The Royal Gendarmerie in Jamaat Shaim, a town in Safi Province, has dismantled a drug distribution network that exploited minors to evade law enforcement. The operation led to the arrest of four young men and a teenage girl, caught in the act with bladed weapons and a sum of money intended to purchase over 400 hallucinogenic pills from a major dealer. According to Assabah newspaper, the suspects, who were riding motorcycles, attracted the attention of the Royal Gendarmerie due to
A direct flight between Marrakech and Atlanta is set to launch in October 2025. Operated by Delta Air Lines on a Boeing 767-400 with 238 seats, the service will run three times a week, marking a new milestone in Morocco’s efforts to strengthen connectivity with the United States, according to a statement from the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). This will be the second direct connection between the two countries in just two years, the statement noted, adding that the route will
On Thursday, February 27, Ceuta received its second fish import from Morocco since the reopening of commercial customs between the two countries. A truck carrying approximately 300 kilograms of various fish crossed the border, making this shipment significantly larger than the first, which took place on February 21 and was limited to just 30 kilograms of ray fish. This latest shipment included ten types of fish, such as salmon, chocos, turbot, dentex, chopito, and ray. According to the
A study by the Swiss Center for Islam and Society on the impacts of racism against Muslims revealed that such discrimination affects various aspects of daily life for those impacted. The consequences are especially evident in access to employment and leadership positions, where inequalities based on both gender and religion often intersect.
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, confirmed on Thursday, following a meeting of the Football Stadiums Committee chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, that the nine stadiums across six cities set to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be ready seven months before the tournament begins. Speaking to the press, Lekjaa stated that the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca will be completed by the end of March, followed shortly by the stadiums in Fes,
Les vidéos d'un poissonnier à Marrakech sont devenues virales en vendant des sardines à un prix exceptionnellement bas de 5 dirhams le kilogramme, suscitant un débat sur l'accessibilité des produits de la mer et l'influence négative des intermédiaires sur le marché de la sardine au Maroc. Robin des bois ou buzz marketing ?
The board of directors of Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has appointed three new general managers following a meeting held on Thursday, February 27. The appointees are Idriss Bensmaïl, now GM in charge of Retail; Abdeslam Bennani, head of Corporate & Investment Banking; and Othmane Tajeddine, in charge of International Banking, according to a statement from the group. At 46 years old, Idriss Bensmaïl has previously held leadership roles within financial institutions in Morocco
A fishmonger in Marrakech has gone viral by selling sardines at an unusually low price of 5 dirhams per kilo, sparking debate about seafood affordability and the influence of middlemen in Morocco's sardine market.
A 17-year-old young man drowned on Wednesday evening while trying to rescue his dog, which had been swept into the sea by strong currents in Tangier. Although one of his friends tried to help, the powerful waves made it impossible. However, the dog managed to survive and reach the shore safely. According to Assabah, the incident happened when the young man was with his 22-year-old friend and their dog at the beach, enjoying some leisure time. While they were playing, the waves carried the dog
The government of Pedro Sanchez officially acknowledged that no deportations of unaccompanied foreign minors to Morocco have been carried out «in recent years», in response to a question from members of the Vox party. In their question, members of the far-right party inquired whether there were «problems» hindering the «actual deportation of unaccompanied foreign minors». They also requested clarification regarding «the measures the government is