Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s appointment raises a question of religious protocol: what role will the first woman to serve as head of government have during official prayers attended by her predecessors alongside Mohammed VI?
Felipe VI had wanted to visit Ceuta for years. But Spanish governments feared a royal visit could trigger Moroccan reprisals. The trip is now scheduled: the king and Letizia will be in Ceuta on October 13, then in Melilla the following day.
All 300 seats were reserved, but only about 40 people turned up to hear Greta Thunberg in Zurich. The Swedish activist suspects Morocco of sabotaging the debate on Western Sahara. A Swiss investigation points to another explanation.
MoroccoFaced with a massive increase in imports , Morocco has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the opening of a safeguard investigation concerning rice, in order to protect its domestic production.
MoroccoContrary to rumors, Morocco has not suspended its tomato exports to Europe. Only certain arbitrations target the African market. Despite record prices on local shelves, professionals deny any overall cessation of activity.
MoroccoThe 40th edition of the Marathon des Sables, organized in the Moroccan Sahara, was marred by the death of a participant. Evacuated urgently after a severe malaise that occurred on April 8, 2026, the runner died in the hospital.
MoroccoNew surge in fuel prices in Morocco. As of April 16, the price of diesel jumps by about one dirham, pushing prices to new highs in a context of high volatility in global energy markets.
MoroccoMorocco is preparing a major reform to adapt its copyright law to the digital age . The bill aims to stop massive piracy on the Internet, particularly targeting illegal streaming and pirate broadcasts of sporting events.
SportAtlético de Madrid is preparing to spend 20 million euros to recruit Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi . A quick operation aimed at strengthening Diego Simeone’s squad with a talent already confirmed in the Spanish championship.
SportMorocco has been chosen by the White House to join a task force dedicated to security for the next World Cup in the United States. This designation confirms Rabat’s expertise in organizing major international sporting events.
MoroccoEasyJet inaugurated its new base at Marrakech airport on Wednesday. With three aircraft deployed and six new routes, the airline aims for 4 million seats in the first year to boost tourism to the Kingdom.
FranceTwo brothers of Moroccan origin, managers of hairdressing salons in the southwest, have been indicted. They are suspected of having illegally employed undocumented migrants in their establishments in the Tarn and Ariège departments, to the detriment of social rules.
FranceJean, 74 years old, suffered sixteen hours of torment after his kidnapping in Isère. His torturers demanded three million euros in cryptocurrencies . While the perpetrators have been incarcerated, the mastermind of the operation would be acting from Morocco.