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Moroccan Football Federation unveils stylish 2026 World Cup collection

As the 2026 World Cup draws nearer, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) store has launched a fresh ready-to-wear collection that celebrates Morocco's national colors while embracing universal fashion trends. Among the standout pieces available online are the «Morocco Heritage Colorblock Jacket» and the «FRMF Glory» shirt. The jacket captures attention with its bold colorblock design in green, red, and white, offering an oversized fit that makes a statement.

Spanish Civil Guard arrests four after chase involving truck stolen in Morocco

Last week, the Spanish Civil Guard apprehended four individuals who were in a stolen truck. It was discovered that the truck's cab (the front part driven by the driver) had been stolen from Morocco, while the trailer (the rear part used for transporting goods) was stolen in Madrid. This followed a chase in the Campo de Daroca area. The incident began when a security patrol attempted to stop the truck after it aroused suspicion. However, the driver pretended to stop before fleeing, prompting a

Morocco's new check law regularizes over 16,000 cases

A total of 16,918 checks worth 630.1 million dirhams have been regularized since the implementation of new provisions governing checks, Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi said on Monday. The reform has also resolved 1,640 cases of unpaid checks, alongside the introduction of a conciliation process at all stages of the procedure. Speaking before Parliament during a presentation on the implementation of Law 71.24, which amends and supplements Law 15.95 on the Commercial Code, Ouahbi noted that

Morocco's cereal production forecast to reach 90 million quintals in 2025-2026

Cereal production for the 2025–2026 agricultural season is expected to reach nearly 90 million quintals, Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari announced on Tuesday in Meknes. «Thanks to the significant rainfall recorded across Morocco, which has benefited all agricultural regions, the area sown with cereals has reached around 3.9 million hectares. Production is therefore expected to approach 90 million quintals», El Bouari said at the opening of a high-level international

Moroccan Portuguese cooperation strengthened at SIAM

An event dedicated to Moroccan-Portuguese cooperation brought together institutional and economic stakeholders from both countries on Monday in Meknes, on the sidelines of the 18th International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM), where Portugal is the guest of honor. On this occasion, a high-level bilateral meeting was held between Ahmed El Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, and his Portuguese counterpart, José Manuel

Morocco's Omar Hilale hosts strategic dialogue with World Bank at UN headquarters

On the occasion of the opening of the ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, who also serves as president of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), hosted the executive directors of the World Bank on Monday at UN headquarters in New York. The meeting formed part of a strategic dialogue aimed at redefining the partnership between the UN’s peacebuilding architecture and the Bretton Woods

Egyptian-Emirati consortium to invest €200m in Essaouira tourism

An Egyptian-Emirati consortium, featuring Al Nowais Investments, the «Sunrise» Group, and billionaire Samih Sawiris, is set to invest 200 million euros in the initial phase of a tourism project in Essaouira. Spanning 2.5 million square meters, the development will include the construction of 800 hotel rooms. According to the «Asharq» website, these funds will be invested over a five-year period as part of a comprehensive plan. This strategy includes completing 270 hotel

Conference on Moroccan-Spanish relations in Zaragoza disrupted by Polisario supporters

Last week, the University of Zaragoza hosted a conference on Moroccan-Spanish relations, with a focus on the Western Sahara issue. The event comes in the context of the UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2797 on October 31, which reaffirms the primacy of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the territory. Organized by the Moroccan Consulate in Aragon, the conference might have gone largely unnoticed if not for disruptions by Polisario supporters, triggered by the presence of Bahi

Moroccan government defends daylight saving time amid ongoing public debate

In response to ongoing debate over daylight saving time and its impact on daily life, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni told the House of Representatives that the measure was not introduced in isolation, but as part of a broader set of steps aimed at mitigating its effects. «The government has worked to adapt working hours within public administrations through a flexible approach that takes into account the specificities of

UN Security Council meeting on Western Sahara rescheduled

The United Nations Security Council's closed-door meeting, initially set for April 24 to address the Western Sahara issue, has been rescheduled to one day earlier. This change is reflected in the latest provisional agenda released by the council's rotating presidency, currently held by Bahrain. The adjustment comes in response to urgent developments in the Middle East. Specifically, the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is due to lapse overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, sparking

Train services to Marrakech disrupted April 21 to 23 for high-speed rail works

Train services to Marrakech will be temporarily disrupted from April 21 to 23, as part of ongoing high-speed rail (LGV) works between Kenitra and Marrakech, according to a communiqué by the National Office of Railways (ONCF). During this period, trains will not serve Marrakech station and will instead terminate at Sidi Brahim station from April 21 at 11:00 PM until April 23 at 11:00 PM. All departures and arrivals will take place at Sidi Brahim. To ensure continuity, shuttle buses will

Western Mediterranean route sees 66% surge in migration from Morocco and Algeria

While irregular migration routes to the European Union are experiencing one of their calmest periods in years, the Western Mediterranean route linked to Morocco stands out as the only major exception. Recent data from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, shows a 39% drop in total illegal crossings in the first quarter of 2026, amid climate pressures and shifts in smuggling networks’ strategies. Most traditional routes, including the Eastern and Central Mediterranean,

Did the Polisario carry out a «spectacular operation» against the Morocco's FAR?

The Polisario announced yesterday that it had carried out a «spectacular operation» targeting positions held by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) west of the Sand Wall, in the Mahbes area. In its statement, the Front claimed to have inflicted «significant damage» on the FAR. The announcement was widely relayed by its supporters on social media. However, a Moroccan source close to the matter dismissed these claims in comments to Yabiladi, saying that «these are merely

Moroccan woman shot dead by partner in Montreal

A 25-year-old Moroccan woman was shot dead on April 15 in her apartment in Montreal’s Ville-Marie district. Police were called to the scene around 3:25 p.m. for a welfare check and found the victim, Hiba El Rhazi, seriously injured in the upper body. Despite resuscitation attempts, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her partner, 27-year-old Alexandre Karim Amaury Restau, was arrested shortly afterward at Montreal-Trudeau Airport and later charged with

Morocco: Thunderstorms and temperatures up to 39°C this Monday

Morocco is bracing for thunderstorms and scorching temperatures this Monday, as reported by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The DGM has issued an orange-level alert, warning of intense thunderstorms expected to bring 25 to 35 mm of rain and a risk of hail. These conditions are forecasted to hit the provinces of Guercif, Taourirt, Jerada, Figuig, Ifrane, Sefrou, Boulemane, Khénifra, and Midelt between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM. In addition, several regions will experience a

Olympic Safi exits CAF Confederation Cup after draw with USM Alger

Olympic Safi's journey in the CAF Confederation Cup came to an end with a 1-1 draw against USM Alger on Sunday evening at the El Massira Stadium in Safi, during the second leg of the semi-final. From the outset, the Safi team dominated possession, clearly intent on gaining the upper hand against a well-organized Algerian side, which posed a threat on the counterattack and was eager to open the scoring. Olympic Safi maintained relentless offensive pressure on the USM Alger defense,

Al Hoceima court sentences wife for expelling husband from marital home

A court of first instance in Al Hoceima has convicted a woman of expelling her husband from the marital home, sentencing her to a two-month suspended prison term and a financial fine. The ruling followed a complaint filed by the husband with the public prosecutor. According to local sources, the husband accused his wife of forcing him out of the home and refusing to let him return. After reviewing the case, the court upheld the charges and found the defendant guilty. The court also ordered

Al Barid Bank says leaked data not sensitive, customers’ accounts remain secure

Al Barid Bank said on Sunday that data exposed in an alleged online leak was not sensitive and does not allow access to customer accounts or the use of bank cards. The statement follows preliminary investigations into information circulating on certain websites and social media about a possible cyberattack. «Customer accounts and bank cards remain fully secure», the bank said, adding that «an investigation is underway to determine the exact source and nature of the