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......

Morocco accelerates its robotics ambitions as AI moves into everyday business

Morocco is entering a new phase in the development of robotics, as machines powered by increasingly sophisticated software move beyond technology exhibitions and into workplaces. Service robots are beginning to find practical applications across sectors ranging from hospitality and healthcare to retail, logistics, education, banking, public......

Ceuta and Melilla: an old photograph revives Morocco’s sovereignty debate

An old photograph has returned to the spotlight in Spain, reigniting discussion over Ceuta and Melilla and the unresolved historical and political questions surrounding the two Spanish-administered cities on Morocco’s northern coast. The image was originally published on May 12, 2026, but its renewed circulation in August has given......

Fes airport handles nearly 940,000 passengers in first half of 2026

Fes-Saïss Airport handled more than 935,000 passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining traffic close to the level recorded a year earlier despite a slight decline in overall activity. According to the latest figures from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA), the airport processed 935,382 passengers between......

Morocco’s HM King Mohammed VI sends condolences to Colombia after deadly earthquake

HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and solidarity to Colombian President Abelardo Gabriel de la Espriella Otero following the powerful earthquake that struck several parts of Colombia. In his message, the Moroccan monarch expressed his deep emotion after learning of the devastating disaster and conveyed his sympathy to......

Spanish expert says Morocco’s measures reinforce its commitment to combating irregular migration

Spanish migration and security expert Carlos Uriarte Sánchez has praised measures taken by Morocco to prevent illegal crossings toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as evidence of Rabat's continued commitment to combating irregular migration and human trafficking networks. Speaking to Morocco's......

Taiwan seeks diplomatic solution to travel disruption with Morocco

Taiwanese authorities are seeking clarification from Morocco after Rabat suspended the processing of documents required for short-term visa procedures, creating significant difficulties for Taiwanese citizens planning to travel to the North African country. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has opened diplomatic channels with......

Marrakech strengthens its position as Morocco’s leading tourism destination

Marrakech continues to reinforce its status as one of Morocco's most important tourism hubs, recording strong growth in hotel stays during the first five months of 2026. Classified accommodation establishments in the city registered more than 6.05 million overnight stays between January and May, representing an increase of 10% compared......

Morocco says irregular migration requires shared responsibility with Europe

Morocco's Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has rejected criticism directed at Rabat over recent migration tensions around the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, arguing that irregular migration cannot be addressed by Morocco alone and requires closer coordination between European countries and their North African partners. In comments to Asharq......

WAFCON 2026: Cameroon calls for transparency over semifinal ticket allocation

Tensions have emerged ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between Morocco and Cameroon, with the Cameroonian embassy in Morocco calling for greater transparency in the allocation of tickets to supporters of the Indomitable Lionesses. The dispute centers on access to the match scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, at......

Morocco moves to prevent planned illegal crossings toward Ceuta and Melilla

Moroccan authorities say they have taken measures to prevent any planned attempts to cross illegally into Ceuta and Melilla, following the circulation of social media messages calling for collective crossings on August 15. Speaking to the press in Rabat on Wednesday, Interior Ministry spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi said security authorities......

Christopher Deutsch assumes the role of U.S. Consul General in Casablanca

The American diplomatic representation in Morocco welcomes a new leader in Casablanca. Christopher Deutsch has just taken office as the U.S. Consul General in the Kingdom's economic capital, tasked with strengthening a bilateral relationship that Washington presents as one of its oldest alliances. Appointed under the authority of the U.S.......

Hakim Ziyech set to continue his journey with Wydad

Hakim Ziyech appears increasingly likely to remain with Wydad Athletic Club for another season, as preparations for the upcoming campaign continue. According to information reported by local sports media, the Moroccan international still enjoys the confidence of the club’s management as well as strong support from Wydad supporters.......

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