The Democracy Perception Index 2026 report, based on citizens' opinions, paints a complex picture of democracy in Morocco. It combines positive indicators reflecting the stability of institutions with negative ones related to freedoms and pluralism.
Thirty-seven Moroccans have been deported from Algeria this week, marking the third such operation this year, amid a growing humanitarian crisis for families grappling with the detention of over 1,700 compatriots in Algerian prisons. The Moroccan Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations highlights the compounded challenges of legal fraud, administrative hurdles, and calls for a comprehensive amnesty to address the plight of those affected.
Morocco has made major progress in expanding access to education, sharply reducing out-of-school rates and increasing enrolment over the past two decades, according to UNESCO. However, challenges remain, including high repetition rates, rising costs for families, and persistent regional disparities.
Adverse weather, including floods in the north and strong winds and cold in the south, has severely hit Morocco’s red fruit sector, causing production losses and export delays. Growers and exporters report falling volumes, quality issues, and unmet contracts, while trying to save what could be saved of the season.
For Soukaina Aghouali, the sea was more than a place to practice sport, it was a refuge from a difficult childhood and a space where she forged her strength and resilience. Starting with an old surfboard her brother had left at the family home in Mohammedia, she began a journey with the waves that would eventually make her a multiple-time Moroccan champion and the European runner-up in bodyboarding.
Before Brahim Takioullah talks about his Guinness World Records title or his experiences in film and media, he sums up his story through simple, everyday realities: the curious stares of passersby, the struggle to find clothes and shoes that fit, and the constant effort to adapt to a world not built for someone who stands 2.46 meters tall. From Guelmim to France, his journey has been shaped by a height that sets him apart, yet he has faced it all with calm composure, never
During AFCON in Morocco, accessibility measures inside stadiums, such as adapted seating and discounted tickets with accompanying access, have enabled spectators with disabilities to attend matches. The experience, however, can vary when it comes to reaching the venues themselves, where distance and access routes play a key role in how smoothly fans with reduced mobility can attend games.