Society
Train services on Morocco’s southern rail corridor were temporarily disrupted early Sunday following an incident affecting the electrical supply system between Marrakech and Sidi Bou Othmane, according to the National Railways Office (ONCF). The disruption occurred around dawn after damage was......
Since its official inauguration on September 18, 2025, the new cruise terminal at the Port of Casablanca has recorded a strong start, welcoming nearly 94,000 passengers in just a few months, according to figures released by the National Ports Agency (ANP). The terminal has received 53......
The Akdital Group has announced the official opening of the Ibn Yassine Private Hospital in Rabat on Monday, January 12, 2026, following the completion of all required regulatory approvals. Located in the heart of the Moroccan capital, the new facility represents a major addition to the country’s......
The Fes-Saiss Association launched the fourth edition of its charitable initiative “Warm Winter” on Friday, January 9, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to social solidarity and support for vulnerable communities around the city of Fes. The initiative aims to reduce the harsh effects of winter......
Morocco’s media community is mourning the loss of Tarik Bouidar, one of the country’s most respected press cartoonists, who passed away at the age of 50. His death occurred during the night of Thursday to Friday, January 9, 2026, at a private clinic in Casablanca, following a long-term illness. Known......
Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has granted an exceptional posthumous promotion to a police officer who lost his life while performing his duties in the city of Salé. According to official information, the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance,......
Morocco’s tax revenues are expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026, up from 199 billion dirhams in 2020, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing following a meeting of the Government Council. Baitas, who also serves......
Recent rainfall has significantly improved water storage levels in Morocco’s Oum Er-Rbia river basin, raising total dam reserves to approximately 938 million cubic meters, according to officials from the Oum Er-Rbia Hydraulic Basin Agency. Rainfall recorded up to January 8 reached around 251 millimeters,......
Yango Ride, a division of the international tech giant Yango Group, has announced the launch of the Yango Championship Cup, a competition recognizing the dedication and high performance of its partner drivers in Casablanca. Tied to one of Africa’s premier football events, this initiative honors......
Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech has announced the appointment of Romain Jadot as its new Hotel Manager, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the resort’s executive leadership team and reinforcing its position in the luxury hospitality sector. A well-regarded professional in international luxury......
Emergency teams from Chefchaouen’s Civil Protection, assisted by local volunteers, rescued a young man on Tuesday evening after he went missing for several hours in the Talassemtane Mountains, amid harsh winter conditions marked by heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures. According......
Tangier, January 7, 2026 – Former Moroccan Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, has threatened legal action after his image was used without authorization in promotional material for a planned protest against delivery platform Glovo......
Casablanca, January 7, 2026 – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has inaugurated a new air base at Tétouan – Sania R’mel Airport as part of its ongoing expansion plan, strengthening the airline’s presence in northern Morocco and improving regional connectivity. The new base, established......
