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Morocco FM Bourita holds talks with AU Commission Chair in Rabat

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks on Wednesday in Rabat with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Morocco and the AU. The meeting, held on the sidelines of Youssouf’s visit for the UNECA conference in Tangier, also addressed peace and security issues, development initiatives, and regional integration. The AU official praised Morocco’s role in advancing Africa’s development agenda and welcomed its

Over 95% of Moroccan beach waters meet quality standards in 2025

More than 95% of Morocco’s beach bathing waters met microbiological quality standards in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to 2021, according to the national report on bathing water and beach sand quality presented Tuesday in Rabat. Prepared under the National Program for Monitoring the Quality of Bathing Waters and Beach Sands (PNQEBSP), the report assessed 204 beaches (498 monitoring stations), up from 79 beaches in 2004. Non-compliant sites accounted for just 4.72%, though further

TikToker «Moulinex» and mother of sexually exploited minor sentenced to six years in prison

The criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tangier sentenced TikToker known online as «Moulinex» and the mother of Adam Benchakroun on Wednesday morning to six years in prison each, along with a fine of one million dirhams per defendant. According to Le360, the two were prosecuted on charges of «human trafficking for sexual exploitation, including the prostitution of others through pornographic content and social media platforms, involving a minor under the age of 18 and

Morocco turns to Dutch onions as domestic shortage deepens

The Moroccan market is currently facing shortages of several types of vegetables, as harsh weather conditions have led to crop losses in multiple regions. Early vegetables, potatoes, and onions are among the products in short supply. According to Omar Guissi, a wholesale trader in Casablanca and importer of agricultural products, onion shortages, particularly of yellow varieties, are common at this time of year. However, he noted that this year’s deficit is more severe and

Nancy: A France-Morocco economic forum for action and complementarity

An economic forum between France and Morocco took place on Tuesday in Pont-à-Mousson, near Nancy in the East of France, gathering key players and experts from both nations' economic and institutional domains, particularly from the Grand-Est region. The forum was centered around themes of action, co-development, and complementarity. «Morocco has always been a close, credible, and high-quality partner for us», expressed the members of the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE)

Morocco travel revenues soar to 21.4 billion dirhams in early 2026

Travel revenues reached nearly 21.4 billion dirhams at the end of the first two months of 2026, marking a 22.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Office des Changes. In its latest report on monthly foreign exchange indicators, the Office noted that travel expenses edged down by 1% to 5.11 billion dirhams. As a result, the travel balance posted a surplus of 16.27 billion dirhams, up 31.9% year-on-year at the end of February. The Office des Changes also reported a

Free Max offers unlimited 5G in Morocco and 137 destinations

With the unveiling of its Free Max package on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Free Mobile is set to revolutionize mobile connectivity by offering unlimited 5G access not only in France but also across 137 destinations worldwide, including Morocco. Moreover, users in 100 destinations will benefit from unlimited calling services. Subscribers can access this unlimited 5G service for just 29.99 euros per month (approximately 300 MAD), with a discounted rate of 19.99 euros for customers who also have a

Morocco pushes fertilizer partnership with Suriname

Morocco is seeking to deepen agricultural cooperation with Suriname, with a focus on soil research and fertilization to boost productivity and food security. During a visit by a Moroccan delegation, talks with Suriname’s Agriculture Minister Mike Noersalim focused on mapping soil fertility through field sampling, with the aim of enabling more targeted fertilization and more efficient land use, Surinamese media reported on Wednesday. Morocco has also proposed sharing its expertise in

Morocco's Chefchaouen among 20 cities named «Zero Waste» by the UN

Chefchaouen has been selected among the world’s first 20 cities recognized under the UN-backed «20 Cities Towards Zero Waste» initiative, unveiled ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30. The Moroccan city joins a select group including Accra (Ghana), Bologna (Italy), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), San Francisco (United States), and Yokohama (Japan), among others, recognized for their efforts in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable urban practices. Led by

French Minister Forissier to visit Morocco for World Cup 2030 and wheat talks

The French Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness, Nicolas Forissier, is set to visit Morocco on April 2 and 3. In addition to discussions on projects linked to the organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, wheat is also expected to feature on the agenda. As part of the visit, Forissier will tour the headquarters of the National Federation of Milling in Casablanca on Friday morning, where he is scheduled to meet its president, Abdelkader Alaoui. «This event will take place within

Algeria: The Sahara absent from Ahmed Attaf’s European talks

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held talks on Monday and Tuesday with his Croatian and Belgian counterparts, in meetings held in Zagreb and Brussels, respectively, without the Western Sahara issue featuring on the agenda. Official Algerian communication surrounding the visits instead highlighted Algiers’ intent to strengthen economic ties with both Croatia and Belgium, with a particular focus on hydrocarbons and renewable energy. The absence of any reference to Western Sahara was

Racist chants overshadow Spain–Egypt friendly at RCDE Stadium

The friendly match between Spain and Egypt (0-0) was marred by a heated controversy due to racist chants from a section of the crowd, specifically targeting Egyptian players based on their religion. During the game at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà, some fans repeatedly chanted «Muslim, if you don't jump,» while booing the Egyptian anthem before kickoff. These actions quickly sparked outrage and reignited the debate over racism in Spanish stadiums. ❌ «THEY DO NOT

Morocco and Oman strengthen security cooperation in Rabat meeting

The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), Abdellatif Hammouchi, met on Tuesday in Rabat with the Sultanate of Oman’s ambassador to Morocco, Khalid Salim Bamkhalif. The meeting provided an opportunity to review various aspects of security cooperation between the two countries and to exchange views on ways to further strengthen collaboration across several areas, including the fight against terrorism and transnational organized crime, as well as

PJD praises Spain's refusal to support US military action against Iran

The General Secretariat of the PJD «warmly applauded», in a statement, the Spanish government’s refusal to allow the United States military to use the Rota and Morón bases in what it described as a «Zionist-American attack against Iran», as well as the broader repercussions of what it called an illegal war on the region. The Islamist party hailed what it described as a «model stance that should serve as an example for all countries, organizations, and

Morocco triumphs 2-1 over Paraguay in friendly

Morocco’s national football team secured a 2–1 victory over Paraguay in an international friendly played on Tuesday evening at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France. The Atlas Lions broke the deadlock shortly after halftime, with Bilal El Khannouss opening the scoring in the 48th minute. Just five minutes later, Neil El Aynaoui doubled Morocco’s lead, giving Mohamed Ouahbi’s side a comfortable advantage. Paraguay managed to pull one back late in the game, as

Future of MINURSO: UN delegation moves to Nouakchott after Laayoune

A United Nations delegation tasked with reviewing the mandate of MINURSO has completed its visit to the Sahara, which took place from March 24 to 30, before continuing on to Nouakchott, Mauritania. There, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior civilian and military officials. The delegation was notably received by the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ould Soueidatt, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Abdellah Mahmoud Ibrahim. Discussions focused on

Italy and Spain dismantle a network smuggling hashish from Morocco

Italian authorities, in coordination with their Spanish counterparts, have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals across Italy and Spain. The suspects are accused of smuggling hashish from Morocco into Europe. Investigations revealed that the network sourced large quantities of hashish from Morocco, which were then distributed in Milan, southern Italy, and Barcelona through a coordinated cross-border operation using sophisticated evasion

Rabat-Salé-Kénitra launches pilot project to enhance emergency medical services

On Monday, Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tehraoui launched a pilot project to upgrade the emergency medical assistance system (SAMU) in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. According to a statement, the initiative marks a significant step forward, with the deployment of dedicated Mobile Emergency and Resuscitation Service (SMUR) teams across the region’s provinces to improve access to care and ensure faster patient response. The project also introduces an