A Ryanair flight connecting Marrakech to Barcelona was forced to make an emergency landing at Fez-Saïss airport on Sunday, January 11, due to the behavior of a drunken passenger.
This is the year of consecration for Fès . Long overshadowed by the effervescence of Marrakech, the imperial city is establishing itself as the flagship destination of 2026. Driven by a vast program of heritage renovation and the reopening of a legendary palace, the spiritual capital of the Kingdom is offering a new face to the world, combining millennial authenticity and ultra-luxury.
A slight fright in the Moroccan capital. A seismic shock was felt this Saturday afternoon by the inhabitants of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. While no damage has been reported, this event occurs in a context of seismic activity in recent days, particularly in the Meknes area.
International recognition for Moroccan cuisine. In its highly anticipated ranking of the "best gastronomic destinations" for 2026, the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine places Fez on the third step of the global podium. A major recognition that contrasts with the controversy sparked by the choice of the number one city.
The Spanish airline Vueling is strengthening its connectivity with Morocco, designated as a priority market. New routes and increased frequencies are announced to Nador, Fez, Marrakech and Tangier.
Spaniards are redrawing their map of the world and Morocco is occupying a prime spot. According to the latest "Viaje perfecto" report from the tour operator Soltour, the Kingdom is emerging as one of the top destinations for 2025, driven by a quest for authenticity and the unexpected rise of Fez .
A page is finally turning for the residents of Fez, long held hostage by a failing urban transport system. This Monday, the authorities deployed an armada of 154 new buses , the first step in a rescue plan worth more than 620 million dirhams to reconcile citizens with their city.
Moroccan crafts have seen double-digit growth in the first eleven months of 2025. Driven by the enthusiasm for traditional clothing and demand from across the Atlantic, exports now exceed 1.14 billion dirhams.
Following the tragedy in Fez that claimed 22 victims, the Casablanca-Settat region has triggered a state of maximum alert on its real estate portfolio. This tragedy marks the end of tolerance for anarchic renovations, to impose a rigorous technical audit of buildings at risk of collapse.
The time for reckoning has come in Fès. While the human toll of the collapse of the Al Massira neighborhood has risen to 22 deaths, the authorities are now directing their action towards the chain of administrative responsibilities. Severe sanctions, including the dismissal of several local officials, are expected in the coming days for having turned a blind eye to fatal urban planning violations.
The collapse of two residential buildings has caused the death of 19 people tonight in Fez. The tragedy, which occurred in the Al-Moustakbal neighborhood, also left 16 injured among the eight families residing in these four-story buildings.
The Euromed University of Fez has just struck a big blow. While the bar exam in France is considered impassable, five students from its remote program have obtained their license on Monday, a rare performance that makes many historic French institutions green with envy.