Morocco's passport has climbed to its highest ranking since 2006, securing the 65th spot globally in the Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 72 destinations. This marks a significant improvement from its previous position, highlighting Morocco's leading status in North Africa and its competitive standing in the Arab world and Africa.
The media-driven mobilization against Morocco, led by Algerian figures, has reached unprecedented levels, particularly during the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by the Kingdom. This campaign has increasingly spilled over onto social media, where some Algerian influencers have amplified it with even greater intensity. In a video that has circulated widely online, a TikTok influencer known as «Mostefa_alger», who has more than 74,000 followers, openly calls for violence against
The Moroccan national team has climbed three places in the January FIFA rankings, moving from 11th to 8th place and achieving the highest ranking in its history. This rise follows Morocco’s strong performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, where the team recorded five victories and one draw, consolidating its status as the top-ranked African and Arab team. With this achievement, Morocco returns to the world’s top ten for the first time since April 1998, when it ranked tenth. It
In France, authorities arrested 63 individuals across various cities during the celebrations following the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) final, where Morocco faced Senegal on Sunday in Rabat. According to BFM TV, the French Ministry of the Interior also reported that 14 police officers sustained injuries during the clashes. «On January 18, after Senegal's victory in the AFCON final, spontaneous gatherings of supporters emerged. Initially festive, these gatherings led to minor
The day after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) final between the Atlas Lions and the Lions of Teranga, Senegalese diplomacy expressed its gratitude to Morocco as the host country «for the flawless organization of this high-level continental competition». In a statement released on Monday, Senegal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised «the outstanding quality of the infrastructure, the meticulous organization, as well as the hospitality, availability, and constant
In his first reaction following Morocco’s 1–0 defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final, Moroccan star Brahim Diaz expressed deep emotion and regret. «My soul aches. I dreamed of this title because of all the love you showed me, every message, every gesture of support that made me feel I was not alone. I fought with everything I had, with my heart above all», he wrote. The Real Madrid forward, who missed a penalty in the final moments of the match, added in a
Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat is set to undergo surgery on his right ankle in the Netherlands later this week, after conservative treatment failed to relieve the pain he has been suffering since an accidental collision with his teammate Isco. The decision to opt for surgery was taken by mutual agreement between Real Betis, the Moroccan national team, Turkish club Fenerbahçe, and the player himself, following several days of medical consultations, particularly after the end of
The Senegalese national team briefly faced the risk of disqualification and being declared losers by default after walking off the pitch during Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, under the regulations of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The match took a dramatic turn in the final minutes of stoppage time when a penalty was awarded to Morocco. The decision angered Senegal’s head coach, Pape Thiaw, who called on his players to leave the field in
Tragedy struck on Sunday evening when a fatal traffic accident claimed a life in Marrakech. A man lost his life while riding a motorcycle with two young women, who suffered injuries of varying severity. The collision occurred as they approached a pedestrian crossing, leading to their immediate transport to the hospital. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries upon arrival. The two women remain hospitalized, receiving essential medical care, according to local media reports.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that it will pursue legal action before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) over the Senegalese team’s withdrawal during the final against Morocco, as well as the incidents that followed the referee’s decision to award a penalty. In a statement, the federation stressed that the penalty was legitimate, noting that it was upheld «by consensus among
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