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.
MoroccoMorocco is considering joining an international security mission within the Gaza Strip , according to several official sources reported by the Israeli press. This project is part of a multilateral framework aimed at establishing lasting stability in the territory in order to enable the management of the transition phase after the end of hostilities.
MoroccoThe Moroccan-born rapper French Montana opened up about the origins of his relationship with the Princess of Dubai, Sheikha Mahra, during a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast. The 41-year-old artist explained that he had noticed the young woman following a viral social media post, before taking steps to get in touch with her through a mutual acquaintance.
MoroccoAs the month of Ramadan approaches, calls for a boycott of Deglet Nour dates are multiplying in Morocco, driven by citizen concerns about the health safety of imported products. This situation places the authorities in the obligation to reconcile the protection of public health with the imperatives of supplying the national market.
SportAchraf Hakimi has broken his silence after the final of the Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. The full-back of the Atlas Lions has shared a message on his social media to, in his own words, speak from the heart after days spent trying to assimilate the recent events.
MoroccoMorocco is currently in discussion with Pakistan for the acquisition of defense equipment, including fighter jets JF-17 and reconnaissance and attack drones. These negotiations are part of a growth dynamic of the Pakistani military industry, whose equipment has recently obtained the status of combat-proven material during a conflict with India.
MoroccoAn imam was killed and his wife seriously injured during an attack at their home in the Tikoutar district, in the commune of Al Ouidane near Marrakech, on the night of Monday, January 19, 2026. The main suspect was arrested by the Royal Gendarmerie a few hours after the incident.
SportThe Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ryad Mezzour, presented a largely favorable assessment of the Africa Cup of Nations organized in Morocco during an interview granted to France24 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Despite the disappointment related to the final and some excesses described as regrettable, the government official highlighted major spin-offs for the national economy and the country’s influence.
MoroccoMorocco is emerging as one of the world’s most successful tourist destinations of 2025 according to the latest barometer from the UN Tourism agency published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The Kingdom has recorded double-digit growth in its international tourist arrivals, far exceeding the global average and consolidating its position as a leader in Africa.
MoroccoThe weather is deteriorating again in Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), which forecasts snowfall, cold weather and heavy rains from Tuesday to Thursday in several provinces of the Kingdom.
FranceA 17-year-old high school student was violently assaulted on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Décines-Charpieu, in the Lyon metropolitan area, as he was on his way to school. The young man of Syrian origin was targeted by three hooded individuals, in what the French justice system is treating as a racist attack .