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.
SportThe Moroccan national under-17 team is starting its World Cup this Monday, November 3 in Doha, Qatar. After the continental title and the historic feat of their U20 elders in Chile , the Atlas Cubs are approaching this tournament with ambition.
MoroccoFrench authorities have recently blocked the entry of a shipment of olives from Morocco after detecting the strong presence of a chemical pesticide banned for five years in the European Union.
FranceA new French law aimed at regulating telemarketing is about to have major economic repercussions. This measure, which will come into effect in 2026, is seen as a direct threat to a key employment sector in Morocco, which is highly dependent on the French market.
MoroccoAs part of its summer 2026 program, the North American airline Air Transat announces the launch of a direct connection between Montreal and Agadir, strengthening its presence in Morocco.
SportThe Dutch striker of Moroccan origin Mohamed Ihattaren expressed his gratitude to the public of PSV Eindhoven, his former club, who applauded him during the match against Fortuna Sittard (5-2), his current club.
MoroccoThe GenZ 212 collective has announced the end of the "first phase of its peaceful movement", welcoming the success of its action which has "contributed to stimulating a national debate on the priorities of Moroccan society and to making the voice and sufferings of youth heard at the national and international levels".
MoroccoThe Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has launched a control campaign targeting companies, after detecting a series of sudden share transfers and resignations of executives suspected of tax evasion.
MoroccoThe Moroccan railway network is continuing its high-speed expansion. The National Railway Office (ONCF) plans to connect Marrakech to Essaouira , via Chichaoua, through a new high-speed train line, a project aimed at opening up the region and supporting its development.
MoroccoFayza Lamari, mother of Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé, has arrived in Marrakech for a private visit. According to local sources, she is taking a short vacation in the ochre city.
MoroccoThe fleet of Royal Air Maroc continues to grow. The national carrier has just received a new long-haul aircraft, marking a new stage in its strategic expansion plan aimed at strengthening its global presence.