A French national of 32 years old was apprehended by the police at Marrakech-Menara airport on Tuesday, while he was the subject of a red notice issued by Interpol. The suspect is involved in a case of kidnapping and sequestration with violence in the context of a settling of scores between drug trafficking networks.
The increase in urban and suburban public transport fares in Greater Agadir, implemented by the delegated company Alsa since last Monday, is causing a wave of protest among regular users. This increase, which came after the commissioning of a new fleet of smart buses and the end of the African Cup of Nations competitions, particularly impacts the budget of students and workers who depend on the network for their daily commutes.
The planned railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar to connect Europe to Africa is experiencing significant delays and will not be operational before the period between 2035 and 2040. This new deadline, confirmed by a recent technical report, excludes any possibility of using the infrastructure during the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Morocco and Spain.
Morocco is considering joining an international security mission within the Gaza Strip , according to several official sources reported by the Israeli press. This project is part of a multilateral framework aimed at establishing lasting stability in the territory in order to enable the management of the transition phase after the end of hostilities.
The Moroccan-born rapper French Montana opened up about the origins of his relationship with the Princess of Dubai, Sheikha Mahra, during a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast. The 41-year-old artist explained that he had noticed the young woman following a viral social media post, before taking steps to get in touch with her through a mutual acquaintance.
As the month of Ramadan approaches, calls for a boycott of Deglet Nour dates are multiplying in Morocco, driven by citizen concerns about the health safety of imported products. This situation places the authorities in the obligation to reconcile the protection of public health with the imperatives of supplying the national market.
Morocco is currently in discussion with Pakistan for the acquisition of defense equipment, including fighter jets JF-17 and reconnaissance and attack drones. These negotiations are part of a growth dynamic of the Pakistani military industry, whose equipment has recently obtained the status of combat-proven material during a conflict with India.
An imam was killed and his wife seriously injured during an attack at their home in the Tikoutar district, in the commune of Al Ouidane near Marrakech, on the night of Monday, January 19, 2026. The main suspect was arrested by the Royal Gendarmerie a few hours after the incident.
Morocco is emerging as one of the world’s most successful tourist destinations of 2025 according to the latest barometer from the UN Tourism agency published on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The Kingdom has recorded double-digit growth in its international tourist arrivals, far exceeding the global average and consolidating its position as a leader in Africa.
The weather is deteriorating again in Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), which forecasts snowfall, cold weather and heavy rains from Tuesday to Thursday in several provinces of the Kingdom.
Exactly one month before the start of the sacred month of Ramadan , some Moroccans are beginning their usual period of abstinence by stopping the consumption of alcohol and frequenting nightlife establishments. This practice, although devoid of legal or scientific basis, remains a firmly rooted custom in Moroccan society as the fast approaches.
The first day of the month of Chaâbane of the year 1447 of the Hegira corresponds to Wednesday, January 21, announced the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs on Monday. Ramadan begins therefore in exactly one month.