British sports security team observes AFCON 2025 operations in Rabat

A delegation from the United Kingdom’s sports security team paid a working visit on Wednesday, January 14, to the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, as part of the Moroccan-British bilateral security cooperation program in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. During the visit, the British delegation reviewed the security and public order protocol implemented by Rabat police during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria, reads a press

Morocco’s AFCON win celebrations prompt police response in The Hague

After Morocco’s historic qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, celebrations erupted in The Hague, the Netherlands, on Wednesday night, prompting police intervention. According to local media, following a tense penalty shootout victory, dozens of supporters gathered spontaneously in the streets of the Schilderswijk district, waving Moroccan flags and honking car horns. The atmosphere remained festive until around 1:00 a.m., when fireworks were thrown among the crowd

From the snowy Atlas Mountains, two influencers lost in translation go viral

Saudi influencer Khalid Al Olayan’s visit to Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations took an unexpected turn as he ventured into the Atlas Mountains, uncovering a cultural gem in the form of Rachid, a charismatic local chicken farmer. Their unlikely friendship, their funny misunderstandings and their daily adventures, documented in viral videos, captivated millions online.

Depuis le Sahara, Madonna «ne peut pas se détacher du Maroc»

Madonna a visiblement savouré chaque parenthese de son séjour au Maroc. Après avoir célébré le nouvel an dans le désert d'Agafay, près de Marrakech, elle a arpenté les ruelles pittoresques de la médina, fait du shopping, et dégusté les spécialités marocaines en compagnie de ses enfants et de son partenaire. La Reine de la Pop a ensuite pris la direction du Sahara. Mercredi, elle a

Desde el Sahara, Madonna «no puede desprenderse de Marruecos»

Madonna disfrutó cada instante de su estancia en Marruecos. Tras recibir el Año Nuevo en el desierto de Agafay, cerca de Marrakech, la artista exploró las pintorescas callejuelas de la medina, realizó compras y saboreó las delicias marroquíes en compañía de sus hijos y su pareja. La Reina del Pop continuó su viaje hacia el Sahara. El miércoles, compartió en redes sociales momentos de su aventura en el desierto,

From the Sahara, Madonna «can’t let go of Morocco»

Madonna appears to have thoroughly enjoyed her stay in Morocco. After spending New Year’s Eve in the Agafay Desert near Marrakech, shopping in the narrow streets of the city’s ancient medina, and savoring Moroccan cuisine with her children and boyfriend, the Queen of Pop made her way to the Sahara. On Wednesday, she shared snippets from her desert getaway, posing against the golden sand dunes of the Sahara. Madonna also visited the film studios in Ouarzazate, notably the Ancient

En Marruecos, Khalid Al Olayan descubre la vida auténtica en el Atlas

La visita de Khalid Al Olayan a Marruecos para la Copa Africana de Naciones (CAN 2025) tomó un giro inesperado cuando el influencer saudí se adentró en las montañas del Atlas. Tras conocer a Rachid, un criador de pollos, surgió una amistad improbable que ha cautivado a millones de internautas.

Dutch border check leads to arrest of Moroccan wanted in Spain for murder

A 25-year-old man of Moroccan descent was arrested during a border check near Heerlen, a city in the southeast of the Netherlands, after it emerged that he was wanted in Spain in connection with a murder case, according to local media. The suspect was a passenger in a vehicle stopped on Monday by federal police at a border crossing. During the check, he was unable to present valid travel documents and instead showed officers a photo of a Moroccan passport on his phone, raising

Morocco among 75 countries hit by US immigrant visa freeze

Morocco is among 75 countries affected by the Trump administration’s decision to freeze the processing of immigrant visa applications submitted by their nationals. The measure, announced on Wednesday by a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, will take effect on January 21. Other North African countries impacted include Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. «Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration

Algerian fan arrested for stealing police walkie-talkie during AFCON match

Police in Marrakech brought an Algerian supporter, identified as A.S., before the public prosecutor at the Court of First Instance on Wednesday, following an incident during last Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand Stadium of Marrakech. The individual is accused of stealing a wireless communication device belonging to a security officer during the game. According to Le360, the public prosecutor ordered that he be placed in