Noussair Mazraoui left the pitch early during Morocco’s match against Lesotho after taking a knock to his back. The Atlas Lions defender is a doubt for Manchester United’s next fixture against Tottenham, with several players at the English club already injured.
From Marrakech to the Victoria’s Secret runway, Rania Benchegra has made her mark on the international fashion scene. Featured once again in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, the Moroccan model talks about how her view of success has changed—and, above all, why she now wants to open doors for young girls in her country.
Tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes and pomegranates: Moroccan researchers analyzed nine crops to measure their radioactive-element content. Their study, published on October 8, reveals surprising differences among the crops and the decisive role of soil in their uptake.
MoroccoThe Washington-Rabat axis is consolidating under the Trump administration. Five years after the Abraham Accords, Morocco is emerging as the United States’ largest military customer in Africa, with over $8.5 billion in active contracts. This dynamic is coupled with diplomatic support, as King Mohammed VI has joined the American initiative of the « Peace Council ».
MoroccoThe Moroccan judiciary has ordered the closure of borders against the former director of the Regional Academy of Education and Training (AREF) of Rabat-Salé. This precautionary measure, which also targets other senior officials, is part of the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of public funds related to the controversial "Emergency Program" of education.
MoroccoMorocco is actively participating in one of the largest international military exercises of the year. Starting this Sunday, February 8, the multi-mission frigate Mohammed VI will join the allied forces on the French Atlantic coast to test the interoperability of the armies in high-intensity scenarios.
MoroccoThe General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level warning bulletin for this weekend. Heavy thunderstorms and powerful wind gusts are affecting several regions of the Kingdom this Saturday, with the disturbance continuing until Sunday morning.
MoroccoThe second national channel 2M has unveiled its schedule for Ramadan 2026, marked by a strategy focused on local production and the return of the cult series « Bnate Lalla Mennana ». Meanwhile, satellite channel MBC5 is taking a bold gamble with a Moroccan adaptation of the Lebanese hit « Al Hayba ».
MoroccoThe Atlas Association for Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation has sounded the alarm over the state of unsanitary conditions at the Oukaïmeden ski resort . The NGO denounces a critical accumulation of waste that is jeopardizing the ecological balance and appeal of this flagship destination in the High Atlas.
SportThe Royal Moroccan Football Federation has finalized its preparation schedule for the upcoming World Cup. The Atlas Lions will play two friendly matches in Europe at the end of March before joining Group C of the World Cup, where they will begin against Brazil.
MoroccoThe resurgence on social media of a statement by former MP Omar Balafrej, describing Morocco as a “poor country” compared with its Maghreb neighbors, has reopened the debate over national wealth. Although the video dates back to 2018, current IMF and HCP data confirm the persistence of a GDP gap with Algeria and Tunisia, as well as a notable worsening of internal inequalities.
SportThe Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) put an end to the rumors on Friday by confirming the retention of Walid Regragui in his position. The coach is now actively preparing for the 2026 World Cup, with two friendly matches scheduled in March against South American teams.
MoroccoMarrakech police arrested the manager of a travel agency on Wednesday, accused of misappropriating nearly 3.8 million dirhams. The suspect sold fake pilgrimages for Umrah to numerous victims.