The Spanish government is preparing a decree-law that will make it possible to greatly speed up returns to Morocco. Some asylum seekers could be expelled before their procedure is complete, with their cases continuing to be examined after they leave Spain.
Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced on appeal to ten years in prison for rape, up from six years at trial. The court ordered his immediate incarceration. The Moroccan singer has now announced that he will appeal to the Court of Cassation.
A Panther helicopter from the Royal Moroccan Navy operated from a French frigate in the Mediterranean. The two navies swapped aircraft and platforms during exercise Chebec 26.
MoroccoThe return of MREs gives summer a boost in the Oriental region. In Nador, Saïdia and neighboring cities, restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels and beaches are already benefiting from the influx linked to Operation Marhaba 2026.
MoroccoStarting October 1, 2026, fees related to electronic card payments will decrease in Morocco. Bank Al-Maghrib has decided to cap interchange commissions , with particular advantages for digital public services and neighborhood shops.
BelgiumMoroccans who have worked in Belgium can, under certain conditions, continue to receive their Belgian pension after moving to Morocco. The social security agreement between the two countries prevents a return home from erasing acquired rights.
MoroccoMorocco remains in the top 5 stays booked by French people for summer 2026, but demand is declining sharply. The kingdom is undergoing an adjustment after a strong 2025 and the return of long-haul destinations.
MoroccoMarrakech and Agadir have reportedly begun replacing traditional asphalt with permeable pavements. The objective: limit heat accumulation in streets, promote water infiltration, and adapt these two major Moroccan cities to increasingly intense heat waves.
MoroccoWhile Morocco is presented as a serious candidate to host the 2030 World Cup final, Spain refuses to fall behind. Madrid assures that no official decision has been made and promises to defend its candidacy to the end.
SportDespite its elimination in the quarter-finals against France, Morocco should bring 21.5 million dollars to the FRMF . The sum combines the sports bonus provided for this stage and the preparation aid paid by FIFA.
FranceThe Great Mosque of Paris celebrates its centenary, but its Moroccan history remains largely unknown. Financing, architecture, zellige, carved wood, the presence of Sultan Moulay Youssef: the monument still bears the decisive imprint of Morocco.
SportBeaten by France in the World Cup quarter-finals, Morocco must now turn its attention to the Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Ouahbi refuses to question everything, but calls for lucid self-criticism before the next competitions.
SpainMoroccan olive oil exports to Spain exploded in early 2026 . But behind the spectacular surge in volumes, the Moroccan product remains a limited supplier for a market dominated by Spanish olive oil power.