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Already assured of their qualification for the round of 16, the Moroccan under-20 team concluded their group stage with a narrow defeat (0-1) against Mexico, this Saturday, October 4 in Valparaíso.
The Moroccan dirham depreciated by 0.4% against the euro and 0.5% against the US dollar, during the period from September 25 to October 1, 2025, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior announced this Friday a return to calm in the country after several days of unrest, while providing a surprising analysis of the nature of the acts of vandalism.
Leaks from reports by the General Inspection of Territorial Administration show serious dysfunctions in the urban planning sector in Morocco. Dozens of municipalities would be affected by illegal practices that have favored the proliferation of anarchic construction.
While the Moroccan streets have been rumbling for nearly a week, the authorities’ response has not been limited to maintaining order. This Friday, a unified religious message, orchestrated by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, was delivered in all the mosques of the kingdom, a sermon with heavy timing and theme.
The Moroccan artistic scene is at a standstill. Faced with the social tensions currently affecting the country, many artists, singers and rappers have decided to suspend their activities. Concerts, international tours and music releases are being postponed one after the other, as a sign of solidarity.
The protest movement led by the "Generation Z" youth in Morocco has already led to the postponement and cancellation of several cultural events. Now, some Moroccans living abroad (MRE) are also choosing to postpone their trips.
The wave of social unrest, led by young people in Morocco, has seen a dramatic escalation. As the country prepared for a sixth night of protests on Thursday, the toll from the clashes the previous day has worsened, marking a violent turning point in this movement.
The court convicted journalists Éric Laurent and Catherine Graciet for attempting to blackmail King Mohammed VI in 2015. They were sentenced to twelve and ten months of suspended imprisonment, respectively, as well as a fine of 5,000 euros each. This sentence is slightly lower than the one handed down at first instance.
As he presented the list of Moroccan players called up for the upcoming matches of the Atlas Lions, against Bahrain and the DRC, the national coach was questioned about the ongoing demonstrations in the country, at the call of GenZ 212.
For the fifth consecutive day, demonstrations led by young people took place on Wednesday in many cities across Morocco. While several processions remained peaceful, the evening was marked by a surge of violence in certain localities, with scenes of riots and vandalism.
Paris Saint-Germain left Montjuïc with a precious victory over FC Barcelona, at the end of a match that had the air of a European appointment before its time. While the match was marked by the many absences on the Parisian side, one man once again distinguished himself by his ability to turn the tide: the Moroccan Achraf Hakimi.