The Polisario Front announced on Wednesday, August 6, that its so-called «Foreign Minister», Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, met on Tuesday in London with Hamish Falconer, the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to the Front’s news agency, the «two parties discussed recent developments in the UN-led peace process concerning Western Sahara. The conversation also addressed the constructive role the
White Bicycles from Hoge Veluwe National Park, a nature reserve in the Dutch province of Gelderland, are finding a second life in Morocco. Over 500 of these iconic bikes, previously offered free to park visitors, have been donated to support schoolchildren and triathlon events in the country. «We used to send them to Central and Southern Africa, but this time we chose Morocco», said Baron Seger van Voorst tot Voorst, the park’s director, in an interview with the regional
Morocco’s tourism sector maintained its strong momentum in July 2025, welcoming 2.7 million visitors, a 6% increase compared to July 2024. This growth included both international tourists and Moroccans living abroad, underscoring Morocco’s enduring appeal. According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism, the number of foreign tourists reached 875,000, up 2% year-on-year, while arrivals from the Moroccan diaspora rose by 7%, reaching 1.8 million. These figures confirm the
Since the beginning of the year, Morocco has stepped up its humanitarian efforts to support the people of Gaza. The latest initiative, 180 tons of aid, was ordered by King Mohammed VI on July 30. What sets Morocco apart from other international actors is its ability to deliver aid directly to Palestinians, with the approval of the Israeli government. Rabat resumed diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv on December 10, 2020. As in March, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have set up air bridges to
Two people were killed and three others injured, some seriously, on Tuesday in a horrific traffic accident near Tibouda Beach in the Nador province. According to local sources, the crash occurred when a light vehicle overturned on a notoriously dangerous curve. The accident took place around 7 a.m., when the driver lost control while navigating the bend, causing the car to flip several times before landing on a rocky slope. Royal Gendarmerie and Civil Protection units responded quickly to the
Moroccan wedding cuisine preserves centuries-old culinary traditions, with dishes like roasted chicken, lamb, pastilla, and Kaab el Ghazal tracing back to 12th- and 13th-century cookbooks from the Almohad era. Recipes from that time, recorded in manuscripts from al-Andalus and Morocco, reveal striking similarities to the festive meals still served at weddings today.
Hawai‘i’s signature food and restaurant gala, the Hale ‘Aina Celebration, returns on September 6, 2025, with a Moroccan twist. Organized annually by HONOLULU Magazine, the event honors the islands’ top chefs and eateries through an evening of food, culture, and entertainment. Held on the Ocean Lawn of The Royal Hawaiian, this year’s edition is themed «A Night in Morocco». Guests will step into an immersive Marrakech-style night market, complete with
The first graduating class of the Mohammed VI Excellence High School in Casablanca (LEM6), part of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, has delivered impressive results. Students enrolled in the preparatory classes for prestigious schools (CPGE) performed exceptionally well in entrance exams for France’s top engineering schools, showcasing the high quality of education offered by the institution. In figures, 50 out of 54 candidates passed the Joint Entrance Examination for
Last weekend, a tourist withdrew her complaint against a man in his twenties from Larache, whom she had accused of attempting to rape her. This development prompted the public prosecutor at the Tangier Court of Appeal to transfer the case to the public prosecution at the Larache Primary Court. In response, the public prosecutor in Larache scheduled a confrontation session between the two parties for next September, as a preliminary step before referring the case to the criminal chamber of the
A serious incident occurred on the railway line connecting Marrakech and Tangier during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. The train driver discovered several large 5-liter plastic bottles filled with stones deliberately placed on the tracks in the Sidi Bou Othmane area. The train collided with the obstacles, prompting an emergency stop that lasted 25 minutes and caused a power outage, leading to panic and extreme fear among passengers. The incident happened just as a Royal Gendarmerie
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