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Moroccan streamer Ilyas El Maliki, who was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 months in prison, may avoid detention by complying with alternative penalties provided under the law. The Court of First Instance in El Jadida handed down a sentence of 10 months of imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 dirhams, in addition to legal costs and the minimum statutory......

Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (ADII) has issued a circular setting the surcharge rate applicable to bonded obligations for the first half of 2026. The rate has been fixed at 4.18%, in line with the regulatory provisions of the Customs and Indirect Tax Code. According to the circular, this level was determined due......

Global music icon Madonna has chosen Morocco as her destination for the end-of-year holidays. The Queen of Pop shared several photos on Instagram, offering her fans a glimpse into a family getaway filled with culture, tradition, and warmth. Under the caption “Moroccan holidays,” the images reflect Madonna’s deep appreciation......

The Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) has released the 2026 edition of the General Tax Code (CGI), updating the previous 2025 version to incorporate the changes introduced by Finance Law No. 50-25 for the 2026 fiscal year, enacted on December 10, 2025. The updated code is organized into three main sections. The first book outlines......

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) reported that 15 people died and 2,559 were injured, including 102 seriously, in 1,941 traffic accidents in urban areas across Morocco during the week of December 22–28, 2025. According to the DGSN, the main causes of these accidents were driver inattention, failure to yield, speeding,......

Tanger Med Port has established itself as one of Africa’s most strategic maritime hubs, driven by its strong performance, advanced organization, and central role in global trade flows, according to observations highlighted by the Ivorian media. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, the port complex covers more than 1,000 hectares......

Morocco is set to introduce significant changes in 2026 that will directly affect everyday consumer goods, following the implementation of new customs measures linked to the Finance Law 2026. While the reforms include price increases for certain products, they also provide relief for households through tax reductions and improved market regulation. One......

Sébastien Desabre, coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national football team, praised Morocco as a driving force for football development in Africa, highlighting the country's world-class sports infrastructure. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of DRC’s game against Botswana, Desabre......

Incubated under the digital incubation program of the Moroccan Society for Tourism Engineering (SMIT), the startup Oldentic has officially launched Morocco’s first digital platform exclusively dedicated to experiential tourism. The initiative aims to structure and digitalize cultural immersion offerings, connecting artisans,......

Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior has announced that the deadline for submitting new registration requests for the electoral rolls of Professional Chambers, as part of the annual revision for the year 2026, is set for December 31. In a statement released on Monday, the ministry called on professionals operating in sectors under the......

The Chinese industrial giant Sunrise has announced the launch of a new textile factory in Fez, Morocco, through its subsidiary Euwen Textile. The project, located in the Bensouda industrial zone, represents an investment of 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2026. The factory is expected......

Casablanca has been placed on high alert as the city prepares for both New Year celebrations and the African Cup of Nations (CAN). Authorities have deployed enhanced security measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The police prefecture has activated a dual-purpose plan to manage festivities on New Year’s......

More than 2,600 people benefited from a multidisciplinary medical caravan organized over two days at the Provincial Hospital Center of Khenifra, aimed at improving access to healthcare for residents of the city and surrounding areas. The initiative was carried out by a civil society organization in coordination with local authorities and......