Society
Nasser Zefzafi, a prominent figure in Morocco's Hirak Rif movement, has achieved remarkable academic success while serving a 20-year prison sentence. Zefzafi passed his second-semester university exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, earning an impressive average of 15.64. His brother, Tarek Zefzafi,......
Operation Marhaba 2025 has welcomed over 3.16 million passengers at Morocco’s ports and airports during its first phase, marking a 10% increase compared to last year. The annual initiative, now in its 25th edition, began on June 10 and spans 26 reception sites across Morocco and key European countries. Tangier......
Official data contradicts speculation As of August 4, more than 2.78 million members of the Moroccan diaspora have entered the country under the Marhaba 2025 operation, a program designed to facilitate summer travel. This figure marks a significant increase of 10.37% compared to 2024, dispelling rumors......
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the First Lady of the Republic of El Salvador, Gabriela Rodríguez de Bukele, visited the Lalla Asmaa Center for Deaf Children in Tangier, a specialized institution under the Lalla Asmaa Foundation. During her visit, the First Lady toured the various facilities of the......
Morocco is witnessing a surge in arrivals, with over 67,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) entering the country daily as part of the Marhaba 2025 operation. This annual initiative, launched on June 10 and running through September, aims to facilitate the summer transit of Moroccan expatriates. Record-breaking......
Morocco will enhance its special maritime passenger transport to and from southern Europe with 520 weekly sailings under the Marhaba 2025 operation. This was announced by Mustapha Baitas, the government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament. Following the weekly government......
A new national survey reveals troubling civic behavior trends that could undermine Morocco’s global image as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Moroccan Center for Citizenship conducted the survey to assess public attitudes and practices in daily life, with a focus on public space......
Police in Tangier have successfully disrupted a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing more than 5.7 tons of cannabis. This operation took place on Thursday evening in collaboration with Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The police action unfolded near Moulay......
Global furniture IKEA has issued a warning to its customers, advising them to cease using specific outdoor LED lighting chains and lamps that have been recalled over safety concerns related to a defective plug. The company’s announcement highlights its commitment to consumer safety, stating that......
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the NGO AIDA, in partnership with FDLF-Larache, ARFEDEC, ATED, 100% MAMANS, and UAF-Tanger, is launching the awareness campaign "Work-Life Balance: Key to Stable and Dignified Employment." This initiative aims to engage all relevant stakeholders......
The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Social Works of National Security Personnel brought its “First Regional Communication Days” initiative to Marrakech on Thursday, marking the second stop after Casablanca. Under the theme “The Communicative Approach: An Effective Choice for Improving......
InDrive, a global ride-sharing platform, has launched its motorcycle transport service, inDrive Moto, in Rabat. After gaining traction in Casablanca, the service aims to tackle the growing demand for fast and reliable transportation solutions in Morocco’s bustling capital. With Rabat’s persistent......
Recent incidents of sexual harassment in Morocco have reignited discussions about the safety of women in public spaces and the need for societal change. A shocking video from Tangier, showing a young woman being assaulted by teenagers in broad daylight, has brought the issue into sharp focus. The incident,......
