News in brief

Al Hoceima, October 26, 2025 — For twelve days, from October 5 to 16, the shores of Al Hoceima pulsed with the rhythm of joint amphibious maneuvers conducted by the Royal Moroccan Navy and the U.S. Marines. The large-scale, high-precision exercise reflected the strength and depth of a strategic......

Since October 1, 2025, Moroccan residents in Spain can now exchange their Moroccan driver’s licenses for Spanish ones without taking an exam, thanks to a new digital procedure introduced by the Spanish General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). The measure, which entered into force this month, aims......

Dislog Medical Devices, a subsidiary of Dislog Group, announced on Thursday the acquisition of Scomedica, a major Moroccan company specializing in the distribution of medical devices, analytical and laboratory equipment, and consumables for hospitals, clinics, hygiene centers, and universities. Founded......

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) marked the World Statistics Day on October 20–21, 2025, in Rabat, in partnership with Bank Al-Maghrib and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The celebration took place under the theme “Empowering......

Casablanca, October 22, 2025 — The Moroccan Employers’ Confederation (CGEM) welcomed on Monday Antonio Garamendi, president of Spain’s Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), in a symbolic visit aimed at strengthening economic ties between Morocco and Spain. During a working......

(IOM), Amy Pope, has concluded her official visit to Morocco, reaffirming the Organization’s long-standing partnership with the country and emphasizing the importance of balanced and human-centered migration governance. During her visit, Amy Pope met with the TIBU team at the Second-Chance School,......

Moroccan buyers have surged to become the second-largest group of foreign property investors in Spain, acquiring 5,731 homes by the end of June 2025, according to the General Council of Notaries. British nationals remain the top foreign buyers, but Moroccans are closing the gap, trailing by only 77 properties. In......

Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from......

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Brussels scheduled for October 14, citing a national strike in Belgium expected to bring widespread disruption to transport services and airport operations. In its official statement, the Moroccan flag carrier explained......

Russia is preparing to sign a bilateral agreement with Morocco to protect and promote investments, reflecting Moscow’s aim to strengthen its economic presence in Africa and diversify trade partnerships beyond traditional markets. This follows six similar agreements already concluded with other......

After several tense days of uncertainty and conflicting reports, Morocco’s liaison office in Tel Aviv successfully negotiated the release of two Moroccan citizens detained by Israeli authorities following their participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. Aziz Ghali......

Moroccan security forces in Tangier have arrested a French national of Algerian descent who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to a statement released Wednesday by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the suspect is accused......

The 2025–2026 hunting season officially opened on Sunday in the province of Khenifra, marking the start of a period eagerly awaited by hunting enthusiasts across Morocco. Authorities have implemented a series of measures to ensure the season runs smoothly and responsibly. These include awareness......