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The city of Taroudant is set to host the fourth edition of its Street Arts Festival on January 2 and 3, organized by the Jawhara Cultural Arts Association. Held under the theme “Street art: pleasure and performance,” the festival aims to enhance cultural outreach and highlight street art as a tool for cultural and social development,......

Authorities in Casablanca have deployed reinforced security measures for New Year celebrations, aiming to ensure public safety and the smooth running of festivities across the city. The security plan covers various neighborhoods, with particular focus on areas expected to see high attendance. Additional personnel and logistical resources......

The head of a municipality in Morocco’s Chichaoua province was arrested on Tuesday evening after being caught receiving a bribe of 10,000 dirhams. The arrest was conducted by the Royal Gendarmerie in coordination with the competent public prosecutor’s office, following a complaint submitted through the dedicated anti-corruption......

With two spectacular bicycle kicks, Ayoub El Kaabi reignited the passion of Moroccan supporters who had grown cautious since the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The striker has now emerged as a national hero, earning the nickname “king of the bicycle kick” as Morocco gains momentum in its home tournament. While......

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,......