Fouzi Lekjaa takes over as head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, replacing Nadia Fettah. The new government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, appointed Friday by Mohammed VI, retains Nasser Bourita and Abdelouafi Laftit in their posts.
A 33-year-old Moroccan man who has lived in France since 1999 faced deportation to his country of birth despite having five French children and expecting a sixth. The Cergy-Pontoise administrative court has now overturned his removal order, despite several criminal convictions.
A letter dated 1402 recounts an Italian merchant’s business dealings in Fez, involving pepper, wax and valuable dyes. Its author was none other than Leonardo da Vinci’s grandfather. This little-known story will be presented on October 20 at the Italian consulate in Casablanca.
MoroccoMassad Boulos, advisor for Africa and the Middle East to President Donald Trump, assured that "there are no secret negotiations" between Morocco and Algeria, contradicting the statements of Steve Wittkof, another advisor to the US president, who recently announced a "peace agreement" between the two countries within 60 days.
MoroccoThe police services of Tangier are investigating a strange theft that occurred this Saturday, November 3, in the Al-Kharba neighborhood. A woman in a burqa managed to enter the home of an elderly person and drug the owner of the premises before fleeing with a large sum of money.
SportThe Moroccan national under-17 team missed their debut in the World Cup in Qatar. The reigning African champions were defeated two goals to zero by Japan, this Monday in Doha, on the first day of Group B.
MoroccoThe Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, spoke about the recent adoption by the UN Security Council of a resolution on the Sahara in favor of Morocco, admitting that his country was "on the verge of voting" for this text.
MoroccoMorocco is negotiating with the United States the acquisition of 32 fifth-generation F-35 fighters for $17 billion. Israel plays a key role in this military transaction.
SportInjured during the warm-up, Nayef Aguerd , the central defender of Olympique de Marseille, was unable to play against AJ Auxerre (1-0) on Saturday, during the 11th round of Ligue 1. Bad news for Walid Regragui, the coach of the Atlas Lions, who is finalizing his list for the upcoming friendly matches.
MoroccoOver the past three seasons, Morocco has tripled its imports of dates from Egypt, becoming the main destination for Egyptian exporters.
SportThe Moroccan national football team is preparing to play two key friendly matches as part of its preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations. However, these matches against Mozambique and Uganda are expected to be complicated for coach Walid Regragui , who has to deal with a defensive sector in great difficulty, plagued by absences and uncertainties.
MoroccoSammy Mahdi, president of the CD&V, and Nawal Farih , CD&V federal deputy, both aged 36, have tied the knot in Marrakech. A dream wedding celebrated in the presence of family and friends.
MoroccoTwo Moroccan luxury hotels have just distinguished themselves in an international ranking measuring popularity on social networks. Both located in Marrakech , they confirm the appeal of the ochre city to a connected audience in search of visual experiences.