Moroccan opposition urges government to change approach to health protests

With protests spreading across several cities demanding better public health and education services, opposition parties have stressed the legitimacy of these peaceful demonstrations. For the past week, reactions have continued to pour in, calling on the government to give priority to dialogue.

Morocco urges Libya to extend education regularization period for nationals

Diaspo #407 : Mohamed Boufarss, from Goulmima to global influence in libraries and education

From the small oasis of Goulmima in the Errachidia region, Mohamed Boufarss embarked on an academic and professional journey that would lead him to prestigious institutions in Morocco and the UAE. The challenges of childhood and the difficulties of studying did not stand in the way of his passion for knowledge and his belief that education is a window to the world.

Online calls urge Moroccan youth to march on September 27–28 for education and health

Recent social media posts are calling for youth marches in Morocco on September 27–28, 2025, demanding better education and health. A platform called MoroccanYouthVoice is leading the mobilization, emphasizing that the marches should remain peaceful and even providing detailed clothing guidelines for participants.

Al Akhawayn School dispute over 16 students reaches Parliament again

Morocco educators strike against higher education reform bill 5924

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane defends expulsion of 16 students, says parents «violated internal regulations»

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane defended the expulsion of 16 students, saying it was «exclusively» due to repeated violations of its internal regulations. Parents denounced the move as arbitrary and linked it to their criticism of school management, a dispute that has now drawn political attention.

Parents protest «arbitrary expulsions at Al Akhawayn University affiliated school in Ifrane»

Parents of 16 students expelled from a private school in Ifrane affiliated with Al Akhawayn University say the decision is arbitrary, linking it to their involvement in the parents’ association and complaints about school management. The controversy has drawn political attention, with former Justice Minister Mustapha Ramid voicing solidarity and a PPS MP calling on the Education Minister to explain the circumstances and measures to resolve the case.

The student hoping to be the first Moroccan in space wants to help astronauts eat healthy

Amina Belkhayat, a 22-year-old mechanical engineering student from Casablanca, is competing for a seat on Blue Origin’s New Shepard through the SERA program, aiming to become the first Moroccan in space. Alongside her studies and outreach platform Space Darija, she researches space food security using medicinal plants and advocates for the creation of a Moroccan space agency.

Is the far right jeopardizing Spain’s Arabic teaching agreement with Morocco ?

In Spain, this year’s back-to-school season has been marked by the rollback of the Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture Teaching Program (PLACM) in two regions. Under pressure from the People's Party (PP) and the far-right Vox, Madrid—followed by Murcia—has announced the removal of this program from local schools.