Electoral list registration closes June 13 midnight deadline

The Moroccan authorities have reminded citizens that the deadline for updating and joining the general electoral lists will end on June 13 at midnight. The measure comes as the country prepares for legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. The registration period forms part of the routine revision of voter rolls aimed at ensuring......

Casablanca wholesale prices fall as tomatoes and apricots decline

Prices at Casablanca’s wholesale market recorded a broad decline in several food products on 10 June 2026, with tomatoes and apricots among the most affected. The latest bulletin from city services shows price variations reaching up to 3 dirhams per kilogram compared with the previous week’s levels. Tomatoes traded between 2 and......

Morocco’s ambassador begins diplomatic mission in Indonesia ceremony

Morocco’s newly appointed ambassador to Indonesia, Redouane Houssaini, has officially started his diplomatic mission after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The ceremony marked the formal entry of the ambassador into his post and the launch of his responsibilities......

Morocco plans Atlantic maritime control center to secure sea traffic

Morocco plans to establish a maritime navigation control center along the Atlantic corridor between Tarfaya and Laâyoune. The project aims to strengthen oversight of international shipping routes and improve maritime safety in the southern Atlantic zone, an area that sees heavy vessel traffic linking multiple continents. The future......

Sweden’s Trelleborg opens MAD 130 million aerospace manufacturing plant in Morocco

Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace sector. The site becomes Trelleborg’s......

Rabat becomes the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association

Morocco has strengthened its judicial positioning on the African continent with the official inauguration in Rabat of the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association (APA). The ceremony was chaired by the Prosecutor General of the King before the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecution Office, Hicham El......

US marks 250 years of independence with Morocco partnership celebration

The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence in Rabat on Tuesday with a diplomatic reception that brought together Moroccan officials, foreign diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors at the Chellah historic site. The event placed emphasis on the long-standing relationship between Morocco and......

History exhibition opens in Montpellier celebrating Morocco heritage and diversity

The traveling exhibition on Morocco’s history has opened in Montpellier, presenting a curated journey through the country’s dynasties, rulers, and cultural evolution. The initiative aims to make Moroccan heritage accessible to international audiences through an educational and visual narrative that spans centuries of political......

24 killed in Morocco urban traffic accidents in one week

Casablanca recorded a sharp toll in road safety indicators as 24 people died and 2,861 others were injured, including 118 in serious condition, in urban traffic accidents across Morocco between June 1 and June 7. The figures were released by national security authorities and cover incidents recorded inside city areas during the seven day period. Authorities......

MetLife Stadium completes preparations for Morocco, Brazil World Cup opener

The MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, has entered the final phase of preparations ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Morocco and Brazil on June 13. The encounter is expected to draw more than 80,000 spectators and stands out as one of the marquee fixtures of the group stage. Located near Manhattan,......

Morocco approves overhaul of direct social aid system

Morocco’s Chamber of Councillors approved a bill on Tuesday in Rabat that revises the country’s direct social assistance program, marking a new stage in the development of one of the kingdom’s largest social protection initiatives. The legislation, known as Bill No. 41.26, passed with 51 votes in favor and two abstentions......

Mohamed Ouahbi takes charge of Morocco with World Cup challenge ahead

Mohamed Ouahbi has become the new head coach of Morocco’s national football team after his appointment in March 2026 to replace Walid Regragui. The 49-year-old coach takes charge only months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at a time when Morocco has established itself among the leading nations in international football following a series......

Morocco faces demanding World Cup group with Brazil opener

Morocco now knows its schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA confirmed the fixtures for Group C, where the Atlas Lions will compete against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. The group presents a significant challenge, with Morocco opening its campaign against one of the tournament's leading contenders before two matches that could prove......

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