Breaking 18:09 Casablanca launches climate action plan with World Bank support to accelerate urban resilience 16:30 Morocco ranks 62nd globally in the 2026 financial secrecy index 15:43 Morocco calls for a multidimensional approach to combating terrorism in Africa 15:30 Attijariwafa Bank named Morocco’s best investment bank for 2026 14:45 Support grows for Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind ahead of court hearing 14:30 Morocco strengthens startup funding performance in first half of 2026 14:15 Morocco's CCM launches official professional cinema card under new industry framework 14:10 Moroccan defender Issa Diop set for Ipswich Town move after impressive 2026 World Cup 14:00 Morocco records more than 42,900 new businesses in first five months of 2026 13:55 Italian authorities urged to uncover the truth behind Moroccan migrant's death in Bologna 13:31 From Vision to Action: Major transformations in Morocco under HM King Mohammed VI 11:33 Morocco’s World Cup 2030 ambition reflects a broader strategy for global influence 11:00 Morocco faces AI-driven challenge to move up the offshoring value chain 10:57 Morocco strengthens its global role in road safety through national strategy 10:08 Morocco and Spain strengthen road safety cooperation as Marlaska praises joint efforts 08:45 UNESCO commends Marrakech restoration efforts while urging caution over new projects 08:30 Morocco ranks 136th in 2026 environmental performance index 08:15 Moroccan embassy in Italy closely follows case of Moroccan citizen’s death 07:41 Morocco calls for stronger south-south trade cooperation amid global trade uncertainty 07:25 Morocco and France strengthen cooperation on road safety 20:15 UAE introduces five-year multiple-entry tourist visa for Moroccan travelers

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Road closure on RN27 between Sidi Kacem and Meknes due to safety works

The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water announced that National Road No. 27, linking Sidi Kacem and Meknes, will be temporarily closed between Sidi Kacem and Bab Tissra from Tuesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m. until Tuesday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. The closure is required to carry out rock removal and......

Morocco’s progress in poverty reduction overshadowed by growing inequalities

Morocco has achieved notable progress in reducing poverty and improving human development over the past two decades. However, the persistence of social and regional disparities poses significant challenges to sustainable and inclusive growth. A recent report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP)......

Meknes police officer arrested for extortion and corruption

A police officer in Meknes has been arrested in flagrante delicto for alleged extortion and corruption. The Meknes Judicial Police opened an investigation on Monday afternoon to clarify the facts related to the officer, who is suspected of attempting to extort money from an individual involved in a......

Morocco’s modern stadiums face challenges of civic culture and social inclusion

Morocco’s commitment to modernity is evident in its state-of-the-art stadiums and international sporting achievements. Yet, the chaotic reopening of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat has sparked concerns about whether the nation’s infrastructure advancements are undermined by fragile......

GADEM warns about anti-migrant hate campaigns on social media

The Anti-Racist Group for the Defense and Support of Foreigners and Migrants (GADEM) has voiced deep concern over the recent rise of hate campaigns on social media targeting Black non-Moroccan individuals. In a statement, GADEM strongly condemned the spread of hateful content online, which not only......

HM King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 681 individuals for Eid Al Mawlid

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted a royal pardon to 681 individuals as part of the Eid Al Mawlid celebrations, which the country is set to mark on Friday. The announcement was made in a statement by the Ministry of Justice. Royal pardons are a customary tradition in Morocco, especially......

Moroccan feminist Ibtissam Lachgar sentenced to two and a half years in prison

Rabat, Morocco – A Rabat court on Wednesday sentenced feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar to two and a half years in prison and fined her 50,000 dirhams in a case related to the publication of a photograph deemed offensive to religion. The verdict was delivered by the Rabat Court of Appeal. Lachgar,......

Amina Bouayach honored with San Salvador’s symbolic key at global human rights summit

The mayor of San Salvador presented the symbolic key of the Salvadoran capital to Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) and head of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), during the Global Human Rights Summit held from September......

Portugal denies asylum requests of Moroccan migrants in Algarve

Portuguese authorities have rejected 34 out of 38 asylum requests filed by Moroccan migrants who arrived on August 8 at Boca do Rio beach in Vila do Bispo, Algarve. The group, intercepted after traveling in a wooden boat, included 25 men, six women, and seven minors. Asylum claims deemed “unfounded” The......

Night guard arrested for kidnapping toddler in Casablanca

Casablanca police, in coordination with the Souk Sebt Oulad Nemma precinct, arrested a 38-year-old night guard on Monday, September 1, suspected of abducting a girl under two years old. Initial investigations revealed that the child’s disappearance had been reported under suspicious circumstances.......

Glovo couriers launch 48-hour strike in Casablanca over pay and conditions

In Casablanca, Glovo delivery workers affiliated with the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT) have begun a 48-hour general strike, accompanied by a sit-in at 2:00 p.m. in front of the company’s headquarters in Casablanca Finance City. This marks the third protest by Glovo couriers in recent months, as frustrations......

Moul Lhout under investigation: Allegations of harassment and exploitation of minors

Moroccan authorities have opened a judicial investigation into Abdelilah Ajjout, known online as “Moul Lhout”, following serious allegations of sexual harassment and the exploitation of minors. The influencer was referred on Thursday to the prosecutor’s office in Marrakech after three......

Morocco’s evolving story: shifting from Western clichés to authentic engagement

Western media often portrays Morocco through the lens of mystery and exoticism, reducing its nuanced realities to narratives that center European perspectives. This approach, rooted in Orientalist traditions, undermines critical engagement with Morocco’s internal dynamics and achievements. Deconstructing......

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