Police in Fes seize 691 kilograms of cannabis resin

Police in Fes arrested two suspects on Tuesday at dawn after intercepting a major drug shipment linked to a trafficking network operating across northern regions of the country. The operation was carried out following coordinated intelligence efforts aimed at tracking organized criminal activity connected to narcotics distribution. Officers......

France's new ambassador to Morocco officially takes up his duties

France has officially begun a new chapter in its diplomatic representation in Morocco with the arrival of Philippe Lalliot as the country's new ambassador in Rabat. The experienced French diplomat formally assumed his position after presenting copies of his credentials to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The appointment comes......

GNV expands Morocco routes with two new ferries

Grandi Navi Veloci has reinforced its maritime network linking Europe and Morocco by deploying two of its newest LNG-powered vessels on key Mediterranean routes. The move comes ahead of the summer travel peak linked to the annual operation facilitating mobility for millions of Moroccan residents in Europe between June and mid-September. The......

Morocco reduces illiteracy but structural gaps persist nationwide

Morocco continues to lower its illiteracy rate, yet the phenomenon remains deeply rooted in society. The National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy reports a national rate of 24.8% among people aged 10 and above, based on the 2024 population census. This means nearly one in four individuals still lacks basic reading and writing skills......

Morocco and the United Kingdom strengthen trade and economic cooperation

Morocco and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following high-level talks held in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and British Minister of State for International Trade and Trade Policy Chris Bryant. The meeting reflects the growing momentum in diplomatic and economic......

Morocco faces defining test as AI reshapes employment landscape

Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of economic activity across the Arab world, reshaping workplaces, skills requirements and labor market dynamics. Morocco is emerging as a country in transition, seeking to integrate AI into key sectors while addressing longstanding structural challenges that continue to affect employment and......

Morocco's mobile payments double as digital transformation accelerates

Morocco's digital economy continues to gain momentum, with mobile payments more than doubling over the past year, reflecting the country's rapid adoption of digital financial services and its broader ambitions in technological innovation. Speaking at the third edition of Visa Fintech Day in Rabat, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition......

Child protection case sparks outrage in Morocco after video involving minor

Moroccan authorities have launched legal proceedings against three brothers following the circulation of a video showing a six-years-old child being encouraged to consume an alcoholic beverage. The case has generated widespread public concern and renewed discussions about child protection and parental responsibility. According to judicial......

Morocco to deploy 530 new specialist doctors to public hospitals starting in August

Morocco is set to strengthen its public healthcare system with the deployment of 530 newly qualified specialist doctors across the country's regions beginning in August 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at improving access to medical services and addressing regional disparities in healthcare provision. Health......

Artificial Intelligence supports early diagnosis in Moroccan public hospitals

The Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into public healthcare institutions in an effort to improve early diagnosis and enhance the quality of patient care. Speaking in Rabat during a parliamentary session dedicated to the digital transformation of the health system,......

Morocco World Cup 2026 matches to be broadcast free-to-air by SNRT

Moroccan football fans will be able to watch the national team’s matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge, after the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) secured broadcasting rights through an agreement with beIN Sports. The announcement means supporters of the Atlas Lions will not need a paid subscription to......

Jtekt includes Morocco plant in European asset sale deal

Japanese automotive supplier Jtekt has agreed to transfer several of its European-facing operations, including a manufacturing site in Morocco, as part of a broader restructuring of its international business portfolio. The transaction forms part of a share transfer agreement with an investment entity linked to the German-based DUBAG Group......

Morocco tourism revenues reach $4.83bn first months of 2026

Morocco recorded tourism revenues of MAD 44.39 billion, equivalent to $4.83 billion, during the first four months of 2026. The figure shows a 21.2 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025, reflecting sustained growth in the country’s travel sector. Travel spending also increased over the same period. Expenditures reached......

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