Moroccan food scientist Sifeddine Rafik stresses that a healthy lunchbox should balance carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. He warns against processed foods and sugary snacks, urging parents to prioritize variety, proper portions, and fresh, nutritious choices.
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.
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.
On Sunday, Agadir saw widespread protests outside the Hassan II Regional Hospital over what demonstrators denounced as «deteriorating health conditions». In response, Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tahraoui visited the facility on Tuesday morning, dismissing the regional health director of Souss-Massa and the provincial delegate of Agadir Ida-Outanane.
Announced last weekend in Morocco with immediate effect, the ban on nail polishes and semi-permanent gels containing TPO coincides with a similar measure that took effect on September 1, 2025, across the European Union. For several months, health authorities have been closely scrutinizing this chemical substance because of its toxic properties.