Morocco and Brazil close in on World Cup knockout stage qualification

Morocco and Brazil are on the verge of securing their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the group phase approaches its decisive final round. Both teams enter their last group matches with qualification firmly within reach. Morocco will face Haiti, while Brazil takes on Scotland in encounters that could determine not......

Morocco strengthens maritime surveillance capabilities with the Avante 1800 patrol vessel

Morocco is preparing to enhance its maritime defense capabilities with the upcoming delivery of the Avante 1800 patrol vessel, a modern naval platform being built by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia for the Royal Armed Forces. The vessel has entered an advanced testing phase designed to evaluate its performance, verify operational......

Achraf Hakimi leads Morocco into a new era of World Cup ambition

As Morocco prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Achraf Hakimi stands at the heart of a national team that has transformed from an outsider into a genuine contender on the international stage. Four years after Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, expectations surrounding the Atlas Lions have reached unprecedented......

Morocco launches electoral list verification process ahead of September 2026 elections

The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior has announced the completion of a key procedural step in the preparation for the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for 23 September 2026, as administrative commissions across the country finalized and submitted updated electoral records. According to an official statement, commissions chaired by......

Mawazine 2026: Marwa Nagy delivers powerful Tarab performance in Rabat

The 21st edition of the Mawazine Festival continued to showcase major Arab musical talents as Egyptian singer Marwa Nagy delivered a deeply expressive performance at the Théâtre National Mohammed V in Rabat on Sunday evening. Blending technical vocal mastery with emotional intensity, the artist offered an immersive journey into......

Morocco remains top source of international students in France amid gradual decline

Moroccan students continue to hold the leading position among international student populations in France, according to recent data referenced in the French draft budget report for 2026 on immigration and integration policy, even as overall enrolment from Morocco shows a gradual decline. The report indicates that approximately 35,700 Moroccan......

Two French nationals killed in light aircraft crash near Al Hoceima Airport

Two French nationals lost their lives after a light private aircraft crashed near Al Hoceima Airport in northern Morocco, prompting an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The aircraft went down on Sunday in the vicinity of Cherif Al Idrissi Airport, shortly after departing from the airport during a scheduled......

Massive drug trafficking ring exposed in Tangier after 700 kg chira seizure

Authorities in northern Morocco have dismantled a major drug trafficking attempt following the seizure of approximately 700 kilograms of cannabis resin, commonly known as “chira,” cleverly concealed within artificial watermelons designed to evade detection. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, took......

Morocco promotes investment opportunities to Chinese firms during Beijing visit

Morocco is stepping up efforts to attract Chinese investment as senior officials promote the country’s economic potential during high-level discussions in Beijing. The initiative was led by Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Investment, Convergence and Public Policy Evaluation, Karim Zidane, who highlighted the country’s investment......

Morocco strengthens its position in the global energy transition ranking

Morocco continues to reinforce its commitment to sustainable energy development, securing a place among the countries actively advancing their energy transition strategies in an increasingly complex global environment. According to the 2026 Energy Transition Index, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture, Morocco......

Five Moroccan family businesses ranked among the Arab world's strongest companies

Morocco has strengthened its presence in the regional business landscape after five of its leading family-owned companies were included in Forbes Middle East’s list of the 100 most powerful family businesses in the Arab world for 2026. The ranking highlights the growing influence of Moroccan family enterprises, which continue to play......

Morocco strengthens its influence within key African Union institutions

Morocco has reinforced its position within the institutional framework of the African Union after securing several important responsibilities during regional consultations involving North African member states. The new appointments further highlight the country's growing influence in continental affairs and its increasing role in shaping......

Morocco’s “Moucharaka” program boosts women’s role in politics ahead of 2027 elections

Morocco has launched a nationwide training initiative aimed at strengthening women’s participation in political life ahead of upcoming electoral deadlines, marking a renewed institutional push to improve gender representation in decision-making bodies. The first regional session of the program, named “Moucharaka,” was officially......

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