The controversy arose from a اختلاف in dates: while the CFCM relies on astronomical calculations to set the beginning of Ramadan on February 19, 2026 , the Grand Mosque of Paris maintained the tradition of the “Night of Doubt,” announcing the start of fasting for February 18.
Morocco establishes itself as French travelers’ favorite non-European destination for summer 2026 . With bookings up 17.7%, the kingdom ranks fourth overall, just behind the Greece-Spain-Italy trio.
An international team has discovered Khinjaria acuta in Morocco’s phosphate deposits, a mosasaur with dagger-shaped teeth . The discovery confirms the dominance of these giant marine reptiles shortly before the extinction of the dinosaurs.
The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region recorded 15% tourism growth, with more than 3.69 million overnight stays through the end of November 2025. Tangier is strengthening its position as the regional leader, with an occupancy rate exceeding 54%.
The Foreign Exchange Office has unveiled a major easing of regulations for 2026. Currency allowances for business travel, tourism, and studies abroad are being increased to support the international opening of the economy.
A study published in Chemistry Africa reveals that the local «Picholine» variety offers superior quality to Italian olives grown in Morocco. Its content of phenolic compounds and oleic acid clearly surpasses that of imported plants.
The fertility rate in Morocco fell to 1.97 children per woman in 2024, marking a historic turning point. For the first time, the country has dropped below the replacement rate, signaling the rapid aging of its population.
A 21-year-old Moroccan national, threatened with death by her family because of her homosexuality , was deported from the United States to Cameroon. The transfer, carried out despite a U.S. court ruling, ultimately forced her to return clandestinely to Morocco.
A police officer was arrested caught red-handed trafficking drugs on Saturday in the Agadir region. Authorities seized twenty-two kilograms of cannabis resin and cocaine during a targeted operation.
The initiative is led by the advanced capabilities directorate of the SETAF-AF task force. From April 20 to May 8, 2026, the effort aims to transform high-tech concepts into “concrete capabilities ready for the battlefield.” The contingent includes command-and-control systems, deep-strike solutions, and counterattack integrators, placing prototypes directly in the hands of warfighters for immediate operational evaluation.
The destruction of pastries by the Spanish Civil Guard at the Ceuta crossing has sparked a heated controversy. A Moroccan traveler denounced the confiscation of less than two kilos of food, highlighting the lack of clarity surrounding customs rules.
The rivalry between Morocco and Algeria is undergoing an unprecedented strategic acceleration. Rabat is diversifying its military partners toward Central Europe, while Algiers is deploying Chinese electronic warfare systems and Russian fighter jets along its border.