Society

A tragic accident struck the city of Béni Mellal on Saturday night when a police officer in his thirties lost his life after being hit by a speeding motorcycle. The officer, who was on duty at the time, suffered fatal injuries from the impact. According to local sources, the motorcyclist was......

Operation Marhaba 2025 has welcomed over 3.16 million passengers at Morocco’s ports and airports during its first phase, marking a 10% increase compared to last year. The annual initiative, now in its 25th edition, began on June 10 and spans 26 reception sites across Morocco and key European countries. Tangier......

The Court of First Instance in Marrakech sentenced a man to five years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams for secretly recording foreign tourists in a villa rented through Airbnb. The case began on June 28, when tourists from the United States and Switzerland filed a complaint after discovering......

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar is facing legal action in Morocco over alleged blasphemy, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ). The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to detain and prosecute Lachgar, whose activism and outspoken advocacy for individual liberties......

The Moroccan government is navigating heated public discussion over Draft Law No. 19.25, which aims to regulate the management of free-ranging animals. While the law introduces humane practices such as Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR), it controversially bans the feeding, sheltering, or treating of......

Morocco has emerged as the only country to deliver humanitarian aid directly to Gaza, providing critical relief to Palestinians amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis. On July 30, His Majsty King Mohammed VI ordered the dispatch of nearly 180 tons of emergency supplies, including food, medical aid,......

Official data contradicts speculation As of August 4, more than 2.78 million members of the Moroccan diaspora have entered the country under the Marhaba 2025 operation, a program designed to facilitate summer travel. This figure marks a significant increase of 10.37% compared to 2024, dispelling rumors......

A recent investigation by Corriere Milano has unveiled alarming details about a criminal network operating in Italy's Parco delle Groane, exploiting young Moroccan men under the guise of drug trafficking. This case sheds light on a widespread system of labor exploitation across Europe that targets......

Morocco’s Road Safety Vigilance Committee has introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing road accidents, with a particular focus on motorcycle speeds and vehicles with diplomatic license plates. The initiative comes in response to rising traffic fatalities in urban areas, despite overall......

Berrechid, August 6, 2025 — The Court of First Instance in Berrechid has decided to postpone the hearing of a young man accused of hitting a child with a quad bike on the beach of Sidi Rahal. The session, originally scheduled for this Wednesday, has been rescheduled to August 13. The adjournment......

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments has clarified its decision to dismiss the head of the local religious council in Figuig, addressing widespread speculation and criticism surrounding the issue. In a formal statement, the Ministry emphasized that the dismissal adhered to established legal......

The Tahadi Association for Equality and Citizenship (ATEC) has raised alarm over the escalating prevalence of online bullying targeting women and girls in Morocco, calling for urgent legal reforms to address the issue. In a statement issued on Monday, ATEC expressed its “deep concern” over......

Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has been honored on Pour Elle’s 2025 list of “50 Inspiring African Women.” The recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to defending human rights, equality, and social justice throughout her career. Pour......