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Olympique de Marseille are close to finalizing the transfer of Moroccan international left-back Souffian El Karouani from FC Utrecht. Initially targeted for the summer transfer window, the 25-year-old defender is expected to join the club from Marseille as early as this winter to cover for the injured Emerson Palmieri.
A British family is plunged into unbearable waiting after the disappearance of Inaayah Makda, 7 years old, swept away by a wave near Casablanca on January 28th. Her parents strongly criticize the lack of support from the Moroccan and British authorities as the search continues in difficult weather conditions.
The future of Brahim Diaz at Real Madrid is uncertain just hours before the end of the winter transfer window. The Moroccan playmaker, whose playing time has been reduced under the direction of Álvaro Arbeloa, is attracting concrete interest from Tottenham, who are looking to strengthen their attacking sector before the Monday evening deadline.
The annual growth rate of bank loans to the non-financial sector stood at 8% in December 2025, driven by a strong momentum in public financing. According to Bank Al-Maghrib, this growth is mainly fueled by strategic infrastructure projects, particularly in desalination and high-speed rail (TGV).
The South African Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture has officially denied the information suggesting that South Africa would replace Morocco for the organization of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This clarification follows a media confusion born from statements made by the Deputy Minister of Sports, Peace Mabe, on Sunday, February 1.
The trial of five men involved in a series of bloody settling-of-scores attacks in Saint-Ouen opened this Monday before the Seine-Saint-Denis Assize Court. El Mehdi Zouhairi , the alleged mastermind behind these operations and currently on the run in Morocco, is among the main defendants in a case marked by a hegemonic struggle over the drug trade.
The 2024–2025 report by the Court of Auditors reveals a critical gap between the production costs of desalinated water and the prices charged to consumers . Despite production costs sometimes exceeding 23 dirhams per cubic meter, the prices charged remain heavily subsidized by the state or public groups to guarantee access to this resource.
The victory of Paris Saint-Germain on the lawn of Racing Club de Strasbourg (2-1), Sunday evening at the Meinau, did not eclipse the criticism aimed at the performance of Achraf Hakimi. For his first start in Ligue 1 since November 1, the Moroccan full-back delivered a performance deemed insufficient by almost all of the specialized press, who agree on a complicated evening.
South Africa has announced that it will host the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations instead of Morocco. The South African Deputy Minister of Sports cited the country’s logistical preparation, although the Confederation of African Football has not yet officially confirmed this change.
The international operation "Sombra Negra" has resulted in the dismantling of the largest distribution and money laundering center linked to the cocaine trafficking to Europe . This crackdown, involving the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) of Morocco, resulted in 105 arrests and the seizure of 10 tons of drugs, a commodity that was mainly transported to Morocco before its final distribution.
The Kingdom is taking a decisive step in its therapeutic strategy with the launch of "Epican", a clinical study evaluating the effectiveness of Moroccan CBD against severe childhood epilepsies. Announced during a scientific meeting at the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), this initiative aims to establish health sovereignty over a rapidly expanding sector.
Ilias Akhomach and Brahim Diaz had a heated altercation on Sunday during the match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano (2-1). Despite this tension, Real Madrid won thanks to a penalty from Kylian Mbappé, but is worried about Jude Bellingham, who was substituted due to injury.