A light 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the Moroccan city of Fnideq on Wednesday morning, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake hit at 7:21 a.m. local time at a shallow depth of 9.8 kilometers, with its epicenter located about 8.3 kilometers southeast of Fnideq in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. According to the EMSC, 78 people reported feeling the quake, most of them in Tetouan, Ceuta, and Mdiq. The earthquake was also felt in parts of
The Association of Supporters of Autonomy in the Saharan Regions has strongly condemned the Polisario Front for launching projectiles targeting the city of Smara, holding the Algerian regime accountable for «stoking tensions and promoting extremism in the region». The association views these attacks as a direct threat to civilian safety and the stability of Morocco's southern provinces. In a statement, the association described these actions as a breach of the ceasefire agreement
On Tuesday, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Morocco underscored its leadership by example in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration, which was adopted in Marrakech in 2018. During its participation in the second Migration Review Forum, held from May 5 to 8, 2026, the kingdom highlighted its achievements and best practices in this area. These efforts are rooted in a proactive and voluntary approach, focusing on the effective fulfillment of the
Police in the city of Chefchaouen arrested four individuals on Monday on suspicion of extorting and defrauding a foreign tourist, as well as inciting him to consume drugs. The arrests came after a video documenting the incident circulated widely on social media. According to security sources, investigations enabled authorities to quickly identify and apprehend the suspects shortly after the footage came to their attention. The four suspects have been placed in custody as part of a judicial
On Tuesday, May 5, the Chamber of Advisors approved Bill 56.24 by majority vote during a legislative session, transforming the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a public limited company. The bill was passed with 26 votes in favor, while two advisors abstained. The Chamber of Advisors’ Productive Sectors Committee had previously approved the bill on April 22, 2026, as part of the broader reform of public institutions and enterprises aimed at strengthening governance
La police de la ville de Chefchaouen a arrêté, lundi dernier, quatre individus soupçonnés d'avoir extorqué et escroqué un touriste étranger, en plus de l'avoir incité à consommer des drogues. L'opération a suivi la diffusion d'une vidéo sur les réseaux sociaux, documentant l'incident. Selon des sources sécuritaires, les enquêtes ont permis d'identifier et d'arrêter rapidement les suspects, peu
أعربت رابطة أنصار الحكم الذاتي بالأقاليم الصحراوية عن إدانتها الشديدة لإطلاق البوليساريو، مقذوفات استهدفت مدينة السمارة، محملة النظام الجزائري مسؤولية "تغذية بؤر التوتر ورعاية التطرف في المنطقة"، ومعتبرة أن هذه الهجمات تشكل تهديدا مباشرا لأمن المدنيين واستقرار الأقاليم
تستعرض الفنانة المغربية البرازيلية لالا تامار مسيرتها من خلال التقاليد الموسيقية المغربية، التي تشكلت عبر تعلم مباشر مع المعلمين وارتباط عميق بثقافة كناوة. تمزج موسيقاها بين تأثيرات متعددة، وهي استكشاف شخصي للهوية والإرث والتواصل.
Le Maroc a mis en avant, mardi au siège des Nations unies à New York, une approche fondée sur le leadership par l’exemple pour la mise en œuvre du Pacte mondial pour des migrations sûres, ordonnées et régulières, adopté à Marrakech en 2018. Dans le cadre de sa participation au deuxième Forum d’examen des migrations, tenu du 5 au 8 mai 2026, le royaume a mis en exergue ses réalisations et ses bonnes