Morocco’s Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project reaches 30% completion

The construction of Morocco’s Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line has reached 30% completion, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh said Monday in Rabat. Speaking before the House of Representatives, Kayouh said the 430-kilometer line, estimated to cost 53 billion dirhams, forms part of a broader 96 billion dirham railway investment program led by ONCF, which also includes the acquisition of 168 new trains and upgrades to the existing high-speed network. The

Brazilian business delegation to visit Morocco in June

A trade mission bringing together six Brazilian companies operating in various sectors is expected to visit Morocco from June 10 to 13 in search of business opportunities and partnerships. Organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CCAB) in collaboration with the Moroccan embassy in Brasilia, the initiative aims to establish a business agenda and deepen participants’ understanding of the Moroccan market, while highlighting opportunities available to Brazilian companies. The

Morocco and EU launch three projects to boost creative industries

Three new projects aimed at supporting the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) were signed on Tuesday in Rabat between Morocco and the European Union, with the goal of «strengthening the CCI ecosystem as a driver of economic development and social integration for young people». The agreements were signed during a ceremony chaired by Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and Dimiter Tzantchev, the EU ambassador to the kingdom. The projects were

Ola de calor: hasta 44 °C de martes a viernes en Marruecos

Una ola de calor y temperaturas elevadas afectarán, de martes a viernes, a varias provincias de Marruecos, informó la Dirección General de Meteorología (DGM). Así, las provincias de Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab, Aousserd y Tata registrarán, de martes a viernes, una ola de calor con temperaturas de entre 39 y 44 °C, precisó la DGM en un boletín de alerta con nivel de vigilancia naranja. Asimismo, se prevé un

Vague de chaleur : Jusqu'à 44°C de mardi à vendredi au Maroc

Une vague de chaleur et un temps chaud toucheront, de mardi à vendredi, plusieurs provinces du Maroc, a indiqué la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). Ainsi, les provinces de Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab, Aousserd et Tata subiront, de mardi à vendredi, une vague de chaleur comprise entre 39 et 44°C, a précisé la DGM dans un bulletin d’alerte de niveau de vigilance orange. Par ailleurs, un temps

Morocco heatwave to continue through Friday with temperatures reaching 44°C

A heatwave and unusually hot weather are expected to affect several provinces across Morocco from Tuesday through Friday, according to the Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). In an orange-level weather alert, the DGM said temperatures ranging between 39°C and 44°C are forecast from Tuesday to Friday in the provinces of Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab, Aousserd and Tata. The agency added that temperatures between 37°C and 42°C

Italia: Detenido un italo-marroquí por planear un atentado con Dáesh

Un joven italo-marroquí de 22 años fue detenido en Reggio Emilia, en el norte de Italia, en el marco de una investigación antiterrorista. Las autoridades sospechan que preparaba un ataque con arma blanca en pleno centro de la ciudad en nombre de Daesh. La operación fue llevada a cabo por unidades de la DIGOS de Reggio Emilia y Bolonia, bajo la coordinación de los servicios antiterroristas italianos y de la fiscalía local, informaron el lunes medios

Bab Rmila redevelopment to boost tourism in Meknes

The Bab Rmila natural and tourist site, located in the commune of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, is undergoing redevelopment and enhancement works as part of efforts to strengthen the tourism and cultural appeal of the Fez-Meknes Region and preserve its historical and architectural heritage. The project aims to breathe new life into the site through the rehabilitation of public spaces, the upgrading of basic infrastructure and the beautification of the urban environment. According to the Fez-Meknes

Italie : Un Italo-Marocain arrêté pour planification d’un attentat avec Daech

Un Italo-Marocain de 22 ans a été arrêté à Reggio d’Émilie, dans le nord de l’Italie, dans le cadre d’une enquête antiterroriste. Les autorités le soupçonnent d’avoir projeté une attaque au couteau en plein centre-ville pour Daech. L’opération a été menée par les unités de la DIGOS de Reggio d’Émilie et de Bologne, sous la coordination des

Marruecos: los precios del ganado para el Aïd provocan la reacción de un sindicato de la educación

El fuerte encarecimiento de los corderos destinados al sacrificio y de los productos de primera necesidad suscita una honda preocupación entre el personal educativo, según la Federación Nacional de la Enseñanza (FNE). La organización estima que esta situación refleja una «crisis social asfixiante y sin precedentes». En un comunicado difundido por su oficina nacional, el sindicato advierte de que los trabajadores se enfrentan a una