In Ceuta, a young man pays 200 euros a month to sleep in a garage. His mother made the trip from Morocco to bring him provisions and take care of his laundry. The Spanish press has reported on this scene of family solidarity.
Morocco is making strong inroads in the Chinese tourism market. During the October national holiday, the number of travelers who chose the kingdom through the Tuniu platform rose by more than 50% in a year.
Reading, drawing or having tea alone can be a pleasure. But in Morocco, this need for quiet is not always understood. Testimonies collected for a study describe the pressure felt by those who enjoy spending time alone.
MoroccoMacabre discovery in the province of Driouch. The lifeless body of a German national was found on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in the commune of Dar El Kebdani. The circumstances of the death have led the Royal Gendarmerie to open an investigation.
MoroccoThe CAN 2025 effect is being felt on the economy of the capital. According to tourism professionals, the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region has recorded an estimated influx of 150,000 additional visitors since the start of the competition. A dynamic driven by African supporters, but also by a strong presence of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in the stadiums .
MoroccoThe Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is tightening the screws on the use of cash in real estate transactions. In the new version of the General Tax Code (CGI) for the year 2026, a provision introduces an additional registration duty of 2% for transactions whose payment is not traceable. This measure will come into effect on July 1st next year.
FranceThe persistent tension between Moroccan road hauliers and French consular services has prompted a reaction from the French embassy. Accused of the multiplication of visa refusals , the diplomatic representation defends a strict application of the community code, while ensuring that it wants to preserve the logistical fluidity between the two countries.
MoroccoIn an interview with the media Annahar, Massad Boulos , senior advisor to the US president for Arab and African affairs, clarified the Trump administration’s strategy in the Maghreb. While the Sudanese emergency occupied a significant part of the discussions, the diplomat made significant statements on the Sahara issue and relations with Algiers.
MoroccoThe National Airports Office (ONDA) is strengthening the connectivity of Rabat-Salé airport. In a press release, the office announces the increase in the frequency of bus shuttles and the deployment of a digital solution for taxis. These measures, part of the "Airports 2030" strategy, aim to streamline passenger transport in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
MoroccoThe Moroccan security services have arrested an Algerian national in Casablanca. The individual is subject to legal proceedings after the dissemination of a video showing him urinating in the stands of the Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat.
SportThe countdown has begun. On the eve of the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Cameroon, Walid Regragui provided an update on Thursday, January 8. From the press room of the Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat, the national team coach discussed the state of his troops, tactical management, and the weight of history against the Indomitable Lions.
SportEnd of the controversy. Back in Johannesburg after the elimination of the Bafana Bafana, the South African Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, publicly disavowed his coach, Hugo Broos . The official described the coach’s criticism of the atmosphere in Morocco as "unacceptable" and formally apologized to the Kingdom.
SportTension behind the scenes before the decisive quarter-final. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has filed an official complaint with CAF to denounce the unusual delay in the appointment of the referees for the Morocco-Cameroon match . The list, finally unveiled, raises strong concerns among the Moroccan public due to the presence of Algerian officials.