Yabiladi.com - Le Maroc à portée de clic !

Mountakhab 2026: Redouane Halhal, the surprise guest, but not for Ouahbi (Suite)

Diaspo #445: Mohamed Alami, building bridges of development between Barcelona and Midelt (Suite)

Mountakhab 2026: Chemsdine Talbi, the Atlas Lions' new ace up their sleeve (Suite)

Moroccans in Brazil rally for Morocco Brazil World Cup opener (Suite)

Mountakhab 2026: Azzedine Ounahi, where did this No. 8 come from? (Suite)

Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate Germany Curaçao World Cup opener

Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed will take charge this Sunday in Houston of the match between Germany and Curaçao, part of the opening round of fixtures in Group E at the 2026 World Cup. The appointment marks an important milestone in the Moroccan official’s career, as he makes his debut as the main referee in the final stage of a World Cup. He will be assisted by his compatriots Zakaria Brinsi and Mostafa Akarkad, while South Africa’s Abongile Tom will serve as the fourth

2026 World Cup: «Proud of the players», Mohamed Ouahbi wants to «finish matches the way we start them»

On Saturday night, Morocco's national team head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, conveyed a blend of satisfaction and regret following the 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the 2026 World Cup against Brazil, noting that his players had «delivered a solid performance». «It was a good match. We played well. We will be better in the next game,» Ouahbi remarked during the post-match press conference. He emphasized the quality of Morocco's performance against a Brazilian

Morocco holds Brazil to a draw in World Cup opener

Morocco opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Brazil on Saturday evening at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as part of the opening round of Group C matches at the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The Atlas Lions took the lead in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari, before Vinícius Júnior equalized for Brazil in the 32nd minute. The result leaves both Morocco and Brazil with one point

Massab Boulos: President Trump wants Sahara «discussions to take place without delay»

Massad Boulos, special adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on African and Arab affairs, issued a new call this past Saturday, June 13, to the parties concerned with the Western Sahara issue. In a post on X, he emphasized that «President Donald Trump has made it clear that good faith discussions should take place without delay». Boulos highlighted that «valuable discussion at the Oslo Forum on Western Sahara and the importance of sustained diplomacy to resolve this

French-Algerian woman arrested in Morocco over posts insulting Moroccans

Police at Marrakech Menara Airport on Saturday arrested a 30-year-old French national of Algerian origin on suspicion of publishing online content deemed defamatory toward Moroccan citizens and insulting toward a legally regulated public institution. According to authorities, the suspect posted messages and videos on her social media accounts containing insults directed at Moroccan citizens, while also accusing public officials of accepting bribes and showing favoritism in the enforcement of

Mountakhab 2026: Redouane Halhal, the surprise guest, but not for Ouahbi

Of the 26 Lions named for the 2026 World Cup, his was undoubtedly the name that raised the most questions. Rédouane Halhal does not have the profile of the national team’s established figures, nor the visibility that comes with playing in Europe’s top leagues. Yet Mohamed Ouahbi never hesitated when it came to putting his name on the list.

Diaspo #445: Mohamed Alami, building bridges of development between Barcelona and Midelt

Between Barcelona and the villages of the Middle Atlas, Mohamed Alami’s journey unfolds as the story of a migrant who turned his attachment to his homeland into a comprehensive civic project. For more than a quarter of a century, the president of the “Friends of the Moroccan People” association has led social and development initiatives targeting vulnerable communities in Morocco, placing education, healthcare and economic empowerment at the heart of his work on the ground.

Morocco and Spain seize nearly five tonnes of hashish in Strait of Gibraltar

Spain’s Civil Guard announced on Saturday the seizure of nearly 4.8 tonnes of hashish in an operation carried out in coordination with Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar. The operation was launched after a semi-rigid go-fast boat was detected traveling at high speed and suspected of carrying a large shipment of drugs, the Civil Guard said in a statement. Spanish maritime, land, and air assets were deployed to track the vessel. During the chase,

Mountakhab 2026: Chemsdine Talbi, the Atlas Lions' new ace up their sleeve

Between Bruges and the Atlas Lions, Chemsdine Talbi has taken a decisive step by choosing to represent Morocco. At 20, the Belgium-trained winger stands out as one of the most promising bets of Morocco’s new generation.

Morocco greenlights late-night café openings during the World Cup

Local authorities in several Moroccan cities have introduced exceptional measures extending the opening hours of cafés and restaurants late into the night, allowing fans to watch matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes in response to the time difference with the host countries, with some fixtures scheduled to kick off late in the evening or during the early hours of the morning. In Marrakech, the City Council announced in an official statement that cafés

Moroccans in Brazil rally for Morocco Brazil World Cup opener

The Moroccan community in Brazil is eagerly awaiting tonight’s high-profile clash between Morocco and Brazil, which will open Group C action at the 2026 World Cup finals.

Marrakech: Man steals police vehicle, sparks chase through city streets

National Security officers in Marrakech arrested a man on Friday evening after he allegedly stole a police vehicle in the Gueliz district, triggering a chase through the streets of the Red City. Videos shared on social media showed police vehicles, motorcyclists and bystanders pursuing the stolen car, which continued to flee despite one of its front tires being damaged. According to local media reports, the suspect is a migrant from sub-Saharan Africa. He allegedly seized the opportunity to

Mountakhab 2026: Azzedine Ounahi, where did this No. 8 come from?

Never the strongest or most physically imposing player on the pitch, Azzedine Ounahi has nonetheless become one of the faces of the Atlas Lions. The breakout star of Morocco’s historic 2022 World Cup run, the Casablanca-born midfielder went from France’s third division to the World Cup semi-finals in just a few years, emerging as one of the defining symbols of the generation that transformed Moroccan football.

Moroccans abroad face soaring fares as Operation Marhaba 2026 begins

As the summer season gets underway, many Moroccan families living abroad face the same dilemma. Air and ferry ticket prices are soaring, turning summer holidays back home into a critical strain on household budgets.

Polisario bets on Colombia to push for UN condemnation over the «killing of Sahrawi civilians by Morocco»

The Polisario Front hopes to use Colombia's rotating presidency of the UN Security Council to persuade the 15-member body to condemn what it describes as the «killing of Sahrawi civilians by Morocco». The move recalls August 2016, when Venezuela, then a non-permanent member of the Security Council, championed the Front's position during the first El Guerguerat crisis.

Moroccan student in coma after serious crash in China, family appeals for help

A Moroccan student studying in China is in critical condition after a serious traffic accident left him in a coma, as his family struggles to cope with mounting medical expenses and the challenges of traveling to the Asian country. Speaking to Bladi, the student's brother said the accident occurred on June 4 while 19-year-old Ibrahim Khalil Najmi was riding a motorcycle with a Saudi classmate. The two were involved in a serious crash. Najmi, a second-year student at the University of

Sahara: Norway emerges as a potential host for the next round of talks

Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister, convened a significant meeting in Oslo with Massad Boulos, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s special adviser for African and Arab affairs, and Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for Western Sahara. This meeting, occurring during the Oslo Peace Forum, was focused «on the issue of Western Sahara», as expressed by Norway’s second-ranking diplomat in his statement. He

Western Sahara: UK treads carefully between Morocco and the Polisario

The British government has once again expressed its backing for Morocco’s autonomy proposal concerning Western Sahara, albeit offering some leverage to the Polisario. This stance was reiterated on Thursday, June 11, by Hamish Falconer, the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, in a written reply to Labour MP Navendu Prabhat Mishra. «In her meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita on 23 April, the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan as

Embraer offers Morocco C4I command center to secure KC 390 deal

The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have yet to place an official order for military transport aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, despite negotiations that began in October 2024. In a bid to strengthen its chances of securing the contract, the Brazilian aerospace company is now offering Morocco a C4I command center capable of centralizing the kingdom's military operations, according to a report published Friday by Africa Intelligence. A C4I system, Command, Control, Communications,

Mountakhab 2026: Zakaria El Ouahdi, Morocco's late-blooming World Cup lion

Zakaria El Ouahdi’s path to stardom was anything but smooth. It was a difficult road, marked by obstacles and setbacks. Yet his determination carried him from the neighborhoods of Antwerp to become one of the rising faces of Moroccan football.

Afficher plus