Society
Moroccan craftsmanship is playing a prominent role during the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco in 2025, with dedicated artisan spaces set up in several host cities. The initiative aims to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage alongside one of Africa’s most significant sporting......
Tangier has officially launched a new fleet of 280 next-generation buses as part of a major overhaul of its urban and suburban public transport system. The initiative covers the city as well as neighboring municipalities within the Al Boughaz intermunicipal area. The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday,......
Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA),......
Moroccan police arrested a 39-year-old taxi driver in Tétouan on Monday morning after he allegedly committed multiple serious traffic violations and refused to comply with law enforcement orders. The operation was carried out by officers from the Tangier police prefecture in coordination with......
Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection carried out an urgent medical evacuation for a man in critical condition, transferring him from the city of Errachidia to the specialized burn unit at the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Tangier. In a statement, the regional health directorate......
Rabat, December 5, 2025 – The National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced the appointment of four new directors for Morocco’s key airports: Marrakech Menara, Tanger Ibn Battouta, Fès Saïss, and Agadir Al Massira. Soumia Tabeg will lead Marrakech Menara Airport, Othmane Hassani......
A disturbing discovery unsettled residents of Tangier’s Drissia district on Saturday, November 22, after the lifeless body of an elderly man was found inside the restroom of a local café. The incident triggered an immediate and significant security response, leaving customers and staff deeply......
A sudden ground collapse struck the Al Alia district of Tangier on Friday evening, causing part of a public road to sink near an ongoing residential construction site. The incident prompted the deployment of local authorities and sparked concern among residents about the possibility of further damage. According......
The decision of the Tangier Court of Appeal to sentence the perpetrator of the rape and murder of six-year-old Hidaya to 15 years in prison has triggered widespread anger and indignation among child protection organizations and human rights advocates. Several NGOs denounced the verdict......
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......
A recent report by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that internal migration continues to highlight disparities in the country’s development model, with rural areas losing millions of residents to urban centers. The findings underscore the need for more equitable territorial......
The Al Boraq high-speed train line experienced a temporary disruption on Thursday, October 24, 2025, following a technical issue between the Zenata and Aïn Sebaâ stations. The incident caused one train to halt and led to delays along the Casablanca–Tangier corridor. According to the......
Morocco’s youth-driven civic movement, GenZ212, has released details on the next wave of peaceful demonstrations, planned for this weekend across several cities. The group has announced new gathering points and adjusted some protest routes, signaling efforts to streamline its growing mobilization. In......
