She studied law and dreamed of becoming a lawyer. But for Chaymae, who is of Moroccan origin, taking off her hijab to practise the profession was out of the question. She ultimately chose a completely different path: she and her husband have just opened a Moroccan restaurant in Belgium.
A Moroccan intermediary allegedly has access to Spain’s consulate in Tangier to facilitate visa applications for senior officials. Lists of prominent figures, access to offices and the ability to check on applications: a Spanish media investigation describes a system far removed from standard procedures.
Fifteen Moroccans thought they had found well-paid jobs in French orchards. They now allege they paid up to €12,000 for contracts, worked endless hours and had their passports confiscated. Four people faced the accusations before the Nîmes court.
MoroccoThe lifeless body of Hiba , a 13-year-old middle school student who had been missing for nine days in Azilal province, was found in Lake Bine El Ouidane, bringing an end to a massive citizen-led search effort.
SpainMoroccan Hatim Azahri received the 2026 Princess of Girona Social Award. Founder of “Joves Units del Poble-Sec,” he is transforming neglected spaces in Barcelona into free sports complexes to promote youth inclusion.
MoroccoTanger Mobilité has published an international call for tenders worth 136 million dirhams to acquire 69 buses . Overseen by the Ministry of the Interior, the project aims to modernize urban transport to keep pace with the Strait’s dynamism.
MoroccoThe controversy arose from a اختلاف in dates: while the CFCM relies on astronomical calculations to set the beginning of Ramadan on February 19, 2026 , the Grand Mosque of Paris maintained the tradition of the “Night of Doubt,” announcing the start of fasting for February 18.
FranceCleared of accusations of raping his sons, Stéphane Zorzit denounces the inaction of the French justice system. His three children were taken to Morocco by their mother in 2024, severing all contact despite his parental authority being restored.
MoroccoMorocco establishes itself as French travelers’ favorite non-European destination for summer 2026 . With bookings up 17.7%, the kingdom ranks fourth overall, just behind the Greece-Spain-Italy trio.
MoroccoAn international team has discovered Khinjaria acuta in Morocco’s phosphate deposits, a mosasaur with dagger-shaped teeth . The discovery confirms the dominance of these giant marine reptiles shortly before the extinction of the dinosaurs.
MoroccoThe Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region recorded 15% tourism growth, with more than 3.69 million overnight stays through the end of November 2025. Tangier is strengthening its position as the regional leader, with an occupancy rate exceeding 54%.
SportWith fewer than 80 days to go before the 2026 World Cup, the future of Walid Regragui at the helm of the Atlas Lions is sparking intense debate. Despite losing the 2025 AFCON final, technical stability appears to be the preferred option among experts.
MoroccoThe Foreign Exchange Office has unveiled a major easing of regulations for 2026. Currency allowances for business travel, tourism, and studies abroad are being increased to support the international opening of the economy.