Olympic Safi goalkeeper slams Morocco's «excessive hospitality» after chaotic clash with USM Alger

Olympic Safi's goalkeeper, Youssef El Motie, voiced his frustration following his team's exit from the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals at the hands of Algeria's USM Alger. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at Safi's Massira Stadium, after a goalless first leg. El Motie noted that his team was prepared to play a fair and competitive match, but the situation was disrupted when Algerian fans invaded the pitch, forcing a halt to the game. Malheureusement ce n’est pas faux.

Rising sea temperatures push new tropical fish into Dakhla waters

Warming waters are driving a northward shift in marine species along Morocco’s Atlantic coast. This is the conclusion of researchers who have recorded three tropical and subtropical fish species for the first time in the waters of Dakhla, in southern Morocco. The discovery is likely linked to rising sea temperatures, they said in a study published on April 12 in the scientific journal Journal of Fish Biology. The newly observed species are the Atlantic bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus),

Almeria boosts shaded capacity for 2026 Marhaba crossings to Morocco

During the 2026 Operation Marhaba, the port of Almeria will be equipped with shaded facilities covering a total of 7,525 square meters, spread across nine tents and one traditional tent, to help reduce waiting times for travelers heading to Morocco. The project carries a cost of €141,830, with most installations concentrated in the pre-boarding area, where the two largest structures will be set up, according to Europa Press. The plan includes two large vehicle tents measuring 3,400 and

Ryanair flight to Morocco diverted to France after onboard medical emergency

A Ryanair flight bound for Morocco was forced to make an emergency diversion to southwestern France on April 19 following a medical incident on board. Flight FR5948, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was traveling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Saniat Rmel Airport in Tétouan when the crew declared an emergency. The aircraft carried out a rapid descent to secure a priority landing at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport. The plane landed safely, allowing emergency medical

Fatal taxi collision near Chichaoua claims three lives and injures Seven

Three people lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries of varying severity on Sunday, following a devastating collision between two large taxis on the road linking the Mazoudia community to the city of Chichaoua. According to media reports, the accident occurred when a taxi traveling from Chichaoua towards Marrakech collided with another taxi heading in the opposite direction towards Agadir. The violent impact resulted in the immediate death of three individuals at the scene, while

Un vol Ryanair décolle de France vers Marrakech sans ses 192 passagers

Le 14 avril, un vol Ryanair à destination de Marrakech a décollé à vide de l'aéroport de Vatry, dans le nord-est de la France, laissant derrière lui 192 passagers qui avaient pourtant réservé leurs sièges, rapporte Le Figaro ce dimanche. Cet incident résulte d'un manque de personnel de sécurité pour le contrôle des passagers, après que de nombreux employés du sous-traitant

Un vuelo de Ryanair despega de Francia hacia Marrakech sin sus 192 pasajeros

El 14 de abril, un vuelo de Ryanair con destino a Marrakech partió vacío desde el aeropuerto de Vatry, en el noreste de Francia, dejando atrás a 192 pasajeros que ya habían reservado sus asientos, según informa Le Figaro este domingo. Este incidente se originó por la falta de personal de seguridad necesario para el control de pasajeros, luego de que varios empleados del subcontratista «Securus» reportaran estar enfermos. Fabrice Pauquet,

Ryanair flight to Marrakech leaves France without 192 passengers

A Ryanair flight bound for Marrakech departed empty from Vatry Airport in northeastern France on April 14, leaving behind all 192 passengers who had booked seats, Le Figaro reported on Sunday. The incident was caused by a strike by airport security staff at Paris Vatry Airport, which prevented passengers from boarding the flight to Marrakech. Affected travelers were notified via SMS and push notifications and informed of their rebooking options, Ryanair said. According to airport director

Moroccan liquid gas depot owners cancel strike after fruitful talks with minister

The Professional Association of Wholesale Liquid Gas Depot Owners in Morocco has called off its planned work stoppage set for April 21 and 22. This decision follows what has been described as a "fruitful" meeting with Fouzi Lekjaa, the Minister Delegate in charge of the budget. Ahmed Mada, the association's spokesperson, informed Yabiladi that the cancellation came after an agreement to increase the distributors' profit margin by 30 dirhams per ton, a figure unchanged since 2016. He hailed

Algeria courts Washington with natural resources ahead of MINURSO talks

Amid heightened diplomatic activity ahead of a key United Nations Security Council juncture, Algeria is stepping up its engagement with the United States in a bid to influence its position on the Western Sahara issue, leveraging its natural resources to strengthen its negotiating hand.