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Morocco behind the absence of the King of Spain's visit to Ceuta, according to the opposition

During a plenary session at the Assembly of Ceuta, the Finance Councillor, Kissy Chandiramani, regretted that, due to «diplomatic and geopolitical reasons», no royal visit to the autonomous city had been planned. She specified that the responsibility lies with the Spanish Government, which decides on all the king's trips, reports El Confidencial. Julia Ferreras, a deputy from the local opposition party Ceuta Ya, explicitly pointed to Morocco as the reason behind this royal absence.

Morocco : GNV opens second office in Nador

The Italian ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) inaugurated its new headquarters in Nador this week. The ceremony on this occasion was attended by several institutional representatives and local authorities, as well as Mohammed Kabbaj, General Manager of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and GNV's partner in charge of the Morocco region. «After significant refurbishment and renovation work on a strategically located historic building at the port entrance, GNV officially opens its

FIFA appoints expert to investigate Morocco-Argentina match at 2024 Olympics

The Disciplinary Committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has decided to appoint an integrity expert to assist in the investigation of possible violations of the organization's regulations during the events of July 24 at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne (France). The incidents in question occurred during the match between Morocco and Argentina, as part of the first day of Group B at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Indeed, the match was

Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui favors Manchester United over West Ham

Contrary to recent reports, Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui is not interested in joining West Ham United but instead aims for a move to Manchester United. According to Foot Mercato, the Bayern Munich right-back is unwilling to join the Hammers and is waiting for other offers. The 26-year-old hopes Manchester United, a long-time target, will make a move, alongside interest from Juventus. Despite West Ham reaching a reported €19 million agreement with Bayern Munich, including

Moroccan passport ranks 68th globally, tops Maghreb region, Henley Index

Morocco stands out as the leader in the Maghreb, ranking 68th globally with access to 72 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival, according to the Henley Passport Index 2024. On a continental scale, the kingdom is in 14th position, behind countries like Mauritius and South Africa, while European and Asian passports dominate globally with very extensive access.

Algeria outraged by France's expected support for Moroccan Sahara sovereignty

On Thursday, Algeria anticipated the official announcement of French support for the Sahara autonomy plan. In a statement, the Algerian Foreign Ministry rebuked Paris, holding it «entirely responsible for the consequences resulting from this decision».

Heatwave : Health Ministry probes 21 deaths in Beni Mellal

As of July 24, 2024, the regional hospital center in Beni Mellal recorded 21 deaths: four outside the facility and 17 within its walls. Most victims were elderly individuals with chronic conditions whose health deteriorated due to the region's high summer temperatures. In response to media reports of sudden deaths in the hospital's emergency room, the regional directorate of Health and Social Protection in Beni Mellal-Khénifra announced an investigation into the circumstances

Argentina files complaint to FIFA over Moroccan fan disruptions at 2024 Olympics

The Argentine Football Federation (AFA) has officially filed a complaint with FIFA following the incidents that occurred during the opening match of the under-23 team at the Paris Olympic Games (Paris 2024) on Wednesday. #Institucional The @AFA informs that, due to the events that occurred in the match between our Under-23 team and its Moroccan counterpart, a formal complaint was submitted to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.? https://t.co/NjZiP9QIJD pic.twitter.com/C2adRZSOda — AFA

Morocco-Netherlands : Nasser Bourita's first call with new Dutch counterpart

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, had a telephone conversation on Wednesday with the new Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Caspar Veldkamp. The phone call focused on strengthening the dynamics of bilateral relations, as well as on regional issues, particularly those related to the European Union and the regions of the Sahel, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. On this occasion, the Dutch Foreign Minister emphasized

2024 Olympics : Achraf Hakimi faces racist comments after Morocco-Argentina match

During the first match of the Olympic Games (Paris 2024) this Wednesday, the Moroccan team faced Argentina in a highly anticipated match featuring stars like Achraf Hakimi, Julian Alvarez, and Nicolas Otamendi. The game ended in dramatic fashion with a two-hour interruption and a VAR-canceled goal before Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 score. The Atlas Lions' triumph ignited a firestorm of anger among Argentine fans, who unleashed a torrent of abuse on social media. Moroccan captain

Casablanca chicken pastilla poisoning : 26 affected, 2 in critical condition

26 people were admitted to the Sidi Othmane Regional Hospital in Casablanca, on the night of Monday to Tuesday, due to food poisoning caused by a chicken pastilla. The director of the hospital, Saïd Benasli, confirmed to SNRTnews that two of these cases are serious, including a 3-year-old child «transferred to the Abderrahim El Harrouchi Pediatric Hospital for intensive care». Furthermore, 17 of the patients were able to leave the regional hospital, where 9 others remain under

Maroc Telecom to appeal 6.4 billion dirham unfair competition ruling

Maroc Telecom has announced an appeal to the Court of Cassation against the confirmation on appeal of its conviction to pay 6.368 billion dirhams in damages to Inwi (Wana Corporate) for unfair competition. In its financial communication for the first half of the year, Maroc Telecom stated that the fine had been provisioned in the group's accounts by the end of June 2024. The appeal to the highest court remains the last resort for the operator. After the conviction was upheld on appeal, Inwi

King Mohammed VI answers Moroccan cancer patient's plea

In a touching video, Moroccan influencer Khadija Assadiki revealed that King Mohammed VI responded to her and her husband's request for coverage of his cancer treatment outside Morocco. «I am in front of the hospital with joyful news. I came to announce the good news that I received from Almighty God», Khadija said in a video posted on her Instagram account. «May God bless our sovereign, he responded to our call. I will no longer shed tears; it is a mercy from God. He will

2024 Olympics : Morocco triumphs over Argentina 2-1 after blunder [video]

In a hard-fought battle at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne on Wednesday, July 24, Morocco won over Argentina 2-1 in its opening Olympic Games (JO 2024) group stage match. Both of Morocco's goals were scored by Soufiane Rahimi, with the first (45’+2’) coming with an assist from Bilal El Khannouss. QUE GOLAZOOOOOOOOOO ?? pic.twitter.com/TIFAtJdo5x — SOCCER212 (@SCCR_212) July 24, 2024 As for the second goal (50’), it was scored on a penalty

Morocco joins Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in UK

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), in collaboration with key industry players, is organizing Morocco's participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, held from July 22 to 26 in Farnborough, UK. A high-level delegation of Moroccan aerospace officials and professionals will attend the event to promote investment opportunities and sourcing capabilities in Morocco's aerospace sector. Led by AMDIE Director General Ali Seddiki, the delegation includes

Stellantis acquires Moroccan auto firm Sopriam from Al Mada Group

Stellantis announced a two-stage acquisition of Sopriam, a subsidiary of the Al Mada group. They will take immediate majority control, followed by a full purchase of shares in early 2025. The company said this will allow them to handle import and distribution of Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles brands in Morocco, similar to their existing network for Fiat, Abarth, Jeep®, and Alfa Romeo. This acquisition marks a new chapter for Stellantis in Morocco, building on their strategic

Air Arabia launches three new direct routes from Morocco to Europe in October 2024

Air Arabia strengthens its international presence by inaugurating three new direct routes between Morocco and Europe. Starting on October 28, the airline will launch a route linking Tangier to Girona. The following day, a direct service will link Tetouan to Lyon. Finally, on October 30, a new connection will be established between Tangier and Bordeaux. All flights will be operated by Airbus A320s. The Tangier-Girona route will operate on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will leave Tangier at

CAF : No issue with Morocco map on RS Berkane jersey

The African Confederation of Football (CAF) has declared it won't take further action regarding the map of Morocco, including the Sahara, printed on the RS Berkane jersey until the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rules on its use, according to BBC Africa. «The Caf club committee believed, according to Caf regulations, there was no issue for this map», Mosengo-Omba said. «The Cas decision [will] guide us how to improve our regulations», he added. The issue arose in

Golf Throne Cup returns : 300 players from 18 clubs compete in 19th edition

The 19th edition of the Coupe du Trône de Golf, held from July 22 to 27, 2024, at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, will see 300 players representing 18 Moroccan clubs compete in three categories: seniors, juniors, and classic. The Seniors' competition will be played on the blue course, with teams of 10 players and a captain. The red course will host the classic Coupe du Trône, featuring Morocco's elite golfers in teams of 10 with a captain. The juniors' competition, in its

Dutch-Moroccan rapper Ali Bouali vacations in Morocco despite two-year rape sentence

Ali Bouali, former coach of the show The Voice, was seen by several Dutch people at Weeze Airport in Germany, traveling to Morocco for vacation with his wife Breghje Kommers and children. Despite his recent conviction for rape and attempted rape, Bouali appeared calm according to fan reports to journalist Evert Santegoeds on the Strikt Privé podcast of De Telegraaf. He has appealed the verdict through his lawyer. The prosecution will decide on an appeal by Friday. Although the star's

	Fajr	Dohr	Maghreb
Washington	05:06	13:22	20:23
New York	04:17	13:03	20:22
Miami	05:35	13:28	20:15
Chicago	04:08	12:58	20:18
Los Angeles	04:42	13:00	20:03
Seattle	03:49	13:16	20:56