Serious urban planning violations are shaking several municipalities in the Casablanca-Settat, Marrakech-Safi and Rabat-Salé-Kénitra regions. Presidents of municipal councils and their deputies risk dismissal for illegally issuing building permits and bypassing supervisory authorities, thereby facilitating extensive tax and land fraud.
The US special adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos , expressed strong optimism about the ongoing diplomatic process concerning the Sahara. He confirmed that Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario are engaged in secret talks under the framework of the UN’s recent resolution.
The Royal Armed Forces are strengthening their logistics . Morocco has just received several TREVA-30 heavy recovery systems. Mounted on Czech Tatra chassis, these giants will recover military vehicles in the most hostile terrain.
The economic capital is showing remarkable strength. In the third quarter of 2025, Casablanca records a 1.2% rise in prices and a spectacular 23.7% surge in transactions, confirming the market’s vigorous recovery, with the notable exception of land.
After an unsuccessful first attempt, Rabat relaunches its amphibious bus project . The budget has been increased to acquire two innovative tourist vehicles capable of navigating the river and driving through the city.
African air transport is confirming its vigorous recovery. While Cairo dominates the continental rankings, the Casablanca and Marrakech airports in Morocco stand out by recording the fastest growth in Africa at the start of this year.
A tragic incident cast a pall over Agadir’s Mohammed VI University Hospital this Saturday. A patient in his sixties died after falling from the facility’s second floor. A judicial investigation has been opened.
According to astronomical forecasts, Ramadan will last 30 days this year in Morocco. Since observing the lunar crescent will be impossible on March 19, the Eid al-Fitr holiday is expected to be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Accused of raping nearly 90 minors, Frenchman Jacques Leveugle lived for twenty years in Khénifra, Morocco. In this Middle Atlas city, disbelief prevails in the face of the dark side of the man they regarded as a benefactor.
Morocco returns to GMT tonight . At 3 a.m. this Sunday 15 February, it will be 2 a.m. A temporary adjustment to accommodate the Ramadan fast, before the return to daylight saving time scheduled for 22 March.
Morocco outlines its autonomy plan for the Sahara . The proposal provides for a regional government under royal authority and a national referendum, immediately ruling out any international supervision or independence option.
End of a long-standing ban in Fès. Local authorities now allow tourist establishments and restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages to foreign visitors during the month of Ramadan, a decision aimed at reviving the city’s appeal.