News in brief

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT) organized a workshop on Monday with over 100 tourism operators, aiming to enhance Morocco’s appeal to the American market. Under the theme “Morocco & The American Traveler: Strategy in Action,”......

Spanish historian and writer Carlos Sánchez Tárrago highlighted Morocco’s role as a crucial stabilizing force in North Africa, thanks to its comprehensive reforms across political, social, and economic sectors. Speaking at a research forum on the Arab and Muslim world held......

Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has confirmed that an ancient rock art site in Guelmim province remains intact despite fears of damage caused by nearby construction. The site, located at Jebel Bouadio in the commune of Taghjijt, drew public attention after reports on social......

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......

Al Hoceima, October 26, 2025 — For twelve days, from October 5 to 16, the shores of Al Hoceima pulsed with the rhythm of joint amphibious maneuvers conducted by the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Marines. The large-scale, high-precision exercise reflected the strength and depth of a strategic......

Since October 1, 2025, Moroccan residents in Spain can now exchange their Moroccan driver’s licenses for Spanish ones without taking an exam, thanks to a new digital procedure introduced by the Spanish General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). The measure, which entered into force this month, aims......

Dislog Medical Devices, a subsidiary of Dislog Group, announced on Thursday the acquisition of Scomedica, a major Moroccan company specializing in the distribution of medical devices, analytical and laboratory equipment, and consumables for hospitals, clinics, hygiene centers, and universities. Founded......

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) marked the World Statistics Day on October 20–21, 2025, in Rabat, in partnership with Bank Al-Maghrib and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The celebration took place under the theme “Empowering......

Casablanca, October 22, 2025 — The Moroccan Employers’ Confederation (CGEM) welcomed on Monday Antonio Garamendi, president of Spain’s Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), in a symbolic visit aimed at strengthening economic ties between Morocco and Spain. During a working......

(IOM), Amy Pope, has concluded her official visit to Morocco, reaffirming the Organization’s long-standing partnership with the country and emphasizing the importance of balanced and human-centered migration governance. During her visit, Amy Pope met with the TIBU team at the Second-Chance School,......

Moroccan buyers have surged to become the second-largest group of foreign property investors in Spain, acquiring 5,731 homes by the end of June 2025, according to the General Council of Notaries. British nationals remain the top foreign buyers, but Moroccans are closing the gap, trailing by only 77 properties. In......

Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from......

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Brussels scheduled for October 14, citing a national strike in Belgium expected to bring widespread disruption to transport services and airport operations. In its official statement, the Moroccan flag carrier explained......