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The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level warning bulletin for this weekend. Heavy thunderstorms and powerful wind gusts are affecting several regions of the Kingdom this Saturday, with the disturbance continuing until Sunday morning.
The second national channel 2M has unveiled its schedule for Ramadan 2026, marked by a strategy focused on local production and the return of the cult series « Bnate Lalla Mennana ». Meanwhile, satellite channel MBC5 is taking a bold gamble with a Moroccan adaptation of the Lebanese hit « Al Hayba ».
The Atlas Association for Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation has sounded the alarm over the state of unsanitary conditions at the Oukaïmeden ski resort . The NGO denounces a critical accumulation of waste that is jeopardizing the ecological balance and appeal of this flagship destination in the High Atlas.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has finalized its preparation schedule for the upcoming World Cup. The Atlas Lions will play two friendly matches in Europe at the end of March before joining Group C of the World Cup, where they will begin against Brazil.
The resurgence on social media of a statement by former MP Omar Balafrej, describing Morocco as a “poor country” compared with its Maghreb neighbors, has reopened the debate over national wealth. Although the video dates back to 2018, current IMF and HCP data confirm the persistence of a GDP gap with Algeria and Tunisia, as well as a notable worsening of internal inequalities.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) put an end to the rumors on Friday by confirming the retention of Walid Regragui in his position. The coach is now actively preparing for the 2026 World Cup, with two friendly matches scheduled in March against South American teams.
Marrakech police arrested the manager of a travel agency on Wednesday, accused of misappropriating nearly 3.8 million dirhams. The suspect sold fake pilgrimages for Umrah to numerous victims.
National coach Walid Regragui has submitted his resignation to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) following the Atlas Lions’ defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup, the coach’s future now depends on the decision of the federation.
Zakaria, the 15-year-old boy turned into a “human torch” during an assault last week, has emerged from his medically induced coma. Severely burned, he faces a long recovery, while a minor suspect has been placed in a detention centre.
The Interior Ministry has opened administrative investigations targeting the land management of several municipalities . Council presidents are suspected of having transferred public land to developers at symbolic prices and of favoring political allies in the exploitation of municipal assets.
The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) is working on an overhaul of the process for obtaining a driving licence . The project plans to separate passing the driving theory test from driving training, while digitising administrative procedures for driving schools.
Recently released satellite photos show the appearance of ground markers in the Ich border area, which falls within Morocco’s Figuig province. According to specialized sources, these markers may have been installed by the Algerian army inside Moroccan territory , reigniting residents’ fears five years after farmers were expelled from the Arja area.