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.
MoroccoA French national of 32 years old was apprehended by the police at Marrakech-Menara airport on Tuesday, while he was the subject of a red notice issued by Interpol. The suspect is involved in a case of kidnapping and sequestration with violence in the context of a settling of scores between drug trafficking networks.
FranceFaced with recruitment difficulties in northern France, the car manufacturer Renault is calling on the expertise of its Moroccan employees to support the teams at the production sites.
SportMarrakech and Agadir are increasingly establishing themselves as the preferred destinations for European golfers for the year 2025. According to booking data from an online agency, Morocco is now ranked fourth among the most sought-after countries, behind Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom, but ahead of Turkey.
SportThe Disciplinary Commission of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a series of sanctions on the Algerian Football Federation , following the incidents that occurred during the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Algeria and Nigeria. These measures follow the match played on January 10, 2026 at the Marrakech stadium, marked by various breaches of the regulations of the governing body of African football.
SpainThe maritime links between the port of Tarifa and the city of Tanger have been suspended this Wednesday, January 21 from 10:00 am, due to the unfavorable weather conditions caused by the passage of the storm "Harry" in the Strait of Gibraltar.
SportMoroccan-born actress and dancer Nora Fatehi has strongly criticized the attitude of the Senegalese national team during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations played on January 19 in Rabat. Present at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium to support the Atlas Lions, she denounced the chaos caused by the temporary withdrawal of the Senegalese players from the pitch in protest against a refereeing decision.
MoroccoThe increase in urban and suburban public transport fares in Greater Agadir, implemented by the delegated company Alsa since last Monday, is causing a wave of protest among regular users. This increase, which came after the commissioning of a new fleet of smart buses and the end of the African Cup of Nations competitions, particularly impacts the budget of students and workers who depend on the network for their daily commutes.
SportFormer coach Claude Le Roy spoke in the columns of Le Monde about the incidents that marked the final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal . The French technician details his role in the resumption of the match and provides a critical analysis of the refereeing, the behavior of the players and the recent reforms of the Confederation of African Football.
MoroccoThe planned railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar to connect Europe to Africa is experiencing significant delays and will not be operational before the period between 2035 and 2040. This new deadline, confirmed by a recent technical report, excludes any possibility of using the infrastructure during the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Morocco and Spain.
FranceFour young men were apprehended on Monday, January 19, 2026 in the Paillade neighborhood of Montpellier , after the discovery of more than 11,000 euros in cash in their vehicle. An investigation for money laundering has been opened to determine the origin of these funds, which the suspects claim to have gathered to finance a trip to Morocco.