Born in Casablanca, Bernard Montiel became a familiar face to generations of French viewers with “Vidéo Gag.” Now 69, the TV host is back at the helm of an entertainment show on France 3. But his arrival has sparked a bitter dispute, amid allegations of favoritism and high-profile departures.
Eight old Moroccan rifles are among the items that the heirs of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco are preparing to sell at auction. Their starting price: 2,500 euros. The discovery could be linked to Franco’s military past in Morocco, particularly during the Rif War.
A Dutch woman of Moroccan origin says she was violently assaulted in Tangier and later threatened in her country of residence. Her lawyer even alleges there was a plan to blow up her home. Moroccan courts have handed down a first conviction, while the main suspect remains at large.
SportThe president of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Fall, strongly criticized the alleged influence of Morocco on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during a speech given after Senegal’s triumph.
MoroccoWhile Spanish production recorded a decline of nearly 4% in 2025, Morocco is consolidating its position as the leading producer of passenger vehicles in Africa and is now emerging as a direct competitor to European industrial hubs in the compact and electric car segments.
SportFaced with persistent defensive fragility, Sheffield United is exploring the path of a loan for Moroccan international Chadi Riad . Currently under contract with Crystal Palace, the 22-year-old central defender could bring the necessary stability to Chris Wilder’s squad to start a climb up the Championship table.
MoroccoWith a record of 20 million visitors in 2025 , Morocco is not planning to stop there. SMIT is launching a major study to structure innovative tourism projects. From Marrakech to rural areas, the goal is to create a disruptive and sustainable offering in the run-up to the 2030 World Cup.
MoroccoThe Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) regulates the construction of personal dwellings for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) through declarative obligations and specific taxation thresholds detailed in its latest guide.
FranceHow is Marrakech positioning itself against the rise of Asian destinations for 2026? While Bangkok and Phuket are making strong progress, Marrakech maintains its place in the top 10 for French tourists.
SportIs Walid Regragui going to leave the Atlas Lions ? Despite a historic record and a World Cup semi-final, the failure in the AFCON final against Senegal could hasten his departure.
MoroccoBehind the record figures lies a national ambition. Driven by King Mohammed VI, Morocco now aims for the top 15 in global tourism by 2030 . Between massive investments in aviation and preparations for the World Cup, the neighbor to the south is becoming a formidable competitor for Spain and Italy.
SportFrench striker Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty with a panenka on Saturday evening during Real Madrid’s victory over Villarreal (0-2). This technical choice, successful in the eyes of his teammate Brahim Diaz , comes a week after the Moroccan international’s failure in the same exercise during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).
FranceThe Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Safran, Olivier Andriès, stated during a hearing in the Senate that the group’s investments abroad, particularly in Morocco, have helped preserve the industrial activity on French territory.