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Morocco strengthens global migration leadership with IOM Resilience Fund contribution

Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Omar Zniber, reaffirmed on Monday the country’s leadership in promoting humane and dignified governance in migration. Speaking at the launch of the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) 2026 Global Appeal, Zniber......

Morocco approves 1,000-gallon external tank for Black Hawk helicopters

Morocco has added a significant new capability to its Black Hawk helicopter fleet. Recoil Aerospace Inc. announced that Moroccan authorities have officially certified its “Tsunami” external firefighting tank, now approved for a capacity of 1,000 gallons (approximately 4,000 liters) under......

Albares: Morocco–Spain relations at their “Best Historical Moment”

Morocco–Spain relations are currently at their “best historical moment,” Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares declared Thursday in Madrid. The statement came during a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, held on the sidelines of the 13th Morocco–Spain......

Morocco and Spain sign 14 cooperation agreements at 13th high-level meeting

Morocco and Spain have signed 14 new cooperation agreements during the 13th High-Level Meeting held Thursday in Madrid, reflecting a renewed momentum in bilateral relations. During a bilateral session at the Palacio de la Moncloa, Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Spanish Prime Minister......

Morocco and Spain sign Memorandum to modernize judicial cooperation

Morocco and Spain have taken a significant step toward modernizing judicial collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding during the High-Level Joint Commission meeting in Madrid. The agreement was finalized following discussions between Morocco’s Minister of Justice, Abdellatif......

Royal Air Maroc launches first direct flight between Casablanca and Los Angeles

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the launch of a new direct flight connecting Casablanca and Los Angeles, starting on June 7, 2026. This marks the first direct link between Africa and the U.S. Pacific coast, cutting travel time to approximately 12 hours. The service will be operated three times per......

Planas highlights strong Morocco-Spain relations based on shared interests and cooperation

Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, emphasized on Wednesday in Madrid that the relations between Morocco and Spain are rooted not only in shared interests but also in friendship and close cooperation. Speaking at a business meeting held on the eve of the 13th Morocco-Spain......

Spanish transport minister highlights strategic scope of partnership with Morocco

Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, emphasized on Wednesday the increasingly strategic significance of the partnership between Spain and Morocco, noting that bilateral relations are currently “at their best point in decades.” Speaking at the closing......

Morocco and UAE sign MoU to strengthen meteorological cooperation

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reinforce collaboration in the field of meteorology, officials announced Wednesday in Marrakech. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 19th World Water Congress by Mohamed Dkhissi, Director General......

New U.S. ambassador Duke Buchan III begins his mission in Morocco with formal flag-raising ceremony

Duke Buchan III, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Morocco, officially marked the start of his diplomatic mission by raising the American flag over his residence, a symbolic gesture carried out with assistance from members of the U.S. Marine Corps. According to the embassy, the ambassador emphasized......

Medays Forum 2025: a southern voice shaping a new global balance

As global tensions deepen and polarization intensifies, the 17th edition of the MEDays International Forum—held in Tangier under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI—has reaffirmed Morocco’s role as a stabilizing power and strategic actor in global governance. Tangier, a historic......

Morocco elected vice President of FAO council in Rome

Morocco has been elected as Vice President of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) during the 179th session of the UN agency held in Rome. The Kingdom will serve on the FAO Council, which consists of 49 members, until 2029. This council oversees the implementation of the organization’s......

Canada launches its new e-visa system with Morocco as first test country

Canada has introduced a new digital visa system, marking a significant step toward modernizing its immigration and travel procedures. Morocco has been selected as the first country to test this pilot initiative, allowing Moroccan travelers to obtain visas entirely online without visiting......

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