Moroccan man climbs onto plane in Valencia causing flight delay

A Moroccan man caused a two-and-a-half-hour delay to a Vueling flight from Valencia to Amsterdam on Saturday evening after climbing onto the aircraft just minutes before departure. The incident took place while the plane was parked on the tarmac at Manises Airport. The man reportedly gained unauthorized access to the airport and climbed onto the aircraft while carrying a backpack. Three officers from the Spanish Civil Guard intervened and negotiated with him until he agreed to come down,

Moroccan media federation calls for genuine reform after court rejects press council law

The Executive Office of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers held a meeting in Casablanca to review the current situation of media companies and the broader environment in which they operate. Discussions also focused on recent legal developments, particularly the Constitutional Court’s decision to reject the draft law reorganizing the National Press Council, returning the text to the legislative process. In a statement, the Federation stressed that the Court’s ruling

Tangier: The new French Institute of Morocco opens its doors

The new French Institute of Morocco in Tangier has officially opened its doors following a two-phase renovation of the historic buildings at Place de France, which previously housed the French Consulate General. According to an official statement, the reopening marks a century of shared history between Morocco and France (1926–2026). Covering 1.5 hectares, the site features a landscaped park and three historic buildings constructed between 1880 and 1926, including the former French

Rising costs of desalinated water challenge Morocco's public-private partnerships

The latest report from the Court of Auditors highlights a significant rise in desalinated water production costs under public-private partnerships, with operational deficits looming due to a stark gap between production expenses and selling prices. In regions like Agadir and Casablanca, the financial strain is exacerbated by factors such as tax exemptions and pandemic-related costs, prompting state and corporate interventions to mitigate the burgeoning fiscal imbalance.

Diaspo #426: Between Africa and Europe, Ismail Sentissi on the jazz road

Moving between Morocco, France, Ghana, and the United States, composer Ismail Sentissi has navigated the many paths of world music, exploring a broad spectrum of rhythms. From metal to afrobeat, with chaabi along the way, he ultimately found his voice in a jazz style that truly reflects who he is. Rooted in personal experience, his repertoire breaks away from convention and draws directly from the journey that shaped it.

Moroccan music icon Abdelhadi Belkhayat passes away at 86

Veteran Moroccan artist Abdelhadi Belkhayat passed away on the evening of Friday, January 30, at the age of 86, following a long illness. He died at the Military Hospital in Rabat, according to informed sources. Belkhayat is regarded as one of the pillars of authentic Moroccan music, with a rich artistic career spanning several decades. In 2012, he chose to retire from singing and devote himself to religious chanting. The late artist was urgently transferred on Monday, January 5, 2026, to the

Floods force school closures in Ksar El-Kebir for safety

The Regional Directorate of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports in Larache Province has decided to suspend classes in all public and private educational institutions within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Ksar El-Kebir. The suspension will take effect from Monday, February 2, through Saturday, February 7, 2026, due to the flooding that has affected the city following severe weather conditions. According to an official statement obtained by Yabiladi, the

Marrakech court sentences former mayor in COP22 contracts Scandal

The Criminal Chamber for Financial Crimes at the Marrakech Court of Appeals on Friday, January 30, delivered its verdict in the case known as the «COP22 contracts scandal», a file estimated to have cost around 280 million dirhams. The case involves Mohamed Larbi Belcaid, former mayor of Marrakech from the Justice and Development Party (PJD), and his first deputy Younes Bensliman, who later left the PJD to join the National Rally of Independents (RNI). Both were

À la recherche de ses origines : l'histoire émouvante de Rachid entre le Maroc et l'Écosse

Élevé en Écosse avant d'être adopté à El Jadida quelques mois après avoir été abandonné, Rachid Aboulfadl Mourini poursuit inlassablement depuis cinq ans ses recherches pour retrouver ses parents biologiques. Agé aujourd'hui de 36 ans, il ne cesse de multiplier les appels, de suivre chaque piste, espérant des indices qui le guideront vers son passé, malgré les déceptions et les

El viaje de Rachid: de Marruecos a Escocia en busca de su identidad perdida

Criado en Escocia antes de ser adoptado en El Jadida unos meses después de haber sido abandonado, Rachid Aboulfadl Mourini lleva cinco años persiguiendo incansablemente la búsqueda de sus padres biológicos. Hoy, a sus 36 años, no deja de hacer llamadas, de seguir cada pista, esperando encontrar indicios que lo conduzcan a su pasado, a pesar de las decepciones y las montañas rusas emocionales a las que se enfrenta.