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Morocco to return to GMT+1 after Ramadan

After a month-long shift for Ramadan, Morocco will return to its standard time of GMT+1. During Ramadan, the country temporarily adjusted its clocks by one hour, in accordance with the legal provisions outlined in Decree 2.18.855 from October 26, 2018. With the conclusion of Ramadan, marked by the celebration......

Rabat launches 41 million dirham underground parking project

As part of efforts to improve infrastructure and streamline traffic flow in Rabat, a budget of 41 million dirhams has been allocated for the redevelopment of Dades Street and Raba’a Al-Adawiya Square. This project includes the construction of a modern underground parking garage to meet the needs......

U.S. embassy warns Moroccans about the dangers of illegal immigration to the U.S.

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat issued a stern warning to Moroccans seeking to travel to the United States or obtain visas, advising them of the severe consequences of engaging in illegal immigration or attempting to fraudulently obtain U.S. entry visas. The warning, published on March 25, 2025, emphasized......

Arrival of Patriot Air Defense System in Morocco for Field Testing

The U.S. Army's Patriot air defense system has arrived in Morocco for field testing, in preparation for the completion of an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), according to the Atlas Defense and Armament Observatory. The tests will take place at the main base of the Moroccan Air......

Structural Reforms and New Appointments in the General Directorate of National Security

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) announced on Saturday, March 22, 2025, the creation of a new traffic accident unit in the city of Sefrou, along with a second traffic accident unit and a mobile motorcycle police squad in Taza. Additionally, the DGSN released a new list of appointments......

Empowering women: Naïma Ben Yahia leads high-level meeting at the UN

Naïma Ben Yahia, Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, chaired a high-level event in New York focused on women's economic empowerment and their role in socio-economic development. The meeting, organized in collaboration with Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Population......

Morocco unanimously elected to lead 57th session of the UN Economic Commission for Africa

Morocco has been unanimously elected to preside over the 57th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. This decision, made on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, reflects the trust member states have......

Bolstering U.S. and Morocco Alliance: AH-64 Apache Helicopters Emphasize Strategic Partnership

The official delivery of the first batch of AH-64 Apache attack helicopters underscores the robust partnership between the U.S. and Morocco as a major non-NATO ally. General Michael Langley, the Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), emphasized this point during a ceremony held at the Royal Moroccan......

Royal decorations presented to Ministry of Transport employees

On Monday, a ceremony was held in Rabat where 99 employees from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, as well as public institutions under its supervision, were honored with Royal Decorations (Wissams Royaux) for the year 2024. Among the recipients, 14 were women, and the awards included 8 Ministry......

Aziz Akhannouch strengthens ties with World Bank’s MENA vice president

On Monday in Rabat, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch met with Ousmane Dione, Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Their discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Morocco and the World Bank Group, with the goal of enhancing......

Parliamentary diplomacy: a key lever in Morocco-France relations

Rabat– Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, met today in Rabat with the President of the Senate of the French Republic, Gérard Larcher, to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between Morocco and France. Their discussions highlighted the crucial role of parliamentary......

Morocco's parliament engages in OSCE winter session in Vienna

A Moroccan parliamentary delegation participated in the 24th Winter Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), held on February 20-21 in Vienna. This participation aligns with the Moroccan Parliament’s commitment to strengthening parliamentary......

Government council discusses market supply, legal reforms, and strategic appointments

The Moroccan government council convened on Thursday, February 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. The session focused on a sectoral presentation, legal reforms, an international agreement, and the appointment of senior officials, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. The......

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