Morocco has secured enough diesel and petrol to cover 51 and 55 days respectively, while coal and gas supplies are guaranteed until the end of June, the energy ministry said on Thursday. As global prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East, Morocco, fully reliant on fuel imports, has seen diesel and petrol prices rise by around 30% since late February, following a spike in crude prices in March triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. «Morocco's policy of diversifying supply
On Wednesday, the investigating judge at the Casablanca Court of Appeal ordered the pre-trial detention of former Wydad Athletic Club player Reda El Hajhouj at Oukacha prison. He is being prosecuted in custody on several charges, including theft and complicity and the use of a vehicle in the commission of criminal acts. The indictment also includes assault resulting in permanent disability, property damage, and incitement to commit a felony. On Tuesday, the public prosecutor at the same court
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced on Tuesday the delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 MAX to Royal Air Maroc (RAM). In a statement, the global aircraft leasing company said five additional aircraft will be delivered to the national carrier as part of its fleet modernization and expansion efforts. Described as a «next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft», the plane is powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. Quoted in the statement, RAM CEO Abdelhamid Addou described the delivery as
On Tuesday, Algerian authorities handed over a new group of 37 Moroccan nationals via the Colonel Lotfi border crossing, known as «Zouj Bghal». The individuals were either attempting irregular migration or were present in Algeria without legal status, according to the Moroccan Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations in Oujda. In a statement, the association said all those deported were men, noting that this marks the third such group since the beginning of the
This Thursday, April 2, FIFA’s «last-minute» ticket sales phase has opened, allowing Moroccan fans to secure seats on a first-come, first-served basis. The sales phase will remain open until the end of the tournament, with tickets released on a rolling basis, including occasional same-day availability, FIFA said. Fans can now select specific seats via FIFA’s official platform and receive instant confirmation upon purchase. How to buy tickets: - Go to FIFA’s
The General Secretariat of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) said it is closely monitoring the public debate over daylight saving time, highlighting the «clear and tangible relief» experienced by citizens when Morocco returned to standard time during Ramadan. In a statement, the party noted that despite eight years of implementation, the additional hour has yet to gain public acceptance and continues to generate widespread dissatisfaction. The PJD argued that the measure
Eleven Moroccan civil society coalitions and organizations have urgently reached out to the UN Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) concerning Israel's introduction of the death penalty for Palestinian detainees. In this international plea, released on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the signatories call for the immediate suspension of this measure recently passed by the Israeli parliament. In a letter obtained by Yabiladi, the organizations denounce
A shortage of soft fruit is being observed across European markets, where traders report strong demand following quality issues affecting produce from Morocco, alongside Spain and Portugal. In Belgium, Antwerp-based wholesaler Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit says supply disruptions have led to reduced volumes and inconsistent quality, especially for strawberries and raspberries. «You really notice that there is a lot of demand for local soft fruit, because there were many quality
Le Maroc a joué un rôle central comme lieu de tournage pour «The Old Stories: Moses», une épopée biblique en trois parties produite par Amazon MGM Studios et le studio américain The Wonder Project. Bien que l'intrigue se situe dans l'Égypte ancienne, la production a largement exploité les paysages désertiques de Ouarzazate et les studios Atlas, souvent appelés le «Hollywood du désert», pour
Marruecos se ha consolidado como un pilar fundamental en la industria cinematográfica al servir de escenario de rodaje para «The Old Stories: Moses», una épica bíblica en tres partes producida por Amazon MGM Studios y The Wonder Project, un estudio estadounidense. Aunque la historia está ambientada en el antiguo Egipto, la producción ha sabido aprovechar los vastos paisajes desérticos de Uarzazat y los estudios Atlas, conocidos como el