Morocco presents gender equality reforms and financial inclusion agenda at UN Women donors roundtable

Morocco laid out the scope of its constitutional and legislative reforms on gender equality before an international gathering of donors at the 7th UN Women Funding Dialogue, held in Ottawa on May 27, 2026. Ambassador Souriya Otmani, representing the Kingdom at the event, outlined the pillars of Morocco's gender parity strategy, framing......

Morocco braces for extreme heat and thunderstorms across multiple provinces

Morocco is experiencing a sustained period of intense heat, with temperatures ranging between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius across several provinces. The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a new weather alert covering a broad swath of the country, forecasting dangerous conditions that will persist from Friday through Monday. The most......

Moroccans top the list as Spain posts record naturalizations in 2025

Spain recorded its highest annual number of naturalizations since statistics were first compiled in 2013, with 299,732 foreign residents acquiring Spanish citizenship in 2025, an 18.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. The figures, released by Spain's National Statistics Institute, position Moroccan nationals at the top of......

Morocco's ambassador dismisses Sahara debate at UN decolonization body as outdated

Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, declared at a regional seminar of the UN Committee of 24 in Managua that the continued inclusion of the Sahara question on that body's agenda represents an outdated approach that undermines the primary authority of the Security Council over matters of international......

Moroccans fear fading community traditions during Eid Al Adha

A growing number of Moroccans believe the communal traditions associated with Eid Al Adha are gradually disappearing as urban lifestyles and economic pressures reshape how families celebrate the religious holiday. A recent reader survey found that collective practices linked to solidarity and neighborhood cooperation are now viewed as the......

Two French sailors rescued alive off Morocco after maritime incident

Two French nationals who had been missing at sea for several days were found alive Thursday evening off the coast of Assilah in northern Morocco after an extensive multinational search operation. Moroccan rescue authorities said the men were spotted and rescued by a merchant vessel navigating through the search zone. Authorities coordinated......

Marrakech luxury property prices rise as foreign demand accelerates

Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors, is now attracting a broader mix of affluent......

Rabat summit targets Morocco’s expanding real estate investment market

Rabat will host the GBB Investment Summit on June 9, bringing together regional and international investors to examine Morocco’s rapidly expanding investment environment, with particular attention on the real estate and hospitality sectors. The invitation-only event will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr and......

Morocco sends congratulations to Azerbaijan on its National Day

HM king Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a message of congratulations to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. In his message, the Moroccan monarch expressed his warm wishes for health and happiness to President Aliyev, as well as continued progress and prosperity for the people of......

Search operations expand into Spain after two French sailors disappear off the Moroccan coast

The two sailors were traveling aboard a catamaran named Stella, which was being transferred from Martinique in the French Caribbean to a European port, reportedly either Barcelona or Marseille. Moroccan rescue services received an emergency alert early Sunday morning after the vessel encountered difficulties near the Strait of Gibraltar. Authorities......

Bank Of Africa named best bank in North Africa at African Banker Awards 2026

Bank Of Africa (BOA) has been named Best Bank in North Africa during the 2026 edition of the African Banker Awards held in Brazzaville. The prestigious awards recognize the leading institutions and personalities that have contributed to the growth and development of Africa’s banking and financial sector over the past year. The ceremony......

HM King Mohammed VI congratulates Nawal Sfendla after Everest and Lhotse ascent

Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla has received a royal message of congratulations from HM King Mohammed VI following her successful ascent of both Mount Everest and Lhotse during a single expedition, a feat described as a historic achievement for Moroccan women in high-altitude climbing. Nawal Sfendla reportedly completed the rare double......

Morocco PME prepares a nationwide roadshow to promote the TPME Pact

Maroc PME is preparing a large-scale national roadshow across Morocco’s twelve regions as part of the implementation of the new TPME Pact, an ambitious program designed to strengthen and modernize very small and medium-sized enterprises. Following its official presentation in Rabat in April, the initiative is now entering an operational......

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