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Nador court sentences Moussa to 30 years over Azghanghan wedding case

The spectacular wedding that drew national attention in the Nador area in August 2025 has now led to a major judicial sentence. The criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal in Nador has sentenced Moussa, known in connection with the controversial celebration in Azghanghan, to 30 years in prison. The......

Sidi Kacem–Meknès road section closed for two months amid safety works

Motorists travelling between Sidi Kacem and Meknès are facing a temporary change in traffic conditions after Moroccan authorities closed a section of National Road 27 (RN27) for approximately two months. The closure, which took effect on September 30, 2026, concerns the section connecting Sidi......

OECD highlights Morocco’s efforts to strengthen critical risk governance

Morocco is strengthening its national framework for anticipating and managing disasters and other critical risks, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The assessment highlights institutional measures aimed at improving coordination, risk analysis......

Morocco Reports 2,447 Urban Traffic Accidents and 14 Deaths in One Week

Morocco recorded 2,447 traffic accidents within urban areas between September 21 and 27, according to figures released by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), highlighting the continued pressure on road safety in the country’s cities. The weekly toll included 14 fatalities and......

Morocco: Women’s Rights League Renews Call To Decriminalize Abortion

The Fédération de la Ligue des droits des femmes has renewed its call for the decriminalization of abortion in Morocco, arguing that women’s health and personal autonomy should remain central to the country’s approach to abortion. The organization made the appeal on the occasion......

Maâmora nuclear centre denies reports of radioactive leak in Morocco

The National Centre for Nuclear Energy, Sciences and Techniques (CNESTEN) has rejected reports circulating on social media alleging that a radioactive leak occurred at the research reactor of the Maâmora Nuclear Research Centre. In a statement issued on September 28, CNESTEN said that no accident......

Morocco school calendar 2026-2027: all upcoming holiday dates

Families across Morocco now have a clearer view of the main school breaks scheduled for the 2026-2027 academic year, following the publication of the official framework governing the organisation of the school year. The calendar, issued by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, covers......

UNFPA highlights Morocco’s progress on women’s rights and social protection

Morocco expanded several initiatives focused on social protection, women’s rights and demographic governance during 2025, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in its latest annual results report. The report, titled Orange Book of Results 2025, highlights programmes developed......

Morocco celebrates Princess Lalla Asmaa’s birthday and her enduring social commitment

The Moroccan Royal Family and the Moroccan people are marking the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Asmaa on Tuesday, an occasion that also draws attention to her longstanding commitment to social causes, particularly initiatives designed to improve the lives and prospects of deaf and hard-of-hearing......

Rabat police officer and sister arrested in suspected drug trafficking case

A police officer serving in Rabat and his sister have been arrested in connection with a suspected drug trafficking operation, following an investigation led by the Rabat judicial police in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The arrests were carried......

Morocco’s National Press Council elects Laghzioui and Rihab to lead new phase

Morocco’s National Press Council has entered a new institutional phase following the election of Mokhtar Laghzioui as president and journalist Hanane Rihab as vice-president. The leadership vote took place in Rabat on 21 September 2026, as the Council completed a key stage in the restructuring......

Morocco weather: temperatures to range from 18°C to 38°C on Monday

Temperatures across Morocco are expected to vary significantly on Monday, September 28, with relatively cool conditions in the country's mountainous areas contrasting with much warmer weather in several southern provinces. Forecast data from Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology show......

Drarga-Agadir launches 130 million dirham road upgrade amid infrastructure concerns

Drarga, a rapidly growing commune in Morocco’s Agadir Ida Outanane prefecture, is facing mounting pressure to upgrade its basic infrastructure as population growth and economic activity continue to reshape the area. Residents and local associations have raised concerns over deteriorating roads,......

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