In Ceuta, a young man pays 200 euros a month to sleep in a garage. His mother made the trip from Morocco to bring him provisions and take care of his laundry. The Spanish press has reported on this scene of family solidarity.
Morocco is making strong inroads in the Chinese tourism market. During the October national holiday, the number of travelers who chose the kingdom through the Tuniu platform rose by more than 50% in a year.
Reading, drawing or having tea alone can be a pleasure. But in Morocco, this need for quiet is not always understood. Testimonies collected for a study describe the pressure felt by those who enjoy spending time alone.
WorldAt 15, Ahmed Aboutaleb left Morocco to join his father in the Netherlands. He imagined a man who had made a success of his life and could regularly send money to his family. The reality shook him. Fifty years later, the former mayor of Rotterdam recounts how that discovery changed his life.
FranceSix children have won a case before a French court in an inheritance dispute involving assets in Morocco. Their stepmother and half-sister must disclose several banking and property documents or face a daily penalty. A gift had already been annulled by a Moroccan court.
MoroccoFour Seasons has announced plans to build a luxury resort on the cliffs of Cape Malabata in Tangier. With 27 detached villas, 72 rooms and suites, and views of the Strait of Gibraltar, the future property aims to attract affluent international guests.
SportHakim Ziyech could now play at the heart of Botafogo’s game. With regular playmaker Álvaro Montoro unavailable, Brazilian coach Tite moved the Moroccan international into a central role against Vasco. The experiment convinced him of the possibilities offered by the former Chelsea player.
WorldWashington has set a new deadline in the trade dispute over Moroccan fertilizers. A hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2027, to review whether US duties will remain in place. The problem for OCP: the relief granted by Donald Trump may expire before then.
MoroccoPhotographed at protests and monitored as she travelled, Spanish journalist Sonia Moreno describes the difficulties she faced during her ten years as a correspondent in Morocco. In an interview published this Sunday, October 11, she describes daily life in which, she says, the authorities keep foreign reporters under watch.
WorldThe U.S. Air Force wants to return four KC-10 tanker aircraft to service for an unnamed North African country. Specialist media have identified Morocco and Egypt as the two possible destinations. A Pentagon document reveals preparations for the operation.
SpainSpain’s Popular Party wants to prevent a possible transfer to Morocco of management of Sahara airspace. A proposal will be considered on Tuesday, October 13, in the Canary Islands Parliament. Conservatives fear consequences for safety, tourism and the archipelago’s air links.
WorldA Moroccan man with heart failure had been hospitalized in the Netherlands for two weeks without receiving any visitors. Volunteers found his family in Marrakech before he died. A subsequent fundraising effort raised the money needed to arrange his repatriation.
MoroccoCanadian manufacturer Inkas is partnering with One Atlantic Solutions to develop border screening systems in Morocco and Africa. Facial recognition, traveler analysis and artificial intelligence are part of the plan. The group is also preparing to establish a presence in Morocco’s defense industry.