Society

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has clarified its decision to dismiss the head of the local religious council in Figuig, addressing widespread speculation and criticism surrounding the issue. In a formal statement, the Ministry emphasized that the dismissal adhered to established legal......

The Tahadi Association for Equality and Citizenship (ATEC) has raised alarm over the escalating prevalence of online bullying targeting women and girls in Morocco, calling for urgent legal reforms to address the issue. In a statement issued on Monday, ATEC expressed its “deep concern” over......

Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has been honored on Pour Elle’s 2025 list of “50 Inspiring African Women.” The recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to defending human rights, equality, and social justice throughout her career. Pour......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

In his Throne Day speech commemorating 26 years since his accession to the throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed Morocco’s pressing need to bridge regional and socioeconomic disparities. Speaking on Tuesday night, the monarch declared that the nation must eliminate inequalities to ensure......

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......

At the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Morocco presented a bold initiative to create an international fund aimed at strengthening food security across Africa. The proposed fund, unveiled by Ahmed El Bouari, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, is envisioned as a collaborative......

Moroccans living abroad are returning home in record numbers this summer, as Operation Marhaba 2025 delivers its strongest results yet, despite contrary claims circulating on social media. Official figures reveal significant growth in passenger and vehicle crossings, affirming the operation’s continued......

 Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a consultation workshop as part of the planned overhaul of the country’s National Employment Survey (ENE). This initiative aims to modernize Morocco’s......

Tens of thousands of Moroccans marched through the streets of Rabat on Sunday to denounce the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and express opposition to Morocco’s normalization of ties with Israel. Waving Palestinian flags and holding placards that read “Lift the blockade,”......

On Monday, Moroccans across the country and members of the national resistance and liberation army will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the historic Battle of Anoual — a milestone in Morocco's long struggle against foreign occupation. This pivotal moment in 1921 saw Moroccan forces, led......

The Public Prosecutor at the Casablanca Court of Appeal has issued a firm response to allegations made by the mother of Youssef Bejjaj, a young man who died in a traffic accident in 2021. In a recent video circulating on social media, she claimed that her son’s organs were removed without her consent—an......

As Morocco celebrates Throne Day, the nation also reflects on its deep-rooted spiritual identity and unwavering commitment to Islam. With more than 1.6 million Moroccans who have memorized the Quran and approximately 30,000 Quranic memorization centers—primarily located in cities such as Agadir......