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A controversial transfer of municipal property to a private company has triggered tension within Casablanca’s city council. Several council members are demanding full clarity on what they describe as a questionable land registration process and are calling for immediate administrative and judicial investigations. During an extraordinary......

The criminal chamber of the El Jadida Court of Appeal issued heavy prison sentences late Tuesday night in a case that has stirred widespread concern across Morocco. Six men were each sentenced to 15 years in prison, following their conviction in the sexual assault of a minor during the Moussem Moulay Abdallah Amghar, one of the country’s......

Olympique de Marseille is hoping to retain Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd until mid-December so he can take part in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco, according to sporting director Mehdi Benatia. Speaking to French outlet RMC Sport on Tuesday evening, Benatia said he was “confident” that the club would be......

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) paid a heartfelt tribute on Tuesday evening to Moroccan actress Fatima Harandi, professionally known as Raouya. The ceremony gathered prominent figures from the arts and media, both from Morocco and abroad. Raouya received the Golden Star award from director Nour-Eddine Lakhmari, prompting......

The Spanish parliamentary coalition Sumar has submitted a proposal to include a critical study of Spain’s colonial history in Morocco in secondary and baccalaureate school curricula. The initiative particularly emphasizes the violent episodes of the Rif War (1921–1926). Led by MPs Aina Vidal and Viviane Ogou, the proposal aims......

Authorities in Marrakech apprehended a 29-year-old man on December 2 for allegedly possessing items stolen from a foreign tourist in a violent theft incident. The crime occurred in the city’s medina and involved two suspects on a motorcycle, and a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. Police investigations led to......

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, launched the second edition of the Rural Urbanism Caravan on December 2 in the commune of Mchraa El Ain, Taroudant Province. The initiative aligns with royal directives to reduce spatial disparities, promote territorial......

According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), 36 people lost their lives and 3,109 others were injured, including 122 seriously, in 2,308 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas during the week from November 24 to 30. The main causes of these accidents, in order of frequency, were driver inattention, failure to......

Ittihad Riadhi de Tanger (IRT) has officially announced the appointment of Spanish coach Pepe Mel as head of its first team, signing a contract until 2028. The agreement covers two and a half seasons and marks a key step in the club’s long-term sporting strategy. According to the club, Mel will be supported by a full coaching staff,......

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has shared encouraging updates on the recovery of Achraf Hakimi, who suffered an ankle injury on November 4. The club published new footage on its social media platforms showing the Moroccan international actively participating in indoor training sessions. In the video, Hakimi can be seen performing muscle strengthening......

Italia Marittima, a subsidiary of Evergreen, has launched a new commercial shipping route connecting Morocco and Spain, enhancing trade links between the two countries. The route will now operate on a four-week rotation instead of the previous three-week cycle, with weekly departures maintained. The new service is part of a joint initiative......

In a significant step toward promoting inclusive mobility in Morocco, the National Railways Office (ONCF) has launched a new 50% discount card designed for people with disabilities. The initiative, presented in Salé during a ceremony attended by several government and institutional representatives, aims to strengthen equal access to......

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 that he was honored to hoist the national......