Spanish group Cirsa acquires 50 percent of La Mamounia Hotel casino in Marrakech

The La Mamounia Hotel in Marrakech has reached an agreement with the Spanish company Cirsa to sell 50% of its casino to the publicly listed group, as part of Cirsa’s expansion strategy focused on non-organic acquisitions. Cirsa says the purchase will not have a significant impact on its debt, particularly given the expected boost in operating profits once the business is integrated. The company also stressed that the deal will not affect any jobs, with all employees retaining their

Achraf Hakimi determined to join Morocco for Africa Cup of Nations despite injury

Despite his sprain, which could sideline him for around six weeks, Achraf Hakimi is determined to join the national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco. Just ten days after his injury during PSG’s match against Bayern Munich (1–2), the Moroccan international has already resumed training. A video he shared on Saturday shows him working on his rehabilitation, muscle strengthening, and cycling. Following Hakimi’s

CAF holds safety and security training across Morocco to prepare for AFCON 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has conducted a nationwide training program in Morocco to strengthen preparations ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, which opens this December. Organized in coordination with the tournament’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the program ran from 7 to 14 November and covered all six host cities, CAF said on Sunday. Designed to enhance operational safety and security in line with CAF standards and

Morocco dominates 2025 CAF Awards shortlists

On Sunday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards, with strong Moroccan representation across multiple categories. In the Best Coach category, national team coach Walid Regragui and U20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi were both nominated, alongside Cape Verde’s Bubista. Morocco is also featured in the Best National Team category, with nominations for both the senior squad and the U20 team, which recently won the World Cup. In the Best

History : The first grammar book for Riffian Tamazight was written by a Spanish missionary

By the end of the 19th century, Spanish religious men in Morocco started to show interest in learning the Amazigh language, especially in the Rif region. The best example in this case is Pedro Hilarion Sarrionandia, a Franciscan priest who traveled to Morocco in an African mission. During his twenty-year stay in the Kingdom, he wrote a grammatical book for the Riffian language and a Spanish-Riffian dictionary.

Landslide in Tangier's Al-Aalia neighborhood linked to construction work

Yesterday evening, the Al-Aalia neighborhood in the city of Tangier witnessed a sudden landslide on a public road near a housing project that is currently under construction. Local media sources indicated that preliminary data suggests that construction work at the site, owned by an MP, contributed to weakening the soil's cohesion due to excavation and preparation activities. This led to a portion of the slope eroding and caused the soil to collapse suddenly. The incident did not result in

Omar Hilale: Morocco presented the autonomy plan for the Sahara to «save Algeria's face»

In media statements, Ambassador Omar Hilale took a firm stance against the belligerent threats made by the Polisario, while maintaining a diplomatic tone towards Algeria. This contrast in tone sheds light on the political shifts unfolding behind the scenes.

Polisario Front considers ceasefire return amid US and UN talks

The Polisario Front appears ready to reconsider its decision to break the ceasefire it had unilaterally abandoned on November 13, 2020. «A military and political delegation from the Front is expected early next week in the United States to discuss with American officials and United Nations representatives a possible return to the agreements of September 26, 1991», a source close to the matter told Yabiladi. This Saturday, Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps announced on social media

Canary Islands : A municipal council grants 850,000 euros to the Polisario

Spanish local authorities continue to demonstrate notable generosity towards the Polisario Front. The municipal council of Gran Canaria has decided to allocate a budget of 850,000 euros to the Front for 2026. These funds are officially earmarked for the «Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf camps," a local media outlet reported on Friday. This funding will notably support a new edition of the «Holidays in Peace" program. In contrast, the council has only granted 25,000 euros to

Diaspo #415 : El Hassan Madani, a Moroccan craftsman helping shape Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030

El Hassan Khanous Madani's journey from Fez to Riyadh is a testament to the power of ambition and adaptability. From his modest beginnings in Morocco's woodworking sector to representing a major Chinese company in Saudi Arabia, Madani has consistently turned challenges into opportunities, driven by a passion for design and a commitment to quality.