Morocco launches 2026 National Summer Camp Programme to benefit 210,000 children

Morocco has officially launched its 2026 National Summer Camp Programme, an initiative designed to provide educational, recreational and personal development opportunities for children and young people across the Kingdom during the summer holiday. The programme was inaugurated at Bouznika Beach by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication,......

Morocco's National Festival of Popular Arts opens with spectacular celebration of cultural heritage

The 55th National Festival of Popular Arts (FNAP) opened in Marrakech with a vibrant evening of traditional music, dance and storytelling, reaffirming its role as one of Morocco's leading celebrations of the country's rich and diverse cultural heritage. Held at the historic El Badi Palace, the opening ceremony brought together folklore......

Three arrested after fatal assault investigation in Inzegane

Police in Inzegane, near Agadir, have arrested three individuals in connection with a violent altercation that resulted in the death of one person, authorities announced on Saturday. The arrests were carried out by officers from the Inzegane Security District, operating under the Agadir Police Prefecture, as part of an ongoing judicial investigation......

SRM Casablanca-Settat accelerates water security strategy with desalination expansion

The Regional Multiservices Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat is stepping up its efforts to strengthen water security across Morocco's most populous region by expanding non-conventional water resources and improving the efficiency of its drinking water distribution network. Speaking during the 2nd International Symposium on Integrated Water......

HM king Mohammed VI highlights historic Morocco–US partnership in message to Trump

HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a formal message of congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump on the occasion of the United States’ Independence Day, marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. The message also emphasized the long-standing diplomatic relationship between Morocco and the United States,......

Morocco weighs Rafale F4.3 fighter jet option as defence ties with France deepen

Morocco is reportedly evaluating the possibility of acquiring the Rafale F4.3 fighter aircraft as part of its ongoing military modernization programme, amid closer defence cooperation with France. While neither Rabat nor Paris has officially confirmed negotiations, renewed speculation has drawn attention to the potential role of the French-built......

Morocco’s prison authority rejects claims over detention conditions following vandalism arrests

Morocco's prison administration has firmly rejected allegations regarding the treatment of inmates detained in connection with recent acts of vandalism in several cities, insisting that those in custody continue to receive the rights and services guaranteed under national law. In a statement issued on Friday, the General Delegation for......

Morocco sets new blue flag record with 38 certified coastal sites for summer 2026

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in sustainable coastal management after receiving 38 Blue Flag certifications for the 2026 summer season, the highest number ever awarded to the country and a record that reinforces its position as a regional leader in environmental stewardship. The announcement was made by the Mohammed VI Foundation for......

Gnaoua Festival 2026: Hind Ennaira and Najib Oubelkas honor legendary Maâlems in tribute performance

A moving tribute to Morocco's Gnaoua musical heritage took center stage at the 2026 Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira, where vocalist Hind Ennaira and Maâlem Najib Oubelkas delivered a performance dedicated to the memory of Maâlem Bakbou and other revered Gnaoua masters who have passed away. Following their joint......

Morocco firefighting aircraft crash claims pilot during forest fire operation near Témara

A pilot from Morocco’s Gendarmerie Royale has died after a firefighting aircraft crashed during an emergency operation aimed at containing a forest fire near Témara, close to the Maâmora forest area, authorities and local reports confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday as firefighting units responded to a wildfire......

Tangier welcomes African Parliamentary delegation to strengthen South-South cooperation

An African parliamentary delegation visited Tangier on Thursday as part of the inaugural Interactive Seminar of the Parliamentary Diplomacy and South-South Dialogue Platform, highlighting the Moroccan city's growing role in regional cooperation, local governance and international engagement. The visit aimed to showcase Tangier's historical,......

Morocco and Spain deepen security cooperation during high-level Rabat meeting

Morocco and Spain have reaffirmed their close security partnership following a high-level meeting in Rabat between senior officials from the two countries, highlighting continued cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and the fight against transnational crime. The meeting brought together Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General......

Operation Marhaba 2026 surpasses 700,000 arrivals as overseas Moroccans return home

Operation Marhaba 2026 has recorded a strong start, with more than 704,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) returning to the Kingdom during the first 20 days of the annual summer transit programme, reflecting continued growth in cross-border travel. According to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, arrivals between June 10 and June 30......

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