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ANSS maps Morocco’s social vulnerability through five beneficiary profiles

The National Social Support Agency in Morocco has identified five distinct categories of households receiving Direct Social Assistance. The classification relies on statistical clustering that groups beneficiaries according to living conditions rather than administrative or demographic criteria. Officials......

Moroccan police seize more than 1.8 tons of cannabis resin in two operations

Moroccan police carried out two separate anti-drug operations on the night of June 10 and 11, resulting in the seizure of more than 1.8 tons of cannabis resin and the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a financial crime investigation. The first operation took place in the rural area of Selouane,......

Nearly 1.9 tons of cannabis resin seized in major anti-drug operations in northern Morocco

Moroccan security services have intercepted nearly 1.9 tons of cannabis resin, locally known as “chira,” in two separate anti-drug operations carried out in the northern cities of Nador and Souk El Arbaa du Gharb, authorities announced. According to the General Directorate of National Security......

National workshop in Rabat to defend best interests of children

A national workshop will take place in Rabat on 11 June 2026 to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and reinforce the principle of the best interests of the child. The event will be hosted at the Marriott hotel and will bring together more than 50 participants from public institutions,......

History exhibition opens in Montpellier celebrating Morocco heritage and diversity

The traveling exhibition on Morocco’s history has opened in Montpellier, presenting a curated journey through the country’s dynasties, rulers, and cultural evolution. The initiative aims to make Moroccan heritage accessible to international audiences through an educational and visual narrative......

24 killed in Morocco urban traffic accidents in one week

Casablanca recorded a sharp toll in road safety indicators as 24 people died and 2,861 others were injured, including 118 in serious condition, in urban traffic accidents across Morocco between June 1 and June 7. The figures were released by national security authorities and cover incidents recorded......

Morocco approves overhaul of direct social aid system

Morocco’s Chamber of Councillors approved a bill on Tuesday in Rabat that revises the country’s direct social assistance program, marking a new stage in the development of one of the kingdom’s largest social protection initiatives. The legislation, known as Bill No. 41.26, passed with......

Morocco sets hajj fee payment window for 1448 season

Morocco has announced a defined payment period for citizens selected to perform the Hajj pilgrimage during the 1448H season, setting administrative steps in motion for thousands of applicants. The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs confirmed that fee payments will take place between June 29 and July......

Over one in ten Brussels residents born Moroccan nationality in 2025

More than one in ten residents of the Brussels-Capital Region were born with Moroccan nationality in 2025, a figure that reflects the long-standing demographic transformation of Belgium’s capital. The statistic was confirmed during a public event in Brussels, where officials and civil society representatives......

Moroccan mothers lead foreign births in Spain’s Basque Country

A rising share of births in Spain’s Basque Country in 2025 involved foreign-born mothers, with Moroccan nationals forming the largest group among them. The region registered 13,344 births over the year, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared with the previous year and the first annual rise since......

Tétouan screening highlights Fatna El Bouih rights struggle documentary

The documentary screening held in Tétouan brought attention to the life and activism of Fatna El Bouih, a key figure in Morocco’s human rights movement. The event took place at a French cultural institute and gathered academics, activists, and members of the public to discuss the country’s......

Moroccan seasonal worker dies in Huelva heat conditions

A Moroccan seasonal agricultural worker has died in the southern Spanish province of Huelva while taking part in seasonal farm work, prompting renewed attention to working conditions affecting migrant laborers in the region. The worker, identified as Hakima, originally from Sidi Kacem in Morocco, had......

Morocco diaspora forum highlights need for lasting engagement beyond events

Morocco convened one hundred and forty-five members of its diaspora in Tangier for a high level forum focused on investment and engagement. Government officials and senior representatives attended, including ministers and the head of government. The discussions brought together entrepreneurs, investors,......

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