The month of Ramadan is boosting Moroccan handicrafts , a strategic sector employing 2.7 million people. Despite strong export growth, the government is taking action to preserve thirty-two trades threatened with extinction by industrial competition.
Ahmed Toufiq demands strict adherence to the Maliki rite and official sermons by imams. This circular aims to counter deviations in order to preserve religious unity and prevent discord.
Royal Air Maroc has canceled several flights this Saturday due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East. The airline urges passengers to remain vigilant and check their booking before heading to the airport.
The assessment of the SKY ECC operation reveals a globalized criminal enterprise managed remotely. The evidence confirms that cocaine trafficking in European ports was orchestrated from several countries, including Morocco.
The American billionaire ordered a transfer of 14.95 million dollars on July 5, 2019, the day before his arrest for sex trafficking. The amount was intended to purchase an offshore structure holding the Bin Ennakhil palace, located in the Palmeraie district. The deal, overseen by an American broker to ensure a confidential and tax-efficient transaction, was ultimately canceled by Epstein’s accountant three days after his arrest.
An Algerian YouTuber was arrested on Wednesday evening in Marrakech for attempted bribery . During a traffic stop in the Guéliz district, the individual allegedly offered a bribe to police officers to avoid having his vehicle checked.
In January 2026, a court of first instance under the jurisdiction of the Rabat Court of Appeal issued a decision ordering a resident to pay his condominium debts. The dispute concerned the non-payment of monthly contributions of 100 dirhams, initially intended to ensure the maintenance and management of the building’s common areas.
Princess Lalla Khadija celebrates her 19th birthday on February 28. The event, marked by strong popular support, highlights the young princess’s growing involvement in the Kingdom’s official and diplomatic activities.
Despite booming production, Mauritanian watermelon exporters are denouncing the high cost of Moroccan customs duties. While Rabat says tariffs remain unchanged, cumulative logistical costs are now hindering access to the national market.
Under the impetus of the Trump administration, the Madrid talks mark a turning point in the Western Sahara conflict. By bringing Algeria back to the negotiating table, the United States is attempting to break a decades-old stalemate.
A vice-president of the Ménara district was arrested Thursday afternoon in Marrakech for suspected corruption . In charge of urban planning, he was allegedly caught by the judicial police while receiving a bribe of 150 000 dirhams.
Moroccan air transport begins 2026 with a record performance of 3.1 million passengers in January, representing an increase of 14.7%. At the same time, port traffic closed 2025 with robust growth of 8.9%.