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Diaspo #448: Mohammed Dahbi, the world champion who never steps onto the podium without Morocco (Suite)

Marhaba 2026: Ferry or plane? Comparing the cost of traveling from Brussels to Tangier (Suite)

Why Morocco is sweltering under an intense heatwave (Suite)

From an assault in Boston to a political storm in Algeria: How Wassim's story escalated (Suite)

Morocco's «connector state» strategy is paying off, study says (Suite)

Diaspo #448: Mohammed Dahbi, the world champion who never steps onto the podium without Morocco

From Oujda to Tarragona, Mohammed Dahbi has turned exile, discipline and sacrifice into a career crowned by six world kickboxing titles. Proudly carrying the Moroccan flag into every victory, the 33-year-old champion now dreams of one final honor: being received by King Mohammed VI.

2026 World Cup: Canada, «the most important and most difficult match»

Head coach of Morocco's national team, Mohamed Ouahbi, declared Friday in Houston that facing Canada in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup is «the most important and most challenging match» for the Atlas Lions in the tournament. «We are ready. It seems the Canadian coach aimed to put some pressure on us with his press conference comments, but we've remained focused on our preparation,» Ouahbi stated during the pre-match press conference. Ouahbi highlighted that this

Morocco heatwave alert as temperatures hit 46C amid strong winds

A scorching heatwave accompanied by strong winds is forecasted to hit several Moroccan provinces from Saturday to Wednesday, according to an orange-level weather alert from the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). With temperatures ranging between 43 and 46°C, the heatwave will impact the provinces of Sidi Slimane, El Kelaâ des Sraghna, Marrakech, Rehamna, Khémisset, Youssoufia, Fquih Ben Salah, Aousserd, Kénitra, Sidi Kacem, Settat, Chichaoua, Oued Ed-Dahab,

Deschamps considered Bouaddi not yet ready before Morocco World Cup switch

France head coach Didier Deschamps did not include Ayyoub Bouaddi in Les Bleus’ squad for the 2026 World Cup because he considered the Lille midfielder “not yet ready,” Hubert Fournier, the technical director of the French Football Federation (FFF), revealed in comments to The Athletic. Fournier said the 18-year-old, who represented France at every youth level and spent a year and a half with the U21 team, had been included on the extended list but could not be guaranteed a

Morocco to host World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Marrakech

The president of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, reaffirmed Morocco’s decision to host the 10th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Marrakech, as the ninth edition came to a close in Paris. Speaking at a meeting at the French National Assembly on July 2, Bouayach welcomed the fact that the kingdom will be the next host of this major gathering, which will be held outside Europe and Canada for the first time. Beyond its symbolic significance, the decision

Morocco sets Blue Flag record with 38 certified beaches and sites

The Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection (FM6E) has announced that 38 sites across Morocco have been awarded the international Blue Flag label for the 2026 summer season, setting a new national record. The list includes 33 beaches, four marinas and leisure ports, and one natural mountain lake, the foundation said in a statement. With 38 certified sites, including five newly designated beaches, Morocco has further consolidated its position as the regional leader in the Blue Flag

Moroccans rank second in Spain regularization with 157000 applications

Moroccan migrants submitted around 157,000 applications under Spain’s exceptional regularization process for migrants, accounting for 13.4 percent of a total of 1,174,978 applications. This places Morocco second after Colombia in terms of the number of applicants, according to the final figures released by Spain’s Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration. The ministry said, two days after the application deadline expired, that the total number of files submitted was

Morocco airports launch fan zones for Atlas Lions World Cup matches

For the 2026 World Cup, coinciding with the busy summer travel season and a sharp rise in air traffic, Airports of Morocco has launched an exceptional plan for passengers. The aim is to turn Morocco’s airports into «gathering places around the national team and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation», according to a statement. To that end, fan zones have been set up at Casablanca Mohammed V, Rabat-Salé, Marrakech-Menara, Agadir Al Massira, Fès-Saïss, and

Marhaba 2026: Ferry or plane? Comparing the cost of traveling from Brussels to Tangier

Every summer, thousands of Moroccans living abroad travel to the Kingdom for the holidays as part of Operation Marhaba. Between Brussels and Tangier, here's how the cost of traveling by plane compares with taking the ferry.

Morocco braces for temperatures of up to 46°C this weekend

A heatwave accompanied by strong wind gusts is expected to affect several provinces across Morocco starting Friday, according to an orange-level weather alert issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). Temperatures ranging between 42°C and 46°C are forecast from Friday through Sunday in the provinces of Sidi Slimane, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Rehamna, Khémisset, Youssoufia, Fquih Ben Salah, Aousserd, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, Settat, Chichaoua, Oued Ed-Dahab,

Robbie Williams wows crowd as Jazzablanca opens in Casablanca

The 19th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival kicked off on Thursday evening at Anfa Park in Casablanca with a spectacular opening night featuring artists from diverse musical backgrounds, headlined by global superstar Robbie Williams. Making his first-ever performance in Morocco and North Africa, the British pop icon delivered a show worthy of his reputation as both an accomplished performer and an exceptional showman. Welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd at the Casa Anfa stage, Williams opened

Why Morocco is sweltering under an intense heatwave

Morocco is facing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 12°C above seasonal norms and several cities exceeding 40°C under the effect of hot Chergui winds. The heat is expected to persist in the coming days, prompting meteorological authorities to urge caution, especially in inland, southern and southeastern regions.

Polisario condemns visit by French ambassador to Laayoune

The Polisario Front has expressed its «strong condemnation and denunciation» of the visit by France's ambassador to Morocco, Philippe Lalliot, to the city of Laayoune, describing it as «a new provocative step and a continuation of the policy of aggression against the Sahrawi people». In a statement, the front claimed that the visit would «undermine United Nations efforts to advance the peace process toward a just and lasting solution to the Sahara issue»,

From an assault in Boston to a political storm in Algeria: How Wassim's story escalated

The assault of 14-year-old Algerian-American Wassim on the sidelines of the Morocco-Netherlands World Cup match in Boston has spiraled from a fan-zone clash into a politicized media storm in Algeria. While Algiers says it is following the case closely, several claims blaming Moroccan supporters remain unconfirmed by US authorities.

Morocco orders seven mobile field hospitals from Germany's Rheinmetall

German defense company Rheinmetall has secured a major contract to supply Morocco with seven highly mobile field hospitals, expanding its presence in North Africa. According to a press release issued by the German group on Friday, the contract was signed in June with the Kingdom of Morocco and is worth a mid-double-digit million-euro amount. One field hospital will be delivered to the Ministry of Defense, while the remaining six are intended for the Ministry of the Interior. Deliveries are

Morocco's «connector state» strategy is paying off, study says

A new study by the French journal Le Grand Continent says Morocco has strengthened its position as a regional economic hub by capitalizing on the reorganization of global supply chains. The authors argue that sustaining this momentum will require stronger private investment and reforms to boost productivity.

Morocco and ALTEN launch AI partnership to boost smart industry

A partnership agreement aimed at building a world-class ecosystem for artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial technologies was signed on Thursday in Salé between the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, and ALTEN Morocco. The agreement is intended to strengthen the country’s competitiveness and speed up its transition toward Industry 4.0. It aligns

Man to stand trial in Italy for killing Moroccan ex-partner

Italy's Court of Foggia has ordered a 46-year-old Moroccan national to stand trial for the alleged murder of fellow Moroccan Hayat Fatimi, who was fatally stabbed in August 2025. The trial is scheduled to begin on October 9 before the Court of Assizes in Foggia. Fatimi, 46, was attacked on the night of August 6-7, 2025, outside her home in Foggia's historic center after returning from work. She was killed with 15 stab wounds, according to investigators. Tariq El Mefeddel, who had previously

Spain blocks extradition of Moroccan in deadly migration case

Spain's National Court has rejected Morocco's request to extradite a Moroccan national wanted in connection with an irregular migration case that resulted in multiple deaths, ruling that the request did not meet the requirements of the bilateral extradition treaty between the two countries. In a decision issued on Thursday, the court said the alleged offenses attributed to the man, who was arrested in Spain last February, do not carry the minimum sentence required under Spanish law for

Rotterdam closes city center streets ahead of Morocco-Canada World Cup clash

Authorities in Rotterdam will close several streets in the city center on Saturday ahead of Morocco's Round of 16 World Cup match against Canada, anticipating large crowds of supporters following the Atlas Lions' recent victory over the Netherlands. According to the municipality, Coolsingel, Karel Doormanstraat, Eendrachtsplein, Mauritsweg, Stationsplein, Kruisplein, and the upper route along Weena will be closed from 8 p.m. The West-Kruiskade and 1st Middellandstraat will also be shut, while

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