The emergence of a Hantavirus cluster aboard a cruise ship has stirred anxiety among Moroccans, still wary of new viral threats post-COVID-19. However, Dr. Tayeb Hamdi assures that while caution is warranted, the current risk of a global pandemic remains low, given the virus's limited human-to-human transmission capabilities.
The 27th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival will take place from June 25 to 27, 2026, in Essaouira, bringing together over 400 artists, including 42 maalems. For three days, the city of Alizés transforms into «the beating heart of a musical composition in constant motion».