Moroccan presence in UAE football expands from clubs to the national team

The growing presence of Moroccan footballers in the United Arab Emirates is no longer limited to individual professional careers at club level. The connection between Moroccan talent and Emirati football has increasingly extended to the UAE national team, with several players of Moroccan origin now eligible to represent the country after acquiring......

Morocco-Spain trade ties make a broad economic confrontation increasingly difficult

Political tensions between Morocco and Spain have once again fueled debate over the possibility of using economic measures as a means of exerting pressure. Calls for boycotts of Moroccan products have also appeared on social media, reflecting growing political sensitivity surrounding trade relations between the two neighboring countries. Yet......

Tennis: Morocco Claims Three African Titles in U14 Category

Moroccan tennis delivered an outstanding performance at the U14 African Championships. Held from September 7 to 12 at the Royal Tennis Club of Mohammedia, the competition saw young Moroccan representatives secure three of the four continental titles up for grabs, both in singles and doubles. A Bounty of Titles for Young Moroccans Morocco dominated......

Crisis in Ceuta: Spain Accelerates Returns to Morocco

Following the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta on July 30 and 31, Spanish authorities are intensifying operations aimed at reducing pressure on the enclave. Over 5,300 people have already returned to Morocco, while several hundred migrants have been transferred from the streets to reception facilities. Despite these measures, the situation......

Morocco-Turkey: Turkish exports exceed 2.4 billion dollars in seven months

Trade between Morocco and Turkey continues to progress in 2026. In the first seven months of the year, Turkish exports to the Kingdom surpassed 2.4 billion dollars, confirming the significance of the Moroccan market in Ankara's commercial strategy in Africa. Morocco, an increasingly important market for Turkey From January to July 2026, Turkey......

Brahim Diaz forgoes rest and returns to training with Real Madrid

After playing 80 minutes against Inter Milan, Brahim Diaz could have taken a day to recover. However, the Moroccan international voluntarily chose to return to Real Madrid's training center, a decision that illustrates his desire to gain more ground in a highly competitive squad. Brahim Diaz prioritizes work over recovery Brahim Diaz continues......

Ezzalzouli ruled out with the Atlas Lions for the upcoming international break

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli will not be joining the Atlas Lions during the upcoming international break. The Moroccan forward has requested permission to skip the national team gathering in order to continue his recovery and regain his full physical capabilities. The player communicated his decision to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF)......

Social media use reaches 86% of Morocco’s population in 2026

Social media use has continued to expand across Morocco, with 86% of the population using social networking platforms in 2026, according to the seventh edition of the Social Media Barometer conducted by market research group Sunergia. The figure represents a five-percentage-point increase compared with 2025, when social media usage stood......

Casablanca Strengthens Its Security Measures Against Crime and Fugitives

A large-scale security operation has been underway since the beginning of the week in several areas of Casablanca. Supervised by the director of the judicial police, Mohamed Dkhissi, this campaign specifically targets individuals with outstanding warrants as well as areas facing various forms of delinquency. The economic capital is experiencing......

Chinese locomotives enter service in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup preparations

Morocco has begun putting a new batch of Chinese-built diesel locomotives into service as part of efforts to modernise its railway fleet and strengthen the country's transport infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The first five locomotives manufactured by Chinese company CRRC Ziyang were officially commissioned on September......

Rabat sends Madrid a clear warning as Infantino election exposes wider football tensions

Morocco appears to be drawing a firm line over the way its relationship with Spain is used in domestic political debates, amid renewed controversy surrounding sensitive bilateral issues and growing tensions within Spanish politics. The message from Rabat goes beyond the latest dispute over Ceuta and reflects a broader position: Morocco does......

Morocco strengthens its economic appeal as Tanger Med challenges Spanish ports

Morocco is strengthening its position as one of North Africa’s most attractive economic destinations, with its expanding port infrastructure and logistics network playing an increasingly important role in connecting the country to global markets. The Kingdom ranked 84th out of 146 countries in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index published......

Morocco ranks 84th globally and leads North Africa in 2026 economic attractiveness

Morocco has maintained a strong position on the North African economic map, ranking first in the region in the 2026 Global Attractiveness Index published by The European House – Ambrosetti. The kingdom placed 84th globally among 146 economies assessed in this year’s ranking. Morocco narrowly outperformed Algeria, which ranked......

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