The daughter of Moroccan immigrant workers, Sam Sioua turned a childhood memory into a business success in the Netherlands. Her halal food company has seen its revenue multiply sevenfold in two years. That growth is now opening the doors of the country’s biggest supermarkets.
Sabre Benabdalla, a former banking executive of Moroccan origin, gave it all up to open an Italian halal food shop with his wife. After a difficult start in Mantes-la-Jolie, the couple now attracts customers from across Europe. Their signature sandwich has become a TikTok phenomenon.
Bought in a Marrakech souk 32 years ago, a Jurassic fossil is now intriguing Spanish scientists. The Muslim declaration of faith is engraved in Arabic on both sides. Researchers have just discovered why this ancient shell may have been turned into a talisman.
MoroccoArrested upon her arrival in Morocco, human rights activist Zineb Kharroubi will stand trial on 23 February. A member of the diaspora living in France, the activist faces up to one year in prison for “incitement to commit an offense.”
MoroccoThe administrative capital is emerging as the driving force behind the national real estate market. In the third quarter of 2025, Rabat posted a spectacular performance, with prices rising by 3.2% and transactions jumping 27.4%, driven by residential and professional demand in full swing.
SportDuring the latest Africa Cup of Nations final, surreal scenes unfolded around the Senegalese goalkeeper Édouard Mendy’s towel . For Hervé Renard, a two-time winner of the competition, the incident that resulted in a heavy fine for Morocco was primarily explained by the power of deeply rooted beliefs and superstitions in African football.
MoroccoUnder the auspices of the UN and Washington, Moroccan and Algerian diplomats met in Spain. At the heart of the discussions: the Western Sahara autonomy plan, whose adoption would mark the end of a fifty-year cold war and the true geopolitical awakening of North Africa.
MoroccoSerious urban planning violations are shaking several municipalities in the Casablanca-Settat, Marrakech-Safi and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra regions. Presidents of municipal councils and their deputies risk dismissal for illegally issuing building permits and bypassing supervisory authorities, thereby facilitating extensive tax and land fraud.
SportThe Moroccan coach Nabil Baha has refused to take charge of the Syrian national under-20 team. The Syrian federation, eager to recruit Moroccan staff, also faced a refusal from another coach for the position of sporting director.
MoroccoThe US special adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos , expressed strong optimism about the ongoing diplomatic process concerning the Sahara. He confirmed that Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario are engaged in secret talks under the framework of the UN’s recent resolution.
MoroccoThe Royal Armed Forces are strengthening their logistics . Morocco has just received several TREVA-30 heavy recovery systems. Mounted on Czech Tatra chassis, these giants will recover military vehicles in the most hostile terrain.
MoroccoThe economic capital is showing remarkable strength. In the third quarter of 2025, Casablanca records a 1.2% rise in prices and a spectacular 23.7% surge in transactions, confirming the market’s vigorous recovery, with the notable exception of land.
MoroccoAfter an unsuccessful first attempt, Rabat relaunches its amphibious bus project . The budget has been increased to acquire two innovative tourist vehicles capable of navigating the river and driving through the city.