Fes festival showcases female voices across diverse traditions

The Festival of Fes des Musiques Sacrées du Monde continued its programming in Fes with a concert dedicated to female voices from different cultural and spiritual backgrounds. The performance took place at Bab Al Makina and brought together artists from the Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, Europe, and Australia. The event focused......

German ambassador praises universal poetry at Fes festival

The German ambassador to Morocco praised the artistic vision presented at the opening of the Festival of Sacred Music in Fes, describing it as a work that conveys a universal poetic language. He highlighted the production “Anima Ex Materia – From sky to earth” as a creative journey that connects beauty, tradition, and shared......

Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca

Two thousand nine hundred and sixty kilograms of cannabis resin were seized near Casablanca’s international airport during a police operation that targeted a suspected drug trafficking network. The vehicle carrying the shipment was found abandoned close to the Mohammed V airport area after a high-risk chase involving multiple security......

Morocco police design new stadium security strategy in Rabat

The Directorate General of National Security has launched a new phase in its overhaul of stadium security protocols following a high-level meeting in Rabat led by Abdellatif Hammouchi. The session focused on revising anti-violence measures in sports venues and strengthening coordination between regional police structures ahead of upcoming......

Morocco education system faces deep learning crisis from primary school

The education system shows structural weaknesses that begin in primary school and extend through secondary education. Large numbers of students reach the final years without mastering basic reading and arithmetic skills. This creates a pipeline where academic failure accumulates over time and becomes visible during high-stakes examinations. Authorities......

Soueast Marks first year in Morocco with S08 DM launch

Soueast has marked its first year of operations in Morocco with the delivery of 1,500 vehicles and the introduction of its new flagship model, the S08 DM. The Chinese automotive brand, distributed exclusively by M-Automotiv, has expanded its presence in the Moroccan market through a growing SUV-focused lineup and a strategy centered on technology,......

Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance

The 11th African Tax Symposium concluded in Rabat after three days of discussions focused on the future of international taxation and Africa’s position in shaping global fiscal rules. Experts, public officials and economic actors gathered under the theme “International tax trends, an African perspective” to examine how the......

Festival of Fes trio performance blends musical traditions

The Festival of Fes des Musiques Sacrées du Monde hosted an instrumental performance in Fes on June 5, 2026, bringing together three musicians from different cultural backgrounds for a shared musical creation titled “L’antidote.” The concert took place at Jardin Jnan Sbil and offered a reflective moment within the......

FRMF president fouzi lekjaa must wait until september for fourth term bid

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will have to wait until September before he can officially run for a fourth term at the head of the institution. His current third mandate is reaching its end, but the electoral process has not yet been opened, delaying any formal candidacy. The federation held its ordinary and extraordinary......

Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe

The fourth edition of Darija Day will take place in Gennevilliers, in the Paris region, on June 6. The event centers on an eloquence competition dedicated to Moroccan Darija and targets members of the Moroccan diaspora in Europe. Organizers present it as a platform for cultural expression and linguistic pride beyond Morocco’s borders. Launched......

Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks

Family-owned companies dominate Morocco’s economy, accounting for 92.9% of all businesses, generating 60.5% of national value added, and employing approximately 6.3 million people, or nearly 65% of the national workforce. These findings emerge from the first nationwide study focused on the economic contribution of family enterprises,......

Africa pushes for greater influence in shaping its future

African leaders, policymakers, and development experts are increasingly advocating a model of growth that places African priorities at the center of international decision-making. Discussions at the Paris Peace Forum Spring Meetings in Rabat focused on how the continent can respond to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting......

Morocco prosecutors ordered to tighten control over electoral lists

The head of the public prosecution has issued a circular instructing prosecutors general and first instance prosecutors to strengthen oversight of electoral lists ahead of the upcoming registration period scheduled from May 15 to June 13. The directive places electoral registration at the center of the democratic process, describing it as......

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