A race against the clock in the souks of Marrakech brought a few surprises for two American contestants on The Amazing Race. Between a forgotten carpet, a compass bought on Amazon and a clue written in Arabic, their Moroccan leg turned into an adventure.
Sabre Benabdalla, a former banking executive of Moroccan origin, gave it all up to open an Italian halal food shop with his wife. After a difficult start in Mantes-la-Jolie, the couple now attracts customers from across Europe. Their signature sandwich has become a TikTok phenomenon.
Two screenings in the Netherlands this Thursday, October 1, bring the family journey to Morocco back to the screen. In *Porte Bagage*, a packed trunk and luggage on the roof accompany a particular departure: that of an ageing father being taken back to his homeland by his children.
A spectacular fireball crossed the Moroccan sky at approximately 93,000 km/h. Filmed by several Spanish observatories, the phenomenon began at an altitude of 95 kilometres before burning out above a Moroccan douar.
Cheb Khaled deleted the photos and videos from his concert in Rabat after a fierce controversy erupted in Algeria. The singer subsequently broke his silence to respond to those questioning his attachment to his country.
Spanish services had detected up to 2,000 people planning to cross and mobilization on social media. Yet 72,000 people ultimately reached Ceuta, driven by viral videos showing a border that had become almost impossible to control.
A widowed mother says a private clinic in Agadir refuses to hand over her son’s body until nearly 100,000 dirhams is paid. The family, facing serious financial difficulties, says it cannot afford this amount.
Mohamed El Harrak knows firsthand the journey of minors attempting to reach Spain. At just 9 years old, he himself crossed the border hidden under a truck. Today, a social worker, he has returned to Sebta to help young migrants left on the streets.
Videos accusing Moroccan watermelons of containing pesticides or worms have triggered a collapse in demand. Despite reassuring ONSSA controls, the fruit price has plummeted to 1 dirham per kilo on some markets.
Driss Atounane, 54, died after being struck in a tram in Evere while defending an assaulted passenger. His son and the victim’s daughter pay tribute to a man unable to turn away from someone in danger.
The acronym "CMNG", for "Cartel Mocro New Generation", appeared in a video claiming responsibility for a deadly shooting in Carcassonne. This still poorly identified collective is displaying itself alongside the DZ Mafia New Generation .
Lamine Yamal’s paternal grandmother defended the player’s choice to represent Spain in 2024. Her comments have resurfaced following remarks by Fouzi Lekjaa about his Moroccan origins.