Weather delays Moroccan seasonal workers' arrival for Huelva's strawberry harvest

The arrival of seasonal workers recently selected in Morocco for the strawberry and red fruit harvest in Spain’s Huelva region has been delayed due to transport disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions. The delays follow the closure of the Port of Tarifa and the suspension of ferry services between Tarifa and Port of Tangier. The agricultural organization Asaja-Huelva told Europa Press that the severe weather has also made it difficult for workers to reach the Tangier port, as

Marco Rubio hails Morocco’s role in securing global critical minerals supply

Speaking at the Critical Minerals Ministerial, a high-level international forum held in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Morocco’s critical mineral resources and the role it plays in strengthening global supply chains. Hosting the ministerial's opening session on Wednesday, Rubio said that Morocco in addition to its critical mineral resources Morocco «has a vested interest in ensuring a reliable and diversified global supply of processed,

Moroccan filmmaker Mohammed Ahd Bensouda dies at 56

Moroccan screenwriter and director Mohammed Ahd Bensouda passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Toulouse following a heart attack. He was 56. The filmmaker leaves behind a body of work marked by a critical perspective on Moroccan society, conveyed through an authentic and deeply personal cinematic language. In a statement, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) paid tribute to the late director, describing him as «one of the most faithful voices of Moroccan cinema,

School closures extended Thursday in Tanger–Tétouan–Al Hoceima

Classes will remain suspended on Thursday in all public and private educational institutions under the Regional Academy of Education and Training of Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima (AREF). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the provincial directorates of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports in Tangier-Assilah, M’diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Ouazzane, Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Fahs-Anjra, and Larache said the decision was taken due to the «continued adverse weather

The Inspector General of FAR welcomes the interim military advisor of the UN

Under the directives of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, received General Cheryl Pearce, Interim Military Adviser to the United Nations, on Wednesday at the FAR General Staff headquarters in Rabat, during her visit to Morocco. According to a statement from the FAR General Staff, the meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions

Morocco: Showers, heavy rain, and gusty winds on Thursday

Showers, heavy rainfall, and strong wind gusts are expected on Thursday in several Moroccan provinces, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). An orange-level weather alert issued by the DGM forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms ranging between 50 and 90 mm from midnight until 11 p.m. in the provinces of Chefchaouen and Tetouan. During the same period, rainfall totals of 30 to 50 mm are expected in Larache, Al Hoceima, Fahs-Anjra, and M’Diq-Fnideq, while lighter

World Cup Trophy tour arrives in Morocco

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy made a special stop in Morocco on Wednesday as part of the global World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, ahead of the tournament set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer. The tour, which began on January 3, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will visit 30 FIFA member associations over more than 150 days and 75 stops, giving fans around the world the chance to see the original trophy up close before the World Cup. At the Moroccan event,

Traffic suspended on RN2 and RN16 due to flooding near Tetouan

Traffic has been temporarily suspended on National Road No. 2 (RN2) between Tetouan and Tangier, at the level of the Sehtriyene commune, as well as on National Road No. 16 (RN16) between Tétouan and Fnideq, near the Saniat Thores roundabout in the Malaliyine commune, within the M’diq area, the Ministry of Equipment and Water announced on Wednesday. According to a ministry statement, the temporary disruption is due to rising water levels in Oued Khmiss Anjra, which have flooded

Venezuelan ambassador to Algeria presents credentials in Tindouf

Two months after presenting his credentials to Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Venezuela’s ambassador to Algeria, Imad Saab Saab, visited the Tindouf camps to also present his credentials as his country’s ambassador to the Polisario Front. Following his meeting with the Polisario leader, Brahim Ghali, the Venezuelan diplomat told the media that their discussions covered «the relationship between Venezuela and the Sahrawi Republic, as well as the geopolitical situation and developments

Italy : Moroccan athlete Hamza Najih wins international HYROX competition

Moroccan athlete Hamza Najih won first place at an international HYROX competition held in Turin, Italy, last week, topping the 16–24 age category against hundreds of competitors from more than 20 countries. The 22-year-old completed the race in 1 hour and 33 seconds, ahead of France’s Louka Pinard and Italy’s Enrico Falconi. «I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to be able to race with such passion and drive, and I will keep doing so while raising

Youssef En-Nesyri joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad

Youssef En-Nesyri has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, the club announced on its X account on Tuesday. The Moroccan international arrives from Fenerbahçe, following a lengthy spell in La Liga. Trained at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, En-Nesyri played for Málaga CF and CD Leganés before making his mark at Sevilla FC, where he became one of the most prolific Moroccan strikers in La Liga history, winning the UEFA Europa League and setting multiple scoring

Soil erosion caused by rainfall claims a life in Al Hoceima

One person died on Wednesday morning in the village of Abkair, part of the Tamsaout commune in Al Hoceima province, after landslides struck his home. The incident was caused by heavy rainfall that has affected the region since shortly after midnight. Mohamed Al Atlati, a municipal councilor in Ketama, said the area was hit by intense rainfall accompanied by strong winds in the early hours of the morning, triggering landslides and partial soil collapses, particularly in areas close to

Tragic landslide claims three lives near Larache due to heavy rainfall

Three women died on Wednesday morning after a house collapsed in the Bni Arouss commune, in Larache province. The collapse was caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall that has affected the region in recent hours. According to local sources, the victims were members of the same family, aged between 20 and 30. They included a woman, her daughter, and her sister. Local authorities, assisted by civil protection teams, rushed to the scene after being alerted. The bodies were

Pedro Sanchez praises Morocco's role in reducing irregular migration to Spain

The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, has highlighted what he described as exemplary and effective cooperation with Morocco in managing migratory flows. Speaking to CNN on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the Spanish prime minister said that close coordination with Rabat has led to a «very significant» reduction in irregular arrivals on Spanish territory. He stressed that migration control is the result of joint efforts and close

A young Moroccan wins the Princess of Girona Social Award 2026 in Barcelona

At a prestigious ceremony held in Sant Boi de Llobregat, near Barcelona, and attended by King Felipe VI, Moroccan-Spanish activist Hatem Azahari was awarded the Princess of Girona Social Award 2026. The distinction includes a financial prize of €200,000, along with a work of art. Azahari is the founder of the Joves Units del Poble-Sec association, established in 2019. The organization focuses on creating real opportunities for young people at risk of social exclusion by promoting

Over 108,000 people evacuated as flooding hits several Moroccan provinces

A total of 108,423 people across several Moroccan provinces have been evacuated as part of a nationwide preventive plan to respond to severe flooding caused by record rises in river and watercourse levels, according to the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior. The hardest-hit area is Larache province, which accounts for 81,709 evacuees, particularly in Ksar El Kebir, where nearly 85% of affected residents have left their homes, either through organized evacuations or on their

Algeciras and Tarifa ports suspend Tangier connections due to severe weather

The Port Authority of Algeciras Bay (APBA) announced on Wednesday the suspension of all maritime connections between the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa and those of Tangier, due to extreme weather conditions affecting the Strait of Gibraltar. According to the APBA, the port of Algeciras will also remain closed to freight traffic throughout Wednesday, while no sailings are scheduled from Tarifa to Tangier. In addition, no departures are planned from Algeciras to the port of Tanger Med on the

65-year-old man critically injured in Tetouan assault, airlifted to Cadiz

A 65-year-old man has undergone emergency surgery after a rapid transfer from Ceuta to Cadiz, following a brutal assault in Tetouan that left him with severe brain hemorrhaging. The man, a Moroccan-born Spanish citizen, is currently in the intensive care unit. His family reports that his condition is critical, particularly in the crucial hours after the surgery. According to the victim's family residing in the Iberian Peninsula, the assault took place on Sunday afternoon in Tetouan. He was