Morocco welcomed 19.8 million tourists in 2025, marking a significant increase of over 14% from 2024. This historic surge brings the country tantalizingly close to the 20 million visitor milestone for the first time. These figures underscore the sector's steady evolution, Morocco's growing allure as a destination, and tourism's pivotal role in driving economic growth. This upward trend is echoed in another record: tourism revenues. By the end of November 2025, revenues are projected to reach
The Senegalese Football Federation announced on Sunday that a Senegalese woman living in Morocco, Aida Faye Samb, tragically died in a traffic accident on the Rabat–Kenitra highway. The accident occurred on Saturday as she was traveling to Tangier to watch the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match between Senegal and Sudan, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Senegal. The Federation conveyed «its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased, her relatives,
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Monday the cancellation of flights AT850 and AT851, both scheduled for January 5, 2026, to and from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, due to adverse weather conditions in the region. The inclement weather has led to over 100 flights being canceled or delayed at Schiphol. Just three days ago, both the airport and the airline KLM had issued warnings about the expected disruptions. To alleviate the inconvenience caused by these changes, RAM is
As 2026 begins, Morocco’s dams have recorded a marked increase in water reserves, benefiting from sustained rainfall after several consecutive years of drought. The overall dam fill rate has reached 42.5%, equivalent to around 7.123 billion cubic meters of water, a level that has not been recorded in several years. It is worth noting that Morocco’s dam storage capacity has increased over time. While the highest fill rate in recent years was recorded in January 2021, at 44.4%, water
On Friday, the body of a 17-year-old Moroccan from the city of Imintanoute, in Chichaoua province, was recovered after he attempted to swim toward Ceuta. His body was washed ashore at Rincon beach, near M’diq. According to reports, the teenager was found wearing a diving suit. His body was transferred to the morgue, where it was formally identified by his family, who had lost contact with him earlier in the week. Relatives had previously taken to social media to appeal for information
Hennou Allali Maamar, Morocco’s pioneering first female doctor, passed away last Saturday at the age of 84. Born in 1942 in Oulmès, she completed her secondary education in Rabat in 1961 before pursuing medical studies in France. She earned a degree in general medicine and later specialized in gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Montpellier, completing her training in 1971. Encouraged by her father, a strong advocate for the education of both boys and girls, and
Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has received an official delegation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as part of a visit focused on security arrangements for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, currently being held in the Kingdom. The FBI delegation, led by Douglas Olson, Director of Operations at the Field Intervention Services Division, and Kevin Kowalski, Deputy Director of the Emergency Response Group, is visiting from January 4 to 6. The visit aims
The Moroccan Bar Association (ABAM) has announced a nationwide strike on Tuesday, January 6, following an extraordinary meeting of its national council held on Saturday in Marrakech. The decision comes in response to a draft law prepared by the Minister of Justice aimed at reorganizing the legal profession. In a statement, the ABAM described the draft as a «serious and irresponsible violation» of the profession’s observations, as well as of agreements previously reached
Following a statement by the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), the Democratic Workers' Party (PVDT) has also condemned what it described as «American imperialist aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela». The far-left party expressed its «total, unconditional, and unwavering solidarity with the Venezuelan people». In a statement, the PVDT denounced the U.S. military operation that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, calling it a
Madonna, la Reine de la Pop, a célébré les fêtes de fin d'année à Marrakech, où elle a pleinement profité des traditions locales. Sur son compte Instagram, elle a partagé des clichés de sa soirée, légendés «Habibi, come alive… c'est 2026», accompagnés du drapeau marocain et d'un emoji cœur. Les photos la montrent entourée de ses enfants et de son compagnon, posant
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