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.
SportThe unusual incident of the towel, which occurred during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal, found a resolution a few hours after the match. Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari took the initiative to go to the Senegalese national team’s base camp to close a controversy that has widely circulated on social media.
FranceMorocco finds itself at the heart of an industrial offensive led by the main French automotive equipment manufacturers with the European Commission. Valeo, Forvia and OPmobility are demanding the imposition of a 75% local content threshold for electric vehicles assembled in Europe, while also requesting the exclusion of trade partners such as Morocco from this protective mechanism.
MoroccoExactly one month before the start of the sacred month of Ramadan , some Moroccans are beginning their usual period of abstinence by stopping the consumption of alcohol and frequenting nightlife establishments. This practice, although devoid of legal or scientific basis, remains a firmly rooted custom in Moroccan society as the fast approaches.
SportThe failure of Brahim Díaz during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations continues to elicit contrasting reactions within the football world. While the Real Madrid striker has received the support of many international stars, former Atlas Lions coach Hervé Renard has expressed a particularly harsh criticism regarding his missed panenka attempt against Senegal.
MoroccoThe first day of the month of Chaâbane of the year 1447 of the Hegira corresponds to Wednesday, January 21, announced the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs on Monday. Ramadan begins therefore in exactly one month.
MoroccoLaw enforcement officers arrested 19 individuals following acts of violence and hooliganism that occurred at the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex . These incidents broke out on Sunday evening following the final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal.
MoroccoMorocco will launch, starting next April, the local production of suicide drones within an industrial unit located in Benslimane, near Casablanca. This project, carried by the Israeli group BlueBird Aero Systems, materializes the military and technological cooperation agreements signed between the two countries.
SportThe Moroccan team pocketed a $4 million grant following their runner-up finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the defeat suffered in Rabat, this amount marks an evolution in the bonuses paid by the Confederation of African Football.
MoroccoThe court of first instance in Rabat sentenced, this Monday, January 19, 2026, the Algerian supporter Raouf Belkassmi to a sentence of three months in prison. This judicial decision comes after the broadcast of a video showing the individual engaging in an indecent act in the stands of a stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations.
MoroccoA new regulation on foreign exchange transactions will come into effect following the release of a circular from the Customs Administration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The new provisions modify the foreign exchange allowance ceilings for residents and Moroccans living abroad, affecting both travel and study stays.