Society
The direct housing assistance program in Morocco has expanded rapidly, reaching 101,521 beneficiaries as of 7 May. The scheme targets low and middle-income households and aims to improve access to adequate housing conditions across the country. Officials presented the latest figures during a session......
Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has introduced a new mobile application designed to assist Moroccan pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season, as authorities prepare for the departure of around 34,000 nationals to Saudi Arabia later this month. The platform, called “Rakb Al Hajj,”......
Ennismore and YAMED have announced the launch of the first Delano Hotel & Residences project in Marrakech, marking the brand’s debut on the African continent. The project represents a major step in Delano’s international expansion strategy and reinforces Marrakech’s growing reputation......
Police in Casablanca have arrested three individuals following violent clashes linked to football supporter groups, highlighting ongoing concerns about hooliganism in Moroccan sports culture. The arrests were made in the early hours of Sunday in the Moulay Rachid district by local police forces in Casablanca.......
Morocco is mourning the loss of Ali Fassi Fihri, former Director General of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), who passed away at the age of 71 after a long illness, according to information shared by his family. Widely respected in Morocco’s administrative and institutional......
Abdelwahab Doukkali, one of the most influential figures in Moroccan and Arab music, has died at the age of 84 in Casablanca, marking the end of an era for the country’s cultural and artistic scene. Born in Fes, Doukkali rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of the pioneers of modern Moroccan......
Moroccan and Spanish officials held a joint meeting in Tangier on Wednesday to coordinate preparations for Operation Marhaba 2026, the annual large-scale transit operation that facilitates the return of Moroccan citizens living abroad. The meeting was co-chaired by Khalid Zerouali, Wali and Director......
Marital breakdowns in Morocco stem from a combination of couple conflict, financial hardship, and family interference, according to the 2025 National Family Survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning. The study sheds light on the multiple pressures bearing on Moroccan households and reveals......
The world's first known surviving nonuplets celebrated their fifth birthday this week, marking half a decade since a birth that made medical history and drew global attention to a specialized clinic in Casablanca. The nine children were born on May 4, 2021, to Malian couple Halima and Abdelkader,......
The idea that sustainable living is a privilege of wealthy nations has long shaped public perception, but it collapses under scrutiny. The most impactful steps toward a lower environmental footprint are frequently the most accessible, requiring neither significant financial investment nor radical lifestyle......
Security forces in Laayoune carried out a significant counter-narcotics operation, intercepting a large-scale attempt to traffic drugs across international borders. The joint intervention, conducted by judicial police and intelligence services working in close coordination, resulted in the seizure of......
Moroccan security services have intercepted a large shipment of cannabis resin in Laâyoune, in the southern part of the country, seizing approximately 8.6 tons of chira in a coordinated operation against international drug trafficking networks. Joint security operation The operation was carried......
UNICEF Morocco's 2025 annual report documents substantial progress across health, education, child protection, and social inclusion, with the agency framing the year as a critical juncture as the Sustainable Development Goals deadline approaches. Laura Bill, UNICEF's representative in Morocco,......
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