Morocco: several cities under water The surge of runoff water following heavy rains hitting several regions in southeastern Morocco has led to the interruption of traffic on many roads, particularly in the provinces of Tinghir and Ouarzazate. Traffic on the national road number 10 linking Ouarzazate to Errachidia was completely blocked due to heavy rains […]
Moroccan YouTuber Claiming to Be Persecuted in Morocco Granted Asylum in the United States While he entered the United States illegally, a Moroccan has just obtained political asylum for having, in several videos published on social networks, denounced fraud and scams in Morocco. The United States has granted political asylum to Ahmed El Kri, better […]
Rabat-Ville station is being modernized to accommodate the TGV The rehabilitation works of the Rabat-Ville train station have resumed, after a long period of suspension. They have been entrusted to the firm of architect Youssef Melehi who designed the Rabat-Agdal and Marrakech stations, replacing the AWM firm. Youssef Melehi’s firm was selected to carry out […]
Morocco: Weather Spoils Back-to-School Season Heavy rainfall expected this weekend has forced the relevant authorities in the south-eastern provinces of Morocco to suspend classes as a precautionary measure. Forced rest for the students of the region who returned to school only a few days ago. The provincial delegations of National Education as well as some […]
Traveling in Europe: this big change that also concerns Moroccans The European Commission has announced the end of stamps on the passports of Moroccan tourists and those from other non-European countries, which will make way for the establishment of a new electronic control system for entry and exit from European Union countries. After resolving IT […]
Major facelift for Fez airport Morocco is working to expand the Fez-Saïss airport in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-organize alongside Spain and Portugal. Fez-Saïss airport will soon be transformed. The National Office of Airports (ONDA) launched a consultation on Friday for the realization of architectural studies and the monitoring of […]
MRE wanted in Belgium for kidnapping, arrested in Spain The Spanish authorities have arrested an individual actively sought by the Belgian justice system. This fugitive, of Moroccan origin, suspected of having participated in a kidnapping in Antwerp, was arrested on August 28 at the port of Almería. The man was the subject of a European […]
Walid Regragui discusses the “fallout” between Hakim Ziyech and Brahim Diaz Morocco team coach Walid Regragui expressed his satisfaction with the Atlas Lions’ convincing victory over Gabon (4-1) on the first day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers. However, the coach stressed the need to refine certain aspects of his team’s game, while returning to the […]
Morocco puts on a show and beats Gabon (4-1) Morocco made a spectacular start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers by dominating Gabon with a resounding 4-1 scoreline. From the kick-off, the Atlas Lions showed their teeth, determined to impose their game on the pitch at the Adrar stadium in Agadir. Hakim Ziyech […]
Morocco: Angry retirees Retirees from education are denouncing the freezing of pensions and are ready to make their anger heard. Their national office is calling for a protest march in Rabat. The act of protest will take place on October 1, 2024, the World Day of Older Persons. “This move comes in a context characterized […]