Sébastien A.
The Royal Gendarmerie thwarted an attempt at international drug trafficking in the Fahs-Anjra province. A significant quantity of drugs and technological equipment were seized from a suspicious vehicle.
As Morocco aims for 26 million tourists by 2030, Marrakech is facing a proliferation of underground services . This situation is exasperating professionals, who are warning about the dangers to the economy and visitor safety.
The Catalan High Court has ordered a 75-year-old retiree to repay nearly 33,000 euros in benefits. Justice sanctions excessive family income and prolonged stays in Morocco, dismissing pandemic excuses.
American operator Starlink is preparing its official launch in Morocco. Elon Musk’s company has obtained approval from authorities to deploy its satellite network , promising complete coverage of the kingdom.
Morocco should approach the 2026 World Cup as African champions. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF ) and the CAF have officially rejected Senegal’s request for an expedited procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
An intense mobilization is demanding the cancellation of French singer Kendji Girac’s shows scheduled for late April in Rabat and Casablanca. Activists are denouncing his ties to Israel and promising peaceful demonstrations if organizers decide to proceed with the event.
Travel company Thomas Cook records its best quarter since its relaunch. This growth is directly supported by massive enthusiasm for North African destinations , with bookings to Morocco more than doubling.
The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, has detailed the reforms governing the taxi sector. Professionalization, the generalization of social security coverage, and the digitization of licenses are structuring this roadmap to modernize the profession.
New surge in fuel prices in Morocco. As of April 16, the price of diesel jumps by about one dirham, pushing prices to new highs in a context of high volatility in global energy markets.
Two brothers of Moroccan origin, managers of hairdressing salons in the southwest, have been indicted. They are suspected of having illegally employed undocumented migrants in their establishments in the Tarn and Ariège departments, to the detriment of social rules.
Jamie Carragher predicts a brilliant run for the Atlas Lions at the 2026 World Cup. The former Liverpool star believes that Morocco will finish first in their group, ahead of Brazil, before being eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Despite a surge in the price of firewood , which has doubled, Moroccan hammam owners are for now refusing to raise their prices. They are trying to preserve the purchasing power of their customers by cutting into their profit margins.