The famous chant of Algerian supporters took an unexpected turn in Rabat. In their opening match of the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, Morocco handed Algeria a heavy 4-0 defeat on Monday night. The Atlas Lions have already moved to the top of their group.
Seven goals in eight matches, with no penalties: Yassir Zabiri is enjoying a remarkable start to the season in Spain. The 21-year-old Moroccan striker has joined Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in the La Liga scoring charts after finding the net again against Valencia.
His children live abroad, some friends have died, and joint pain limits his mobility. In a study of social relationships in Morocco, one elderly man describes how his circle of loved ones has shrunk, leaving him alone for long stretches.
SportThe "Little Prince of Raï" is under the charm. Settled in the Kingdom of which he now holds the nationality, the singer Faudel has hailed the exceptional quality of the organization of the 2025 CAN. The artist of Algerian origin has also wanted to deliver a message of appeasement and fraternity between the two neighboring peoples.
SportThe draw against Mali (1-1) left supporters unsatisfied. However, if we look at the recent history of the national teams, this misstep in the second group stage match strangely resembles a rite of passage. Often synonymous with a rude awakening, this scenario has in the past paved the way for historic triumphs... with one exception.
MoroccoA slight fright in the Moroccan capital. A seismic shock was felt this Saturday afternoon by the inhabitants of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. While no damage has been reported, this event occurs in a context of seismic activity in recent days, particularly in the Meknes area.
SportCrowned with his historic title as U20 World Champion with Morocco and top assist provider in Ligue 2, Yassine Gessime has become too big for Dunkerque. The Moroccan winger, who recently tormented Strasbourg’s defense, is at the heart of a royal battle between several heavyweights in Ligue 1 and Europe.
SportThe atmosphere was electric at the Moulay Al-Hassan stadium in Rabat on Wednesday. While the Fennecs shone on the field by crushing Sudan (3-0), their Algerian supporters had to fight a completely different battle behind the scenes to reach the stands. Between diplomatic rupture, closed borders and new electronic visa requirements, the journey to the Kingdom has taken on the appearance of an odyssey.
MoroccoOnly 15 kilometers separate Spain from Morocco, but on the road, it’s a different world. A Spanish driver shared his astonishment at a very common practice on the roads of the Kingdom that has the knack of annoying tourists: the almost systematic use of high beam headlights.
SpainUnease is growing in the Spanish countryside. Faced with a sharp drop in their production and declining profitability, Iberian farmers are pointing the finger at a clear culprit: the "fierce" competition from third countries, with Morocco at the forefront of the criticism.
MoroccoGet your umbrellas and coats ready, the weekend is going to be turbulent. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has placed several regions of the Kingdom on orange alert. On the program for this Saturday to Monday: heavy thunderstorms, abundant snowfall on the reliefs and a wave of polar cold.
FranceEurope is toughening its stance, but the reality on the ground is catching up with it. In the third quarter of this year, the European Union countries ordered nearly 6,700 Moroccans to leave the territory. An impressive figure on paper, but which hides a bitter failure in implementation: the vast majority of these expulsions are never carried out.
SportThe draw against Mali (1-1) has postponed the official qualification of the Atlas Lions for the round of 16. While the ticket for the next round is "very likely" secured, the main issue of Monday’s match against Zambia remains the first place in the group, which is strategic for the rest of the competition.