Morocco at the Olympia : A musical tribute to the Green March

The Olympia will be bathed in the vibrant colors of Morocco for a special evening celebrating music and cultural heritage, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Green March. Scheduled for November 9, 2025, in Paris, the event will feature performances by renowned Moroccan artists Saïda Charaf, Don Bigg, Nabyla Maan, Khalid El Bouazzaoui, Saïd Mosker, Rym Fikri, and Bouhssine Foulane. Adding to the festivities, a fashion show will retrace the rich history of the Moroccan caftan, a

Morocco aims to phase out coal power by 2040

Morocco is planning to abandon coal power altogether by 2040 if it secures international climate finance, the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) said on Thursday. In a statement relayed by Reuters, the PPCA, a coalition of around 60 governments of which Morocco has been a member since 2023, said that the country would still aim to phase out coal in the 2040s even without international support. «Morocco has stopped planning for new coal power plants», the country’s energy

«The wizard is here» : Wydad announces Hakim Ziyech’s homecoming

It’s official: Hakim Ziyech is now wearing the colors of Wydad Casablanca. The club made the announcement late Thursday on its social media platforms, captioning the post: «The world waits… the Wizard is here». News of a deal between Ziyech and the Casablanca giants first surfaced on Wednesday, October 22, when sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that the free agent had agreed to join Wydad after several approaches. The 32-year-old winger’s homecoming

Algeria strengthens ties with Russia ahead of UN Security Council resolution on Sahara

As the United Nations Security Council gears up to adopt a new resolution on Western Sahara, Algeria is intensifying its efforts to strengthen ties with Russia. Following a phone conversation on Tuesday, October 21, between Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune hosted Alexei Repik, the president of Business Russia, the Russian employers' organization, in Algiers this Thursday. In a statement from the Algerian Ministry of

Sahara : Following Bourita's visit to Brussels, Algeria's Attaf calls his Belgian counterpart

Belgium's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, officially announced this Thursday, October 23, has sparked a reaction from Algeria. Mere hours after Nasser Bourita's visit to Brussels, Algeria's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, had a phone call with his Belgian counterpart, Maxime Prévot. The Algerian foreign ministry issued a statement noting that the discussion provided an opportunity to «review the progress made in implementing the decisions jointly

Royal Air Maroc expands domestic network in southern provinces

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is expanding its network of domestic flights to and from Laâyoune, Dakhla, Es-Smara, Guelmim, and Tan-Tan, in a move aimed at supporting the «territorial, economic, and tourism development» of Morocco’s southern provinces. In a statement released Thursday, the national airline said the initiative seeks to «contribute to the opening up of regions, the promotion of tourism, and the socio-economic development of territories». This

Morocco to be country in focus at Berlin’s European Film Market

Morocco has been selected as the country in focus at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM), taking place from February 12 to 18 as part of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, Variety. The EFM praised Morocco’s «rich cinematic heritage» and «thriving creative community», describing the Kingdom as «a dynamic bridge between Africa, the Arab world and Europe». Festival director Tricia Tuttle highlighted Moroccan filmmakers such as Nabil Ayouch,

In Tangier, a visual artist denounces drug abuse taking over her neighborhood

In the heart of Tangier, a visual artist has been living a daily nightmare for months, as her neighborhood has turned into a gathering point for users of the drug «Pouffa». From her window, Sanae documents with photographs the painful scenes of children, women, and girls falling into the clutches of addiction, and she repeatedly calls for urgent intervention to save what can be saved.

Moroccan government approves decree to increase CNSS family allowances

The Government Council has reviewed and approved draft decree 2.23.715, amending decree 2.08.358 of Rajab 5, 1429 (July 9, 2008), which sets the amount of family allowances distributed by the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). Following its weekly meeting this Thursday in Rabat, the government announced that this measure aims to honor its commitment «contained in the agreement signed on April 30, 2022, with the most representative trade unions within the framework of social

Morocco to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027, says Minister Ryad Mezzour

Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, said the country aims to produce its first aircraft engine by 2027 or 2028, with full capacity expected by 2030. Speaking to Bloomberg TV on Thursday, he explained that this objective reflects years of investment in stability, renewable energy, and human capital. According to Mezzour, these factors were among the main reasons Morocco was chosen over other countries for such high-level manufacturing. His comments came following