Zineb Kharroubi, a 28-year-old activist and face of the protesting diaspora in France , was apprehended on Thursday upon her arrival at Marrakech airport. Prosecuted for inciting demonstrations via social media, she was released on provisional liberty this Friday pending her trial.
The flight of a 51-year-old French national has come to an end in Marrakech. Wanted by Interpol for previous frauds, the man was apprehended by the Guéliz police after setting up a new scam involving the sale of a motorcycle online.
The Moroccan real estate market is confirming its recovery in the third quarter of 2025 with a widespread increase in indicators. The asset price index rose by 1.1%, supported by a significant 14% jump in the overall volume of transactions.
The construction work on the new commercial complex "Morocco Mall" in Marrakech is nearing completion. Located in the tourist area of Agdal, this pharaonic project of more than one billion dirhams is expected to open to the public by next summer, after several postponements.
American businessman Eliezer Scheiner celebrated the wedding of his daughter in Marrakech over three days of festivities. The event brought together influential personalities, including the royal advisor Fouad Ali El Himma.
Marrakech is preparing to host an extraordinary wedding bringing together the global political and financial elite. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are expected to attend the nuptials of the daughter of an American tycoon, confirming the ochre city’s appeal for the international jet set.
Vogue magazine has just unveiled its selection of the best destinations for a honeymoon in 2026. Amidst the paradisiacal beaches of the Pacific and the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, Marrakech emerges as an obvious choice for couples seeking a romance tinged with magic, culture, and escape.
Ambre Jadah won the 13th season of Star Academy this Sunday with 59% of the vote. At just 18, the young artist, who was partly raised in Morocco, has landed a major contract, confirming her status as the music scene’s latest breakout star.
Marrakech police arrested the manager of a travel agency on Wednesday, accused of misappropriating nearly 3.8 million dirhams. The suspect sold fake pilgrimages for Umrah to numerous victims.
The Paris criminal court has been hearing since the beginning of the week a suspected arms- and drug-trafficking network. On Thursday, the main defendant denied being at the head of a criminal organization, although the investigation uncovered significant financial flows and real-estate investments in Morocco .
A Swiss national aged 64 died Wednesday morning in the old medina of Marrakech. The victim was fatally struck following a collision between two vehicles.
Faced with growing congestion on its roads, the city of Marrakech has launched a vast plan to upgrade its infrastructure and bus network . A massive investment aimed at balancing urban growth with the preservation of its appeal to tourists.