Morocco will not reclaim its world couscous title this year. Victory goes to a team formed for the occasion around a Palestinian chef and an Israeli chef. Badr Benjelloun nevertheless receives a special award.
Four Moroccan researchers have designed an artificial intelligence system of just 229 KB that can identify twenty behaviors, people and objects in a classroom. The model runs on a microcontroller and can process images locally, without continuously transmitting students’ videos.
King Mohammed VI directly links Morocco’s security to that of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf monarchies. The sovereign also calls for sanctions against the Houthis and those who finance, arm and support them.
MoroccoFacing the collapse of Western influence in Africa, Washington is completely rethinking its military strategy. An ambitious plan by the US Senate aims to make Morocco the new security pillar of the United States, surpassing France and Spain.
SportMorocco’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup guarantees a historic financial windfall. To prevent these millions from being reduced by strict American taxation, the FRMF is deploying a strategic legal and fiscal shield.
SportThe Netherlands could stand in Morocco’s way in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The Oranje score plenty of goals, but their recent matches also reveal a flaw that the Atlas Lions can exploit.
MoroccoBefore buying, selling or settling a dispute over real estate in Morocco, it is possible to consult certain land documents or request copies. The procedure is governed by the land registry, with specific fees and deadlines.
MoroccoDespite a growing arsenal and over 21 million bank cards in circulation, the Moroccan economy remains fundamentally attached to cash. For the majority of citizens, the card serves primarily to withdraw money.
MoroccoIn Marrakech, the real estate market experienced a sharp slowdown in the first quarter of 2026. Prices are declining moderately, but transactions are collapsing by more than 50 %.
FranceAt the head of the Castellane network in Marseille, Mohamed Djeha built a financial empire. To launder his millions, the drug lord attempted to organize a vast gold trafficking operation from Morocco using a diplomatic pouch.
FranceMoroccans receiving housing assistance in France must be careful about the length of their stays in Morocco. A home left empty for too long can jeopardize APL payments.
MoroccoIn Marrakech, the frantic quest for notoriety on social media resulted in a heavy sentence. A Franco-Algerian influencer received one year of imprisonment for spreading defamatory statements and accusing public officials of corruption .
SportHighly visible with Morocco at the World Cup, Bilal El Khannouss has changed agents. A move that reignites speculation about his future, even though Stuttgart doesn’t want to let him go.