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SRM Casablanca-Settat accelerates water security strategy with desalination expansion

The Regional Multiservices Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat is stepping up its efforts to strengthen water security across Morocco's most populous region by expanding non-conventional water resources and improving the efficiency of its drinking water distribution network. Speaking during the 2nd......

Morocco’s prison authority rejects claims over detention conditions following vandalism arrests

Morocco's prison administration has firmly rejected allegations regarding the treatment of inmates detained in connection with recent acts of vandalism in several cities, insisting that those in custody continue to receive the rights and services guaranteed under national law. In a statement issued......

Morocco sets new blue flag record with 38 certified coastal sites for summer 2026

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in sustainable coastal management after receiving 38 Blue Flag certifications for the 2026 summer season, the highest number ever awarded to the country and a record that reinforces its position as a regional leader in environmental stewardship. The announcement......

Morocco approves NARSA reform bill to regularize nearly 200 public employees

Morocco has taken a new step toward strengthening the operational capacity of its National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) after lawmakers approved legislation designed to regularize the employment status of nearly 200 public employees assigned to the agency. The House of Councillors adopted Bill No. 61.25......

Unidentified body found on Amtar beach near Chefchaouen triggers investigation

Authorities in northern Morocco have launched an investigation after the discovery of an unidentified human body on Amtar beach in the province of Chefchaouen, an incident that has prompted forensic procedures and a formal inquiry into the circumstances of the death. The body was found on Sunday, June......

Imam killed inside Casablanca mosque as police detain suspect

Authorities in Morocco are investigating a fatal assault that took place inside a mosque in Casablanca, where a 57-year-old imam died after being attacked on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The incident has shocked local residents and raised concerns about safety within places of worship. According to initial......

Twelve arrested after violent street brawl in Tangier sparks police investigation in Morocco

Authorities in Tangier, northern Morocco, have arrested 12 individuals following a violent street confrontation that was filmed and widely circulated on social media, according to local police sources. The suspects, aged between 18 and 27, are being investigated on charges including voluntary violence,......

UN praises Morocco’s efforts in combating poverty and promoting social development

A United Nations expert has praised Morocco’s efforts in combating extreme poverty and promoting human rights, highlighting key national initiatives aimed at improving social and economic conditions. Elena Carolina Díaz Gallán, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human......

Two French nationals killed in light aircraft crash near Al Hoceima Airport

Two French nationals lost their lives after a light private aircraft crashed near Al Hoceima Airport in northern Morocco, prompting an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The aircraft went down on Sunday in the vicinity of Cherif Al Idrissi Airport, shortly after......

Massive drug trafficking ring exposed in Tangier after 700 kg chira seizure

Authorities in northern Morocco have dismantled a major drug trafficking attempt following the seizure of approximately 700 kilograms of cannabis resin, commonly known as “chira,” cleverly concealed within artificial watermelons designed to evade detection. The operation, carried out in......

Fugitive suspected in Tameslouht Gendarmerie arson case arrested

Moroccan authorities have arrested a fugitive suspected of involvement in the arson attack on a Royal Gendarmerie post in Tameslouht, a town located on the outskirts of Marrakech. The arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into the violent incidents that occurred in the area......

Two fugitive brothers killed after stabbing police officer in Salé operation

Two brothers wanted in connection with a homicide investigation were fatally shot during a police intervention in the Moroccan city of Salé after violently resisting arrest and injuring a police officer, authorities said. The operation took place in the Salé, where security forces were......

Lawyers’ strike extended indefinitely amid rising tensions over judicial reform

The ongoing strike by lawyers in Morocco has been extended indefinitely, deepening tensions between the legal profession and the Ministry of Justice over a controversial reform of the legal sector. Initially planned to last from June 15 to June 21, the strike will now continue “until further notice,”......

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