News in brief

The iconic Majorelle Garden in Marrakech has earned a prestigious spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, ranking 15th among the top 25 tourist attractions in the world. It is the only African destination to appear on the list, marking a significant achievement for Moroccan tourism. According......

A recent investigation by Italy's Corriere della Sera has unveiled a grim reality in the forests near Milan, where organized criminal networks are exploiting underage boys and young men from Beni Mellal, Morocco, in large-scale drug trafficking operations. The report describes a “modern slavery......

Diplomatic vehicles in Morocco will no longer be exempt from traffic rules. The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has announced that vehicles with diplomatic license plates will now be strictly monitored and penalized for any infractions. The decision was made during a meeting of the monitoring committee......

Local authorities in the Moroccan city of Kenitra have launched a multi-agency investigation following a case of food poisoning affecting a foreign diplomat. According to available information, the diplomat had consumed meals at two separate dining establishments—one in Kenitra and another in......

Rabat, August 7, 2025 – Morocco’s National Agency for Blood and Its Derivatives has reassured the public about the availability of blood reserves across the country, emphasizing that the current situation is under control and stable. In a press release issued in response to media rumors......

Spain has dismissed claims that it removed its national flag from two small islets near Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The Spanish Ministry of Defense clarified that no flags have been flown on these territories for over two decades, instead using metal structures painted in the national colors......

The Malian government has confirmed the release of four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped earlier this year near the northeastern border of Burkina Faso with Niger. The drivers, abducted in January, were freed last Sunday and are reported to be "safe and sound." Joint effort leads......

The Moroccan cement sector recorded a significant rise in sales during July, while undergoing major changes in its competitive landscape. These changes were driven by new actions initiated by the Competition Council. According to the Professional Cement Manufacturers Association (APC), member companies......

In its latest issue, South Asia’s renowned tourism magazine Travel Turtle devotes a major feature to Morocco, describing it as “a destination that amazes at every turn.” Through vivid travel stories and immersive descriptions, the article celebrates Morocco’s vast cultural and......

Morocco has delivered nearly 180 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza, providing critical supplies such as food, medicines, and surgical equipment to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians amidst dire humanitarian conditions. This significant initiative, spearheaded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, underscores......

Morocco has emerged as a key figure in Switzerland’s international economic strategy. During a reception hosted by the Moroccan Embassy in Bern to celebrate the 26th anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne, Swiss authorities expressed their intention to strengthen bilateral......

Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......

The Secretariat of State for Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy, in collaboration with the Maison de l’Artisan, has launched the second edition of the Excellence Program 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to modernize, structure, and boost production units working in the traditional carpet......