 60 mm, although it still falls short of the national annual average of 139.3 mm by 18.3%. During......

Morocco strengthens textile sector through strategic investment with Sunrise Group

In a significant move to bolster the textile industry, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch presided over the signing of an investment agreement with the Chinese conglomerate Sunrise Group on March 20, 2025, in Rabat. This partnership aims to enhance the competitiveness of Morocco's textile sector and solidify the country's position......

Oldest dinosaur fossils discovered in Morocco

A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco has unveiled the oldest Cerapodan dinosaur fossils, dating back an astonishing 174 million years. This finding, unearthed in the rocky terrain of El Mers III, near Boulemane, has the potential to transform our understanding of these massive herbivorous creatures. Previously, the only known fossil from......

New directors appointed for Nador, Agadir airports to enhance operations

Morocco's National Airports Office (ONDA) announces leadership changes at Nador El Aroui and Agadir Al Massira airports as part of its ambitious “Airports 2030” strategy. The new appointments aim to strengthen management and efficiency at these vital transport hubs. Adel El Fakir, ONDA Director General, has named Othmane Hassani......

Addressing high seafood costs: Morocco's Affordable Fish initiative success

Morocco has witnessed significant public discourse surrounding exorbitant fish prices, particularly in its coastal cities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reports remarkable outcomes from the seventh edition of the "Affordable Fish" initiative, launched on February 22, which has successfully provided citizens access to......

Re-election of Omar Tajmouati as president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises in Fez

The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) in the Fez-Meknes region has unanimously re-elected Omar Tajmouati as president and Hamza Benabdellah as vice president. The election took place during the regular general assembly meeting on March 8, 2025, with both leaders given a new mandate that will last from March 2025 to March......

Fes Festival of Sacred Music 2025: A Celebration of Renaissance and Cultural Unity

The 28th Fes Festival of Sacred Music: A Global Stage in Morocco From May 16 to May 24, 2025, the imperial city of Fes will host the 28th edition of the Fes Festival of Sacred Music, an internationally acclaimed event that has become a cultural and spiritual hallmark of Morocco. This year’s theme, "Renaissances," perfectly......

Al Batha Museum reopens in Fès after restoration, showcasing Islamic art and Morocco's cultural heritage

The Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts in Fès reopened its doors on Wednesday following extensive restoration efforts launched in 2019 under the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This project forms part of a broader endeavor to rehabilitate and enhance the historic medina of Fès. The inauguration ceremony welcomed prominent......

Smart energy innovation: new production line for intelligent electric meters inaugurated in Fès

A milestone in Morocco's industrial and energy sectors was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art production line for intelligent electric meters at the Bensouda industrial zone in Fès. The facility, developed by Zinco, a subsidiary of the Zinelec group, represents a step forward in the country's transition......