European Union holds first interior ministers’ meeting after Ceuta and Melilla migration events

European Union interior ministers held their first emergency meeting following the mass border crossings reported around the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla, as member states seek to assess the consequences of the crisis and strengthen coordination in managing irregular migration. The virtual meeting came after a wave of attempted crossings......

Morocco calls for a renewed migration partnership with Europe

Morocco has called for a renewed approach to its migration partnership with Europe, emphasizing that it should be regarded as a sovereign partner rather than a country solely responsible for protecting the European Union’s external borders. The statement comes amid renewed discussions on migration management following recent developments......

Morocco commemorates the 448th anniversary of the Battle of Oued El Makhazen

Morocco is commemorating the 448th anniversary of the Battle of Oued El Makhazen, one of the most significant events in the country's history. Also widely known as the Battle of the Three Kings, the historic confrontation remains a symbol of national unity, sovereignty, and resilience against foreign invasion. The battle took place on......

United States restructures visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa while Morocco remains unaffected

The United States has introduced a major restructuring of its visa services across Sub-Saharan Africa, transferring visa processing responsibilities from several embassies and consulates to a network of regional processing centers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline consular operations and improve the efficiency of visa......

Accor expands its European hotel network with new destinations for Moroccan travelers

Accor is continuing to strengthen its presence across Europe by expanding its portfolio of economy and midscale hotels, offering Moroccan travelers more accommodation options in some of the continent’s most popular destinations. The latest developments reflect the group's strategy of combining convenient locations, modern facilities,......

Spanish migration policies face scrutiny after surge in crossings to Ceuta

Spain's migration policies have come under renewed scrutiny following a recent increase in irregular crossings into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, prompting debate over how domestic policy decisions can influence migration flows and cross-border cooperation with Morocco. The latest surge has highlighted the complex relationship between......

Morocco ranks among the world’s top 10 destinations for development-backed private investment

Morocco has been ranked among the world's top ten destinations for private investment mobilized through public development finance, according to a recent report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The ranking highlights the country's growing appeal to international investors and its strengthening......

Spanish foreign minister praises Morocco’s cooperation during Ceuta migration crisis

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has praised Morocco's cooperation in managing the recent migration surge in Ceuta, describing the Kingdom as a reliable partner whose coordination with Spain played a decisive role in restoring stability at the border. Speaking in a televised interview, Albares described the arrival......

Operation Marhaba 2026 reaches record passenger and vehicle crossings

Operation Marhaba 2026 has reached a new milestone as thousands of Moroccans living abroad continue returning home for the summer holiday season. Authorities reported record levels of passenger and vehicle traffic across the Strait of Gibraltar, making this one of the busiest periods since the annual operation began. More than 39,000 passengers......

Morocco leads Arab coal consumption in 2025 amid energy transition challenges

Morocco remained the largest coal consumer in the Arab world in 2025, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on fossil fuels despite its ambitious plans to expand renewable energy sources and accelerate its energy transition. According to recent energy data, Morocco’s coal consumption reached around 0.28 exajoules in 2025,......

UN Secretary-General Congratulates King Mohammed VI on Throne Day

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent a congratulatory message to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Morocco’s Throne Day, marking the 27th anniversary of the King's accession to the throne. In his message, Guterres conveyed his warmest wishes to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people, recognizing the significance......

European Union praises Morocco-Spain cooperation on Ceuta and calls for stronger border security

The European Union has commended the cooperation between Morocco and Spain in managing migration challenges around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, describing their coordination as an effective example of cross-border collaboration. At the same time, EU officials have reiterated the need to strengthen the protection of the bloc’s external......

Brahim Díaz celebrates his wedding in a private ceremony

Moroccan international and Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Díaz has celebrated his marriage to his long-time partner, Spanish actress and entrepreneur Luz Méndez, in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. The couple chose to keep the event away from the public eye, reflecting their long-standing preference for......

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