Morocco : Central Bank keeps key rate unchanged at 2.25%

Jewish pilgrimage in Morocco #3 : Raphael Encaoua, the Kingdom’s first Chief Rabbi

Born in Sale, Raphael Encaoua is a Jewish saint who was the President of the High Rabbinical Court of Rabat. Encaoua is known for being the first Chief Rabbi of Morocco during the protectorate.

Moulay Hicham denounces «neglect Mohamed Morsi had suffered in prison»

Morocco : Anti-normalization groups to rally against the «Deal of the Century» Sunday

Morocco dismantles terrorist cell of five individuals linked to ISIS

Islamist figures in Morocco mourn the death of Egypt’s ex-President Mohamed Morsi

Following the sudden death of Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi, Islamist scholars and politicians in Morocco extended their condolences to the family of the deceased Muslim Brotherhood top figure. Some of these scholars and politicians called Morsi a «martyr».

American Civil War : When Morocco violated its neutrality arresting two Confederate diplomats

The Moroccan authorities arrested, in 1862, two Confederate diplomats who visited Tangier. The arrest was ordered by the U.S. Consul James DeLong who held the two men in prison and sent them to Boston, in a move that violated Morocco's neutrality.

Sahara : Will the new UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy be African ?

On May 22, the United Nations announced the resignation of Horst Kohler from his role as the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy. Since then, Antonio Guterres has sent Morocco and Algeria names of officials that could replace the German diplomat.

Sahara : Angered by El Salvador's decision, the Polisario slams Morocco's foreign policy

English singer Fleur East ties the knot in Morocco