Morocco's Es-Smara-Mauritania road project raised in parliament

A Saharawi deputy from the PAM, Sidi Saleh El Idrissi, sent a written question to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, relating to the road project to connect Es-Smara to Mauritania. The parliamentarian wanted to know the measures Morocco was taking to guarantee the opening of a new commercial passage between the two countries, similar to El Guerguerate. The MP affirms that due to its geographical position, «the city of Es-Smara could constitute a suitable passage for the

Touria Chaoui, Morocco’s first female pilot and daring teenager

Courageous, bold, and determined Touria Chaoui built herself an impressive career that every man was dreaming of. She was the first female Aviatrix out there, a title that attracted the wrong people.

Morocco receives €320 million boost from European Investment Bank in 2023

The European Investment Bank (EIB) significantly increased its support for Morocco in 2023, allocating €320 million to key economic sectors. This represents a 44% increase compared to 2022. The EIB's investments focused on areas like agriculture, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and post-earthquake reconstruction efforts.

Morocco’s Saham to reportedly acquire Société Générale Maroc in landmark deal

Moroccan private holding Saham, founded and owned by former Industry Minister Moulay Hafid Elalamy, is reportedly in the process of acquiring a 57% majority stake in Société Générale Maroc, a national bank owned by Société Générale group in France. According to exclusive information relayed by Moroccan newspaper Maroc Hebdo, the acquisition is estimated at 8 billion dirhams, around half of which would be paid directly by Saham. The

Spain's Vox party takes advantage of the health warning about strawberries to attack Morocco

The Spanish far-right party Vox attempted to capitalize on a recent issue to criticize Morocco. Jorge Buxadé, head of the party's delegation in the European Parliament, called for a complete ban on Moroccan strawberry imports following a health warning related to the potential presence of hepatitis A. In a letter addressed to the European Commissioners for Food Health (Stella Kyriakides), Agriculture (Janusz Wojciechowski), and Environment (Virginijus Sinkevičius), Buxadé

Morocco’s Yassine Bounou wins third consecutive best goalkeeper award in Saudi League

Moroccan international Yassine Bounou, playing for Saudi club Al Hilal, has been awarded the title of Best Goalkeeper in the Saudi League for the month of February, marking his third such win in the season. This recognition is a result of Bounou's outstanding performance with Al Hilal, where he kept clean sheets and contributed significantly to the team's positive results. Previously, the Moroccan goalkeeper also secured the Best Goalkeeper of the Month award in October and November 2023,

United Airlines to launch first direct flight from New York to Marrakech

Morocco's National Tourism Office (ONMT) and United Airlines have announced an agreement to launch a new direct flight between New York and Marrakech. This will be the first ever direct flight from the United States to Morocco operated by an American carrier, according to an ONMT press release. The new route, which will begin operating in October 2024 and fly three times per week, will depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport

Morocco unearths «demon-faced» sea lizard from dinosaur era 

Scientists in Morocco have discovered the fossils of a giant sea lizard that lived 66 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. Known as a mosasaur, this predator ruled the seas alongside land-dwelling dinosaurs like T. Rex and Triceratops.

Morocco invites the Argentine President to visit the Kingdom to strengthen trade relations

Morocco's Ambassador to Argentina, Fares Yassir, invited President Javier Gerardo Milei to visit Morocco to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. Yassir met with Argentinian Parliament Speaker Martin Alexis Menem and discussed «parliamentary cooperation and establishing parliamentary groups to enhance exchange visits». He added, «It would be an honor for President Milei to visit the Kingdom of Morocco». According to official data, trade between

Morocco's security chief Hammouchi visits UK to boost security cooperation

Starting Tuesday, March 5, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, conducted a two-day working visit to the United Kingdom. The visit included meetings and discussions with British security officials regarding mechanisms for developing joint cooperation in various security fields, particularly counter-terrorism and transnational organized crime. The program included working meetings with Ken McCallum, Head of the Internal Intelligence Service