Spain has officially awarded a contract to maintain communications equipment at three military garrisons on islets claimed by Morocco. One of them is the Peñón de Alhucemas, just 700 metres off the Moroccan coast. Madrid has entrusted the work to a specialist company.
In Italy, a Moroccan man who had been unemployed for eight months found a pensioner’s wallet and returned it. When the man offered him a reward, Abdeljalil El Himer instead handed him his CV. His hope is to find work so he can support his family back in Morocco.
A Moroccan woman who arrived in France without a visa in 2019 worked in the restaurant and hospitality industries for nearly six years. Despite her permanent contract and numerous payslips, the prefecture had ordered her to leave the country. The courts have now ordered that she be granted residency.
SpainSpain is changing its military instructions for dealing with Moroccan ships around Sebta and Melilla. Its patrol boats can now head directly to meet them without waiting for approval from their superiors. The new procedure follows naval incidents last summer.
SpainSix Moroccans each paid up to €11,000 to reach Melilla clandestinely aboard a pleasure boat. Spanish police announced on Monday, October 19, that they had dismantled a smuggling network and arrested four suspects after several months of investigation.
MoroccoIn Morocco, avocado growers harvest an average of five tonnes per hectare, compared with thirty tonnes for some Latin American competitors. The considerable gap is explained by farming practices, high temperatures and irrigation challenges. Yet some Moroccan farms show that yields can be much higher.
SpainIn Spain, two young men from Moroccan and Algerian families were falsely identified as the killers of an 83-year-old woman. Their photographs spread widely on social media, accompanied by racist insults. The victims are demanding justice.
SportMorocco won the Futsal Week October Cup 2026 in Croatia after beating France 5-3 on Sunday, October 18. The under-21 Atlas Cubs finished the tournament with three wins from three matches and several individual honors.
MoroccoMoroccans residing abroad can finance a new property purchase in Morocco, even if they already own a home in the Kingdom. The 2026 regulations allow loans covering up to 80% of the purchase price, with no limit on the number of properties that can be financed.
FranceMarrakech has made a spectacular comeback in searches for flights from France for the Toussaint holidays. The ochre city has climbed 21 places in a year to take the top spot. Casablanca has also made strong gains.
WorldTravelers from Great Britain spent nearly £1.2 billion in Morocco in 2025. New official British statistics, published on October 16, also reveal their average budget, the length of their stays and a strong preference for package holidays.
FranceIn Marrakech and Agadir, a porous road surface is drawing attention for its ability to drain rainwater. Highlighted by the Spanish press, the solution could reduce puddles, improve vehicle traction and lower the risk of aquaplaning.
FranceFive months of pension payments after her husband’s death, followed by a bill for €2,556. Living in Morocco, a widow contested the French MSA’s demand for several years. The Nîmes Court of Appeal ultimately upheld her obligation to repay the money.