Olympics : Moroccan Surfer Ramzi Boukhiam advances to second round in Tahiti

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam showcased his skill and determination on Saturday, securing a spot in the second round of the Olympic-qualifying surf competition held in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. Boukhiam impressed the judges and spectators alike in the 5th heat of the first round, earning a total of 9.76 points. His performance placed him second, just behind Brazilian surfer Joao Chianca, who scored 10.07 points and advanced directly to the third round. New Zealander Billy Stairmand finished third in

Morocco braces for four-day heatwave : Temperatures to soar to 47°C

A severe heatwave is expected to grip several Moroccan provinces from Tuesday to Friday, with temperatures soaring between 42°C and 47°C (107.6°F and 116.6°F). The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an «orange» alert in response. From Tuesday to Friday, temperatures in Beni Mellal, Fquih Bensaleh, Guercif, Taounate, Taza, Settat, and Khouribga are forecast to range from 42°C to 46°C (107.6°F and 114.8°F). A more intense heatwave is

Canicule au Maroc : Jusqu’à 47 °C de mardi à vendredi

Une vague de chaleur est prévue de mardi à vendredi dans plusieurs provinces du Maroc, avec des températures oscillant entre 42 et 47°C, a annoncé la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM) dans un bulletin d'alerte de niveau de vigilance orange. Des températures entre 42 et 46°C sont ainsi attendues, de mardi à vendredi, dans les provinces de Béni Mellal, Fquih Ben Saleh, Guercif, Taounate, Taza, Settat

JO 2024 - Escrime : Le Marocain Houssam El Kord éliminé d'entrée en épée individuelle

L'escrimeur marocain Houssam El Kord n'est pas parvenu à franchir les 16èmes de finales de l'épreuve de l'épée individuelle, dimanche lors des Jeux olympiques de Paris (JO 2024). Il s'est incliné face au Kazakh Ruslan Kurbanov sur le score de 15 à 13. Le même sort a été réservé à la fleurettiste Youssra Zakarani qui n'a pas pu suivre le rythme de la Polonaise Jelinska Martyna pour s'incliner sur le

JO 2024 : Le surfeur marocain Ramzi Boukhiam qualifié pour le 2è tour

Le surfeur marocain Ramzi Boukhiam s'est qualifié, samedi à Teahupo’o à Tahiti, pour le deuxième tour de l'épreuve du surf, comptant pour les Jeux olympiques (JO 2024), ouverts vendredi à Paris. Boukhiam a occupé la deuxième place de la cinquième manche du premier tour avec un total de 9.76 pts, derrière le Brésilien Joao Chianca (10.07 pts), qui s'est hissé au troisième tour. Le

Covid-19 au Maroc : 5 nouveaux cas et 1 décès en une semaine

Le ministère de la Santé et de la protection sociale a fait état, vendredi dans son bulletin hebdomadaire, d'un décès et de 5 nouveaux cas d'infection à la Covid-19. Dans son bulletin sur la situation épidémiologique couvrant la période du 20 au 26 juillet 2024, le ministère précise que le nombre de primo vaccinés a atteint 24 924 905, celui des personnes ayant reçu deux doses s'élève

Morocco behind the absence of the King of Spain's visit to Ceuta, according to the opposition

During a plenary session at the Assembly of Ceuta, the Finance Councillor, Kissy Chandiramani, regretted that, due to «diplomatic and geopolitical reasons», no royal visit to the autonomous city had been planned. She specified that the responsibility lies with the Spanish Government, which decides on all the king's trips, reports El Confidencial. Julia Ferreras, a deputy from the local opposition party Ceuta Ya, explicitly pointed to Morocco as the reason behind this royal absence.

Morocco : GNV opens second office in Nador

The Italian ferry company Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) inaugurated its new headquarters in Nador this week. The ceremony on this occasion was attended by several institutional representatives and local authorities, as well as Mohammed Kabbaj, General Manager of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and GNV's partner in charge of the Morocco region. «After significant refurbishment and renovation work on a strategically located historic building at the port entrance, GNV officially opens its

FIFA appoints expert to investigate Morocco-Argentina match at 2024 Olympics

The Disciplinary Committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has decided to appoint an integrity expert to assist in the investigation of possible violations of the organization's regulations during the events of July 24 at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne (France). The incidents in question occurred during the match between Morocco and Argentina, as part of the first day of Group B at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Indeed, the match was

Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui favors Manchester United over West Ham

Contrary to recent reports, Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui is not interested in joining West Ham United but instead aims for a move to Manchester United. According to Foot Mercato, the Bayern Munich right-back is unwilling to join the Hammers and is waiting for other offers. The 26-year-old hopes Manchester United, a long-time target, will make a move, alongside interest from Juventus. Despite West Ham reaching a reported €19 million agreement with Bayern Munich, including