Bâtie sous Moulay Ismail, la Kasbah de Msoun est le plus ancien monument historique de la ville de Guercif. Quelques façades ont survécu à l’usure du temps, permettant de reconstituer le passé de cette Kasbah imprégné d’histoire.
In a move that has irked officials of the African National Congress (ANC), former South African President Jacob Zuma has once again voiced his support for Morocco's sovereignt over the Sahara. Speaking from Ghana during a leadership conference at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Zuma reiterated his position, as reported by a South African media outlet on Wednesday, August 20. Leading the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, South Africa's third-largest political faction in the
In celebration of Youth Day, King Mohammed VI has extended a royal pardon to 591 individuals convicted by various courts throughout the Kingdom, as announced by the Ministry of Justice. Of these, 445 are currently serving time. Three individuals received a full pardon for the remainder of their sentences, 441 had their sentences reduced, and one life sentence was commuted to a fixed-term sentence. The remaining 146 beneficiaries were not in custody. The pardon affected 39 people who had been
Morocco has pledged its support to European efforts to tackle the raging forest fires in Spain by deploying two Canadair aircraft. These planes will be dispatched from Portugal, which recently sought Morocco's assistance to combat its own devastating fires earlier this week. This development was highlighted in a Facebook post by the German Embassy in Morocco. The embassy stated, «Firefighters from Germany are heading to Spain to help combat the massive forest fires», and added,
The United Nations has lauded the «generosity» of King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, following his directive to send additional «significant» humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. «We commend the decision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to provide substantial humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza», said Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General. He underscored the impact of this royal initiative amidst
Police in Kenitra swiftly apprehended a minor on Wednesday around midday. The young suspect is accused of attempting to rob a store using a fake explosive device. Preliminary investigation reports indicate that the 17-year-old allegedly threatened the store owner with what he claimed was a bomb before trying to escape. An alert police patrol responded promptly, arresting him near the scene, according to a security source. On-site technical inspections, supported by a canine unit,
On Wednesday, August 20, a delegation from the Polisario Front, led by its «Prime Minister» Bouchraya Beyoun, took part in the Japan-Africa summit in Yokohama. The Front's press agency hailed this participation as a «historic» milestone, stating, «This participation in the meeting of presidents has definitively ended any controversy, affirming that the Sahrawi Republic is now a steadfast presence in all continental and international cooperation forums where it is
Starting August 29, 2025, the Moroccan feature film «Atoman», a superhero saga directed by the talented Anouar Moatassim, will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. This cinematic venture is a unique collaboration between French, Belgian, and Moroccan production houses. It features a stellar cast with rapper and actor Lartiste, who brings his Moroccan heritage to the lead role. The film also stars French-Algerian actor Sami Naceri, Belgian-Moroccan actress Sarah Perles,
The Spanish National Police in Malaga seized 1,579 kilograms of hashish originating from Morocco. The drugs were ingeniously concealed within a truck that appeared to be transporting a shipment of oranges. This operation is considered one of the most significant blows to drug trafficking networks in the area this year, as reported by Spanish media outlets. Investigators were taken aback by the smugglers' creative tactics. The hashish was packed into balls wrapped in orange-colored plastic,
The «Pegasus» controversy has reignited, with Germany's Federal Supreme Court in Karlsruhe announcing a pivotal session set for November 11, 2025. This session will determine whether foreign nations can initiate legal proceedings against local media to block the publication of reports or allegations deemed defamatory or inaccurate by those states, as reported by local media sources. This legal battle stems from Morocco's decision to challenge the newspapers «Süddeutsche