Moroccan Adouls start 19-day nationwide strike over new bill

The National Adoul Authority, Islamic notary equivalent, has announced a nationwide strike from March 18 to April 5, 2026, in protest against the adoption of Bill No. 16.22, which regulates the profession, accusing authorities of passing it «without taking into account the observations and proposals of the authority». A protest is also planned in front of Parliament on Thursday, April 2, 2026. In a statement, the authority’s executive office said the move marks an escalation

Morocco preparing plan to repatriate IS-linked nationals from Iraq

Morocco is preparing a plan to repatriate its nationals who fought with the Islamic State group (ISIS) in Syria and were recently transferred by the United States to detention facilities in Iraq, a senior security official told Reuters on Thursday. Morocco «is currently developing an action plan on this matter ... taking into consideration the diversity of the population targeted by the procedure, namely the fighters, as well as the women who lived in the SDF camps in Syria, in

Morocco sets Zakat Al Fitr for 2026 at 25 DH per person

The Higher Council of Ulemas has announced the amount of Zakat Al Fitr for the year 1447/2026 in Morocco, setting it at 25 dirhams per person, while noting that those who wish may contribute more. In its statement, the council explained that Zakat Al Fitr traditionally consists of offering a prophetic bushel (Saâ nabaoui), equivalent to four amdad per person, based on the staple foods consumed by the population, which corresponds to approximately 2.5 kilograms of cereals or flour. It may

Spain warns travelers at Ceuta-Morocco border about cash declaration rules

The Spanish Civil Guard has issued a warning to travelers crossing the border between Ceuta and Morocco, stressing the importance of declaring the cash they are carrying. It highlighted that carrying 10,000 euros or more in cash without prior declaration could result in the seizure of the funds and the imposition of fines. The Spanish authorities clarified in an Instagram awareness post that this regulation applies to all individuals crossing the Tarajal border, whether they are traveling to

Ibn Tofail University expels 18 students following protests over exam postponement

The administration of Ibn Tofail University has announced the expulsion of 18 students from various faculties, following protests demanding the postponement of first-term exams. In separate statements, the university specified that the expulsions affected three students from the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences, six from the Faculty of Languages, Literature, and Arts, three from the Faculty of Sciences, four from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and two from the Faculty of

Spanish court denies extradition of Moroccan involved in fatal migration incident

Spain’s National Court has refused to extradite a Moroccan citizen to the judicial authorities in Rabat. The man had been sentenced in Spain to nine years in prison for piloting a boat used in irregular migration, during which 16 people died of thirst before reaching the Canary Islands. The Las Palmas court convicted him in 2022, sentencing him to five years in prison for facilitating irregular migration, in addition to four more years for 16 counts of involuntary manslaughter. The case

Settat police dismiss viral claims of luring by «charlatanry» in Berrechid

Police in Settat have issued a statement firmly denying claims circulated on social media alongside a video posted on Wednesday, March 11. The posts alleged that a young girl had been targeted in an attempted luring and kidnapping by a woman in the city of Berrechid through acts of «charlatanry». According to the statement, the judicial police brigade in the regional security district of Berrechid opened an investigation after authorities confirmed that no complaints, reports, or

Moroccan-Belgian Yassine Rafik organizes Belgium’s first defense expo

Belgium’s first defense trade fair, Bedex, was organized in less than a year by 28-year-old Yassine Rafik, a Belgian of Moroccan origin and former spokesperson for the French-speaking liberal party MR. Opened this week at the Heysel Arena in Brussels, the fair brings together more than 200 defense industry exhibitors for three days of networking and business deals. The event will also open to the public on Saturday. Raised in Rabat, Rafik is the son of a Belgian diplomat and a Moroccan

Morocco’s Parliament Speaker meets Chile’s new President in Santiago

Representing King Mohammed VI, Parliament Speaker Talbi El Alami was received in Santiago by Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the official inauguration ceremony of the Chilean president. In a statement to MAP, Talbi El Alami said the audience, which was also attended by Chile’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Francisco Pérez Mackenna, and Morocco’s ambassador to Santiago, Kenza El Ghali, provided an opportunity to convey

«Emily in Paris» star to produce action-thriller set in Morocco

French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, best known for her role in Emily in Paris, is preparing her producing debut with a new action-thriller set and filmed in Morocco, in which she will also appear on screen. The untitled project is currently in development and will be produced through her company Mariri Productions, alongside Eleonore Dailly and Edouard de Lachomette for Autopilot, as well as Nicolas Derouet of ND et Fils, who will oversee casting, according to Hollywood and media news

Smuggled Moroccan newborn case splits accused couple in Italian court

A case involving the illegal transport of a Moroccan newborn from Tangier to Genoa in October 2024 has taken a new legal turn in Italy, with the couple accused of organizing the journey choosing different paths in court, writes Corriere Torino. On March 10, the 42-year-old woman who traveled with the baby asked for a two-year plea deal. Prosecutors agreed to drop the accusation that she acted for financial gain, which reduces the severity of the charge and makes the sentence eligible for

Deadly crash in El Jadida leaves six farm workers dead, eight injured

Six people, including three women, were killed and eight others injured, some seriously, in a road accident that occurred on Wednesday in the douar of Al-Houanta, in the commune of Ouled Rahmoun, El Jadida province. The accident took place on Provincial Road No. 3443 after a vehicle carrying 14 agricultural workers overturned when the driver lost control, according to local authorities. Local authorities, the Royal Gendarmerie, and civil protection teams quickly rushed to the scene to take

Tizi Morocco and M.L.I launch AMAL 2026 to train young leaders for Moroccan elections

To mark its 15th anniversary, the Tariq Ibnou Ziyad Initiative network (TIZI Morocco) has joined forces with the Moroccan Leadership Institute (MLI) to launch the national project AMAL 2026, supported by the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBS). The initiative aims to prepare 100 young Moroccans, all under the age of 35, for the legislative elections scheduled for September 23. The program will take the form of a traveling caravan, stopping in five cities between May and August. Participants

Body of two-year-old girl found in Chefchaouen two weeks after disappearance

On Wednesday evening, March 11, the body of a young girl called Soundouss, was found in the city of Chefchaouen, two weeks after intensive search operations involving security services, local authorities, and volunteers from the community. According to local media sources, several young men discovered the body of the approximately two-year-old girl trapped beneath rocks in a stream near her family’s home, about 600 meters from the house. After being alerted, local authorities, national

Ittihad Tangier appoints Algerian Abdelhak Benchikha as new head coach

Ittihad Tanger has officially announced the appointment of Algerian coach Abdelhak Benchikha as head coach of the first team on a one-and-a-half-year contract. The move aims to strengthen the club’s technical staff and support the team in upcoming competitions. Benchikha will be joined by Serge Romano, who will serve as assistant coach as part of the new technical setup. The Algerian coach previously managed Ittihad Tanger between 2015 and 2017. He has also coached several Moroccan

Moroccan rider Nall Zarwal qualifies for 2026 FEI Jumping World Challenge finals

Moroccan equestrian star Nal Zeroual has clinched a spot in the finals of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Challenge, set to unfold from May 27 to 31 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Representing the Royal Equestrian Club of Tangier, the young rider emerged victorious in the national qualifiers, which were fiercely contested across numerous clubs throughout Morocco. Zeroual is hailed as one of Morocco's brightest up-and-coming talents in equestrian sports. He claimed the title of Moroccan champion in the

Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat wins Stadium of the Year 2025 award

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat has been awarded the prestigious title of «Stadium of the Year 2025» in its 16th edition by StadiumDB.com. Eligible stadiums for this accolade must boast a seating capacity of over 15,000 and have either opened or undergone a complete renovation in 2025. The winners are chosen through a public voting process, where participants rank their top five stadiums, awarding five points to their favorite and one point to their fifth choice.

Cash Plus launches QR code mobile payment service to boost digital commerce in Morocco

Cash Plus has unveiled an innovative mobile payment service utilizing QR Code technology, designed to streamline everyday transactions and advance the digital transformation of local commerce in Morocco. In a press release, the company highlighted that this service empowers merchants to seamlessly accept payments via smartphones using the Cash Plus Mobile app, eliminating the need for specialized banking payment devices. Since its rollout in January 2026, the service has been adopted by over