News in brief
The Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Navy have conducted coordinated military exercises in the strategic waters of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea under NATO’s SeaGuardian operation. The joint drills aimed to reinforce maritime security and improve the two nations’ ability......
Morocco’s high-speed train, Al Boraq, suffered a technical failure on Friday, sparking frustration among passengers and raising concerns about the country's infrastructure preparedness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The breakdown disrupted rail traffic along the critical Casablanca-Tangier......
The Port Authority of Motril, in southern Spain, has announced the resumption of the maritime connection with Tanger Med following the reorganization of routes operated by the ferry company Balearia. In a statement, the Port Authority said it is actively seeking a new operator to ensure the continuity......
Moroccan police have seized more than 52 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Tanger Med, in what authorities describe as part of a wider crackdown on international drug trafficking networks. According to a statement issued by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) late Wednesday, the 52.296......
In its latest issue, South Asia’s renowned tourism magazine Travel Turtle devotes a major feature to Morocco, describing it as “a destination that amazes at every turn.” Through vivid travel stories and immersive descriptions, the article celebrates Morocco’s vast cultural and......
Security officials at the Tanger Med port successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 4.3 tons of cannabis, hidden in a fruit shipment, aboard a Moroccan-registered freight truck destined for Europe. The joint operation, conducted by police and customs teams, uncovered the concealed drugs during a routine......
Moroccan police have apprehended a 25-year-old man holding dual French and Moroccan nationality in Tangier, suspected of involvement in a network that kidnaps cryptocurrency traders and their families, demanding ransom payments for their release. The police stated that the suspect is linked to serious......
World Aviation Group has unveiled a new luxury helicopter service that links northern Morocco with Málaga, Spain. Set to launch this summer, this exclusive air connection dramatically shortens travel time across a mere 150-kilometer distance, catering specifically to high-net-worth tourists and......
The Republic of El Salvador’s ambassador to Rabat, Ignacio de Cossío, emphasized on Friday in Tangier that Morocco serves as the "best" gateway to Africa. His remarks were made during the inauguration of the exhibition "El Salvador: Beauty in Colors." De Cossío......
Ferry services between Morocco and Spain cautiously resumed on Friday following a suspension caused by severe weather conditions on Thursday. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour and hazardous wave conditions had significantly impacted maritime travel across the Strait of Gibraltar. The......
The maritime traffic for passengers between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tanger has once again faced disruptions due to adverse weather conditions impacting the Strait of Gibraltar, as reported by the port authorities of the Bay of Algeciras. All scheduled departures from Tarifa have been canceled,......
Spain has identified Morocco as a key beneficiary in its newly announced €85 million aid program for 2025. This decision follows an earlier allocation of €30 million to Morocco’s interior ministry through 2023. The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) disclosed......
The first six Apache AH-64E attack helicopters ordered by Morocco arrived at the Tanger Med port this Monday evening, according to the well-informed Far Maroc forum. This marks the beginning of a larger acquisition program under the U.S. government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. In total,......
