On a recent Saturday, a Royal Navy patrol boat conducted a dramatic rescue operation, saving 196 sub-Saharan migrants from a failing canoe approximately 157 kilometers northwest of Dakhla. The migrants, en route to the Canary Islands, encountered severe difficulties that necessitated urgent intervention.......

 In a recent assembly, Morocco’s Hajj Committee proposed that citizens selected through the Hajj lottery for the upcoming pilgrimage should anticipate a fee of approximately MAD 65,000 ($6,639). The committee convened today in Rabat to assess the conditions for the 2024 Hajj season and to......

In a landmark ruling, a court in Tangier, Morocco, has sentenced seven individuals implicated in the high-profile case involving French businessman Jacques Bouthier. The court's decision comes after Bouthier's arrest in May 2022 on multiple rape allegations against Moroccan women. One of the......

In the heart of Morocco, as the Islamic holiday of Ashura approaches, a bittersweet atmosphere permeates the air. While the occasion traditionally commemorates divine intervention and martyrdom, a troubling trend has emerged in recent years, casting a shadow over the celebrations. The streets echo with......

In a significant move to modernize its road transport sector, Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has unveiled two comprehensive programs under the "Safe Bus" initiative. These efforts, set to roll out in 2024, aim to rejuvenate public transport vehicles and enhance road infrastructure,......

In a recent development that has sent ripples through Morocco's ride-sharing industry, InDrive, a prominent player in the sector, has publicly affirmed its commitment to assist Moroccan authorities in investigating a reported assault on one of its passengers. The incident, which has ignited a fierce......

In recent years, Spain has found itself navigating the complex waters of immigration enforcement, particularly concerning the execution of deportation orders. Official data reveals a striking discrepancy between the number of orders issued and those actually carried out, especially in the case of Moroccan......

Tensions are rising in Morocco's healthcare sector as unionized workers prepare to stage nationwide strikes on July 9-11 to voice their grievances over low salaries and poor working conditions. This marks the latest in a series of protests that have disrupted medical services in the country in recent......

The Sahara Escobar case has shaken the political landscape in Morocco, revealing a complex web of corruption and illicit activities at the highest levels of the country's ruling class. The case centers around Abdenbi Bioui, the former president of the Oriental (Oujda) region in northeastern Morocco,......

The regions of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Marrakech-Safi, Souss-Massa, and Guelmim Oued Noun are bracing for an intense heatwave, with forecasts predicting some of the highest temperatures recorded this season.  The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an "orange" alert,......

In a significant stride towards depicting Morocco's dynamic demographic landscape, Ahmed Lahlimi, the esteemed High Commissioner for Planning, unveiled the details of the communication campaign for the 2024 General Census of Population and Housing (RGPH) during a landmark event in Rabat on Wednesday. Marking......

Following the High Approval of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful and President of the Supreme Council of Ulema, the esteemed council will convene its 33rd ordinary session on July 5 and 6 in Rabat. This pivotal gathering underscores the council's unwavering commitment to addressing......

In a groundbreaking move to address the pressing issue of inadequate housing, the Council of the Casablanca-Settat region has unveiled an ambitious program to relocate and rehouse 62,000 families currently residing in the region's informal settlements. This comprehensive initiative, aligned with......