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Fact check: Did Morocco really honor Yassine Bounou with a drone show? (Suite)

Morocco loses ground in global cannabis resin trade as new suppliers rise (Suite)

Fact check: Did CAS strip Morocco of its 2025 AFCON title? (Suite)

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El Oualidia beach awarded blue flag for 2026

El Oualidia Beach, sponsored by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) under the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection's Clean Beaches program, has been awarded the international Blue Flag label for the 2026 summer season. Located in Sidi Bennour province, El Oualidia becomes the fourth ONEE-sponsored beach to receive the distinction, joining Bouznika (Benslimane), Aglou (Tiznit) and Oum Labouir (Dakhla), ONEE said in a statement. The Blue Flag label is

Infantino thanks Morocco for «beautiful moments» at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino paid tribute to Morocco's World Cup campaign in an Instagram post on Sunday, thanking the Atlas Lions for a journey «full of beautiful moments» that brought «so much joy» to their «passionate, football-loving country». He praised Morocco's record 10 goals during the tournament, calling it the team's best tally in a single World Cup, and noted that the achievement made the Atlas Lions the first African nation to reach the FIFA

Fact check: Did Morocco really honor Yassine Bounou with a drone show?

A drone tribute celebrating goalkeeper Yassine Bounou after Morocco's World Cup campaign has been widely shared online. But what does a closer look reveal?

Morocco's onion imports surge to record 21,600 tons

Morocco imported a record 21,600 tons of fresh onions worth $9.4 million between July 2025 and April 2026, according to agricultural news outlet EastFruit, marking a sharp reversal for a country traditionally known as a major onion exporter. Imports were eight times higher than the previous season and 2.5 times above the previous record set in 2015/16. The surge accelerated in April alone, when imports exceeded 14,500 tons. The Netherlands supplied more than 60% of shipments, followed by

Casablanca Settat leads Morocco household spending in 2024

Regional accounts for 2024, published on Monday by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), show that five of Morocco's 12 regions accounted for nearly three-quarters (74.4%) of the country's household final consumption expenditure (HFCE). The Casablanca-Settat region alone represented 25.3% of national household spending, followed by Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (14.8%), Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (11.6%), Fez-Meknes (11.4%) and Marrakech-Safi (11.3%), according to the HCP's regional

Morocco loses ground in global cannabis resin trade as new suppliers rise

Morocco’s weight in the global cannabis resin trade is shrinking, according to the UNODC’s 2026 World Drug Report, as trafficking routes diversify and new suppliers gain ground. But while its market share declines, Moroccan resin is becoming more potent, raising fresh public health concerns.

Morocco's central bank cuts fees on domestic card payments

Bank Al-Maghrib announced on Monday that it will lower the ceiling on domestic interchange fees for bank card payments from 0.65% to 0.50% (excluding tax) starting October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote electronic payments. The central bank also introduced a reduced ceiling of 0.15% for e-government services and transactions carried out with small local merchants. These fees are one component of the commission charged to merchants for accepting card payments. The central bank

Morocco-Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup could expand to 64 teams

FIFA will examine a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in an interview with Swiss outlet Bluewin. The proposal would be considered after the 2026 World Cup and, if approved, would see the tournament, jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with centenary opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, feature 16 additional teams. Infantino defended the idea by arguing that «every nation should be able to dream of playing in

Morocco, Gambia sign information access cooperation deal

Morocco's Right of Access to Information Commission (CDAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Gambia's Information Commission to strengthen cooperation on promoting and implementing the right of access to information, local media reported on Monday. According to a statement by the Gambian commission, the agreement covers the exchange of expertise and best practices, as well as cooperation on conferences, research and capacity-building programs. The agreement was signed as The

Royal Air Maroc expands summer capacity to record 8.2 million seats

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) unveiled on Monday its largest-ever summer schedule, offering nearly 8.2 million seats for the 2026 season, a 23% increase compared with summer 2025. According to the airline, the program will serve 86 international destinations across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East using a modernized fleet of 67 aircraft, without resorting to leased planes. Europe will account for more than 3 million seats (+22%), Africa 1.8 million (+36%), while Asia and the

Spain postpones Sahrawi nationality bill debate until September

Contrary to initial expectations, the bill proposed by the left-wing Sumar coalition to grant Spanish citizenship to Sahrawis will not be discussed in a plenary session of the lower house of Parliament on July 23. The consideration of this legislation has been postponed until the next parliamentary session in September. Its approval, however, is not expected to encounter significant obstacles, following an agreement between Pedro Sánchez’s PSOE and Sumar on the bill’s

Morocco arrests German fugitive wanted for drug trafficking and arson

Moroccan police arrested a 35-year-old German national of Kosovan origin at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport on Saturday, July 11, after he arrived on an international flight. According to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the suspect was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of German authorities. Interpol checks revealed he was wanted by Germany's National Central Bureau in Wiesbaden for his alleged involvement in the international

Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet arrested at Tangier airport over defamation complaints

Journalist Ali Lmrabet was detained by police on Sunday, July 12, at Tangier airport. The action was executed under the directive of judicial authorities, rather than being an administrative decision, Yabiladi has learned from a source close to the case. The journalist is reportedly «the subject of several complaints lodged by individuals and institutions, accusing his online content of defamation, slander, or the dissemination of false information». «Some complaints

Morocco becomes first Arab, African country honored at New York's SummerStage

Morocco will become the first Arab and African country to be honored with a dedicated evening at New York's renowned SummerStage Festival, as part of its 40th edition, on July 15 in Central Park. Titled Morocco: From Dakhla to Casablanca, the free event is organized in partnership with Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) and Maroc Festivals, according to a press release. The program will showcase the diversity of

King Mohammed VI offers condolences to Qatar's Emir following father's death

King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences to Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising the late leader's contribution to Qatar's modernization and his role in supporting Arab causes and strengthening Arab and Islamic solidarity. In his message, the King also highlighted the late Sheikh Hamad's close ties with Morocco, saying the kingdom would always remember his steadfast support for "his second homeland,"

Fact check: Did CAS strip Morocco of its 2025 AFCON title?

A purported final CAS ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been widely shared online and presented as genuine by several media outlets. Does it withstand scrutiny?

Fire destroys more than 1,000 palm trees in Errachidia oasis

A major fire that swept through the oasis of Oufouss, in Morocco's Errachidia province, destroyed more than 1,000 palm trees, including 600 that were completely burned, according to 2M on Saturday. More than 180 personnel, including members of the Civil Protection, local authorities, the Royal Gendarmerie, the National Agency for Water and Forests, auxiliary forces and local residents, took part in firefighting operations that continued until late to bring the blaze under

Algeria and Mali restore ties, reopen airspace after 14 month rupture

Algeria and Mali have announced the return of their ambassadors to their posts and the reopening of their airspace for flights between the two countries, ending a diplomatic rupture that lasted 14 months. Mali’s transitional government said it had decided to send its ambassador back to Algeria and resume civilian and military flights as part of efforts to “revitalize relations of cooperation and friendship” between the two countries. Statement No. 2026-003 from the

US bill to designate Polisario as a terrorist organization gains new support in Congress

A legislative push to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization in the U.S. continues to gain traction in Congress. Spearheaded by Republican Joe Wilson and Democrat Jimmy Panetta, the initiative recently secured the backing of two more Republican lawmakers: Scott DesJarlais and Matt Van Epps. Scott DesJarlais chairs the Strategic Forces Subcommittee within the House Armed Services Committee. Meanwhile, Matt Van Epps serves on both the Homeland Security Committee and the

Morocco welcomed home after World Cup quarter final run

The Moroccan national team arrived at Rabat–Salé Airport in the early hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026, after returning from the U.S. city of Boston, where they concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The tournament was jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Atlas Lions received a warm welcome on arrival, with dozens of supporters gathering at the airport to wave Moroccan flags and chant in support of the players and head coach Mohamed Ouahbi. Morocco

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