News in brief
Moroccan police have seized more than 52 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Tanger Med, in what authorities describe as part of a wider crackdown on international drug trafficking networks. According to a statement issued by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) late Wednesday, the 52.296......
Around 100 people, including several children, attempted to swim from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, amid warnings that the enclave’s reception system is overwhelmed and close to collapse. Recent weeks have seen an increase in crossings, with......
Morocco is sending two Canadair firefighting planes to Portugal following Lisbon’s activation of bilateral cooperation after two of its own aircraft broke down. The Portuguese Interior Ministry announced on Monday that the planes are expected to arrive during the day and will join efforts to combat......
Marrakech police have arrested a 44-year-old French national of Algerian origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judiciary. The operation took place on Tuesday, according to a security source. The suspect was identified during a database check with the International......
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......
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