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Authorities in Morocco are preparing to observe the lunar crescent that will determine the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr in 2026. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced that the official moon sighting will take place on the evening of March 19. This observation is essential to confirm the start of the month......
As the spring season approaches, the Moroccan National Tourist Office has unveiled a new nationwide campaign aimed at strengthening domestic travel across Morocco. The initiative, part of the “Ntla9awfbladna” program, focuses on promoting nature-based experiences and encouraging citizens to rediscover the country’s diverse......
Authorities in Salé have arrested four individuals, including a police officer and a municipal employee, in connection with the possession and trafficking of psychotropic drugs in Sidi Bouknadel. The investigation, launched under the supervision of the local prosecutor, is ongoing. The operation was carried out jointly by Salé’s......
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Commission has officially declared Senegal the loser by forfeit in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, granting Morocco a 3-0 victory. This decision upholds the appeal submitted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and overturns a previous ruling by the CAF disciplinary......
Bank Al-Maghrib projects a notable acceleration of Morocco’s economic growth, expecting it to reach 5.6% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.8% in 2025, before slowing to 3.5% in 2027. In its first quarterly meeting of the year, the central bank attributed this expected surge primarily to favorable climatic conditions that should support......
Morocco will host a decisive stage of the international surfing calendar when the Pro Taghazout Bay QS 4,000 takes place from March 22 to 29 at Anchor Point. The event marks the final stop of the 2025-2026 World Surf League Qualifying Series for Europe and a crucial late-season contest for Africa, where ranking points will determine access......
Neil El Aynaoui, midfielder for AS Roma, and his family experienced a terrifying night after being tied up during a violent home burglary in Rome. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday night in the Castel Fusano neighborhood. According to local media, six masked and armed intruders broke into the house by forcing a window security......
Morocco is moving to connect its artificial intelligence strategy with agriculture as it seeks to protect economic growth from climate shocks and lift productivity in a sector that remains central to national output. Official projections from the High Commission for Planning show gross domestic product growth reaching 5% in 2026 after 4.7%......
A Moroccan court has sentenced a man to six months in prison for spreading false information related to the case of a young girl whose disappearance deeply affected public opinion. The ruling was issued by the Court of First Instance in Chefchaouen, in northern Morocco. The defendant was found guilty of fraud and disseminating misleading......
Superstition continues to shape daily life in Morocco, even as skepticism grows among parts of the population. Many people rely on protective symbols such as blue beads, khamsa hands, and herbal rituals to guard against the evil eye, a belief that remains deeply rooted across society. A 2023 Sunergia survey found that 77 percent of Moroccans......
Moroccan talent is gaining increasing recognition on the continental stage, as several personalities and brands from Morocco have secured nominations at the Africa Golden Awards 2026. The annual ceremony, scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrates excellence across a wide range of sectors, including entertainment, business, technology,......
Morocco’s national railway operator ONCF has introduced a special transport plan for Eid al Fitr 1447 and the end of the school holiday period, expanding rail service across the country from March 17 to March 29, 2026. The company said the temporary schedule is designed to manage higher passenger demand during one of the busiest travel......
French fragrance brand Adopt has launched in Morocco with three store openings in March, marking a new step in its international expansion and bringing its accessible perfume model to a fast-growing beauty market. The company said it would open at Sela Park Almaz on March 11, Tachfine Center on March 12 and Marina Shopping on March 13. The......
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