In Morocco, American scholar Ira William Zartman is renowned for his pivotal role in strengthening ties between Rabat and Washington. As head of the American Legation in Tangier for over 25 years, he began fostering connections with the kingdom as early as the 1950s. Today, the Tangier citadel, the oldest American building outside the United States, stands as a lasting tribute to a professor who turned academic research into a bridge for cultural and historical exchange across the Atlantic.
The Marhaba 2025 operation, known in Spain as Operación Paso del Estrecho, has enabled over 1.7 million passengers and 439,000 vehicles to cross during its departure and return phases. According to data shared Tuesday, August 5, by the Directorate General of Civil Protection and Emergencies (a department under Spain’s Ministry of the Interior), the departure phase, running from June 15 to August 15, recorded, as of August 4, the crossing of 1,480,343 passengers and 369,429
Moroccan international Adam Aznou has opened up about his personal journey and close friendship with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. The two players, both products of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, have shared a strong bond since childhood. But their international careers have taken different directions, while Yamal chose to represent Spain, Aznou followed his heart and opted for Morocco’s national team, the Atlas Lions. ?️ Adam Aznou on Lamine Yamal:«If I were Lamine,
In a major shift in its stance, Panama has recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. This marks a new direction in Panama City's position, following its decision to suspend relations with the Polisario and its support for the autonomy proposal as outlined by Morocco.
Britain recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces as early as 1721 through a peace treaty that acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail’s rule over the Sahara. This recognition was reaffirmed in a later agreement, the 1895 Anglo-Moroccan treaty, which explicitly stated that the lands between Wad Draa and Cape Bojador belong to Morocco.
The National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) issued a call for tenders on July 30 to secure providers for aerial cable camera systems, commonly known as spidercams, for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon 2025). The goal is to equip the nine host stadiums with cutting-edge broadcast technology to enhance television coverage. The total estimated cost of the project is at least 9.58 million MAD, with Rabat emerging as the main beneficiary. In Rabat, four stadiums are slated to
Spanish travel company World2Meet (W2M) is accelerating its international expansion strategy to globalize its brands. To support this effort, the Iberostar Group subsidiary has appointed Elena Cabrera, who will be tasked with strengthening the company’s footprint in new markets, particularly in Central Europe and Morocco, according to Spanish media reports on Monday. Cabrera previously served as the country director for Ryanair across Spain, Portugal, France, and Morocco. In her new
The poster for Keanu Reeves’ upcoming film Good Fortune features a touch of Moroccan flair. Released in late July, it shows American actress Sandra Oh wearing a light green caftan in a traditional vintage cut. The garment is elegantly detailed with sfifa yarn and features a distinctive neckline. The caftan adds an air of mystery to Oh’s character in the comedy, which is both written and directed by Aziz Ansari. Reeves stars as Gabriel, a well-meaning but inept angel who disrupts
Last Friday, the Court of Appeal in Rabat's First Criminal Chamber sentenced a 43-year-old military officer, a First Sergeant, to four years in prison. He was convicted of attempting to sexually assault an 8-year-old boy at a football academy in Temara. According to reports from Al-Akhbar, the incident occurred in December 2024. The Royal Gendarmerie began an investigation after receiving a report, prompted by the victim's testimony. The child told authorities that the accused had behaved
A man in his thirties has been sentenced to six months in prison and fined 5,000 dirhams by the Tiznit primary court for burning a Moroccan national flag, an act deemed as an «insult to the national emblem». The incident occurred last Thursday during Throne Day celebrations. The man reportedly took down several flags displayed along Sidi Abdelrahman Street before setting one of them on fire and fleeing the area. Following the act, an investigation was swiftly launched by local
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