Morocco
Popular British YouTuber Embraces Islam, Inspired by Moroccan Culture
Conversions to Islam are multiplying. The latest conversion is that of a famous British YouTuber known for his admiration for Morocco.
Author
Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
France
French Muslim Council Announces Ramadan 2025 Dates
The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the start and end dates of the holy month of Ramadan 2025, as well as the date of Eid al-Fitr.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils New Strategy to Eliminate Slums by 2028
The government of Aziz Akhannouch is determined to curb the proliferation of slums in Morocco by 2028 - that is, before the 2030 World Cup - by focusing on rehousing, creating a national register and controlling the proliferation of slums. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Minister of Housing, provides further explanations.
Morocco
Moroccan Bean Soup 'Bissara' Gains Popularity as Healthy Winter Meal
Originally from the Maghreb, especially Morocco, bissara is the trendy soup of 2025. It owes its reputation to its many virtues.
Sport
Moroccan Midfielder Taarabt Skips Training Amid Rift with UAE Club Al-Nasr
Nothing is going well between the Moroccan midfielder of Al-Nasr Adel Taarabt and the management of the Emirati club. He misses training sessions and is close to leaving.
Morocco
Investigation Launched After Three Pregnant Women Die During C-Sections in Casablanca Clinic
We know a little more about the death of three pregnant women in a private clinic in Casablanca during their Caesarean deliveries on January 8, 2025.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Probe Suspicious Real Estate Transactions in Casablanca and El Jadida
The control services of the Directorate General of Taxes and the National Financial Intelligence Authority ((ANRF)) are investigating suspicious banking transactions detected in Casablanca and El Jadida.
Sport
FIFA Considers Cutting Stadiums for 2030 World Cup, Including One in Morocco
FIFA is considering reducing the number of stadiums selected to host the 2030 World Cup that Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. A Moroccan stadium could be excluded from the tournament’s plans.
France
French Court Convicts Ringleaders in Agricultural Labor Exploitation Scheme
Tried for human exploitation, fraud and money laundering in the agricultural sector, the masterminds of a network that mainly recruited illegal labor from Morocco for service companies in agriculture in various regions of France were sentenced to one year in prison.
Morocco
EU-Morocco Dispute Brews Over Sahara Airspace Control
New tensions are likely to emerge between Morocco and the European Union over the airspace of the Sahara.
Morocco
Morocco's Domestic Tourism Surges, Accounting for 30% of Hotel Stays in 2024
In 2024, hotels in Morocco were fully booked. Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, presented the results.
Morocco
Moroccan Retail Giant Marjane Launches Small-Format Stores to Counter Turkish Rival
In Morocco, Marjane, a subsidiary of the royal group Al Mada, has found the tactic to compete with the Turkish brand BIM.