Morocco’s direct social assistance reaches 49 billion dirhams

A total budget of 49 billion dirhams has been mobilized for Morocco’s direct social assistance system since its launch in December 2023, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah Alaoui announced on Tuesday in Rabat. Speaking during an oral question session at the House of Councillors on «the assessment of direct social assistance», submitted by the Authenticity and Modernity parliamentary group, the minister said that 31 billion dirhams were allocated to benefits aimed at

Ryanair selects Rabat as one of its top destinations for 2026

Ryanair has unveiled its five flagship destinations for 2026, with Rabat standing out as the airline’s key pick in Morocco. As the year draws to a close, Europe’s leading low-cost carrier is already looking ahead, highlighting the cities expected to attract the most travelers across its network of more than 235 destinations. For Rabat, 2026 marks a major milestone. Ryanair will open a new base in the Moroccan capital in April, deploying two aircraft and expanding its program to 20

How football is breaking linguistic and cultural barriers in Morocco [Interview]

Since the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently being held in Morocco, numerous videos have circulated showing moments of genuine camaraderie between Moroccan supporters and fans from other participating countries. These scenes stand in sharp contrast to the racist rhetoric sometimes found online. Mehdi Alioua, a professor of sociology at Sciences Po–International University of Rabat (UIR) and a specialist in migration, looks at this deeply rooted dynamic of social

السلطات الهولندية تربط تفشي "بوحمرون" في مدرسة ابتدائية برحلة عائلية إلى المغرب

كشف تحقيق أجراه جهاز الصحة البلدية الهولندي (GGD) أن تفشي مرض الحصبة، الذي سُجّل خلال شهر مارس الماضي في إحدى المدارس الابتدائية بمدينة ألمير، يرتبط برحلة عائلية إلى المغرب. وأفادت وسائل إعلام محلية بأن عدد الإصابات بلغ 24 تلميذا، وهو رقم يفوق ما تم الإعلان عنه في

Elias Al-Malki bénéficiera d'une peine alternative avec 900 heures de service communautaire

Le YouTuber Elias Al-Malki se verra infliger une peine alternative de service communautaire, une fois son verdict rendu définitif, comme l'a confirmé son avocat, Abdel Hamid Sabri, mardi. Dans une déclaration aux médias, Me Sabri a précisé que cette sentence permet au condamné d'effectuer des tâches bénéfiques pour la société, telles que des services pour les administrations publiques, les collectivités

L’enquête sur la rougeole aux Pays-Bas met en cause des voyages au Maroc

Une épidémie de rougeole survenue en mars dernier dans une école primaire d'Almere a été attribuée à des vacances familiales au Maroc. D'après les conclusions d'une enquête menée par le Service de santé municipale (GGD), l'épidémie a touché 24 élèves de l'établissement, un chiffre plus élevé que les premières estimations, ont rapporté les

Ilyas El Malki to serve community service instead of prison sentence

YouTuber Ilyas El Malki will be eligible for an alternative sentence involving community service once the ruling against him becomes final, his lawyer Abdelhamid Sabri confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking to the media, Sabri explained that this penalty allows the convicted individual to carry out work of public interest in lieu of serving a prison sentence. Such work may include services for state institutions, local authorities, charitable organizations, or non-governmental bodies, and is

Dutch health authorities link school measles outbreak to Morocco travel

A measles outbreak that occurred in March at a primary school in Almere has been linked to a family holiday to Morocco, according to the findings of an investigation by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The outbreak affected 24 pupils at the school, a higher number than initially reported at the time, local media revealed. The school, which has chosen to remain anonymous, counts around 450 students, of whom approximately 100 were not vaccinated against measles. Several of these unvaccinated

إلياس المالكي يستفيد من العقوبة البدلية: 900 ساعة عمل للمنفعة العامة و500 درهم عن كل يوم

Madonna choisit Marrakech pour une escapade en famille

Madonna semble de plus en plus séduite par le Maroc, et Marrakech en particulier. Mardi, la Reine de la Pop a partagé une série de photos de ses vacances dans la ville ocre, offrant à ses fans un aperçu de son escapade festive. Sous le titre «Vacances au Maroc», les photos montrent Madonna entourée de ses enfants, dégustant du thé marocain, admirant les zelliges raffinés des riads traditionnels, et flânant dans