He scored twice against Morocco but was booed throughout the match. Mo Messoudi has not forgotten the reception given to Belgian-Moroccan players who chose Belgium. Twenty years later, the former Raja Casablanca midfielder fully understands why the new generation prefers the Atlas Lions.
Leaving the Netherlands does not necessarily mean settling permanently elsewhere. Among adult descendants of Moroccans born in the country who moved abroad, 80% had returned within six years. A European analysis published on 8 October sheds light on the phenomenon and challenges the idea of a mass return to their roots.
Ryanair has announced three new routes to Morocco for summer 2027. Tanger will be connected to Alicante and Krakow, while Marrakech will receive flights from Palermo. The announcement strengthens the Kingdom’s links with Spain, Poland and Italy.
MoroccoThe deal that was supposed to send Moroccan international Youssef En-Nesyri to Saudi Arabia and bring Frenchman N’Golo Kanté to Fenerbahçe in Turkey fell through at the last minute. In a scathing statement, the Turkish club blamed the failure on an “incorrect data entry” by Al Ittihad.
MoroccoWith 11.1 million containers handled in 2025, the Moroccan port complex Tanger Med is widening the gap with its Spanish neighbor Algeciras and now ranks, in terms of volume, immediately behind European leaders Rotterdam and Antwerp.
SportThe Senegalese Football Federation formally acknowledged on Monday the disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the incidents in the AFCON final. While Dakar accepted the suspensions handed to its coach and two players, the governing body rejected Morocco’s request to be awarded a win by default.
BelgiumThe trial of Nordin El Hajjioui , an alleged cocaine-trafficking figure in Antwerp, was suspended on Tuesday following a new procedural offensive by his defense. The Moroccan’s lawyers filed multiple recusal requests, blocking the examination of cases involving the importation of more than 25 tons of drugs.
MoroccoFrom the Atlas to the Alps, high-altitude towns offer a unique blend of natural beauty and heritage. Among them, the Moroccan city of Chefchaouen stands out for its enchanting atmosphere, leading a global selection of the most beautiful mountain retreats.
MoroccoWith cumulative rainfall 54 % above the average of the past thirty years, Morocco is emerging abruptly from seven years of drought. While dams are filling at an unprecedented rate, the North is suffering from severe flooding requiring army intervention.
MoroccoThe record olive oil production in the Béni Mellal region has sparked unprecedented enthusiasm, but it has also been accompanied by a proliferation of counterfeiting networks. Authorities recently seized nine tonnes of toxic products and dismantled clandestine laboratories using chemical additives to deceive consumers.
MoroccoA woman from Tangier has brought a case before the administrative court to seek compensation after falling because of an unsecured hole on a sidewalk. The plaintiff alleges that the municipality failed to meet its obligation to maintain and secure public spaces in the Beni Makada district.
MoroccoThe Ministry of Energy Transition announced on Monday the postponement of the tender for the construction of a gas pipeline linking the port of Nador West Med to the national network. The decision, prompted by new technical parameters, concerns key infrastructure for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and supplying industrial hubs along the Atlantic coast.
MoroccoSouth Korean group HD Hyundai is preparing to finalize a strategic partnership to operate the new Casablanca port shipyard , projected to be the largest in Africa. This 210,000-square-meter facility, the result of a 300-million-dollar investment, aims to compete with European maintenance sites while propelling Morocco’s maritime industry forward.