Morocco’s Chamber of Councillors approved a bill on Tuesday in Rabat that revises the country’s direct social assistance program, marking a new stage in the development of one of the kingdom’s largest social protection initiatives. The legislation, known as Bill No. 41.26, passed with 51 votes in favor and two abstentions......
Mohamed Ouahbi has become the new head coach of Morocco’s national football team after his appointment in March 2026 to replace Walid Regragui. The 49-year-old coach takes charge only months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at a time when Morocco has established itself among the leading nations in international football following a series......
Morocco now knows its schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA confirmed the fixtures for Group C, where the Atlas Lions will compete against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. The group presents a significant challenge, with Morocco opening its campaign against one of the tournament's leading contenders before two matches that could prove......
Morocco's non-financial market services sector recorded mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026, while wholesale trade maintained relative stability, according to business leaders surveyed on sector activity. Half of the executives questioned reported a decline in activity, while 24% indicated growth. The downturn was mainly......
A new strategic partnership has been launched in Morocco aimed at strengthening sports tourism through the development of the Casablanca Marathon as a major international event. The Regional Tourism Council of Casablanca-Settat and the Association of the Grand Casablanca Runners have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in promoting......
The fifth edition of the high-level meeting of African counterterrorism and security agencies opened in El Jadida, Morocco, bringing together representatives from around 40 intelligence and security services across the continent. The event, known as the Marrakech Platform, is co-chaired by Morocco and the United Nations counterterrorism office.......
The Embassy of the United States in Rabat has celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence during its annual national day reception, held for the first time at the historic Chellah site in Morocco’s capital. The event brought together senior Moroccan officials, diplomats, and representatives from the public and private......
Morocco has announced a defined payment period for citizens selected to perform the Hajj pilgrimage during the 1448H season, setting administrative steps in motion for thousands of applicants. The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs confirmed that fee payments will take place between June 29 and July 10, 2026. The payment process applies......
More than one in ten residents of the Brussels-Capital Region were born with Moroccan nationality in 2025, a figure that reflects the long-standing demographic transformation of Belgium’s capital. The statistic was confirmed during a public event in Brussels, where officials and civil society representatives discussed the depth of Morocco-Belgium......
A rising share of births in Spain’s Basque Country in 2025 involved foreign-born mothers, with Moroccan nationals forming the largest group among them. The region registered 13,344 births over the year, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared with the previous year and the first annual rise since 2014. Moroccan women accounted for 692......
Morocco received a delegation of 31 Egyptian companies from the food, printing, and packaging sectors in a move aimed at expanding commercial cooperation and strengthening bilateral trade links. The mission focused on identifying investment opportunities and building partnerships within Morocco’s growing food market. The initiative......
ZONA returns to Marrakech on June 26, 2026 with The Moment, an immersive electronic music showcase designed to strengthen the city’s position on the global electronic scene through large-scale audiovisual production and international programming. ZONA will return to Marrakech on June 26, 2026 with a new edition of its immersive event,......
Crédit Agricole du Maroc has launched a nationwide initiative linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026 aimed at bringing supporters closer to the global tournament. The campaign is designed to transform everyday public spaces into shared viewing environments where fans can experience matches together across the country. The operation, titled......
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