Mohamed El Khatib, a renowned French-Moroccan artist, is celebrated for his innovative documentary theater that intertwines reality and fiction to delve into personal and societal themes. Honored by the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad at the International Book and Publishing Fair, El Khatib's work, including the acclaimed «Renault 12», offers a poignant exploration of memory, identity, and the immigrant experience.
The Marhaba 2026 operation is expected to set new records, with more than 3.5 million passengers and 800,000 vehicles projected to cross between Morocco and Spain, a 3% increase compared to last year. Preparations for the operation, scheduled to run from June 15 to September 15, were discussed during the 37th session of the Moroccan-Spanish Joint Committee held Wednesday in Tangier. The meeting was co-chaired by Khalid Zerouali, Governor and Director of Migration and Border Control at
More than 600 military personnel from several countries are involved in the search for two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco during the U.S.-African «African Lion 26» military exercises. Search teams, which include personnel from the United States, Morocco, and other African Lion participants, have covered more than 45 square kilometers of coastal and open ocean areas, a U.S. defense official told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. «Our two soldiers and
The United States Mission to the United Nations has strongly denounced the recent attacks by the Polisario Front on the city of Smara. In a statement shared on their X platform account, the mission declared, «This violence threatens regional stability and the progress made towards peace,» emphasizing that «these actions are inconsistent with the spirit of the recent talks.» The mission further stressed the urgency of resolving this protracted conflict, stating that
A devastating fire erupted, Wednesday, in the Ternata Oasis located in the Zagora region, resulting in significant material damage as it ravaged a vast expanse of palm trees. Both residents and local authorities are on high alert in response to the disaster. Local media sources indicate that the inferno has consumed approximately 400 palm trees, spanning an area of nearly two hectares, delivering a severe blow to the oasis's ecosystem. Fire in Ternata Oasis The strong winds in the area have
After the Al Haouz earthquake destroyed Aghbar’s only rural dispensary, Basma Foundation set up a temporary prefab clinic to provide free healthcare to residents of the remote mountain commune. Today, the facility is being transformed into a dental care center with regular free medical caravans.
The mayor of Algeciras, Spain, José Ignacio Landaluce, has warned of severe traffic congestion expected in the region during the upcoming Marhaba 2026 operation, scheduled from June 5 to September 15. This comes amidst the continued suspension of train services and increasing pressure on the roads leading to the southern Spanish ports. In a memo issued by the city council, the mayor explained that the suspension of rail transport for about a year and a half will result in a significant
Born in Australia, Nadia Mahjouri only discovered the truth about the other half of her parental heritage when she traveled to her Moroccan father's homeland. Motherhood made her realize the importance of passing on stories, which inspired her writing project that culminated in her debut novel, «Half Truth». She shared the journey of its creation during the SIEL 2026 in Rabat.
Jacob Benider is a Jew of British nationality who was appointed in 1772 by Sultan Mohamed III as Morocco’s ambassador to Britain. Once in London, the diplomat suffered several indignities.
Stellantis a inauguré un centre de démontage de véhicules à Casablanca, marquant ainsi sa première implantation de ce genre au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique, et son troisième à l'échelle mondiale après ceux de Turin en Italie et de São Paulo au Brésil, a annoncé le constructeur automobile ce mercredi. Ce site, présenté comme un projet industriel pilote pour la région, vise à dynamiser