A newly documented fossil site in Morocco’s Western Anti-Atlas reveals rare evidence of the Ediacaran-Cambrian transition, a key moment around 540 million years ago when complex animal life began to emerge. The study highlights the coexistence of ancient soft-bodied organisms and early animal traces, suggesting that evolutionary innovation, not a mass extinction, drove this biological shift.
Last Thursday, the Financial Crimes Primary Chamber at the Rabat Court of Appeal delivered its verdict in the case involving the «Tetouan Court of Appeal Judge» and his associates. The case concerns ten defendants, including a former judge, two lawyers, and several other individuals. Three of them are currently in custody, while the others, including the main defendant’s two sons, were released on bail. Sentences ranged from full acquittal to three years of effective
Still reeling from the severe impact of drought, Morocco’s agricultural sector continues to struggle with job losses and workforce recovery. By the second quarter of 2025, the national unemployment rate had declined by just 0.3%, settling at 12.8%. However, the figures reveal a notable increase in unemployment among women, while a significant portion of the workforce remains underemployed.
The Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FMEJ) has once again voiced its disapproval of what it describes as the government’s «unilateral» approach in developing the law concerning the National Press Council (CNP), citing a lack of dialogue and consultation. In a statement issued Monday, the organization criticized the executive branch for disregarding «the general position expressed by the professional body, as well as the majority of human rights organizations,
Mel B, alias Scary Spice des Spice Girls, et son mari Rory McPhee ont célébré leur deuxième mariage au Maroc du 1er au 3 août, comme ils l'avaient promis un mois après leur première cérémonie chez eux. Le couple a transformé ses vœux en une fête glamour de plusieurs jours à l'hôtel Selman Marrakech. Ils s'étaient déjà dit «oui» lors d'une cérémonie
Mel B, conocida como Scary Spice de las Spice Girls, y su esposo Rory McPhee celebraron su segundo matrimonio en Marruecos del 1 al 3 de agosto, tal como lo habían prometido un mes después de su primera ceremonia en casa. La pareja convirtió sus votos en una fastuosa celebración de varios días en el hotel Selman Marrakech. Aunque ya se habían dado el «sí» en una ceremonia tradicional en la catedral de San Pablo de Londres, optaron
A large protest march took place in Tangier on Sunday evening, beginning in the city center and heading toward the port, in response to a call from the Moroccan Front for the Support of Palestine and Opposition to Normalization. Demonstrators turned out in significant numbers to denounce the «docking of the ships of shame at the Tanger Med Port», the «genocidal war in Gaza» and the «deliberate starvation campaign». Participants carried Palestinian flags,
Spice Girls’ Scary Spice, Mel B, and her husband Rory McPhee held their second wedding celebration in Morocco from August 1 to 3, as promised a month after their first ceremony back home. In Marrakech, the couple transformed their vows into a glamorous, multi-day affair at the Selman Marrakech hotel. They had previously tied the knot in a traditional ceremony at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, but opted for a more «spiritual» and bold celebration in Morocco, where
On August 2, 2025, a total of 54,941 passengers and 14,690 vehicles disembarked from Spanish ports participating in the Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE), dubbed Marhaba in Morocco, according to the daily report from Spain’s Civil Protection. Since the start of this year’s OPE, the cumulative totals have reached 1,381,351 passengers and 343,577 vehicles, marking increases of 4.1% and 4.4%, respectively. These figures suggest a potential new record that could surpass the 3.4
Chinese manufacturer Kuntai has announced plans to establish a subsidiary and production base in Morocco through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuntai Hongjing Co., Ltd. The plan, announced at the end of July, involves a total investment of up to 100 million RMB (approximately 126.5 million Moroccan dirhams). The new facility will serve as a car carpet production and development platform targeting the European market. The investment will support research, development, production, and sales