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Merzouga, Morocco — Members of the Royal Gendarmerie stationed in Sidi Ali, within the commune of Merzouga in Errachidia province, carried out a successful rescue operation on Sunday after sudden floods swept away a vehicle carrying two Spanish tourists. Heavy rainfall hit the region, triggering......

Tinghir Province was struck by a tragic incident on Sunday evening following severe weather conditions. A four-wheel-drive vehicle was swept away by powerful floodwaters in the Fzou wadi, resulting in the death of four people. The accident occurred as the vehicle attempted to cross a passage linking......

Severe flooding has struck the province of Safi, resulting in a rising human toll. According to the latest available information on Monday morning, at least 37 people have lost their lives, while 14 others remain hospitalized after sustaining injuries during the sudden floods. The unusually intense......

Tangier has officially launched a new fleet of 280 next-generation buses as part of a major overhaul of its urban and suburban public transport system. The initiative covers the city as well as neighboring municipalities within the Al Boughaz intermunicipal area. The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday,......

The death toll from severe flooding in the Moroccan province of Safi has risen to 21, according to local authorities. The floods were triggered by intense rainfall and thunderstorms that caused sudden and exceptional river overflows within a very short period of time. The heavy downpours struck several......

As the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 approaches, mobility has emerged as a central pillar of Morocco’s preparations. Beyond logistical requirements, transport solutions are being designed to ensure smooth, efficient and environmentally responsible movement for both local and......

Rabat, Morocco – Facing increasing water scarcity and the degradation of groundwater and surface water, Morocco’s Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau potable (ONEE) is preparing an ambitious national strategy to ensure sustainable access to drinking water. The......

Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA),......

The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has called for urgent measures to ensure adequate housing rights following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which left 22 dead and 16 injured. The tragedy occurred in the Al Massira district’s Al Moustakbal neighborhood between Tuesday......

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Rabat refuted circulating social media claims alleging the detention of relatives of the “victims of the Leqliaa events.” According to an official statement, the information is entirely unfounded. The prosecutor explained that on December......

Judicial authorities in Fez have opened an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the tragic collapse of two adjacent buildings on Tuesday night in the Al Massira neighborhood, located in the Bensouda area. The announcement was made by the public prosecutor at the city’s Court......

Spain has announced a funding initiative to support undocumented migrants in Morocco, allocating €346,535 to assist individuals wishing to return to their home countries voluntarily. The total funding for the program, approved by the Spanish government, amounts to €646,535, with the remainder......

A high level regional meeting in Bouskoura has placed renewed emphasis on Morocco’s commitment to protecting women who are survivors of violence. Bringing together senior government, judicial and international stakeholders, the event focused on improving the way institutions respond to violence......