Ryanair selects Rabat as one of its top destinations for 2026

Ryanair has unveiled its five flagship destinations for 2026, with Rabat standing out as the airline’s key pick in Morocco. As the year draws to a close, Europe’s leading low-cost carrier is already looking ahead, highlighting the cities expected to attract the most travelers across its network of more than 235 destinations. For Rabat, 2026 marks a major milestone. Ryanair will open a new base in the Moroccan capital in April, deploying two aircraft and expanding its program to 20

How football is breaking linguistic and cultural barriers in Morocco [Interview]

Since the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently being held in Morocco, numerous videos have circulated showing moments of genuine camaraderie between Moroccan supporters and fans from other participating countries. These scenes stand in sharp contrast to the racist rhetoric sometimes found online. Mehdi Alioua, a professor of sociology at Sciences Po–International University of Rabat (UIR) and a specialist in migration, looks at this deeply rooted dynamic of social

L’enquête sur la rougeole aux Pays-Bas met en cause des voyages au Maroc

Une épidémie de rougeole survenue en mars dernier dans une école primaire d'Almere a été attribuée à des vacances familiales au Maroc. D'après les conclusions d'une enquête menée par le Service de santé municipale (GGD), l'épidémie a touché 24 élèves de l'établissement, un chiffre plus élevé que les premières estimations, ont rapporté les

La investigación sobre el sarampión en los Países Bajos señala viajes a Marruecos

Una epidemia de sarampión registrada en marzo pasado en una escuela primaria de Almere ha sido vinculada a un viaje familiar a Marruecos. Según los resultados de una investigación realizada por el Servicio de Salud Municipal (GGD), el brote afectó a 24 estudiantes del centro educativo, un número superior al estimado inicialmente, informaron los medios locales. La escuela, que ha decidido permanecer en el anonimato, cuenta con aproximadamente 450 alumnos, de

Ilyas El Malki to serve community service instead of prison sentence

YouTuber Ilyas El Malki will be eligible for an alternative sentence involving community service once the ruling against him becomes final, his lawyer Abdelhamid Sabri confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking to the media, Sabri explained that this penalty allows the convicted individual to carry out work of public interest in lieu of serving a prison sentence. Such work may include services for state institutions, local authorities, charitable organizations, or non-governmental bodies, and is

Dutch health authorities link school measles outbreak to Morocco travel

A measles outbreak that occurred in March at a primary school in Almere has been linked to a family holiday to Morocco, according to the findings of an investigation by the Municipal Health Service (GGD). The outbreak affected 24 pupils at the school, a higher number than initially reported at the time, local media revealed. The school, which has chosen to remain anonymous, counts around 450 students, of whom approximately 100 were not vaccinated against measles. Several of these unvaccinated

Madonna choisit Marrakech pour une escapade en famille

Madonna semble de plus en plus séduite par le Maroc, et Marrakech en particulier. Mardi, la Reine de la Pop a partagé une série de photos de ses vacances dans la ville ocre, offrant à ses fans un aperçu de son escapade festive. Sous le titre «Vacances au Maroc», les photos montrent Madonna entourée de ses enfants, dégustant du thé marocain, admirant les zelliges raffinés des riads traditionnels, et flânant dans

Madonna elige Marrakech para una escapada familiar

Madonna parece cada vez más fascinada por Marruecos, especialmente por Marrakech. Este martes, la Reina del Pop compartió una serie de fotografías de sus vacaciones en la ciudad ocre, brindando a sus seguidores un vistazo exclusivo de su escapada festiva. Tituladas «Vacaciones en Marruecos», las imágenes muestran a Madonna en compañía de sus hijos, disfrutando del té marroquí, admirando los elaborados zelliges de los riads

Moroccan investments in Africa reach 5 billion dirhams in 2024

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, announced on Tuesday during the oral question session at the House of Councillors that Moroccan investments in Africa reached 5 billion dirhams in 2024. This figure represents 20% of Morocco’s total public and private investments abroad, she said in response to a question from the RNI parliamentary group. Fettah Alaoui stressed the importance of Morocco’s strategic partnership with the African continent, particularly in the

Madonna shares glimpses of her Moroccan getaway in Marrakech

Madonna’s affection for Morocco, and Marrakech in particular, appears to be growing stronger. On Tuesday, the Queen of Pop shared a series of photos from her holiday in the city, offering her followers a glimpse into her festive season getaway. Captioned «Morocco Holiday», the images show Madonna alongside her children, enjoying Moroccan tea, admiring the intricate zellige of traditional riads, and strolling through the bustling souks of Marrakech’s ancient medina.