Ayoub Bouaddi ranks fifth in Golden Boy race as European giants take notice

Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has climbed to fifth place in the latest 2026 Golden Boy rankings, strengthening his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in European football. At just 18 years old, Bouaddi is currently the highest-ranked Moroccan player on the list. The Lille midfielder has attracted attention with his......

Morocco expands its defense capabilities with advanced Israeli systems and missiles

Morocco is continuing to modernize its military capabilities as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s defense infrastructure and improving its ability to respond to evolving air and ground threats. Cooperation with Israeli defense company Rafael has become an important element of this modernization process,......

Morocco hosts advanced U.S.-Israeli missile test during military exercise

Morocco is expanding its role in advanced military testing and defense cooperation after hosting a field exercise involving the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. forces and Covenant, a U.S.-Israeli defense company, according to reports. The activity focused on evaluating an advanced missile system under conditions designed to replicate operational......

Morocco sets Mawlid observance for August 25

Morocco will mark Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The ministry announced that Friday, August 14, will correspond to the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1448 in Morocco. Mawlid is traditionally observed on the 12th day of this......

Morocco and five Arab countries back Infantino

The presidents of six Arab football associations, including Morocco, Egypt and Qatar, have expressed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces growing criticism from several football confederations. The joint statement was issued by the football associations of Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan.......

Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed that minors must have access to protection......

More than 600 migrants voluntarily leave Ceuta after weeks of uncertainty

More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland Spain. Spanish news agency EFE reported......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding Melilla. Moroccan security......

Morocco emerges as a potential U.S. platform for testing advanced military technologies

Morocco and the United States are expanding their long-standing defense cooperation, with growing attention to military technology, field testing and innovation. The evolving partnership could give Morocco a broader role in U.S. defense activities outside American territory, particularly in the evaluation of emerging systems under realistic......

Healthy diet in Morocco costs $3.64 per person per day, FAO data shows

The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Morocco continued to rise in 2025, reaching $3.64 per person per day based on purchasing power parity, according to figures cited from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its partners. Despite the increase in the cost of nutritious food, the proportion of Moroccans......

Morocco strengthens its position as one of Africa’s most diversified trading economies

Morocco is consolidating its position as one of Africa’s more diversified economies, supported by a broad export base and strong commercial ties with major international markets. According to data highlighted in Afreximbank’s African Trade Heatmaps 2026, the Kingdom has developed a trading profile that combines industrial exports......

Morocco challenges Spain in the race for electric vehicle manufacturing

Morocco is rapidly strengthening its position in the global automotive industry as it moves beyond traditional vehicle assembly toward electric vehicles, batteries and other advanced components. The Kingdom is attracting growing interest from international investors thanks to competitive production costs, a skilled workforce and its strategic......

Morocco’s airports become key to tourism growth ahead of 2030

Morocco is strengthening its airport infrastructure as international tourism continues to expand and the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Kingdom welcomed a record 19.8 million tourists in 2025 and aims to attract 26 million visitors by 2030. At the same time, Moroccan airports handled 36.3 million passengers last......

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