Morocco is preparing for a significant expansion of its tourism infrastructure as part of its long-term strategy for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to add approximately 60,000 new hotel beds across the country before the tournament begins. The initiative is expected to increase Morocco's accommodation capacity by around 20 percent,......
A serious road accident near Tetouan has left three people dead and several others injured after an excavator overturned onto a minibus on Monday, July 20, on the road leading to Ouchtam on the outskirts of the northern Moroccan city. According to initial reports, the heavy construction vehicle lost balance and fell onto the minibus, causing......
Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) expects the country's trade deficit to widen temporarily in 2026 before improving in 2027, reflecting both external economic pressures and the resilience of key domestic sectors. According to the HCP's latest economic outlook, the trade deficit is projected to rise from 20.5% of gross......
Morocco's HM King Mohammed VI has sent his congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain following Spain's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising the national team's achievement and highlighting the strong sporting ties between the two neighboring countries. In a message addressed to the Spanish monarch,HM King Mohammed......
Portugal and Morocco are stepping up efforts to advance a long-discussed electricity interconnector, seeking financial support from the European Union while also exploring private-sector investment to accelerate the strategic cross-border energy project. The two countries announced they will jointly ask the European Commission to consider......
Agadir is continuing to strengthen its position as one of Morocco's leading tourist destinations by expanding its air connections with Europe. The new routes are expected to improve accessibility, attract more international visitors, and support the city's long-term tourism development strategy. Low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced......
South Korea is expanding its presence in the global defense market by promoting its latest military technologies to strategic partners, with Morocco identified as one of the priority countries for the export of its advanced KSS-III Batch-II submarines. The proposal is part of Hanwha Ocean’s broader strategy to increase international......
Italian authorities have opened an investigation following the death of a Moroccan migrant during a police arrest in Bologna, an incident that has sparked widespread public attention and renewed scrutiny of law enforcement intervention procedures. The fatal encounter occurred in the Pilastro district on the outskirts of Bologna, where police......
Morocco continues to reinforce its reputation as one of the world's emerging aerospace manufacturing hubs, supported by sustained investment, a competitive industrial ecosystem, and growing integration into global aviation supply chains. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has developed a comprehensive aerospace industry covering manufacturing,......
The Moroccan national football team has reached a historic milestone by moving up to sixth place in the world rankings following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the best position ever achieved by the Atlas Lions. According to the latest live ranking updates after the tournament, Morocco is positioned behind Argentina, Spain,......
Morocco is strengthening its position as an international tourism destination by expanding its air connectivity with key foreign markets. The country continues to develop partnerships with airlines to facilitate access to its cities and support tourism growth across different regions. As part of this strategy, the Moroccan National Tourism......
Lamine Yamal has written a new chapter in football history after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain, becoming the second player of Moroccan origin to lift the prestigious trophy. At just 19 years old, the FC Barcelona winger celebrated a historic achievement after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final held at MetLife......
Morocco is turning to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and smart monitoring systems to protect its water resources and improve the early detection of environmental threats affecting dams and reservoirs. With growing pressure on water supplies due to climate change and increasing pollution risks, Moroccan authorities and......
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