Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Remittances Surge 16.5% to $11 Billion in 2022
Remittances from Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) experienced a significant increase in 2022, according to data published by the Office of Foreign Exchange.
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Sport
Kickboxing Champion Mohammed Jaraya Detained in Netherlands on Drug and Arms Charges
Moroccan champion Mohammed Jaraya , arrested two weeks ago on suspicion of drug trafficking, arms and money laundering, will remain in prison for at least three months.
Sport
Chelsea's Ziyech Returns to Training After PSG Transfer Collapse
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech is back at Chelsea after the big hitch that prevented the approval of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the close of the last transfer window.
France
BFMTV Suspends Anchor Amid Probe into Unverified Broadcasts
The continuous news channel BFMTV has launched an internal audit after the broadcast of unverified content during the "Le journal de la nuit" program presented by Franco-Moroccan journalist Rachid M’Barki .
Sport
Moroccan-Dutch Kickboxer Tarik Khbabez Set for Glory 84 Clash Against Latvian Debutant Kristaps Zile
The Moroccan-Dutch Tarik Khbabez will face Kristaps Zile in a fight scheduled for March 11 at Glory 84 in Rotterdam (Netherlands).
France
France Resumes Normal Visa Processing for Moroccans, Warns Against Using Intermediaries
The French Embassy in Rabat announced the normal resumption of visa issuance and its service provider, calling on people wishing to obtain a visa not to turn to intermediaries.
Morocco
Morocco's Mawazine Music Festival to Return in 2024 After Pandemic Hiatus
After a three-year interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maroc Cultures association announces the return of the Mawazine-Rhythms of the World festival in 2024 for its 19th edition. This festival is considered one of the largest cultural events in the world.
Morocco
Severe Cold Snap Hits Morocco: Temperatures to Plunge Below Freezing in Multiple Provinces
Cold weather will set in in several Moroccan provinces from Friday until next Monday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) . Minimum temperatures should be well below 0 degrees.
Belgium
Tragedy Strikes Belgian Football: Player Dies Suddenly, Father Passes Days Later
Footballer Omar Achadoud died suddenly in his sleep last Saturday. This sad event was followed by another painful loss for the family three days later, the death of his father, Mbark, according to the mosque in Houthalen (Province of Limburg).
Sport
Moroccan Star Ounahi Shines as Marseille Edges Nantes, Closes Gap on PSG
OM achieved a great performance by beating Nantes thanks to their new recruit, Azzedine Ounahi . The latter, revealed during the 2022 World Cup with Morocco, confirmed his talent by scoring a goal in stoppage time.
Sport
PSG Set to Secure Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech on Loan Deal
Hakim Ziyech’s arrival at PSG should be made official in the evening. The player will be a Parisian following a loan agreement that has been reached between the French club and Chelsea.
Sport
Real Madrid Eyes $6 Million Prize in Club World Cup Showdown
Real Madrid is preparing to compete in the Club World Cup in Morocco, which will take place next week. This tournament, which brings together the best teams in the world, offers clubs an opportunity to measure themselves against each other to win the supreme title. But it’s not just honor that’s at stake, as the competition also offers very good bonuses for the participating clubs.