Videos and satellite imagery captured a major sandstorm sweeping across southern Morocco on March 30, with dense dust clouds reducing visibility in areas such as Tan-Tan and Smara. Explaining the phenomenon, Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology points to a sharp pressure gradient as the underlying driver.
The Moroccan market is currently facing shortages of several types of vegetables, as harsh weather conditions have led to crop losses in multiple regions. Early vegetables, potatoes, and onions are among the products in short supply. According to Omar Guissi, a wholesale trader in Casablanca and importer of agricultural products, onion shortages, particularly of yellow varieties, are common at this time of year. However, he noted that this year’s deficit is more severe and
A little over a month and a half after Algeria's initial intervention in Ksar Ich, in the province of Figuig, soldiers from the eastern neighbor are active in the area and are asserting their sovereignty, leaving the local residents in a difficult situation. At the end of March, the Algerian army was deployed on the only provincial road leading to the border oasis.
With the unveiling of its Free Max package on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Free Mobile is set to revolutionize mobile connectivity by offering unlimited 5G access not only in France but also across 137 destinations worldwide, including Morocco. Moreover, users in 100 destinations will benefit from unlimited calling services. Subscribers can access this unlimited 5G service for just 29.99 euros per month (approximately 300 MAD), with a discounted rate of 19.99 euros for customers who also have a
Morocco is seeking to deepen agricultural cooperation with Suriname, with a focus on soil research and fertilization to boost productivity and food security. During a visit by a Moroccan delegation, talks with Suriname’s Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim focused on mapping soil fertility through field sampling, with the aim of enabling more targeted fertilization and more efficient land use, Surinamese media reported on Wednesday. Morocco has also proposed sharing its expertise in
Chefchaouen a été classée parmi les 20 premières villes au monde dans le cadre de l'initiative soutenue par l'ONU «20 Villes Vers le Zéro Déchet», annoncée à l'approche de la Journée internationale du zéro déchet, célébrée le 30 mars. La ville marocaine rejoint un cercle restreint comprenant Accra (Ghana), Bologne (Italie), Kuala Lumpur (Malaisie), San Francisco (États-Unis) et
Chefchaouen ha sido destacada entre las 20 ciudades líderes a nivel mundial en la iniciativa respaldada por la ONU «20 Ciudades Hacia el Cero Desperdicio», anunciada en vísperas del Día Internacional del Cero Desperdicio, celebrado el 30 de marzo. La ciudad marroquí se suma a un grupo selecto que incluye a Accra (Ghana), Bolonia (Italia), Kuala Lumpur (Malasia), San Francisco (Estados Unidos) y Yokohama (Japón), entre otras. Estas ciudades son
Chefchaouen has been selected among the world’s first 20 cities recognized under the UN-backed «20 Cities Towards Zero Waste» initiative, unveiled ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30. The Moroccan city joins a select group including Accra (Ghana), Bologna (Italy), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), San Francisco (United States), and Yokohama (Japan), among others, recognized for their efforts in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable urban practices. Led by
The French Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness, Nicolas Forissier, is set to visit Morocco on April 2 and 3. In addition to discussions on projects linked to the organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, wheat is also expected to feature on the agenda. As part of the visit, Forissier will tour the headquarters of the National Federation of Milling in Casablanca on Friday morning, where he is scheduled to meet its president, Abdelkader Alaoui. «This event will take place within
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held talks on Monday and Tuesday with his Croatian and Belgian counterparts, in meetings held in Zagreb and Brussels, respectively, without the Western Sahara issue featuring on the agenda. Official Algerian communication surrounding the visits instead highlighted Algiers’ intent to strengthen economic ties with both Croatia and Belgium, with a particular focus on hydrocarbons and renewable energy. The absence of any reference to Western Sahara was
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