Le lion de l'Atlas qui a failli dévorer le sultan Moulay Ismaïl du Maroc

Le sultan Moulay Ismaïl du Maroc a failli être tué par un lion dans son parc royal, mais il aurait lui-même abattu la bête avec un poignard dans un acte de courage spectaculaire. Qu'elle soit vraie ou embellie, cette histoire a contribué à renforcer son image de souverain puissant, tant au pays qu'à l'étranger.

Record-breaking summer expected for Operation Crossing the Strait, says Spanish Minister

During his visit to the Port of Tarifa (Cádiz) on Thursday, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska announced that «Operation Crossing the Strait» (OPE 2025) has recorded a 5.6% increase in travelers and a 6.9% rise in vehicles compared to summer 2024. The trend points toward a new record, potentially surpassing the 3.4 million crossings registered last year, the highest since the operation began in 1986. As of July 8, the number of travelers had reached 409,000,

Suicide of suspended teacher triggers demonstration in Casablanca

On the morning of Thursday, July 10, a protest took place in front of the Regional Directorate of Education in the Moulay Rachid district of Casablanca, following the tragic death of young teacher Mouad Ben El Hamra, who took his own life in circumstances that have sparked widespread controversy and emotional reactions. The demonstration, organized by the National Federation of Education (FNE), drew a large turnout of educators, union members, and human rights advocates, who raised slogans

CAF investigates Algerian women's team for alleged violations during Morocco WAFCON

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday evening that it has launched an investigation into the Algerian women's national team over alleged breaches of CAF regulations during the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2024). In its statement, CAF noted that it would refrain from commenting further until the investigation is concluded. While the statement did not detail the alleged violations, they are believed to relate to actions by the Algerian

History : Abdelhalim Hafed’s astounding story about the 1971 attempted coup d’état

In Morocco, Egyptian singer Abdelhalim Hafed lived one of the scariest moments of his life. Invited by King Hassan II, he was held in Rabat’s main radio station taken over by rebels during the 1971 attempted coup d’état.

Aït Bouguemez residents end protest march after governor promises action within 10 days

On Thursday evening, residents of Aït Bouguemez began returning to their region after staging a peaceful protest march on foot toward the Beni Mellal-Khenifra province, demanding long-overdue development efforts. Their decision to return followed a meeting with the governor of Azilal province, who pledged to address several urgent demands within ten days, according to a member of the organizing committee who spoke to Yabiladi. Hassan Laakoun, a participant in the march, said the governor

Moroccan man deported from Spain for extremist views and public safety threat

Last week, Spain’s National Police deported a Moroccan national living in the city of Olot (Garrotxa region), after deeming him a serious threat to public safety due to his involvement in extremist activities that undermine the values of coexistence and the Spanish Constitution. The deportation was carried out via Madrid-Barajas Airport, and he has been banned from re-entering Spanish territory for ten years. The man had previously attempted, unsuccessfully, to become an imam in the town

The Atlas lion that nearly devoured Sultan Moulay Ismail of Morocco

Sultan Moulay Ismaïl of Morocco was nearly killed by a lion in his royal park, reportedly slaying the beast himself with a dagger in a dramatic show of courage. Whether true or embellished, the tale served to reinforce his image as a powerful ruler both at home and abroad.

In Morocco, nearly one-third of young rural women are NEET [FAO]

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that nearly one-third of young women in rural Morocco are neither in school, employed, nor enrolled in training programs (NEET). While Morocco's agricultural system continues to grow, improvements in road infrastructure have helped enhance access to education.

Le Maroc et l'ECTAA signent un partenariat stratégique de deux ans pour promouvoir le tourisme durable

L'Office National Marocain du Tourisme (ONMT) a scellé un partenariat stratégique de deux ans avec les Associations Européennes des Agents de Voyages et des Tour-opérateurs (ECTAA), consolidant ainsi la position du Maroc comme destination privilégiée pour les voyageurs européens. Annoncé début juillet via un communiqué de presse de l'ECTAA, cet accord met en lumière l'attrait croissant du Maroc sur des marchés