Morocco reverts to Greenwich Mean Time on February 15

Morocco will turn back its clocks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aligning daily life with the holy month of Ramadan's onset around February 19. This annual shift from the current GMT+1 standard follows a 2018 royal decree, easing fasting schedules by syncing prayer times and routines with earlier......

Richard Duke Buchan III: A seasoned diplomat leading U.S. representation in Morocco

Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......

Ligue 1: Moroccan International Souffian El Karouani close to joining Marseille

Olympique de Marseille are reportedly close to completing the signing of Moroccan international left-back Souffian El Karouani from Dutch side FC Utrecht, according to French media reports released on Monday. The 25-year-old defender, whose contract with Utrecht is set to expire in June, could make the move to the Ligue 1 club before the......

Morocco unites in solidarity after devastating floods

Social media platforms across Morocco have become a hub of unprecedented engagement in recent days, as citizens have rallied to support the people of al-Qasr al-Kabir and nearby areas struck by severe flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with rushing waters causing significant material damage. This has sparked a remarkable wave......

Morocco: Astronomical calculations indicate likely start date of Ramadan

Astronomical calculations suggest that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin around February 19, 2026, in Morocco and in many other countries that rely on the visual sighting of the new moon to mark the start of lunar months. According to forecasts released by the International Astronomy Center, the crescent moon marking the beginning......

Severe weather in Northern Morocco: school closures announced across several provinces

Due to forecasted heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, several provincial education authorities in northern Morocco have announced temporary school closures as a preventive measure. The provincial directorates of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region confirmed on......

Women’s Empowerment: Morocco’s experience highlighted in Egypt

Morocco’s approach to women’s empowerment and the promotion of women’s rights was showcased on Sunday in Cairo during an international conference bringing together representatives from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Speaking at a session focused on the role of media, culture, and the arts......

France and Morocco negotiate landmark bilateral treaty

France and Morocco are moving forward with plans for a comprehensive new bilateral treaty designed to redefine their strategic partnership. This initiative builds on recent high-level diplomatic talks focused on bolstering ties in key areas like trade, security, and cultural exchanges. The agreement arrives at a critical juncture, as both......

Moroccans lead beneficiaries of Spain's mass migrant regularization

Spain's government has launched an exceptional regularization process targeting over 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the largest such initiatives in recent years. This move is expected to benefit a substantial number of Moroccans, who form the largest foreign community in the country, both in terms of legal residents and......

Saudi crown prince checks on HM King Mohammed VI's health

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reached out to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI in a phone call on Sunday, expressing concern for the monarch's health and well-being. The exchange underscored the enduring fraternal bonds between the two nations, built on a foundation of shared history, cultural ties, and strategic cooperation. During......

Saint-Gobain Sekurit centralizes European automotive glass rework in Kenitra, Morocco

French multinational Saint-Gobain, through its division Saint-Gobain Sekurit, has relocated a significant portion of its European automotive glass rework operations to its facility in Kenitra, Morocco. The move consolidates the Moroccan plant as a central hub for reprocessing windshields, side windows, and rear glass, including units with......

Tetouan schools closed on Monday due to severe weather

Authorities in Tetouan province have announced the suspension of classes on Monday, February 2, 2026, across all public and private schools due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds. The decision follows Meteorological Alert Bulletin No. 2026/32, which warns of potentially dangerous conditions, including intense rainfall, flash floods,......

Team of the week: from Nador to Ksar El Kebir, the test of action

A new week opens with a distinctly different lineup. The political context marks the end of the “AFCON” phase and the entry into a far more executive sequence. Decisive royal meetings centered on the Port of Nador West Med, a productive Government Council, reinforced diplomatic momentum with Senegal, Rwanda and France, continuous......

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