Morocco has climbed to 68th place in the 2025 EF English Proficiency Index, improving from last year's 76th position, yet still falls into the "Low" proficiency category. Despite regional and city-specific advances, significant disparities persist in gender and age-based proficiency, underscoring the ongoing challenges in enhancing English skills across the nation.
Morocco has reached a significant milestone in tourism, welcoming 18 million visitors by the end of November 2025. This achievement sets a new record, surpassing the total number of tourists for the entire year of 2024 by over 600,000. The sector experienced an impressive growth of 13.5% compared to the same period last year. This surge underscores the increasing vitality of Morocco's tourism industry, driven by strategic investments outlined in the 2023-2026 roadmap. Key initiatives include
The Moroccan national team secured a decisive 3-1 win against the Comoros Islands at the Khalifa Stadium, marking a strong start in Group B of the Arab Cup currently underway in Qatar. Just five minutes into the match, Soufiane Bouftini opened the scoring with a powerful and precise shot that left the Comoros goalkeeper helpless. The Atlas Lions maintained relentless pressure on their opponents' defense. Goal|Morocco leads 1-0 against Comoros through Sofiane in the 5th minute #Qatar2025
Security and customs officials at the Bab Sebta crossing successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle 12 kilograms of cocaine on the morning of Tuesday, December 2. The illicit cargo was discovered in a shipment within a foreign-registered vehicle driven by a Moroccan national. In response, the regional judicial police department in Tetouan has initiated a criminal investigation, under the guidance of the public prosecutor's office, to unravel the details and circumstances surrounding this
An intense session unfolded in Morocco's House of Representatives on December 1st, as PJD MP Abdessamad Haiker was expelled following a heated exchange over a draft law on adouls, highlighting growing tensions between the PJD and Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi. The session, marked by sharp disputes and procedural confrontations, underscored the deepening rift within the Moroccan political landscape.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is preparing to receive Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Madrid later this month. The visit marks a significant diplomatic step, coming immediately after the high-level Morocco–Spain meeting chaired this week by Aziz Akhannouch, and amid heightened sensitivity over the Western Sahara issue following the recent UN Security Council vote. According to Spanish media, Tebboune’s trip, currently being arranged «at the highest
Two workers lost their lives on Monday morning at a construction site in the city of Taza after an electric crane suddenly collapsed while they were installing sewage pipes near the old landfill. Despite the intervention of civil protection teams, the severe injuries the workers sustained led to their deaths before they could be transported to the hospital, according to multiple sources. Following the incident, local authorities opened an investigation to determine the circumstances and causes
Maryam Touzani's latest feature film, Calle Málaga, which is Morocco's official entry for the 2026 Oscars, captivated audiences at the Marrakech International Film Festival. This poignant narrative, set against the vibrant backdrop of Tangier, explores themes of belonging and memory through the story of a Spanish woman clinging to her cherished home, blending humor and emotion in a tribute to the director's roots and personal loss.
The Minister of the Interior announced that professionals affiliated with the Chambers of Agriculture, Commerce, Industry and Services, Craftsmanship, and Maritime Fishing who are not yet registered on the professional electoral lists may now do so. Those who meet the legal criteria and are at least 18 years old, or will turn 18 by March 31, 2026, can submit their registration applications as part of the annual revision for 2026. The registration period opened on Monday, December 1, 2025, and
On Monday in Algiers, Algeria's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, sat down with Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, his «counterpart» from the Polisario Front. The meeting served as a platform for both officials to share insights and perspectives on the latest developments surrounding the Sahrawi issue. They explored «the means and prospects that would enable the Sahrawi people to exercise their right to self-determination, in line with relevant United Nations resolutions, including