Morocco's aromatic plant sector rebounds after drought recovery

Morocco’s aromatic and medicinal plant sector is undergoing a rapid recovery after emerging from seven years of drought. At the peak of the dry spell, several plants had nearly disappeared from the market, but they are now returning in abundance. Karim Belkheir Goutr, general manager of 4 Seasons Mediterranean Aromas, told Fresh Plaza that until 2025, prices for many plants had surged sharply, while others became almost unavailable. This led to disruptions in supply to international

Morocco's cultural industries drive economic growth with 43 billion dirhams revenue

In Morocco, the cultural and creative industries (CCI) contribute significantly to the economy, accounting for 2.4% of the GDP and generating a revenue of 43 billion dirhams. This vibrant sector employs 116,000 people, with nearly 78,000 in formal employment, making up about 1% of the active workforce. Interestingly, it surpasses sectors such as healthcare (0.8%) and financial services (0.7%), yet it only receives 0.5% of business credit. In a report released on April 8, the International

CAF Secretary-General denies Morocco bias claims, says exit was voluntary

Veron Mosengo-Omba, the outgoing Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), denied in an interview with France 24 that his departure was linked to pressure following the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations final. «No one forced me to leave; I decided to step down,» he said.  «I spent five years as CAF Secretary-General. It was the right time to turn the page, it’s the end of a chapter», he said, adding that he had

Una mujer del Neolítico marroquí renace gracias a la reconstrucción facial por Ancestral Whispers

Una mujer que vivió hace 6,400 años en Marruecos ha sido resucitada, al menos en apariencia, gracias a una reconstrucción facial que nos ofrece un vistazo a su aspecto en aquella época. Este fascinante hallazgo se realizó en el sitio de Skhirat-Rouazi, un lugar emblemático del Neolítico medio que combina una necrópolis con vestigios de asentamientos. La reconstrucción fue llevada a cabo por Ancestral Whispers, un colectivo

Une femme du Néolithique marocain renaît grâce à la reconstruction faciale par Ancestral Whispers

Une femme ayant vécu il y a 6 400 ans au Maroc a été ramenée à la vie grâce à une reconstruction faciale, apportant un aperçu de son apparence à l'époque. Cette découverte a été faite sur le site de Skhirat-Rouazi, un lieu emblématique du Néolithique moyen, combinant une nécropole et des vestiges de peuplement. La reconstruction a été réalisée par Ancestral

Securaid 26 medical caravan to provide care for 2,000 patients near Asilah

The multidisciplinary medical caravan Securaid 26 is set to take place on April 10–12, 2026, south of Asilah. The initiative is led by the Mekkil’ association, which focuses on supporting mothers and children in rural areas, in partnership with the Al Karam association. According to a statement, the caravan will «mobilize nearly 100 participants, including more than 60 doctors and healthcare professionals from various specialties, coming from several cities.» Around

Pan-African Parliament: Algerian candidate backs Polisario from Tindouf Camps

Just two days after officially announcing his candidacy for the presidency of the Pan-African Parliament, Algerian politician Fateh Boutebig has made his position on the Sahara issue clear. On Wednesday, April 8, he visited the Tindouf camps, reaffirming his commitment to defending the Polisario’s stance within the continental legislative body. In a speech marking the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the «SADR», he called for the «decolonization of Western

Azilal: Man kills mother, two siblings in knife attack

A 29-year-old man killed his mother and two siblings and seriously injured a third in a knife attack inside the family home in Azilal early Thursday morning, April 9. The suspect, who had previously been admitted to a psychiatric hospital last August, is believed to have carried out the assault while showing signs of mental disturbance. The injured sibling, who has a physical disability, was rushed for treatment. Following the incident, security forces secured the scene and launched a search

A 6,400-year-old Moroccan woman reimagined through facial reconstruction

A 6,400-year-old woman from Morocco has been brought back to life through a facial reconstruction, offering a glimpse of what she may have looked like thousands of years ago. The individual was discovered at the Skhirat-Rouazi site, a major Middle Neolithic occupation combining a necropolis and settlement remains. The reconstruction was carried out by Ancestral Whispers, a collective specializing in cranial and facial reconstruction, blending art and science to recreate human faces from

In Senegal, Motsepe denies bias toward Morocco, urges unity

CAF president Patrice Motsepe dismissed any suggestion of bias toward Morocco, stressing the body’s neutrality following the controversial 2025 AFCON final. «Under no circumstances will any single country in Africa be treated more preferentially or more favourably than any other. That will never happen», he said, expressing confidence that CAF would emerge «more united among the 54 nations in Africa». Speaking on Wednesday in Dakar during his first visit to