The dollar reached nearly 9.99 dirhams on Monday, October 5, after rising almost 4% since September 25. For Moroccans sending dollars home, the exchange rate is becoming more favorable. For those who need to buy dollars, the cost is rising.
Moroccan food exports are fetching higher values than last year. In the second quarter of 2026, their average value per unit rose by 16.2%. Meanwhile, the average value of food products bought abroad edged down.
In Turin, a mosque receiving financial support from Mohammed VI has just been granted a building permit. But the vice-president of Piedmont wants to change planning rules to prevent it from being built. The project also includes student housing and cultural spaces open to the neighborhood.
BelgiumFor a week, a young autistic boy can no longer go to class. His school bus has stopped picking him up following an altercation between his mother and the driver during a crisis.
SportBlocked by air traffic disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East, the Palestinian national football team has canceled its training camp in Morocco. Its friendly matches against Mauritania and Benin will not take place.
MoroccoWhen questioned about attempts by American elected officials to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization , the UN reaffirmed its position. The international organization will continue to consider the independence movement as an essential actor in the Western Sahara issue.
MoroccoThe holy month of Ramadan is ending in Morocco. The Eid Al Fitr holiday, marking the first day of the month of Chaoual 1447 of the Hijri calendar , will officially be celebrated this Friday, March 20, 2026, throughout the kingdom.
MoroccoOften overshadowed by Marrakech, Fès is asserting itself as a must-visit destination. The former Moroccan capital, listed as a World Heritage Site, offers a fascinating dive into meticulous craftsmanship and authentic gastronomy, far from the purely tourist bustle.
SportDuring his first press conference, the new national coach Mohamed Ouahbi unveiled his vision for the Moroccan team. He notably clarified the situation of two highly sought-after young talents: Ayyoub Bouaddi and Thiago Pitarch.
MoroccoMorocco is preparing for a major energy shock. Bank Al-Maghrib could activate an IMF credit line if the barrel reaches $120, while the State is relaunching aid to carriers in the face of rising fuel prices.
FranceTargeted by a joke labeling her as Islamophobic on France Inter, Sophia Aram strikes back. In an open letter addressed to Nagui, the comedian denounces a dangerous accusation and criticizes the host’s complacency in the face of repeated attacks.
SportThe new coach of Morocco, Mohamed Ouahbi, has explained the first call-up of Issa Diop for the upcoming friendly matches. Seduced by the defender’s frankness, the coach intends to fully integrate him into his new game project.
SportHead coach Gérald Baticle has unveiled his list of twenty-three players for the upcoming matches of the France Espoirs team. Among the called-up players is Ayyoub Bouaddi , who was nevertheless expected to join the Moroccan national team.