Society
Several Moroccan nationals detained during the interception of a maritime convoy bound for Gaza have been released following days of uncertainty over their status. The group, which included a journalist, was part of a larger flotilla carrying humanitarian participants who attempted to reach the enclave......
The General Directorate of National Security and the Institution of the Mediator of the Kingdom signed a cooperation agreement in Rabat aimed at modernizing, simplifying and improving administrative services for users. The agreement sets a framework for closer institutional coordination focused on service......
Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has introduced a special travel plan to manage the expected surge in passenger demand during the Eid Al-Adha period, running from May 20 to June 7. The initiative aims to ensure safe, comfortable, and smooth travel conditions across the national rail network......
The International Organization for Migration presented in Rabat the findings of a comparative analysis on the territorial implementation of Morocco’s National Immigration and Asylum Strategy across four regions: Oriental, Souss-Massa, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma and Béni Mellal-Khénifra. The......
The verdict is expected this Friday in the trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, who is being tried behind closed doors before the criminal court in the Var region of France, in Draguignan. The artist is accused of rape related to an incident dating back to 2018, involving a bar worker he reportedly......
A six-year national program has been launched in Morocco to strengthen women-led cooperatives and expand economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs. The initiative targets 120 cooperatives and aims to support 5,000 women through structured training, technical assistance, and access to tailored financial......
Vivo Energy Maroc has organized a solidarity football tournament in Casablanca aimed at promoting social inclusion among young people. The initiative, titled “B’9loubna Rab7ine,” brings together beneficiaries of the Second Chance School New Generation program from L’Heure Joyeuse......
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......
