Morocco face Algeria in Rabat on Monday, October 12, in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in futsal. The Atlas Lions, three-time African champions, begin their title defence in front of their home crowd. Kick-off time and broadcast channels.
Moving from France, Belgium or the Netherlands to Morocco appeals to some members of the new generation of Moroccans living abroad. But salaries, children’s schooling, healthcare and administrative procedures present four very real hurdles.
Abdel Mounib arrived in France at 16 and was taken into care by child welfare services. He lived and worked there for twenty years before being deported to Morocco. At 38, he tried to reach Europe by swimming, despite not knowing how.
SportLeaders of their group, the Atlas Lions continue their quest for continental glory this Sunday in Rabat against Tanzania. But the final bracket of this CAN 2025 already outlines tantalizing prospects, with a potential explosive clash against Algeria in the semi-finals on the horizon.
MoroccoThe New Year’s passage turned into a nightmare for motorists at the Ceuta border . On Thursday, January 1st, it took more than five hours to enter the Spanish enclave. The reason: major redevelopment work on the Moroccan side that is likely to paralyze traffic for several more months.
MoroccoYoshua Bengio , a world-renowned AI researcher of Moroccan origin, is sounding the alarm. While 40% of Americans would be willing to grant rights to AI, the researcher warns against this anthropomorphic drift that could prevent humanity from deactivating systems that have become uncontrollable.
SportA surreal incident marred the match between Algeria and Equatorial Guinea at the Moulay Hassan stadium in Rabat. The CAF was forced to intervene in the Fennecs’ dressing room to recover a match ball stolen by a member of the technical staff, caught on surveillance cameras.
MoroccoA simple photo was enough to start the rumor. Seen very close and complicit in the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Kylian Mbappé and Nawel Debbouze , the sister of comedian Jamel, are causing a stir on social networks. Simple friendship or the beginning of a romance ?
MoroccoZinédine Zidane is in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations. Having come to support his son Luca, who was selected for the Algerian team, the former number 10 of the French national team is taking the opportunity to savor the very rich Moroccan cuisine during his stay.
MoroccoThe Ministry of the Interior is preparing a small revolution for motorists. Abdelouafi Laftit has confirmed that his services are studying the widespread use of electronic payment terminals (EPT) to allow the payment of traffic fines by debit card , directly at the site of the violation.
SportThe National Technical Director is taking a stand to silence the rumors. Fathi Jamal has formally denied any intervention by the Federation in Walid Regragui’s tactical choices during the match against Zambia, reaffirming the total independence of the coach.
FranceThe ochre city retains its crown. For the fifth consecutive year, Marrakech was the preferred destination for French travelers in 2025 , benefiting from a drop in airfares. However, the first projections for 2026 indicate a change of direction in favor of Asia, relegating the imperial city to fifth place in searches.
MoroccoThe end of the run for a former employee of the Moroccan consulate in Dubai . Wanted by Interpol, the main suspect in a case of embezzlement of public funds was apprehended at the Casablanca airport. The damage is estimated at nearly 10 million dirhams.