New Amazon Moses series filmed in Morocco

Morocco served as a key filming location for The Old Stories: Moses, a three-part biblical epic produced by Amazon MGM Studios and American studio The Wonder Project. Although set in ancient Egypt, production relied heavily on Ouarzazate’s desert landscapes and Atlas Studios, often dubbed the «Hollywood of the Desert», to recreate Egyptian palaces, temples, and key scenes, including parts of the Nile. Expected to premiere this spring, the series stars Ben Kingsley and is

TikToker «Moulinex» and mother of sexually exploited minor sentenced to six years in prison

The criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tangier sentenced TikToker known online as «Moulinex» and the mother of Adam Benchakroun on Wednesday morning to six years in prison each, along with a fine of one million dirhams per defendant. According to Le360, the two were prosecuted on charges of «human trafficking for sexual exploitation, including the prostitution of others through pornographic content and social media platforms, involving a minor under the age of 18 and

Massive Saharan dust storm sweeps southern Morocco: What’s behind it

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. 

Morocco turns to Dutch onions as domestic shortage deepens

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

Figuig: After its initial intervention, the Algerian army aims to isolate Ksar Ich

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.

Free Max offers unlimited 5G in Morocco and 137 destinations

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 pushes fertilizer partnership with Suriname

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 figure parmi les 20 villes désignées «Zéro Déchet» par l'ONU

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 se encuentra entre las 20 ciudades designadas como «Cero Residuos» por la ONU.

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

Morocco's Chefchaouen among 20 cities named «Zero Waste» by the UN

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