From Morocco to the jazz clubs of New Orleans, Mahmoud Chouki has come a long way. The guitarist and composer has just been selected as an artist in residence at an American university. It is another recognition for a musician who brings Moroccan traditions into dialogue with jazz.
France Travail had a Peugeot 5008 sold to recover a debt owed by a benefits claimant who had moved to Canada. But the vehicle belonged to his father, who was born in Morocco. Despite the father’s protests, the sale went ahead. The Lyon Court of Appeal has now ordered the agency to pay damages.
Surrounded by family and present at meals and celebrations, some Moroccans nevertheless feel alone. A report based on fifty interviews in Morocco describes a pain that is hard to admit, because it seems incompatible with the image of a society where people are always surrounded by others.
MoroccoFaced with an uncertain geopolitical context, the Seto union of tour operators is relying on the enthusiasm for Morocco to support the strong growth of tourism activity this winter .
MoroccoFaced with massive flooding after the passage of Storm Harry, the city of Tangier has mobilized its emergency teams to assist the victims and restore traffic on the main roads.
MoroccoRoyal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its connections with Italy by opening a direct line between Verona and Casablanca starting June 21st. This new service, operated three times a week, aims to facilitate travel to Morocco but also to offer simplified connections to Africa and the Americas.
MoroccoFaced with several years of drought and a decline in its yields, the Moroccan olive oil sector is embarking on a spectacular recovery in its production for the 2025-2026 campaign. This rebound, driven by a 78% increase in volumes, allows the Kingdom to regain a position of strength within the Mediterranean basin after a cycle of water stress that was particularly trying for farmers.
FranceFaced with a series of violent kidnappings targeting French influencers , the public prosecutor’s office in Le Mans is requesting a trial before the Assize Court for a criminal commando whose alleged leader was arrested in Tangier. This requisition marks a turning point in the investigation into these new types of kidnappings, where the kidnappers demand ransoms in virtual currency.
MoroccoFaced with rugged terrain on Mount Toubkal , the elements of the Royal Armed Forces deployed significant search resources to find the three people missing in an avalanche.
MoroccoFaced with increasing financial disengagement by the French state, the network of French educational institutions in Morocco is seeking greater contribution from families to balance its operating budgets. This new pricing orientation, marked by unprecedented increases and the introduction of annual registration fees, is redefining the relationship between the administration and parents.
SpainEager to mark the specificity of the diplomatic ties between Madrid and Rabat, the President of the Spanish government Pedro Sánchez has offered a very beautiful gift to King Mohammed VI.
MoroccoAfter serving a life sentence handed down in 1992 in Brussels, Mounir Iben Lakhal is now trying to rebuild his life in Tangier. Deported to Morocco in 2010, this 55-year-old man recounts his difficult journey, from total precariousness to his current professional stability.
MoroccoVictim of an ambush under the cover of a false job offer in Saudi Arabia, former English football star Adrian Heath was kidnapped in Morocco before regaining his freedom through direct negotiation. This incident, which occurred in November 2024, was revealed by the former Everton player who considers himself lucky to have survived this attempted extortion.