Taghazout Bay hosts pivotal WSL qualifier for Europe and Africa

Morocco will host a decisive stage of the international surfing calendar when the Pro Taghazout Bay QS 4,000 takes place from March 22 to 29 at Anchor Point. The event marks the final stop of the 2025-2026 World Surf League Qualifying Series for Europe and a crucial late-season contest for Africa, where ranking points will determine access......

Moroccan footballer Neil El Aynaoui and family victims of violent home robbery in Rome

Neil El Aynaoui, midfielder for AS Roma, and his family experienced a terrifying night after being tied up during a violent home burglary in Rome. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday night in the Castel Fusano neighborhood. According to local media, six masked and armed intruders broke into the house by forcing a window security......

Morocco bets on AI to strengthen agriculture and growth

Morocco is moving to connect its artificial intelligence strategy with agriculture as it seeks to protect economic growth from climate shocks and lift productivity in a sector that remains central to national output. Official projections from the High Commission for Planning show gross domestic product growth reaching 5% in 2026 after 4.7%......

Man sentenced in Morocco for spreading false information in Soundous case

A Moroccan court has sentenced a man to six months in prison for spreading false information related to the case of a young girl whose disappearance deeply affected public opinion. The ruling was issued by the Court of First Instance in Chefchaouen, in northern Morocco. The defendant was found guilty of fraud and disseminating misleading......

Superstition remains widespread in Morocco despite rising skepticism

Superstition continues to shape daily life in Morocco, even as skepticism grows among parts of the population. Many people rely on protective symbols such as blue beads, khamsa hands, and herbal rituals to guard against the evil eye, a belief that remains deeply rooted across society. A 2023 Sunergia survey found that 77 percent of Moroccans......

Moroccans secure nominations at the Africa Golden Awards 2026

Moroccan talent is gaining increasing recognition on the continental stage, as several personalities and brands from Morocco have secured nominations at the Africa Golden Awards 2026. The annual ceremony, scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrates excellence across a wide range of sectors, including entertainment, business, technology,......

ONCF expands train service for Eid al Fitr travel surge

Morocco’s national railway operator ONCF has introduced a special transport plan for Eid al Fitr 1447 and the end of the school holiday period, expanding rail service across the country from March 17 to March 29, 2026. The company said the temporary schedule is designed to manage higher passenger demand during one of the busiest travel......

Adopt enters Morocco with three March store openings

French fragrance brand Adopt has launched in Morocco with three store openings in March, marking a new step in its international expansion and bringing its accessible perfume model to a fast-growing beauty market. The company said it would open at Sela Park Almaz on March 11, Tachfine Center on March 12 and Marina Shopping on March 13. The......

Morocco phosphate sector remains stable as global fertilizer costs rise

Morocco’s phosphate industry is expected to remain stable despite mounting pressure across global fertilizer markets, as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains and push up production costs for key inputs. Fitch Ratings said rising tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions linked to the United States, Israel, and Iran conflict,......

Morocco tourism sector nears 900,000 jobs as visitor numbers surge

Morocco’s tourism sector supported 894,000 direct jobs in 2025, exceeding employment targets set under the country’s 2023 to 2026 tourism roadmap, according to the High Commission for Planning. The sector created 92,000 new direct jobs over the past three years, surpassing the roadmap’s goal of 80,000 additional positions......

HM King Mohammed VI to lead religious vigil for Laylat Al-Qadr in Rabat

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, will preside over a religious vigil on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat in commemoration of the blessed Laylat Al-Qadr, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery. The vigil, marking the 26th night of Ramadan 1447 in the Islamic calendar,......

Moroccan-origin doctor sentenced to eight years in Ireland for nurse rape

An Irish court has sentenced Dr. Louay Kila, a 31-year-old doctor of Moroccan origin, to eight years in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a nurse in an apartment in Limerick, southwestern Ireland. The victim, granted legal anonymity, said she felt justice had been served following the jury trial verdict. According......

Marrakech police arrest suspect after tourist harassment video circulates online

Authorities in Marrakech have arrested a man suspected of harassing a foreign tourist after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media, prompting swift action from local law enforcement. The footage, reportedly recorded in the historic Medina of Marrakech, showed a man allegedly harassing a woman believed to be a tourist while......

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