Timeless Festival secures royal patronage and expands cultural ambition

The Timeless Festival is entering a new phase of growth as its second edition prepares to open from May 14 to 16 in Rabat, backed by the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the event, which has moved rapidly from its inaugural launch to becoming a structured platform within Morocco’s......

Morocco’s natural gas imports drop 15% in 2026’s first quarter

Morocco’s natural gas imports fell by 15.0% year‑on‑year in the first quarter of 2026, bringing volumes to 1.98 terawatt‑hours over the first three months of the year, according to data from the Washington‑based energy platform Attaqa. While the quarter began with a notable year‑on‑year increase in supplies, imports then......

Two U.S. soldiers reported missing during African Lion 2026 exercise in Morocco

Two American soldiers have been reported missing during the multinational military exercise African Lion 2026, according to an announcement by United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). The soldiers were declared missing on Saturday in the Cap Draâ area, a key training zone located near Tan-Tan. Following the alert, a large-scale search......

HM King Mohammed VI appoints crown prince as military staff coordinator

 HM King Mohammed VI has appointed his son, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, as coordinator of the offices and services of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, according to an official statement released on Saturday. The announcement places the 22-year-old prince in a strategic position within the military structure, marking a......

Morocco launches unified foreign exchange platform training program

Morocco’s Office des changes has initiated a nationwide training campaign to support the rollout of a new unified foreign exchange platform, marking a significant step in the country’s financial digitalization efforts. The initiative, launched in mid-April, is designed to prepare currency exchange operators—particularly......

Morocco expands financial education programs reaching over 70,000 people

Moroccan Foundation for Financial Education reported that its financial education programs reached 70,827 direct beneficiaries in 2025, marking a 23 percent increase compared with the previous year. The figures were presented during a board meeting held in Rabat under the chairmanship of Abdellatif Jouahri, reflecting continued efforts to......

Aleph Hospitality expands in North Africa with new Morocco office and country leadership

Aleph Hospitality, a leading independent hotel management company operating across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the opening of a new regional office in Casablanca as part of its ongoing expansion strategy in North Africa. The company has appointed Abdellah Essonni as Vice President for North Africa, placing him in charge of overseeing......

Fuel prices fall in Morocco after months of steady increases

Fuel prices in Morocco declined on May 1, marking the first drop after several months of continuous increases. Across multiple service stations, diesel prices fell by about one dirham per liter, while gasoline recorded a slightly larger decrease of around 1.10 dirhams. Average prices now stand near 14.50 dirhams per liter for diesel and 14.40......

Spain approves extradition to Morocco of convicted migrant smuggler

The judicial authorities in Spain have approved the extradition of a Moroccan national to Morocco in connection with allegations of involvement in irregular migration networks, despite his previous conviction for similar offenses in Spain. The decision was issued by the country’s high criminal court, the Audiencia Nacional, which ruled......

Moroccan army inspector general meets U.S. Army secretary

The Inspector General of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces, Mohamed Berrid, met Daniel Driscoll, U.S. Secretary of the Army, in Rabat on Friday. The high-level talks followed directives from King Mohammed VI, supreme commander and chief of staff of the Royal Armed Forces. The meeting occurred during the 22nd edition of the African Lion exercise. Discussions......

Crédit Agricole du Maroc launches digital history series

Crédit Agricole du Maroc unveils "Parlons Histoire," a digital series to trace 65 years of its legacy. The visual format revisits key milestones that shaped the bank's growth. It targets regular engagement to make institutional history accessible and engaging. The series draws on archival images to spotlight the bank's......

EasyJet expands winter network in France with nine new routes from Cairo to the Canary Islands

British low-cost carrier easyJet is strengthening its presence in France by launching nine new routes for the 2026–2027 winter season. The expansion reflects the airline’s strategy to maintain growth despite ongoing challenges in the aviation sector, including rising fuel costs and fluctuating demand. Among the most notable additions......

Authorities confirm safety of Scottish tourist who left hotel voluntarily

Local law enforcement in Agadir has successfully located Rachel Kerr, a Scottish travel influencer whose reported disappearance had prompted significant international concern. Following an investigation by the police prefecture, authorities determined that Kerr had departed her hotel of her own volition. Officials explicitly stated that there......

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