A new report ranks Morocco 84th out of 139 countries for gender equality, highlighting progress but underscoring persistent challenges in women's empowerment across the nation.
Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco's national football team, held a press conference on Thursday, September 5, 2024, ahead of the team's upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco's national football team, said Thursday in a pre-match press conference that the games against Gabon and Lesotho would be challenging. «We want to maintain competitiveness and see the level of competing teams», he stated.
A 36-year-old Moroccan-Dutch man, recently apprehended in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, has denied allegations of fleeing his mandatory psychiatric treatment in the Netherlands. According to the Dutch newspaper DE STENTOR, the man claims he was visiting family in Morocco while awaiting admission to a forensic institution. The individual, identified only as M.B., was convicted last year by a Limburg court for attempted manslaughter and deprivation of liberty. He received a two-year
Amine Adli, the 24-year-old Moroccan forward, is in a unique position, benefiting from the guidance of two highly regarded coaches in the world of football. As reported by The National, Adli is thriving under both Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen and Walid Regragui with the Moroccan national team. On the international stage, Adli has found equal success under Regragui, who led Morocco to a historic World Cup semi-final appearance in Qatar in 2022. Regragui's achievements have been recognized
In 1699, Morocco's Sultan Moulay Ismail reportedly proposed marriage to Louis XIV's daughter, sparking a diplomatic mystery that continues to captivate historians and romantics alike.
According to a report published by Nature Today, conservation efforts for the Montagu's harrier (Bird of prey) are extending beyond national borders. Across Europe, conservationists are working to protect this species, particularly by safeguarding nests in agricultural fields. However, the survival of this critically endangered bird in many countries depends on more than just breeding success. North Africa, for instance, serves as a key stopover region for harriers migrating to and from their
Despite facing severe water stress and rising prices for fruits and vegetables, Morocco has maintained a strong position in the global agricultural export market. Recent data from East Fruit, a platform specializing in global fruit and vegetable market news, reveals that Morocco's agricultural exports are growing at an annual rate of 8%, placing the country fourth worldwide in relative growth of fruit and vegetable exports. According to East Fruit, Morocco's agricultural exports are increasing
The Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts of the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that Morocco received a record number of 10 million tourists by the end of July 2024, an increase of 15 percent compared to the same period last year. In its latest economic bulletin, the Directorate stated, «Morocco as a destination welcomed a record 2.6 million tourists in July 2024, a growth of 20 percent. For the first seven months of 2024, a new record was set for this
In 1906, Sultan Abdel Aziz of Morocco dispatched a military expedition led by Moulay Idriss to defend the Sahara against French encroachment, culminating in the Battle of Nimlane.
Morocco's blind football team is set to compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, with high hopes of securing a medal. The team, which made history by winning bronze at the Tokyo Games, will be looking to build on their recent success. The squad brings a mix of experience and youth to Paris. Veteran players like Abderazzak Hattab, with a decade of international experience, and Hicham Lalas provide a solid foundation. Meanwhile, younger talents such as 21-year-old Mohamed El Hamouchi, Ayoub
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