Morocco: Unemployment hits 10.8% in Q1 2026, youth most affected

In Morocco, the number of strictly unemployed people stood at 1,253,000 in the first quarter of 2026, of whom 31.3% are women. According to a labor market report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the unemployment rate reached 10.8%, including 16.1% for women and 9.4% for men. Young people aged 15 to 24 are the most affected (29.2%), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (16.1%). The report also indicates that 671,000 employed individuals are affected by insufficient working hours. In

Moroccan striker Hamdallah sidelined after clash with teammate at Saudi club

Moroccan footballer Abderrazak Hamdallah, currently with Saudi club Al-Shabab, is embroiled in fresh controversy after clashing with Belgian teammate Yannick Carrasco over a free kick during a Saudi League match against Al-Taawoun. In response, Al-Shabab's management has sidelined Hamdallah from team training sessions for a week and excluded him from the upcoming match against Al-Nassr. Khaled Al-Shenaif @k_alshenaif details the altercation between Carrasco and Hamdallah in the locker

Six months in jail for bicarbonate: Moroccan man sues Spanish state

A 39-year-old Moroccan man is planning to file a compensation lawsuit against the Spanish state after spending nearly six months in pre-trial detention, only for tests to later confirm that the substance he was accused of possessing was not a drug, but simple bicarbonate. His release came after the investigating judge at the Telde Court received the final laboratory report on March 19, confirming that the substance contained no controlled substances and bringing an end to his 180-day

One of the missing U.S. soldiers jumped into the ocean to rescue the other in Morocco, officials say

One of the two U.S. soldiers who went missing while participating in African Lion, currently underway in Morocco, jumped into the ocean in an attempt to rescue the other, newly released details reveal. U.S. defense officials told CBS News on Monday that the incident occurred over the weekend near the Cap Draa training area, where a group of soldiers had gone to watch the sunset. One soldier is believed to have fallen into the water from coastal cliffs, prompting fellow service members to

Moroccan political parties attract celebrities ahead of elections

Moroccan political parties are racing to attract artists and celebrities ahead of the upcoming legislative elections, seeking to boost their appeal and strengthen their electoral presence.

Bryan Adams’ Rabat show moved to newly inaugurated Royal Theatre

Bryan Adams’ much-awaited concerts in Morocco will see a change of venue for the Rabat date. Organizers announced that the Rabat show will now take place at the newly inaugurated Royal Theatre instead of the Mohammed V Theatre, where it was initially scheduled for May 5. The move aims to provide a setting more in line with the scale of the event and the stature of the Canadian artist, SNRT reported. The concerts are part of Adams’ «Bare Bones» international tour, which

What’s driving up prickly pear prices in Morocco?

The prickly pear, once dubbed the «fruit of the poor» in Morocco, now faces soaring prices due to a persistent crisis fueled by the devastating cochineal insect and dwindling production. As local farmers grapple with these challenges, experts like Zouhair Sabir highlight the urgent need for stronger state support and strategic market solutions to stabilize this vital sector.

Rabat mobilizes Royal Air Maroc to evacuate foreigners from Mali amid rebel offensive

«In response to the offensive launched by rebel and jihadist groups in Mali since April 25, 2026, Rabat has activated Royal Air Maroc (RAM) to assist in the evacuation of foreign nationals», reports Africa Intelligence on Monday, May 4. Despite the escalating crisis, RAM has kept its daily flights between Casablanca and Bamako operational, even deploying «a larger capacity aircraft» to accommodate the urgent demand. As other airlines, including Corsair and Air

Pourquoi le Maroc est devenu plus chaud et plus sec entre 1980 et 2019 ?

Le Maroc connaît une évolution climatique vers des conditions plus chaudes et plus arides, marquées par une fréquence accrue des vagues de chaleur et une baisse du potentiel de précipitations. C'est ce que révèle l'étude intitulée «Changes in Regional Circulation Weather Type in Morocco During the Period 1980–2019», qui s'est penchée sur les schémas atmosphériques sur près de quarante

¿Por qué Marruecos se volvió más cálido y seco entre 1980 y 2019?

Marruecos está enfrentando un cambio climático hacia condiciones más cálidas y secas, marcado por un aumento en la frecuencia de olas de calor y una disminución en el potencial de lluvias. Así lo revela el estudio titulado «Changes in Regional Circulation Weather Type in Morocco During the Period 1980–2019», que ha analizado los patrones atmosféricos durante casi cuatro décadas. Publicado el 28 de abril, esta