Moroccans whose asylum applications are rejected in Ceuta could have to challenge the decision from abroad. The measure is included in a draft Spanish decree aimed at speeding up the processing of applications and returns after the mass crossings in July. The decree has not yet been adopted.
Abdellatif Oumakhlouf, 31, had gone to Malta to work and support his family in Morocco. Found dead on Sunday in a garden in St Julian’s, he is now to be repatriated at his parents’ request. Maltese authorities released his body on Tuesday.
Two passengers who arrived in Agadir more than three hours late won their case against Royal Air Maroc. The airline must pay them €800 in compensation and €450 toward their legal costs.
MoroccoMorocco’s economic growth is expected to decline to 4.2% in 2026. The Kingdom is being hit hard by global instability, rising energy prices and currency depreciation , despite inflation being rigorously controlled.
SportJust months before the 2026 World Cup, the Moroccan federation intensifies its offensive to repatriate diaspora gems . An aggressive strategy embodied by a choice recruit who comes to strengthen a squad already built for the title.
MoroccoMoroccan nationals continue to rank among the main applicants for Schengen visas . With 620,000 requests filed in 2025, Morocco consolidates its position in a global ranking marked by a slow post-Covid recovery.
SpainA vast criminal network is flooding Spain with textile waste from Morocco . Falsely declared as second-hand clothing, over 2,000 tonnes of industrial waste have been abandoned clandestinely, causing an ecological disaster and serious fire hazards.
MoroccoThe gendarmerie has put an end to the activities of a dangerous fugitive. Wanted across the country for drug trafficking, the man nicknamed "Ould Zmane" was finally apprehended following a major law enforcement operation.
MoroccoA violent clash between youths erupted in the middle of the night in the province of Béni Mellal. The toll stands at nine wounded, including two transferred urgently to Casablanca . Authorities are multiplying arrests.
FranceAn outdated question about the Africa Cup of Nations created an amusing situation on French television. The unexpected disqualification of Senegal in favor of Morocco forced the production to adapt urgently.
MoroccoChinese automakers are changing scale in Morocco. In just one year, their sales have exploded, doubling their market share thanks to a spectacular breakthrough in the passenger vehicle segment and BYD’s offensive.
MoroccoIn Errachidia province, a rare incident sparked widespread outrage. A woman’s burial was brutally interrupted by a local tribe fiercely opposed to women’s presence around graves due to fears of witchcraft.
SportMoroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri could soon be packing his bags. Having recently arrived at Saudi club Al-Ittihad, his disappointing performances are pushing the club’s management to consider his departure , likely on loan, as early as the next transfer window.