Morocco sets Mawlid observance for August 25

Morocco will mark Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The ministry announced that Friday, August 14, will correspond to the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1448 in Morocco. Mawlid is traditionally observed on the 12th day of this......

Morocco and five Arab countries back Infantino

The presidents of six Arab football associations, including Morocco, Egypt and Qatar, have expressed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces growing criticism from several football confederations. The joint statement was issued by the football associations of Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan.......

Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed that minors must have access to protection......

More than 600 migrants voluntarily leave Ceuta after weeks of uncertainty

More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland Spain. Spanish news agency EFE reported......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding Melilla. Moroccan security......

Morocco emerges as a potential U.S. platform for testing advanced military technologies

Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation of emerging systems under realistic......

Healthy diet in Morocco costs $3.64 per person per day, FAO data shows

The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Morocco continued to rise in 2025, reaching $3.64 per person per day based on purchasing power parity, according to figures cited from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its partners. Despite the increase in the cost of nutritious food, the proportion of Moroccans......

Morocco strengthens its position as one of Africa’s most diversified trading economies

Morocco is consolidating its position as one of Africa’s more diversified economies, supported by a broad export base and strong commercial ties with major international markets. According to data highlighted in Afreximbank’s African Trade Heatmaps 2026, the Kingdom has developed a trading profile that combines industrial exports......

Morocco challenges Spain in the race for electric vehicle manufacturing

Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position in the global automotive industry as it moves beyond traditional vehicle assembly toward electric vehicles, batteries and other advanced components. The Kingdom is attracting growing interest from international investors thanks to competitive production costs, a skilled workforce and its strategic......

Morocco’s airports become key to tourism growth ahead of 2030

Morocco is strengthening its airport infrastructure as international tourism continues to expand and the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Kingdom welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025 and aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030. At the same time, Moroccan airports handled 36.3 million passengers last......

Morocco accelerates its robotics ambitions as AI moves into everyday business

Morocco is entering a new phase in the development of robotics, as machines powered by increasingly sophisticated software move beyond technology exhibitions and into workplaces. Service robots are beginning to find practical applications across sectors ranging from hospitality and healthcare to retail, logistics, education, banking, public......

Ceuta and Melilla: an old photograph revives Morocco’s sovereignty debate

An old photograph has returned to the spotlight in Spain, reigniting discussion over Ceuta and Melilla and the unresolved historical and political questions surrounding the two Spanish-administered cities on Morocco’s northern coast. The image was originally published on May 12, 2026, but its renewed circulation in August has given......

Fes airport handles nearly 940,000 passengers in first half of 2026

Fes-Saïss Airport handled more than 935,000 passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining traffic close to the level recorded a year earlier despite a slight decline in overall activity. According to the latest figures from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA), the airport processed 935,382 passengers between......

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