News in brief

A 66-year-old Italian hiker has died during a trekking expedition in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after suffering a fatal fall while descending Mount Toubkal with his son. The incident has renewed attention on the risks associated with high......

After several tense days of uncertainty and conflicting reports, Morocco’s liaison office in Tel Aviv successfully negotiated the release of two Moroccan citizens detained by Israeli authorities following their participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. Aziz Ghali......

Two people lost their lives on Monday morning after a fire broke out in five shacks in Douar Moulay Azzouz Elmelk, located in the Annakhil urban area of Marrakech, according to local authorities. The blaze started around 5:30 a.m. and quickly spread through the makeshift homes. Civil Protection teams,......

Nearly two years after the devastating Al Haouz earthquake, Moroccan authorities report that 85% of damaged houses in Marrakech have been rebuilt or rehabilitated. The large-scale reconstruction program, launched in February 2024 under Royal Directives, has allowed thousands of families to return to......

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing an Israeli EXTRA guided missile in the southeastern region of the country. The advanced missile, equipped with a 120-kilogram warhead, demonstrated exceptional accuracy by striking its target at its......

Morocco secured over 606,000 Schengen visas from European Union countries in 2024, with a refusal rate of approximately 20%, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. This marks a significant milestone in visa issuance, reflecting improved Morocco-EU relations. France leads in visa issuance France......

The province of El Jadida, in western Morocco, has been shaken by a serious crime during the Moussem of Moulay Abdellah. According to local sources, a 13 to 14-year-old boy was the victim of a collective rape, sparking widespread outrage and concern. Following the assault, the minor reportedly boarded......

Marrakech police have arrested a 44-year-old French national of Algerian origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judiciary. The operation took place on Tuesday, according to a security source. The suspect was identified during a database check with the International......

The iconic Majorelle Garden in Marrakech has earned a prestigious spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking 15th among the top 25 tourist attractions in the world. It is the only African destination to appear on the list, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan tourism. According......

Sanlam Maroc has made history in the Moroccan insurance sector by launching Assur’Chien & Chat, the country’s first health insurance policy exclusively for dogs and cats. This groundbreaking initiative caters to a growing community of pet owners in Morocco, offering financial relief for......

Moroccan police have arrested a French national of Algerian origin in Marrakech, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities. The suspect, identified through Interpol’s database, is allegedly connected to a global drug trafficking network. Arrest linked to drug trafficking......

The Moroccan National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC) has been targeted by a significant cyberattack attributed to the hacker group “Jabaroot.” This incident marks a continuation of the group's malicious activities, following their previous breach of the......

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......