UFC middleweight Ismail Naurdiev says his career, and his life, have been transformed thanks to unexpected support from King Mohammed VI, following his naturalisation as a Moroccan citizen in 2024. Naurdiev, who spent years competing without bonuses or sponsorship, explained that he now receives full backing from the Moroccan monarch, allowing him to train and perform without financial strain. «I used to fight just to pay my rent. Now everything is taken care of, from training camps to
At the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, «The Voice of Hind Rajab», a poignant film by Kaouther Ben Hania, unveiled the harrowing true story of a six-year-old girl's final moments during an Israeli offensive in Gaza. Executive-produced by Hollywood heavyweights and starring Clara Khoury, the film serves as a powerful indictment of the international community's failure to address the ongoing plight of the Palestinian people.
أعلن المغرب عن التزامه بتقديم 5 ملايين دولار أمريكي، أي ما يعادل حوالي 50 مليون درهم، لدعم تحالف اللقاحات "غافي" خلال الفترة الاستراتيجية 2026-2030. يُعد هذا التبرع الأول من نوعه للمغرب والأكبر من قبل دولة في شمال إفريقيا، وفقا لبيان صدر اليوم الأربعاء. وقال أمين التهراوي، وزير
Ceuta place ses espoirs dans le sommet bilatéral entre l'Espagne et le Maroc, qui débute aujourd'hui à Madrid, pour établir une opération douanière «normale et efficace» répondant aux attentes des acteurs économiques et des administrations concernées, selon les autorités locales. Le président du gouvernement espagnol de Ceuta, Juan Vivas, a déclaré à plusieurs reprises que l'ouverture
As excitement builds for TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is continuing its Diaspora Tour in Paris, following a successful first stop in London. The initiative aims to connect the tournament’s host nation with African communities abroad, celebrating the cultural and sporting energy leading up to Morocco’s historic hosting of the competition. After drawing large crowds in London on 27–28 November, the Tour arrives in Paris on
La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a organisé un stage de préparation au Caire pour les arbitres sélectionnés pour officier à la Coupe d'Afrique des nations (CAN 2025). La session a réuni des arbitres, des arbitres assistants, des officiels VAR, ainsi que des instructeurs techniques et physiques sous la supervision de la Commission des arbitres de la CAF. Selon la CAF, le programme vise à assurer une préparation
Six people were sentenced on Tuesday to 15 years in prison each for the rape of a minor during the Moulay Abdellah Amghar Festival this summer. The court awarded the victim 100,000 dirhams in civil compensation. The incident traces back to August 14, when the victim, a minor from Youssoufia, was brutally assaulted by youths he personally knew. The attackers drugged him and took turns raping him inside a tent, exploiting the chaotic atmosphere of the festival. The Public Prosecutor at the
The government of Ceuta is pinning its hopes on the Spain–Morocco bilateral summit, which begins today in Madrid, to finally establish a «normal and efficient» customs system that meets the expectations of businesses and public administrations, according to local authorities. Ceuta’s regional president, Juan Vivas, has repeatedly stressed that opening the customs post marks a historic step in the gradual normalization of the border with Morocco, and is essential for
Italia Marittima, a subsidiary of Evergreen, has launched a new maritime container service linking Morocco and Spain as part of the North Africa–Western Mediterranean (NAFR) route. The service operates via the SPX 1 line run by X-Press Feeders between Spain and Portugal. The first voyage began on 22 November with the vessel Perseus, which has a capacity of 660 TEUs, departing from the port of Valencia. Evergreen now benefits from cargo slots on the route connecting Valencia, Casablanca,