Morocco relocates over 143,000 residents to avert flood risks

Morocco's Interior Ministry announced that evacuations in flood-prone areas are ongoing as of Thursday, February 5, 2026. The phased operations aim to mitigate risks and safeguard residents from potential damage caused by adverse weather conditions. Authorities have deployed extensive logistical resources to facilitate the safe relocation......

Morocco positions itself as a vital global hub for strategic minerals

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, underscored the nation’s unique role in the global strategic minerals landscape during a ministerial meeting in Washington. Organized by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the gathering highlighted Morocco’s critical contributions......

Greece: Moroccan arrested after 15 migrants die in sea collision

A Moroccan man has been arrested on the Greek island of Chios following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a Greek Coast Guard vessel, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Greek port police reported the arrest on Thursday. The 31-year-old suspect was identified by Afghan survivors as a human trafficker. He is set to appear before......

Floods in Ksar El Kébir: Tangier hosts hundreds of displaced residents in emergency shelter

Authorities in northern Morocco have evacuated hundreds of people affected by severe flooding in Ksar El Kébir to Tangier, where an emergency shelter has been set up to provide support and care. Since Tuesday, the National Summer Center at the Diplomatic Forest in Tangier has been hosting approximately 400 displaced residents from......

Arab gasoline prices show wide disparities in February 2026

Gasoline prices across Arab countries in February 2026 displayed significant variations, with Jordan leading the region in highest fuel costs at $1.460 per liter, followed closely by Morocco at $1.324 per liter. Countries such as Syria and Tunisia recorded prices near $0.90 per liter, reflecting moderate fuel costs in comparison to North......

Chef Kimo passes away, Moroccan cuisine loses one of its ambassadors

The Moroccan culinary world is in mourning. Kamal Laâbi, widely known as Chef Kimo, has passed away, leaving behind a rich and respected culinary legacy. His death marks the end of a professional journey that deeply influenced the culinary scene in Morocco and beyond. Renowned for his talent, creativity, and dedication to authentic......

Morocco strengthens UN ties through peacekeeping dialogue

Under high royal instructions, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces welcomed the United Nations Military Adviser in Rabat, emphasizing Morocco's proactive engagement in global peacekeeping and security initiatives. Discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Morocco and the UN, focusing on joint peacekeeping......

CPARAD established to represent Moroccan authors and directors in dramatic arts

Morocco took a significant step in reinforcing the governance of its cultural and creative industries with the founding General Assembly of the Professional Chamber of Authors and Directors of Dramatic Arts, known as CPARAD. The newly established body positions itself as an official partner and representative of the Moroccan Copyright and......

Morocco evacuates over 108,000 as floods engulf northern city

Moroccan authorities have evacuated more than 108,000 residents from four northern provinces amid weeks of heavy rains and dam overflows that have turned vast swathes of the northwest plains into disaster zones. The historic city of Ksar el-Kebir, home to about 120,000 people, stands largely deserted, with 85 percent of its population forced......

Larache landslide claims two lives, one missing

A landslide caused by heavy storm rains in Bni Arouss, near Larache, Morocco, has resulted in the deaths of two women and left another woman missing, authorities reported on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred in the Boujariya Habriya neighborhood of the Bni Arouss commune, where a traditional house collapsed under the force of the landslide.......

US diplomatic mission in Morocco resumes normal operations

The United States diplomatic mission in Morocco has returned to normal operations following the signing of the 2026 federal budget by President Donald Trump. In an official statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Morocco confirmed that all diplomatic activities have resumed after the enactment of the H.R. 7148 law, part of the Consolidated......

France and Morocco prepare major bilateral treaty

France plans to elevate its ties with Morocco through a landmark bilateral treaty, mirroring pacts it holds with key European capitals. This move follows President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit and signals a strong commitment to the Maghreb and Europe alike. The agreement marks a promising new phase in Franco-Moroccan relations,......

Laayoune and Guelmim university hospitals transform healthcare in southern Morocco

Morocco is reinforcing its hospital network in the southern provinces with the construction of new university hospitals (CHU) in Laayoune and Guelmim, marking a key step in the country’s healthcare reform initiated under royal guidance in 2021. By the end of 2025, around 40 hospital projects were underway nationwide, adding over 4,700......

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