Eid al-Fitr to be celebrated in Morocco on Friday

Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced in a statement.The ministry said it observed the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal 1447 AH on the evening of Thursday, March 19, corresponding to the 29th of Ramadan, and confirmed its sighting in accordance with Islamic law.As a result, the first day of Shawwal, marking Eid al-Fitr, will fall on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Football: Called-up players can make a significant medium-term impact, says Ouahbi

National team coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed confidence on Thursday in his squad selection for the upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay, saying the players called up are «capable of making a significant contribution in the medium term». «I am satisfied with the mindset shown by the selected players ahead of the upcoming fixtures», Ouahbi said during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where he unveiled the squad for the two matches

Matchs amicaux avec l’Équateur et le Paraguay : Mohamed Ouahbi dévoile la liste des 28 convoqués

Le sélectionneur national, Mohamed Ouahbi, a convoqué, jeudi, 28 joueurs en préparation des prochains matchs amicaux du Maroc, prévus fin mars contre l’Équateur et le Paraguay. Cette liste, annoncée lors d’une conférence de presse au Complexe Mohammed VI de football, est marquée notamment par la première convocation des joueurs Redouane Halhal, sociétaire du KV Malines, Issa Diop, défenseur de Fulham,

Partidos amistosos contra Ecuador y Paraguay: Mohamed Ouahbi revela la lista de los 28 convocados

El seleccionador nacional, Mohamed Ouahbi, ha convocado a 28 jugadores para preparar los próximos encuentros amistosos de Marruecos, programados para finales de marzo contra Ecuador y Paraguay. La lista, revelada durante una rueda de prensa en el Complejo Mohammed VI de fútbol, destaca por la primera convocatoria de Redouane Halhal, del KV Malinas; Issa Diop, defensa del Fulham; Samir El Mourabet, centrocampista del Estrasburgo; y Mohamed Rabie Hrimat, capitán del AS FAR.

Ouahbi names 28-man Morocco squad for Ecuador, Paraguay friendlies

National team coach Mohamed Ouahbi on Thursday called up 28 players for two friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay, scheduled for the end of March. The squad list was unveiled during a press conference held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, near Salé. Ouahbi will begin his tenure with the national team with a friendly against Ecuador on Friday, March 27, in Madrid, Spain, followed by a second match against Paraguay on Tuesday, March 31, in Lens, France. Both

Skytrax Awards 2026 : Marrakech-Ménara désigné meilleur aéroport régional d'Afrique

L'aéroport de Marrakech-Ménara a été désigné meilleur aéroport régional d'Afrique lors des World Airport Awards 2026, tenus le 18 mars à Londres pendant l'événement PTE World. Cette distinction, décernée pour la première fois à Marrakech par Skytrax, reflète la satisfaction croissante des passagers quant à la qualité des services offerts dans les aéroports

Premios Skytrax 2026: Marrakech-Ménara designado como el mejor aeropuerto regional de África

El aeropuerto de Marrakech-Menara ha sido reconocido como el mejor aeropuerto regional de África durante los World Airport Awards 2026, celebrados el pasado 18 de marzo en Londres en el marco del evento PTE World. Este prestigioso galardón, otorgado por primera vez a Marrakech por la organización Skytrax, refleja la creciente satisfacción de los pasajeros con la calidad de los servicios en los aeropuertos marroquíes. Este reconocimiento también destaca

Virgin Limited Edition to open new luxury hotel in Marrakech in 2027

A new luxury hotel by Virgin Limited Edition is slated to open its doors in 2027, nestled within a sprawling 10-hectare agricultural estate just 25 minutes from Marrakech. This upcoming retreat will boast 37 suites and aims to embody the essence of Moroccan nature, culture, and craftsmanship, as revealed in a recent announcement by the group founded by Richard Branson. This venture marks Virgin Limited Edition's second foray into Morocco, following the success of Kasbah Tamadot in the Atlas

Marrakech-Ménara named Africa’s best regional airport at Skytrax 2026 awards

Marrakech-Ménara Airport has been named Best Regional Airport in Africa at the 2026 World Airport Awards, held on March 18 in London during the PTE World event. The distinction, awarded for the first time to Marrakech by Skytrax, reflects growing passenger satisfaction with the quality of services offered at Moroccan airports. This recognition comes as part of the transformation led by the National Airports Office (ONDA) under its «Airports 2030» strategy, which focuses on

Moroccan national tourism office launches spring campaign to boost domestic travel

As spring draws near, the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) is rolling out a fresh wave of the Ntla9awfbladna campaign, spotlighting domestic tourism. This initiative features «an immersive film and a 360° media setup» designed to showcase «the richness of Morocco's landscapes and outdoor experiences, while motivating Moroccans to transition from inspiration to action». On this occasion, ONMT's General Director, Achraf Fayda, underscores that domestic tourism