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According to astronomical calculations, Morocco should celebrate Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. However, this date remains subject to the official observation of the crescent moon, the traditional method preferred by the religious authorities to confirm the Islamic calendar.
Faced with diplomatic pressures and military uncertainties, the protection of the Spanish enclaves in Morocco is becoming a major European issue. If NATO remains ambiguous about its intervention, the European Union has territorial solidarity clauses for its Member States.
The Moroccan avocado export season is ending with a significant decline. With a production of 70,000 tons, the sector is experiencing a 50% drop compared to the records of the previous year.
Moroccan investments outside the borders have reached nearly 4 billion dirhams at the beginning of 2026. Under the watchful eye of the Foreign Exchange Office, this dynamic confirms the economic leadership of the Kingdom, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Nanterre public prosecutor’s office has requested three years in prison against Patrick Balkany for misappropriation of public funds . This trial recalls the judicial past of the former mayor, marked by the concealment of a luxurious patrimony, including a villa in Morocco.
The Tétouan-Sania Ramel airport is accelerating its transformation. With 40% of the work completed, the new terminal will increase the capacity to one million passengers by 2027, a strategic lever for the tourism and economic dynamism of the north of the Kingdom.
The mayor of Saint-Ouen, Karim Bouamrane , mentioned on Thursday a possible candidacy for 2027. Of Moroccan origin, the socialist elected official advocates a broad coalition while severely criticizing the current leadership of his party.
The drug trafficker Mounir N., originally from Genk, is expected in Belgium this week. Arrested in Colombia in 2025, he is suspected of being a key figure in the international cocaine trafficking between Latin America and European ports.
Suspected of violence and fraud against at least seven partners, Morad R. has been indicted in Paris . The man in his forties was arrested at Roissy airport as he was trying to fly to Morocco.
The authorities in Agadir have intensified their controls in major tourist areas. This operation has led to the massive seizure of hookahs and strict reminders about hygiene and health safety.
The province of Nouaceur is launching a vast investigation targeting developers and real estate cooperatives for tax evasion. At stake: millions of dirhams in unpaid taxes on vacant land and mandatory economic contributions.
Despite the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics assures that the supply of kerosene remains stable. The authorities rule out any exceptional measures for air and maritime navigation in the Kingdom.