Having been reported close to joining Morocco over the summer, Wael Mohya has joined Germany’s U21s. At just 17, the Borussia Mönchengladbach attacking midfielder has been promoted straight to the U21s following discussions between his family and coach Antonio Di Salvo.
Two Moroccan F-16s flew at low altitude from Al Hoceïma while Spain deployed six F-18s, a frigate and its air defense system on the other side of the Alboran Sea.
Etihad Airways is changing its schedule between Abu Dhabi and Casablanca. From 25 October to 31 January 2027, the Boeing 777-300ER will replace the Airbus A350-1000 originally scheduled. The route will continue to operate daily.
SportOn the eve of the quarter-final between Morocco and France, the designation of Argentine referee Facundo Tello as the central arbiter is causing a reaction on the French side. Officially, the Blues refuse to fuel controversy, but this FIFA choice is feeding unease around the Boston clash.
BelgiumMoroccans remain among the main beneficiaries of initial residence permits issued in Belgium to third-country nationals. In 2024, they rank second behind Ukrainians, with a dominant reason: family reunification.
SpainA new controversy targets Moroccan olive oil in Spain. A Spanish politician accused a brand of selling oil from Morocco, but the company firmly denies the claim and asserts that this accusation is based on no evidence whatsoever.
SportThe France-Morocco quarter-final, scheduled for Thursday evening, is already concerning several European cities. Following incidents during previous celebrations, law enforcement fears another tense evening around Moroccan supporters.
MoroccoMoroccan residents abroad can leave Morocco with foreign currency, but not under any conditions. The Office of Exchange strictly regulates the amounts that can be repurchased and exported, as well as the supporting documents to present in case of inspection.
BelgiumPeople of Moroccan origin remain the first foreign origin group in Belgium . According to the latest data compiled by Myria, 359,491 residents had Morocco as their first registered nationality as of January 1, 2025, ahead of Italians, French, Dutch, and Turks.
MoroccoMarc Moerman, a 61-year-old Belgian engineer, has returned to Belgium after more than four years in detention in Morocco. Convicted in a case linked to his divorce from a Moroccan woman , he continues to contest the charges and now wants to reunite with his son.
SportA Moroccan supporter from Brussels accuses a bar near the Stock Exchange of making entry paid only for Morocco-Canada . Yassine claims he refused to pay 10 euros, before noticing that France-Paraguay was then broadcast for free.
SportAgainst France, Morocco needs more than just solid defense. Above all, it must prevent the Blues from entering their preferred scenario too quickly. The longer the match stays tight, the more pressure will shift sides and the more the Atlas Lions can sow doubt.
MoroccoMarrakech police have arrested five people suspected of illegally imposing payments on motorists in Guéliz. They were presenting themselves as car park attendants without holding official authorization.