Hakim Ziyech condemns Israeli actions, expresses support for Palestinians

Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech continues to show solidarity with the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing violence and displacement in the Gaza Strip. In a new post on Monday, he refuted what he referred to as «Zionist propaganda». Ziyech, who plays professionally for Galatasaray, posted a message on his Instagram story stating, «As the Zionists say: We are the peacemakers. But in reality: They are the devils». He also included a photo in his post,

City Club owner Jonathan Harroch remanded after arrest

City Club owner Jonathan Harroch, who has been in custody since Saturday for issuing bad checks, has been remanded in custody for an additional 24 hours, according to media sources. Harroch was arrested at a hotel in Casablanca, where he was accompanied by two young women. Security agents discovered a quantity of cocaine in his possession. The arrest followed the execution of a national arrest warrant, though the Public Prosecutor's Office has yet to officially announce the reasons for the

After the Algerian ambassador, Russian diplomacy receives Moroccan representative

The Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and African countries, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, received the Moroccan Ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, «at his request». The talks focused on «current issues linked to the progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Moroccan relations», Russian diplomacy said in a statement on Monday, October 14. The two sides also discussed «maintaining an active

Through the lens of Abdelghani Mida, who captures wildlife in Morocco

Growing up near the picturesque Tazekka Park, Abdelghani Mida didn’t just observe the beauty of nature—he became a part of it. Through his wildlife photography, he seized the opportunity nature presented to him, sharing with the world the breathtaking life that thrives around him.

Interns and resident doctors to strike in protest of government delays

The National Committee of Interns and Resident Doctors has announced a comprehensive strike on October 15, 16, and 17, 2024, except for emergency, resuscitation, and custodial services. The strike protests the government's «procrastination» in addressing their demands. They also plan to organize local protests in university hospitals on October 14 to express their rejection of the ministry’s handling of the situation, which they claim worsens the conditions of interns and

Air Arabia Maroc announces new direct flights between Fez and Milan-Bergamo

Moroccan low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc has announced the launch of new direct flights between Fez, Morocco's cultural capital, and Milan-Bergamo, Italy. The new route will commence on December 15, 2024, offering two flights per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the company said in a press release on Monday. 

Morocco's Aerodrive launches ATLAS ISTAR drone after successful test flight

The Moroccan company Aerodrive Engineering Services (AES) has announced the successful maiden flight of its ATLAS ISTAR drone. «This milestone marks a significant achievement in our journey to develop a state-of-the-art unmanned aerial system designed for military surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations», the company stated in a post shared on its LinkedIn earlier in October. «After months of rigorous testing, our team’s dedication and expertise have

Torrential rains lead to death of two women in Taza

A thunderstorm that hit Taza and its environs on Saturday evening killed two women after they were swept away by torrential rains in the Taifa commune. The first woman was found in Saaida village, while the second woman was found in Oulad Said. Both were taken to the mortuary of Ibn Baja Regional Hospital in Taza. The strong torrents caused material losses, damaging several houses and resulting in the death of a number of livestock.

Marrakech streets submerged in floodwaters

Heavy rains in Marrakech on Sunday, October 13, led to severe flooding around the city. Videos shared online showed submerged cars, flooded streets, and traffic tunnels completely inundated due to the heavy rainfall. The torrential rains even affected facilities in the city, including Menara Airport. A video shared by Le360 shows that the airport's corridors and boarding areas were flooded. Other streets disappeared following the showers, with cars submerged. ?مراكشأمطار

British companies to explore partnership opportunities in Morocco for 2030 World Cup

A British delegation of 12 companies will visit Morocco from October 15 to 17, announced John Humphrey, King Charles III's Trade Commissioner for Africa. The visit aims to explore partnership opportunities as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In his message to Morocco, Humphrey praised British expertise in delivering major sports infrastructure projects, notably highlighting the role UK companies played in organizing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. British interest in