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Morocco economic growth fails to reach households, report finds (Suite)

Three wildlife parks to visit in Morocco this summer (Suite)

Family demands justice after Moroccan father dies during police intervention in Italy (Suite)

ECOWAS signs agreement for Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline in Freetown (Suite)

Tamedoult emerges as medieval Morocco metal production hub (Suite)

Morocco economic growth fails to reach households, report finds

A report by the Omega Center, based on 2024 economic data and household living indicators for the second quarter of 2026, showed that Morocco’s economic growth has not translated to the same extent into Moroccans’ daily lives.

Morocco boosts aerospace hub ambitions at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Morocco is participating in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, which kicked off Monday in the United Kingdom, aiming to solidify its status as a premier aerospace hub. The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has set up a special Morocco pavilion for the event, featuring manufacturers, innovative start-ups, the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Group (GIMAS), and Casablanca’s Institute of Aeronautics Professions (IMA). The trust shown by international

Morocco reaches record sixth in latest FIFA rankings

Morocco has reached its highest-ever position in the FIFA men's world rankings, climbing to sixth after its run to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions remain the highest-ranked African and Arab national team, sitting just behind fifth-placed Brazil. The latest rankings, published on Monday after the conclusion of the World Cup, reflect Morocco's strong performances during the tournament, where it reached the last eight before being eliminated by France. At the top

Operation Marhaba: 759,000 passengers and 188,000 vehicles travel through Spanish ports to Morocco

Operation Marhaba 2026 continues at an increasing pace, with 759,480 passengers and 188,482 vehicles having passed through various Spanish ports since its launch. Between Friday and Sunday alone, more than 91,700 passengers and 20,600 vehicles crossed through the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, bound for Ceuta, Tangier Med, and Tangier Ville. The port of Algeciras accounted for the largest share of the traffic, handling more than 70,000 passengers and 16,500 vehicles, in addition to 1,531

King Mohammed VI congratulates Spain's King Felipe VI on World Cup victory

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain following the Spanish national football team's triumph at the 23rd FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. In his message, King Mohammed VI extended his warm congratulations to the Spanish monarch and, through him, to the Spanish people, describing the victory as a major sporting achievement that further confirms Spain's prominent place in world football. «As I join the

Three wildlife parks to visit in Morocco this summer

This summer, a family outing can also mean getting up close with wildlife, from rare and endangered species to some of the world's largest animals. Yabiladi rounds up three zoos and wildlife parks across Morocco, highlighting what each has to offer and what visitors can expect.

Morocco heatwave alert as temperatures soar to 47C

A heatwave and hot weather are expected from Monday to Thursday in several Moroccan provinces, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) stated in an orange-level weather alert bulletin. Accordingly, a heatwave with temperatures ranging between 44 and 47°C is expected from Monday to Wednesday in the provinces of Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Tata, and Zagora. Over the same period, temperatures between 35 and 40°C are forecast in the provinces of Essaouira, Driouch, Nador, and Berkane. The

Family demands justice after Moroccan father dies during police intervention in Italy

In Bologna, grief and anger are intertwined. The family of Abderrahim Fakir, a 43-year-old Moroccan, is demanding justice after his death on Sunday during a police intervention. In a video capturing the tragedy, the Moroccan national can be seen lying face down on the ground, asking two police officers to stop, shortly before he died.

BANK OF AFRICA rolls out new summer offers for Moroccans abroad

BANK OF AFRICA has launched its 2026 summer campaign for Moroccans Living Abroad (MCM), introducing a range of banking services, investment support and promotional offers under the slogan «Partout, le Maroc est en nous» («Wherever we are, Morocco is within us»), according to a press release. The campaign includes remote account opening before travel, a reinforced presence at rest areas, Spanish ports of Algeciras, Tarifa and Almería, onboard AML ferries, and

More direct Paris flights added to Ouarzazate and Dakhla

Morocco's National Tourist Office (ONMT) has strengthened air connectivity to Ouarzazate and Dakhla by expanding its partnership with Transavia, adding a third weekly direct flight from Paris-Orly to each destination, according to a press release. Ouarzazate will now be served every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, while Dakhla will have flights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The additional frequencies will operate throughout the summer season until October 31, 2026, and ONMT said

Sumar urges Spain to revoke Hammouchi honors over Pegasus claims

The parliamentary group Sumar, which brings together several left-wing parties, has called on the Spanish government to revoke the decorations awarded to Abdellatif Hammouchi, director general of Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), and to explain what it describes as «espionage operations» allegedly carried out by Morocco using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware. The group submitted an initiative to Spain's Congress of Deputies following the publication

Israel creates annual day for Moroccan and North African Jewish heritage

Israel's Knesset approved, in its second and third readings a few days ago, a bill establishing an annual day to celebrate the heritage of Moroccan and North African Jews, commemorate the migration of Jews from these regions to Israel, and honor those who died during the journey. The 23rd day of the Hebrew month of Tevet was chosen for the commemoration. The date marks the anniversary of the sinking of the Egoz on the night of January 10-11, 1961. The ship had been chartered by Israel's

Three unidentified bodies held at Melilla morgue as families urged to take DNA tests

The Nador branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights has revealed that three unidentified bodies are currently held in the morgue of Melilla. In a post on its Facebook page, the association urged families with missing relatives to travel to Nador for DNA testing, emphasizing that this is the only method to match samples and identify the deceased. The local branch of the rights group did not disclose any additional information regarding the circumstances under which the bodies were

Morocco to add 60,000 hotel beds ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco plans to add 60,000 hotel beds by 2030, an increase of around 20% over its current capacity, as it prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor told Reuters. «We see the 2030 FIFA World Cup as an accelerator, not an end in itself», Ammor said, adding that the government is investing more than 190 billion dirhams in transport, airport, stadium and urban infrastructure projects ahead of the tournament. «We need to

Morocco fails to secure separate review in Emmerson arbitration

An international arbitration tribunal has rejected Morocco's request to have its jurisdictional objections examined separately in the investment dispute brought by British mining company Emmerson over the Khemisset potash project, according to an update by the company on Monday. Emmerson said the tribunal's July 17 decision means Morocco's objections will be considered «at the same time as it analyses the merits of the case», after rejecting Rabat's application to bifurcate the

Badou Zaki appointed Jordan national team coach

Jordan has appointed Moroccan football legend Badou Zaki as head coach of its national team on a one-year contract, the Jordan Football Association (JFA) announced on Sunday. The appointment comes after the resignation of fellow Moroccan Jamal Sellami. Zaki will lead the Nashama in upcoming competitions, including the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. A former African Footballer of the Year, Zaki captained Morocco to the round of 16 at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and later guided the Atlas

ECOWAS signs agreement for Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline in Freetown

ECOWAS has signed in Freetown the intergovernmental agreement governing the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, a strategic 6,800-kilometre project designed to carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and then on to Europe. Estimated at $25 billion, this energy corridor is moving closer to realization as it enters a new institutional and financial phase.

Morocco wins Arab beach volleyball title in Martil

Morocco’s men’s beach volleyball team, represented by the duo El Gharouti/Walid, won the title on Saturday in Martil at the 31st edition of the Arab Beach Volleyball Championship. The Moroccan pair defeated Bahrain’s Nasser/Aljishi in the final by two sets to one. After dropping the opening set 20-22, the Moroccans turned the match around, taking the second and third sets 21-16 and 15-10 to retain their title on home soil in front of their supporters. The triumph capped an

Heatwave alert in Morocco as temperatures reach 46 degrees

A heatwave is expected to affect several Moroccan provinces from Saturday to Monday, the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) said in an orange-level weather alert bulletin. With temperatures ranging between 44 and 46°C, the heatwave will affect the provinces of Oued Ed-Dahab, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Tata, Zagora and Boujdour. The same weather conditions, with temperatures between 40 and 44°C, are forecast in the provinces of Taza, Taroudant, Tinghir, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah,

Tamedoult emerges as medieval Morocco metal production hub

A recent international archaeological study has revealed that the historic city of Tamdult, in the province of Tata, was not merely a trading post on the trans-Saharan caravan routes, but one of the most prominent industrial centers specializing in metal production and manufacturing during the medieval Islamic period.

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