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Laâyoune: 8.6 tons of Hashish seized

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 2025 report shows major gains for children across key sectors

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,......

Navigating legal pathways for Moroccan families moving to Spain in 2026

Morocco and Spain share a deep connection, with nearly 900,000 Moroccan nationals now legally registered in Spanish municipalities. When accounting for second-generation residents who hold Spanish nationality, the total population of Moroccan origin exceeds 1.2 million, positioning it as the largest......

Morocco signs deals with 44 associations to support vulnerable women

Morocco’s Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family has signed partnership agreements with 44 civil‑society associations to expand social protection programs for women in vulnerable situations across the country. The move is intended to strengthen on‑the‑ground social services,......

Moroccans form Spain's largest foreign-born group but lag in higher education

Spain's National Statistics Institute reported that 1,165,955 Morocco-born residents lived in the country as of January 1, 2025. This group remains the largest foreign-born community, outnumbering Colombians at 978,041 and Venezuelans at 692,316. Foreign-born individuals totaled 9,464,210, or one......

Morocco launches central unit in Rabat to combat violence against women

A new central operational unit dedicated to supporting women victims of violence has been officially launched in Rabat, marking a significant step in strengthening protection mechanisms across Morocco. The structure, established under the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, aims to......

Morocco launches faster delivery system for digital driving documents

Morocco has introduced a new system to modernize the sorting and distribution of electronic driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates, aiming to reduce delays and improve service efficiency. The initiative was launched in Bouskoura by Abdessamad Kayouh, minister of transport and logistics,......

Thousands rally in Rabat against Israeli death penalty law

Several thousand demonstrators marched through central Rabat on Sunday to protest a newly adopted Israeli law that sets capital punishment as the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank. The protest also renewed criticism of Morocco’s normalization......

Inclusive employment forum in Salé targets hiring gap for disabled youth

Salé will host a major employment initiative on May 12, 2026, as Handicap International, also known as Humanité et Inclusion, organizes an inclusive job forum under the banner “Talents sans limites.” The event will take place in Bab Lamrissa and aims to connect job seekers with......

High-Speed Rail Works: Train services limited to Sidi Ibrahim with bus shuttles to Marrakech from April 21 to 23

Rail services in Morocco will be temporarily adjusted due to ongoing high-speed rail infrastructure works on the Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed line. The ONCF announced that from Tuesday April 21 to Thursday April 23, 2026, train traffic will be limited to the station of Sidi Ibrahim. During......

Phone scam network dismantled between Guercif and Laâyoune

Police services in Guercif, in coordination with authorities in Laâyoune, have arrested five individuals aged between 32 and 44 suspected of involvement in a large-scale phone scam and identity theft operation. The operation was carried out following precise intelligence provided by Morocco’s......

SRM Casablanca-Settat enhances customer access with expanded payment services

The SRM Casablanca-Settat has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving customer experience and strengthening its presence across the region. The initiative reflects a broader effort to modernize public utility services and make them more accessible to residents. One of the key changes allows......

Morocco reviews women peace and security plan amid persistent gaps

Morocco’s first national action plan on women, peace, and security faces mixed results, according to an April 2026 analysis by Policy Center for the New South. The report, authored by Nouzha Chekrouni, examines progress since the plan’s adoption in 2022 and its extension to 2026, while pointing......

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