
Why Morocco seduces the world of football
The New York Times highlights Morocco’s sports policy, which is experiencing a certain boom, and the kingdom’s desire to become "a world reference in football."
Sébastien A.

The New York Times highlights Morocco’s sports policy, which is experiencing a certain boom, and the kingdom’s desire to become "a world reference in football."

Security at the land borders between Morocco and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla has been strengthened to prevent attempts at infiltration and irregular immigration, which usually multiply during the end-of-year holidays.

In an interview, the Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd opens up about his adventure in Spain and reveals the dream he intends to fulfill with Real Sociedad.

Bronze medalist with the Moroccan Olympic team, Genk midfielder Zakaria El Ouahdi is facing a dilemma: should he change his sports nationality in favor of Belgium? Or will he continue his adventure with Morocco?

Africa Logistics magazine, the journal for African Logistics Executives, has fallen under the charm of Marrakech and designates it as one of the most exciting destinations for European tourists.

The decision of the Casablanca city hall to harmonize the urban aesthetics of the city and put an end to the disorder related to the occupation of public space is provoking the anger of professionals in the cafe and restaurant sector.

Based on information provided by the control services of the General Directorate of Taxes, inspectors from the National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) are conducting investigations into money laundering operations organized in real estate located in cities in the north of the kingdom, mainly in Tangier. Moroccans also holding Spanish, Dutch and Belgian nationalities are among the alleged buyers.

The return of US President-elect Donald Trump could provoke an intensification of tension and rivalry between Morocco and Algeria, which could lead to a direct confrontation between the two countries, vying for hegemony in the Maghreb, which could harm Spain. This is at least what experts on international relations think.

Morocco has progressed five places in the 2024 global ranking of human freedom, established by the Cato Institute in the United States and the Fraser Institute in Canada. However, the kingdom receives a zero score on LGBTQ+ rights.

The Moroccan wine industry has a bright future ahead. Morocco ranked second among African wine producers, just behind South Africa.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, father of the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad, has chosen Morocco to spend the end-of-year holidays.

François Bayrou is conducting a series of consultations to form his government. Aziz Senni, an entrepreneur from Mantes-la-Jolie (Yvelines) of Moroccan origin and close to Prime Minister Aziz Senni, is said to be in the running for the Ministry of Labor or SMEs or Secretary of State.