A Moroccan national who arrived legally in France at the age of 5 invoked his mother and siblings in an effort to prevent his deportation. A judge rejected his appeal on October 16. The next day, he boarded a flight to Morocco.
Arrested in Tangier after several months on the run, a suspected Spanish drug trafficker was collecting wages from a company where he allegedly never worked. The investigation into his network has now led to 86 arrests and the seizure of more than ten tonnes of hashish.
On Moroccan markets, some fruits and vegetables can cost up to three times as much as at the wholesale market in Inezgane. Producers blame intermediaries’ margins and are awaiting a reform announced for 2027.
MoroccoMorocco establishes itself as the leading data center hub in Africa with 23 facilities identified, according to Global Finance Magazine.
FranceThe ex-partner of Badiss Bajjou , the alleged mastermind of recent kidnappings in the cryptocurrency world in France and arrested on June 3 in Tangier, was indicted on Friday in Versailles (Yvelines) for "money laundering and receiving stolen goods from extortion by an organized gang". She was then released under judicial supervision.
MoroccoExtensive demolition operations have been undertaken in Casablanca to free the city from anarchic constructions encroaching on public domain. These operations are part of the preparations for the Football World Cup that Morocco is co-organizing with Spain and Portugal.
SpainMoroccans residing abroad, specifically those from the Rif region, have launched a boycott campaign against Armas , whom they criticize for remaining silent since the disappearance of young Moroccan Marouane El Mokadem, who boarded one of the Spanish company’s ships on May 24, 2024, departing from Beni Ensar and bound for the port of Motril.
MoroccoA three-wheeler carrying 14 people overturned in the province of Kalaât Sraghna, causing the death of seven passengers, members of the same family. An accident that reignites the debate on the need to ban the use of these vehicles as a means of transporting people.
MoroccoThe Italian group SITE, specializing in integrated technological infrastructure solutions, has announced that it has concluded a 140 million euro contract with the National Railway Office (ONCF) as part of the high-speed train project connecting Kenitra to Marrakech .
SportThe Moroccan football team won with a score of 1-0 against Benin, this Monday, during a friendly match played at the Fez sports complex. This encounter served as preparation for the upcoming challenges of the Atlas Lions, namely the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the final phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
MoroccoMorocco is preparing to make mystery visits mandatory in all tourist establishments, from classified hotels to informal rentals. These surprise inspections aim to standardize the star rating system and ensure consistent service quality.
SportAfter rejecting three contract extension offers from Ajax, a young Moroccan prodigy considered one of the greatest talents in African football, agrees to join Real Madrid for €0.
MoroccoFaced with growing discontent from vacationers who denounce the anarchy on certain Moroccan beaches due to chair and umbrella renters, local authorities have taken a number of measures to put an end to public disorder.