Appointed to head the 2030 World Cup organization, Fouzi Lekjaa leads Moroccan football with ruthless efficiency. His management of major infrastructure projects sparks admiration in Egypt but triggers concern from Spain, Algeria and Senegal.
Facing Middle East conflict and soaring airfares, many French vacationers are canceling distant trips. In search of safety, some travelers are turning to closer, more reassuring destinations like Morocco.
For the winter season 2026, the low-cost airline easyJet launches nine new routes departing from five French cities . This program focuses on sunny destinations, notably with new flights to Morocco and Egypt.
Travel company Thomas Cook records its best quarter since its relaunch. This growth is directly supported by massive enthusiasm for North African destinations , with bookings to Morocco more than doubling.
A 14th century Egyptian manuscript reveals that Moroccan couscous was already being enjoyed in Cairo during the Middle Ages. This discovery, reported by researcher Daniel Newman, testifies to the historical influence and journey of Moroccan gastronomy towards the East.
To clear its stocks and compete with Zara or Shein, H&M is relocating part of its production to Morocco and Egypt . This geographical proximity aims to reduce delivery times and adapt to trends in real time.
Certain Spanish media outlets denounce Morocco’s media opportunism after racist chants in Cornellà last Tuesday. However, Madrid was using the same criticisms against Rabat a few weeks ago to discredit its ability to host the 2030 World Cup final.
Mounir Nasraoui, Lamine Yamal’s father, condemned the Islamophobic chants during the Spain-Egypt match at the RCDE Stadium. Through an Instagram live, he advocated for universal tolerance between religions, stating that mutual respect must take precedence over ignorance.
Faced with the conflict in the Middle East, European travelers are modifying their plans for the summer of 2026. Morocco is benefiting from this massive shift, recording a strong increase in bookings to the detriment of destinations impacted by the suspension of international flights.
Anti-Muslim chants disrupted the friendly match between Spain and Egypt in Cornellà. This racist incident weakens Spain’s position to host the 2030 World Cup final, offering a major advantage to its Moroccan competitor.
During the Spain-Egypt match played in Cornellá, the Spanish international Lamine Yamal hastily returned to the locker rooms. The striker, deeply affected by racist and anti-Muslim chants from the stands, refused to participate in the traditional lap of honor of his team.
This Monday, March 30 at 4:00 pm (5:00 pm in France), the Moroccan U17 team will face Egypt in Benghazi. Already qualified for the 2026 CAN as hosts, the Lionceaux aim to confirm their dominance in this first tactical summit of the tournament.