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.
SportHe is no longer a mere hope, but a certainty. In the space of a few months, Neil El Aynaoui has established himself as the essential metronome of Walid Regragui’s eleven. Son of tennis legend Younès El Aynaoui, the Serie A midfielder brings the balance and discipline that the Atlas Lions were sorely lacking.
SportThe number 10 of the Atlas Lions is setting the counters on fire. By scoring in three consecutive matches in the Africa Cup of Nations, Brahim Díaz equals a performance that had not been seen since 1976. A dazzling success that contrasts with his status as a substitute at Real Madrid, where he is nevertheless about to extend his contract.
MoroccoThe transition to New Year’s Eve 2026 took place under maximum police vigilance in Morocco. Coinciding with the organization of the Africa Cup of Nations, the festivities required an exceptional security deployment throughout the Kingdom to protect citizens, tourists and foreign delegations.
SportThe story could have been very different for Eliesse Ben Seghir . The Moroccan international, transferred this summer to Bayer Leverkusen for 32 million euros, revealed that he burst into tears when his family prevented him from signing with Olympique de Marseille during his youth, considering the environment too risky.
SportThe Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Morocco , but the atmosphere in the streets is radically different from the previous edition. Between the pressure of the result for the host country, the winter weather, and the sometimes sparse fan zones, this AFCON is distinguished by its seriousness, far from the festive exuberance of Côte d’Ivoire.
SportThe Royal Moroccan Football Federation has released a bonus of 8 million dollars for the national team , qualified for the round of 16 of the CAN 2025. This reward recognizes the flawless performance of the Atlas Lions, who could earn double in case of final victory.
MoroccoIt is now official by decree. The Moroccan government has formalized the revaluation of the guaranteed minimum wage (SMIG) and the guaranteed agricultural minimum wage (SMAG). These new amounts will come into effect at the beginning of 2026.
SpainMoroccan citrus exports to Spain have exploded in 2025, multiplying volumes by four. This spectacular breakthrough, driven in particular by the mandarin, is fueling the anger of Iberian farmers who denounce unfair competition due to production costs deemed unbeatable.
MoroccoThe Office of Exchange has published its monthly indicators of foreign trade for the first eleven months of the year 2025. The data confirm the steady increase in remittances from Moroccans living abroad and the good performance of the tourism sector, in a context marked by the widening of the trade deficit.
MoroccoThe year 2025 will have marked a turning point with the return of rains and the organization of the African Cup of Nations. For 2026, Morocco is changing scale: the national economy should accelerate its growth, driven by an unprecedented volume of public investment in preparation for the 2030 World Cup . While macroeconomic indicators are in the green, the challenge of employment remains the major concern.