Morocco
Hassan II’s Hidden Daughter: Morocco’s Royal Family Challenges DNA Claims
Morocco commissioned a British forensic report to discredit the physical resemblance between King Hassan II and Jane Benzaquen .
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AFCON 2025 Refereeing Scandal: New Revelations Put CAF Under Pressure
The recent CAF meeting ended in fiasco . Faced with the controversies surrounding AFCON 2025, the officials demanded urgent reforms, particularly targeting refereeing and the general secretariat, forcing Patrice Motsepe to cut the discussions short.
Morocco
Marrakech Real Estate: Rising Prices and Surging Villa Sales
The property market in the ochre city is now moving at two speeds. While prices generally rose by 1% in the third quarter of 2025, the overall transaction volume posted a slight decline (-0.5%), dragged down by a sharp drop in activity in the commercial premises segment.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc expands Spain routes from Tangier, Tetouan and Nador
Royal Air Maroc strengthens its European network . The airline announced Friday in Madrid the launch of new direct routes linking Tangier, Tetouan and Nador with several Spanish cities, accelerating its ambitious international development plan.
Morocco
Tanger Real Estate: House Sales Boom as Office Prices Plunge
The Strait city posted mixed results in the third quarter of 2025. While the Tanger real estate market recorded a remarkable overall performance, with prices rising by 1.8 % and transactions jumping by 19.4 %, this momentum masks a sharp divide between the residential and professional sectors.
Morocco
Morocco Becomes Africa’s Top Avocado Exporter with 141 000 Tonnes
Morocco is officially Africa’s leading avocado exporter , according to the FAO. In 2025, volumes doubled to reach 141 000 tonnes, with the Kingdom benefiting from its proximity to Europe and Kenya’s logistical difficulties linked to the Red Sea crisis.
Morocco
The French Safran Group will build a large factory near Casablanca dedicated to Airbus A320 aircraft (280 million euros)
The French Safran Group is strengthening its presence in Morocco . An agreement was signed on Friday to build a factory for landing gear destined for Airbus A320 aircraft. This 280 million euro investment will create 500 jobs near Casablanca.
Morocco
After a high-speed chase in Tangier, the investigation reveals a drug trafficking operation by helicopter to Spain
The investigation into the spectacular high-speed chase that occurred on Thursday evening in Gzenaya has seen a lightning acceleration. The Royal Gendarmerie apprehended three individuals linked to an international drug trafficking network, revealing a sophisticated modus operandi involving the use of a helicopter to reach Spain .
Morocco
Will Morocco be impacted by Stellantis' new strategy?
Faced with the troubles of the PureTech engine, Stellantis is considering a shift towards Fiat technologies deemed more reliable. This strategic shift directly threatens the activity of the Moroccan plant , calling into question the production of this criticized block.
Morocco
Fifteen hotels distinguished by the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 (list)
With fifteen establishments distinguished, Morocco shines in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2026. Marrakech confirms its supremacy by winning the majority of the titles, including the two exclusive "Five-Star" distinctions awarded to the Kingdom.
Morocco
GenZ 212 : Zineb Kharroubi, a figure of protest in France, arrested in Marrakech
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.
Morocco
Tangier: Hollywood-style car chase and gunfire against the backdrop of drug trafficking
The Gzenaya area, on the outskirts of Tangier, was the scene on Thursday of a spectacular car chase punctuated by gunfire. The Royal Gendarmerie has opened an investigation into this incident with the appearance of a settling of scores, favoring the trail of a conflict between drug traffickers.