Female artists set to headline Mawazine music festival lineup 2026
The Mawazine festival in Rabat brings together a wide selection of female artists for its 21st edition under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The program spans multiple stages across the Moroccan capital and neighboring Salé, highlighting voices from the Arab world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Each performance......
National workshop in Rabat to defend best interests of children
A national workshop will take place in Rabat on 11 June 2026 to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and reinforce the principle of the best interests of the child. The event will be hosted at the Marriott hotel and will bring together more than 50 participants from public institutions, national bodies, civil society organizations,......
Peugeot launches E-208 GTi electric debut at Le Mans
Peugeot has revived its GTi badge with the E-208 GTi, an all-electric compact model unveiled in series form at Le Mans during the 24 Hours endurance race. The launch marks a clear return of the performance nameplate, now adapted to electric propulsion after years of absence from the lineup. The GTi badge carries strong heritage within Peugeot,......
Opel Astra expands lineup across electric hybrid diesel options
Opel has repositioned the Astra as a multi-powertrain compact car designed to cover the full transition spectrum in Europe and markets such as Morocco. The model now spans 100 percent electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and diesel versions, reflecting a strategy built on flexibility rather than rapid full electrification. The approach targets......
Morocco car rental sector faces price war and overcapacity warning
The Moroccan car rental industry is under growing pressure as trade bodies warn of a deepening imbalance between fleet expansion and real market demand. A sector alert issued in June 2026 highlights rising financial strain across operators, driven by aggressive pricing strategies and expanding vehicle inventories that no longer match absorption......
World Cup 2026 hidden factors could decide team outcomes
The 2026 World Cup is expected to be shaped not only by tactics and individual talent but also by a set of invisible factors that influence performance at the highest level. Medical and sports specialists warn that preparation will extend far beyond the pitch, as teams confront physical and environmental pressures that can alter the outcome......
New Jersey residents to receive 770 free World Cup tickets
The organizing committee for the 2026 World Cup in the New York New Jersey region has announced the allocation of 770 free tickets to residents of New Jersey. The tickets will grant access to matches scheduled at MetLife Stadium, which will temporarily operate under the name New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. The 770 tickets......
Casablanca to host inwi village fan zone for 2026 world cup support
Casablanca will host a large public fan zone called “inwi Village” during the 2026 football World Cup, set to run from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The space will be installed at the Nevada area and designed as an open gathering point for supporters of the national team. The initiative aims to bring fans together throughout the competition......
Real estate acts now require local registry inscription in Morocco
The inscription of real estate acts in a local registry has become a mandatory legal condition in Morocco following a new administrative circular issued on June 5, 2026 by the national land conservation authority. The measure establishes that no document creating or transferring real property rights can produce legal effect unless it is recorded......
Electoral list registration closes June 13 midnight deadline
The Moroccan authorities have reminded citizens that the deadline for updating and joining the general electoral lists will end on June 13 at midnight. The measure comes as the country prepares for legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. The registration period forms part of the routine revision of voter rolls aimed at ensuring......
Casablanca wholesale prices fall as tomatoes and apricots decline
Prices at Casablanca’s wholesale market recorded a broad decline in several food products on 10 June 2026, with tomatoes and apricots among the most affected. The latest bulletin from city services shows price variations reaching up to 3 dirhams per kilogram compared with the previous week’s levels. Tomatoes traded between 2 and......
Morocco’s ambassador begins diplomatic mission in Indonesia ceremony
Morocco’s newly appointed ambassador to Indonesia, Redouane Houssaini, has officially started his diplomatic mission after presenting his Letters of Credence to President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The ceremony marked the formal entry of the ambassador into his post and the launch of his responsibilities......
Morocco plans Atlantic maritime control center to secure sea traffic
Morocco plans to establish a maritime navigation control center along the Atlantic corridor between Tarfaya and Laâyoune. The project aims to strengthen oversight of international shipping routes and improve maritime safety in the southern Atlantic zone, an area that sees heavy vessel traffic linking multiple continents. The future......
Sweden’s Trelleborg opens MAD 130 million aerospace manufacturing plant in Morocco
Morocco has inaugurated a new aerospace production facility developed by Swedish engineering group Trelleborg at the MidParc industrial zone near Casablanca. The investment is valued at nearly MAD 130 million, or around $13 million, and focuses on manufacturing sealing systems for the aviation and aerospace sector. The site becomes Trelleborg’s......
US marks 250 years of independence with Morocco partnership celebration
The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence in Rabat on Tuesday with a diplomatic reception that brought together Moroccan officials, foreign diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors at the Chellah historic site. The event placed emphasis on the long-standing relationship between Morocco and......