In 2000, Nasima El Bachiri-Ouamar was a secretary in the Netherlands. After office hours, she cleaned her employer’s premises herself. Twenty-four years later, the daughter of Moroccan immigrants was running five companies. She has just been shortlisted for a national award.
Two months after its test in Tan-Tan with Moroccan and US forces, the Anthem cruise missile has been selected by Denmark. Copenhagen wants to acquire the long-range strike weapon to strengthen its defenses.
In the Netherlands, Karim Amghar earned a result that opened the door to further study. Yet his primary school teacher advised him to choose a less ambitious track. Now a son of Moroccan immigrants, he teaches young people whom he refuses, in turn, to underestimate.
MoroccoThe hard discount chain BIM continued its expansion in Morocco in the first quarter of 2025 with the opening of 39 new stores. Its network now reaches 828 points of sale in a context of intensified competition due to the arrival of new players such as Kazyon, Supeco and Marjane City.
MoroccoMorocco continues the modernization of its army with a new contract signed with Israeli Elbit. More powerful turrets will equip WhAP armored vehicles, in a context of strategic reinforcement of its ground capabilities.
MoroccoIn Marrakech, two men were arrested after the circulation of a video showing an assault in the middle of the street. The suspects, of French nationality and Moroccan origin, have been placed in custody. An investigation is underway to determine all responsibilities.
SportAnother Atlas Lion will be missing for the friendly matches against Tunisia and Benin, scheduled for June 6 and 9.
MoroccoAn international organization specializing in animal rights advocacy is calling for the protection of carriage horses in the city of Marrakech, denouncing the fact that these animals are exploited to death for the purpose of tourist entertainment. TEXTE: "Every day in Marrakech, Morocco, horses pull carriages through the streets, transporting tourists for sightseeing tours through the dense traffic and winding alleys. But behind the picturesque scenes of the lively souks, ancient buildings, and enchanting gardens, lies a painful reality," denounces the international NGO Network for Animals in a press release published on its website. The organization deplores the suffering of these animals, who are "exposed to the burning sun when not occupied in pulling the carriages loaded with tourists" or who are "weak, dehydrated, to the point of collapsing in the streets, unable to get up" during the summer when "temperatures often exceed 40 degrees Celsius." Network for Animals also highlights the suffering of horses that are whipped or sustain "often serious and potentially fatal" injuries in traffic accidents. In its press release, the association indicates that it has launched, in partnership with the Jarjeer Mule and Donkey Refuge, located in the vicinity of the ochre city, an appeal to the authorities to put an end to the mistreatment of these animals. This refuge, open 24 hours a day, provides care for horses rescued from various regions of Morocco, including carriage horses that are injured or in a state of extreme fatigue.
MoroccoThe authorities of the Wilaya of the Casablanca-Settat region are conducting campaigns to liberate and develop beaches, in preparation for the upcoming summer season.
MoroccoExchange Office inspectors are investigating suspicious activities of companies created by Moroccans abroad, suspecting money laundering.
MoroccoIn Tangier, the major cleanup of public space continues. After putting pressure on real estate developers, the wali of the region, Younes Tazi, is now tackling another front, and not the least: cafes, restaurants and hotels that have made themselves comfortable along the highly popular corniche. The order is clear: the public domain, often occupied illegally, must be freed without delay.
SportNasser Larguet, former technical director of Morocco, recounts the behind-the-scenes of Achraf Hakimi’s choice to join the Atlas Lions’ den.
MoroccoReal estate prices have seen a sharp increase in Casablanca, following the rise in demand induced by ongoing demolitions as part of expropriation procedures for public utility and the fight against illegal constructions.