Sentenced to thirty years in prison in France for his role in the November 13 attacks, Belgian-Moroccan national Mohamed Bakkali is seeking release in Belgium. Gérald Darmanin is attempting to exert influence ahead of the decisive hearing on September 29.
The first two electric buses from a new fleet of 15 vehicles destined for Marrakech have been completed in South Korea. The fleet is expected to arrive in Morocco by the first quarter of 2027.
Finnair is reinstating its Helsinki–Agadir route for the 2026-2027 winter season. The Finnish airline will serve the Moroccan seaside resort directly every week starting October 14.
SpainThe Ceuta crisis is beginning to affect Moroccan tourism. Spanish agencies are not yet seeing mass cancellations, but they are recording a slowdown in new bookings to Morocco. Latin American travelers, meanwhile, continue to book as usual.
MoroccoThe next avocado campaign could begin as early as the second half of September in Larache. With higher yields, more large-sized fruit and new packing stations, the local sector hopes to erase a difficult season and regain ground in Europe.
MoroccoThe purchase of around ten tortoises and a lizard by foreign tourists for approximately 6,000 dirhams prompted an intervention in the medina of Marrakech. Seven shops are being investigated, and several reptiles as well as animal skins have been seized.
WorldA 26-year-old Moroccan man managed to escape while being transferred to a detention center in Germany. Despite a major manhunt involving a helicopter, he traveled nearly 400 kilometers before being found the next day in Cologne. His deportation to Morocco has now been scheduled.
WorldMarried to a Dutchman since 2019, a 57-year-old Moroccan woman still cannot join him. After six unsuccessful attempts at the integration exam, her visa was refused. Dutch justice has just overturned that decision.
MoroccoMoroccan travelers heading to Europe for a short stay could face longer waits at the borders starting Monday, September 7. The exemption allowing biometric checks to be temporarily suspended when queues become unmanageable is due to end.
MoroccoCanadian company Aya Gold & Silver is preparing to acquire 139 km² of mining permits in Morocco for four million Canadian dollars. The vast area, rich in copper and silver indications, is located near its Zgounder mine.
FranceMorocco will take over the Carreau du Temple’s grand hall in Paris from September 18 to 20. Across 1,800 m², Moroccan cuisine, crafts, photography and music will share the spotlight for three days.
MoroccoUnder the protection of U.S. bankruptcy law since June 2025, Marelli is preparing to come under the control of its creditors. The operation directly concerns Morocco: its subsidiary located in the Tangier free zone is among the group being acquired by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners.
FranceAfter arriving in France with a volunteer visa, a young Moroccan woman subsequently landed a permanent contract as a head of socioeducational services. The Rhône prefecture nevertheless refused her employee residence permit and ordered her to leave France.