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Mountakhab : Hervé Renard defends Mehdi Benatia

Benatia’s decision to temporarily quit playing for the Moroccan national team was very controversial. The 29 year old captain’s choice has upset his fans and followers. As media sources reported, members of the Royal Moroccan Federation are also unsatisfied with Benatia. Herve Renard, currently manager of the Moroccan team, defended yesterday 28th of March Benatia in a declaration to Arryadia tv channel. Renard called during his statement the audience to «show

Morocco : Transavia airline to link Dakhla and Paris

Transavia airways, the Dutch low-cost airline will launch an 8th line on the 26th of October 2017 linking Paris to Dakhla. According to Air Journal, the airline company will operate from the Sahraouian city. A 737-800 aircraft will link Dakhla to Paris-orly providing 189 places every Thursday. “The launching of this new service in fall 2017 confirms our desire to make people discover the unknown places and offer our clients trips that are first and foremost experiences”, said

Ahmed Ahmed : Morocco is capable of organizing the 2026 World cup

Ahmed Ahmed the new president of the Confederation of African Football declared on Tuesday 28th of March during a press conference held in Marrakech that Morocco is capable of hosting the 2026 World cup. «We are convinced that Morocco could organize this competition just as was done by South Africa in 2010,» said Ahmed in a press conference during his visit to Morocco. The CAF chief was invited by Faouzi Lakjaa president of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Football. In this

The Minister of Interior dismisses Al Hoceima’s governor

The Minister of Interior presided on Tuesday 28th of March a meeting at the administrative headquarters of Al Hoceima city to investigate the circumstances surrounding the events the city witnessed on Sunday. The meeting was an opportunity to analyze the current situation of the region and discuss its promotion and development strategies. Minister Mohammed Hassad announced during the meeting the dismissal of the city’s governor Mohammed Al Azhar. He also appointed Mohammed

Majda El Roumi and Yasmine Hamdan to perform in the 23d Fez Festival of sacred World Music

The two Lebanese singers namely Majda El Roumi and Yasmine Hamdan will perform in the 23d edition of the Fez Festival of sacred World Music. Hosted between the 12th and the 20th of May the annual festival receives this year a number of musicians and singers from all over the world. They will all gather to celebrate music and praise the authenticity of the imperial city. Majda El Roumi who is familiar with the Moroccan audience due to her performance two years ago in Mawazine, is

Top Emirati airline opens direct line between Casablanca and Dubai to boost business and tourism

After a few months of delay, the Airbus A380 of Emirates Airlines will launch its first trip finally linking Casablanca to Dubai. The Moroccan Airport Authority did not give the green light to the Emirati group in last November due to some technical issues and infrastructure constraints related to Mohammed V airport. Emirates, voted World’s Best Airline in the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards, will offer a daily round trip to and from Casablanca. Casablanca, as a result, will be the

The Secretary General of CAF announces his resignation

The Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Hicham El Amrani has announced his resignation on Sunday the 26th of March. The 38 year-old who served for 6 years as the Secretary General of the continental body, declared yesterday in a resignation letter that he was leaving his position. El Amrani wrote in a letter sent to all federations across Africa : «It is with great regret that I hereby inform you that I am leaving today my position of CAF

Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation minister on a diplomatic visit to Doha

Emir of Qatar, Cheikh Tamim Ben Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday in Doha the Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation minister Salaheddine Mezouar. The minister’s visit is occupied with the task of delivering a message on behalf of the King Mohammed VI. The royal message stresses on the bilateral relations between the sister countries and aims to promote them further. On the other hand, Mezouar who arrived to the Qatari capital on Friday the 24th of March was also able to meet his

Saadeddine El Othmani forms a governing coalition

Named Prime Minister on the 17th of March, Saadeddine El Othmani managed to form a coalition that includes 6 parties. The recently appointed prime minister announced on Saturday 25th of March in a press conference held in Rabat that the government would include 5 other parties namely RNI, UC, MP, USFP and PPS. Creating a coalition came after Abdelillah Benkirane leader of the Justice and Development Party and ex-prime minister failed to maintain talks with the other parties and form a

King Mohammed VI launches the construction of two proximity medical centers

King Mohammed VI launched Friday 24th of March afternoon the construction of two proximity medical centers for Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity in Rabat and Tamara. Sanae Dadikh, Head of the Communication and Institutional development department of Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity declared that the project will reinforce the foundation’s local healthcare program in the region. These two centers, which are part of the accessible health care policy, will promote the program

When allergies prevent some people from enjoying spring

Spring is officially here allowing most of us to embrace nature and admire all the flourishing flowers out there. However allergies can spoil the fun and prevent some of us from enjoying the cheerful season. Spring allergy is caused by pollination, a seasonal transfer mediated by the wind to ensure the fertilization of other plans. Trees, plants and grass during this particular season release tiny grains that can get into the nose of someone and trigger their spring allergy. Having to

French Book Fair : Morocco guest of honor for the 2017 edition

34 moroccan writers will attend the French book fair that is organized from the 24th to the 27th of March. The French book fair has selected Morocco as the guest of honor for 2017. This year’s edition will shed light on the African literature and most precisely the Moroccan one. Also the invited writers will reflect according to Mondafrique the dynamic and diversified contemporary literature of the kingdom. Princess lalla Meryem along with the French President Francois Hollande

Jordanian King Abdullah II pays Morocco a three-day visit

In an official visit, king Abdullah II arrived yesterday to Morocco after being invited by King Mohammed VI. An official ceremony was held in the royal palace in Rabat in honor of the Jordanian king. During the three-day visit king Abdullah is supposed to hold talks with King Mohammed VI to discuss future bilateral ties and examine topics of mutual interests. The visit is also an opportunity to convince King Mohammed VI into attending the 28th summit of the Arab league. The regional

Morocco : Marrakech is a perfect destination for Health Tourism’s lovers

Ibrahim Khaireddine, head of the regional investment center of Marrakech claimed today that Morocco is a special and unique destination in the sector of medical tourism. He assured that the kingdom has developed its medical supplies under safe and stable political circumstances. During the inauguration of the second edition of «Africa Medical Tourism expo» held in Marrakech from 22d to 24th of March, khaireddine declared that «rejoining the African Union will bring great

Morocco joins the UNWTO as a partner of the international year of sustainable Tourism for development

On the national day of sustainable tourism celebrated on the 20th March in Rabat, Morocco declared joining the United Nations World Tourism Organization as a partner of the International year of sustainable tourism for development. Morocco’s commitment will support the international year of sustainable tourism and contribute in the promotion of responsible tourism. «The commitment of the Empire of Morocco with the tourism field is remarkable, not only by becoming a member of now

The US urges Morocco to double efforts in the fight against ISIS

Washington hosted Wednesday 68 foreign ministers from all over the world to discuss their global coalition on the defeat of ISIS. The US administration urged Morocco along with other members of the coalition to double their efforts in the fight against ISIS and called them to contribute more. The meeting was presided by the Secretary of state Rex Tilleron and attended by the Moroccan deputy foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Tilleron declared in his speech during the meeting, that «there

London: ISIS claims responsibility for the Westminster attack

Isis has claimed its responsibility for the deadly attack that London witnessed yesterday afternoon. According to the Independent, the Islamic state has announced on a group called Amaq Propaganda's agency that the attacker is a «soldier of the Islamic State». The statement revealed that he was called by the group to kill civilians and police officers in the country. A driver crushed pedestrians, wednesday, on Westminster Bridge in London and stabbed a police officer outside the

The US bans Moroccan citizens from carrying electronic devices on flights

The US government announced yesterday, Tuesday, the ban of laptop computers and tablets on flights coming from 10 countries. The decision includes Morocco along with other North African and Middle-Eastern countries. According to the New York Times, two senior American Counterterrorism officials have claimed that «the Islamic state is developing a bomb hidden in portable electronics». They have made it clear to the American daily newspaper that the decision was taken to prevent