Mohamed Benaïssa, former Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Municipality of Asilah, passed away on Friday, February 28, after a prolonged battle with illness. His death marks the end of a distinguished career dedicated to culture, diplomacy, and the development of his hometown. Born......

The Moroccan Sahara is a region in motion, embodying a renewed perspective on Morocco’s identity and future, according to Franco-Swiss academic and author Jean-Marie Heydt. Speaking in Rabat during the launch of his latest book, "Le Sahara marocain: Terre de lumière et d’avenir",......

Abdeslam Ahizoune, the outgoing chairman of Maroc Telecom's management board, has seen his tenure come to an end. His departure was formalized during a meeting of the company's supervisory board, as confirmed by reliable sources. Mohamed Benchaâboun, the current director general of the......

The Royal Commission for Pilgrimage in Morocco has set the cost for the 2025 Hajj season (1446 H) at MAD 63,770 (6,377),reflectingareductionfromthepreviousyear’sfeeofMAD66,865.50(6,377), reflecting a reduction from the previous year’s fee of MAD 66,865.50 (6,377),reflectingareductionfromthepreviousyear’sfeeofMAD66,865.50(6,686).......

Starting February 24, BLS Rabat will implement a streamlined process for renewing Schengen visas, introducing a no-appointment system for eligible applicants. This initiative aims to simplify administrative procedures and enhance accessibility for visa renewal services. Renewing one-year Schengen visas Holders......

Nearly 37,000 Moroccan citizens received first-time French residence permits in 2024, maintaining their position as the largest recipient group with a 0.4% increase from 2023. Algerians followed with 32,003 permits, succeeded by Tunisians, Chinese, and U.S. citizens. The French Interior Ministry reports......

Spain's Civil Guard has apprehended seven suspects in a coordinated anti-terrorism operation supported by Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, which began in late 2023, resulted in arrests across Toledo, Madrid, and Pontevedra provinces. Three suspects......

The Pakistani Foreign Office has announced the repatriation of 22 survivors of a boat capsize near Morocco’s Dakhla port. The operation is the result of extensive investigations and coordination with Moroccan authorities, with the repatriation set to begin today. Four migrants, who had been stranded......

The Moroccan border security forces apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish citizen at the Bab Sebta crossing point on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant. The arrest stems from Swedish authorities' investigation into weapons-related offenses. Interpol's database check confirmed that......

Following devastating floods in Valencia last October, Moroccan recovery teams have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in Spain's cleanup efforts, removing enough debris to fill approximately 50 Olympic swimming pools. The mission, initiated through royal directives, deployed 36 specialized trucks......

Morocco is set to enhance its military capabilities following the US State Department's approval of an $86 million sale of precision-guided bombs, marking another significant development in the growing defense partnership between the two nations. The approved package includes 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter......

Thai Authorities Enlist Interpol in Search for Fugitive Suspect Thai authorities have turned to Interpol for assistance in locating Bilal Chefinu, a Moroccan man accused of killing his girlfriend, a transgender woman named Thitikarn Dulikanon. The case has drawn significant attention as Chefinu remains......

Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to international solidarity through its response to the recent floods in Spain. The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized this spirit of cooperation during a visit to Valencia, highlighting the robust ties that bind Rabat......