Jalil Laaboudi
The clash is approaching. On Saturday, in Houston, Morocco faces Canada in a decisive match for a quarterfinal qualification at the World Cup , four years after the historic epic of the Lions of the Atlas in Qatar.
Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad continue to grow. By end of May 2026, they exceeded 50 billion dirhams, confirming the still decisive weight of the diaspora in Morocco’s financial balance.
Former Villarreal player Manor Solomon claims he had a difficult time during his spell in Spain. The Israeli international notably asserts that a Moroccan teammate refused to shake his hand and congratulate him after his goals.
The government is tackling the chaos caused by electric scooters in public spaces. A new regulatory framework establishing strict technical criteria is about to come into force to limit dangerous behavior and ensure road safety.
Wanted for a Kalashnikov assassination committed in Paris in 2019, a 28-year-old Franco-Moroccan was arrested on Sunday in Al Hoceima. This arrest ends several years on the run.
Fuel prices continue to fall in Morocco. Since Wednesday, July 1st, diesel has dropped by 96 cents per liter and gasoline by 45 cents. A real breath of fresh air for Moroccan motorists and professionals.
Waiting for your suitcase upon arrival in Morocco can still turn into an unpleasant surprise. In its 2026 report on air baggage, SITA reminds us that international flights remain much more exposed to delays, losses or routing errors than domestic flights.
In the Netherlands, Oranje’s elimination by Morocco is experienced as both a tactical and sporting failure. In a severe analysis, NOS believes that Ronald Koeman abandoned the principles of Dutch football by excessively adapting his team to the Atlas Lions.
The victory against the Netherlands weighs more than just the World Cup bracket. It also allows Morocco to widen the gap in the FIFA world rankings , where the Atlas Lions now appear well ahead of the Oranje.
Morocco did not merely secure qualification against the Netherlands. For the BBC, the Atlas Lions have confirmed their new status in world football, following a match they controlled for long periods before winning on penalties.
While several former Moroccan internationals praised the Atlas Lions’ performance, Hakim Ziyech published no public message after Morocco’s qualification against the Netherlands. A notable silence at a particularly symbolic moment.
Moroccan property owners in France must verify their occupancy declaration. In case of tenant change, vacant property or second home , the tax administration must be informed.