French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu chooses Morocco for first official overseas visit

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will make Morocco the destination of his first official trip abroad since taking office, underscoring the strategic importance of Franco-Moroccan relations. The two-day visit to Rabat is scheduled for July 15–16 and will bring together senior officials from both governments for high-level......

Centrale Danone price increase sparks consumer backlash across Morocco

Morocco’s dairy market has been thrust into the spotlight after reports that Centrale Danone implemented new price increases on several of its dairy products beginning July 7, prompting widespread criticism and fueling renewed calls for a consumer boycott. According to pricing lists circulated among retailers and widely shared on social......

French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Casablanca

Moroccan police have arrested a 37-year-old French national in Casablanca who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities through Interpol, reinforcing ongoing security cooperation between Morocco and France in the fight against transnational crime. The arrest was carried out on Thursday by officers......

Fiat Topolino built in Morocco enters the U.S. market with first dealer shipment

The Moroccan-built Fiat Topolino has officially entered the United States, marking a significant milestone for Stellantis' manufacturing operations in Kenitra and expanding the international footprint of one of Morocco's automotive exports. The Italian automaker has begun commercializing the all-electric quadricycle in the U.S., delivering......

Casablanca police seize 45 kilograms of cocaine hidden in food shipment container

Moroccan authorities have opened an investigation after discovering 45 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a maritime container carrying imported food products in Casablanca, in what officials describe as a suspected attempt at international drug trafficking. The seizure was carried out after the judicial police brigade of Sidi Bernoussi,......

Morocco secures €205 million African Development Bank loan to expand high-speed rail network

Morocco is strengthening its railway ambitions with a €205 million financing agreement from the African Development Bank to support the expansion and modernization of its rail infrastructure network. Approved by the bank’s board of directors during a meeting in Abidjan, the funding will finance the Railway Infrastructure Development......

US congressional delegation explores investment opportunities in Morocco’s Dakhla region

A delegation of advisers working with members of the United States Congress visited Dakhla to explore the economic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region and examine investment opportunities in one of Morocco’s emerging development hubs. The visit, held on Wednesday, brought together political, economic and legislative advisers......

Morocco joins Interpol-led global operation that uncovers $300 million in criminal assets

Morocco has taken part in a major international operation coordinated by Interpol that resulted in the arrest of nearly 5,800 suspects and the seizure of approximately $300 million in criminal assets linked to global fraud networks. Named “First Light 2026,” the operation brought together law enforcement agencies from 97 countries......

Mohammed VI Football Academy strengthens Morocco’s long-term rise as a global football powerhouse

Morocco's sustained emergence among football's elite is the result of a long-term strategy centered on youth development, infrastructure investment and institutional continuity, with the Mohammed VI Football Academy playing a pivotal role in shaping the country's modern football ecosystem. That assessment was highlighted by French......

Tangier Med strengthens maritime security with advanced U.S. X-ray cargo scanners

Tangier Med has enhanced its cargo inspection capabilities with the deployment of advanced U.S.-supplied X-ray scanners designed to reinforce maritime security and improve the screening of goods passing through one of the world's busiest commercial ports. The announcement was made by U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan, who confirmed......

Tchubi teases ambitious new album while embracing live jazz influences at Jazzablanca 2026

Moroccan rapper Tchubi used his appearance at Jazzablanca 2026 to offer fans a glimpse into the artistic direction shaping his next musical chapter, highlighting his passion for jazz-inspired sounds, live instrumentation and an upcoming album he believes will define the year. Speaking on the sidelines of one of Morocco's leading music......

Morocco expands global digital and AI partnerships at UN forum in Geneva

Morocco has stepped up its international engagement in digital transformation and artificial intelligence by holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings during the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva. The discussions, led by Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni,......

Morocco rejects fake statements falsely attributed to Education Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada

Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has strongly denied reports circulating online that falsely attributed controversial remarks about Africa and Morocco's national identity to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the ministry described the alleged comments as entirely......

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