Daher relocates Airbus parts production from France to Morocco
French aerospace manufacturer Daher is preparing to shift a portion of its production and assembly operations from its plant in Tarbes, southwestern France, to Morocco, as part of a restructuring effort designed to restore profitability at its industrial division by 2028. The move falls under an internal program called "Edge," which......
Florentino Pérez dismisses succession rumors surrounding Franco-Moroccan adviser Anas Laghrari
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has publicly rejected speculation that Franco-Moroccan businessman Anas Laghrari is positioning himself to take over the club's presidency, calling the reports false and pointing to clear regulatory barriers that would make such a candidacy impossible under current statutes. Pérez addressed......
French police bust Morocco-linked cannabis network, seize 2.7 tonnes at Sète port
French law enforcement has dismantled a major international drug trafficking operation linking Morocco and France, seizing nearly 2.7 tonnes of cannabis resin and arresting two suspects in a coordinated multi-agency operation carried out across four locations simultaneously. The case originated with a preliminary investigation opened by the......
Asmaa Abou Ali wins top prize at Morocco Youth Award 2026 in scientific research
The third edition of the Prix Maroc Jeunesse 2026 ceremony took place Monday in Rabat, bringing together prominent figures from the fields of culture, media, and science to honor exceptional young talent across five competitive categories: scientific research, technological innovation, artistic and cultural creativity, volunteering, and entrepreneurship.......
Inezgane launches ninth Bilmawen carnival to honor Boujloud heritage
The prefecture of Inezgane Ait-Melloul opened its ninth edition of the Bilmawen carnival on Thursday, May 28, 2026, drawing local associations and international delegations to celebrate one of Morocco's most distinctive forms of intangible cultural heritage. The multi-day event runs through June 1 and is organized in the days following......
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......
Muslims in France celebrate Eid al-Adha with faith, solidarity and legal hurdles
Every year, Eid al-Adha structures the lives of millions of Muslims across France in a rhythm of early rising, communal prayer, family meals, and the ritual sacrifice at the heart of the celebration. In Bordeaux, a 21-year-old named Assia describes a day that blends genuine spiritual intensity with practical challenges unique to practicing......
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......
Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine test in Florida
A New Glenn rocket operated by Blue Origin exploded during an engine test Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending a large fireball into the sky and shaking nearby homes. No injuries were reported following the incident, which occurred around 9 p.m. at Launch Complex 36. Residents in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach reported......