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Olympic Safi goalkeeper slams Morocco's «excessive hospitality» after chaotic clash with USM Alger

Olympic Safi's goalkeeper, Youssef El Motie, voiced his frustration following his team's exit from the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals at the hands of Algeria's USM Alger. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at Safi's Massira Stadium, after a goalless first leg. El Motie noted that his team was prepared to play a fair and competitive match, but the situation was disrupted when Algerian fans invaded the pitch, forcing a halt to the game. Malheureusement ce n’est pas faux.

Rising sea temperatures push new tropical fish into Dakhla waters

Warming waters are driving a northward shift in marine species along Morocco’s Atlantic coast. This is the conclusion of researchers who have recorded three tropical and subtropical fish species for the first time in the waters of Dakhla, in southern Morocco. The discovery is likely linked to rising sea temperatures, they said in a study published on April 12 in the scientific journal Journal of Fish Biology. The newly observed species are the Atlantic bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus),

Almeria boosts shaded capacity for 2026 Marhaba crossings to Morocco

During the 2026 Operation Marhaba, the port of Almeria will be equipped with shaded facilities covering a total of 7,525 square meters, spread across nine tents and one traditional tent, to help reduce waiting times for travelers heading to Morocco. The project carries a cost of €141,830, with most installations concentrated in the pre-boarding area, where the two largest structures will be set up, according to Europa Press. The plan includes two large vehicle tents measuring 3,400 and

Mobile consulate in Ibiza brings services to Moroccan community in Balearic Islands

A mobile consulate was set up over the weekend in Ibiza, providing proximity services and support to members of the Moroccan community living in Spain’s Balearic Islands. The initiative forms part of the outreach policy led by the Consulate General of Morocco in Palma de Mallorca for Moroccans residing in Spain, in line with royal guidelines and directives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates. Ibiza was selected due to its high concentration

Ryanair flight to Morocco diverted to France after onboard medical emergency

A Ryanair flight bound for Morocco was forced to make an emergency diversion to southwestern France on April 19 following a medical incident on board. Flight FR5948, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was traveling from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Saniat Rmel Airport in Tétouan when the crew declared an emergency. The aircraft carried out a rapid descent to secure a priority landing at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport. The plane landed safely, allowing emergency medical

Fatal taxi collision near Chichaoua claims three lives and injures Seven

Three people lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries of varying severity on Sunday, following a devastating collision between two large taxis on the road linking the Mazoudia community to the city of Chichaoua. According to media reports, the accident occurred when a taxi traveling from Chichaoua towards Marrakech collided with another taxi heading in the opposite direction towards Agadir. The violent impact resulted in the immediate death of three individuals at the scene, while

Ryanair flight to Marrakech leaves France without 192 passengers

A Ryanair flight bound for Marrakech departed empty from Vatry Airport in northeastern France on April 14, leaving behind all 192 passengers who had booked seats, Le Figaro reported on Sunday. The incident was caused by a strike by airport security staff at Paris Vatry Airport, which prevented passengers from boarding the flight to Marrakech. Affected travelers were notified via SMS and push notifications and informed of their rebooking options, Ryanair said. According to airport director

«Lilya and Rayane», the 100% Moroccan animated series on TV5MONDE+

The Moroccan animated series «Lilya and Rayane» is now available for streaming on the TV5MONDE+ platform. Tailored for young audiences, the show is rich with local cultural references and follows the adventures of two children, Lilya and Rayane, living in Morocco with their parents, Salma and Saad. «Whether it's a trip to the market, a day at school, household chores, or a family picnic, each day brings a new adventure», shares the series, directed by Yassine Lahrichi

Moroccan liquid gas depot owners cancel strike after fruitful talks with minister

The Professional Association of Wholesale Liquid Gas Depot Owners in Morocco has called off its planned work stoppage set for April 21 and 22. This decision follows what has been described as a "fruitful" meeting with Fouzi Lekjaa, the Minister Delegate in charge of the budget. Ahmed Mada, the association's spokesperson, informed Yabiladi that the cancellation came after an agreement to increase the distributors' profit margin by 30 dirhams per ton, a figure unchanged since 2016. He hailed

Marrakech police detain suspects in store vandalism case

In Marrakech, security forces have apprehended four suspects linked to the vandalism of a local business. This development follows the widespread sharing of a video showing the suspects attacking the establishment with stones and fireworks. According to initial reports, the incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 18. Once the video gained traction on social media, the Marrakech Security Directorate swiftly launched an investigation. This effort led to the identification and

Guercif and Laayoune police dismantle fraud network impersonating public officials

Police officers from the regional security department in Guercif, working in coordination with their counterparts in Laayoune, have apprehended five individuals aged between 32 and 44. These suspects are believed to be part of a fraud network that impersonates officials from public institutions to scam victims and steal their banking information. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects would phone their victims, pretending to offer social assistance benefits. This ruse was used to

Senior Moroccan delegation received by U.S. Defense Secretary

Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, and Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the Southern Zone, were received by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during the 14th meeting of the Morocco–U.S. Defense Consultative Committee, held in Washington from April 14 to 16, 2026. The meeting, attended by Morocco’s ambassador to Washington,

Morocco to face El Salvador in second World Cup preparatory friendly

The Atlas Lions will face El Salvador in a friendly on June 3 as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The announcement was made on Friday, April 17, by the president of the Salvadoran Football Federation, Yamil Bukele, in a post on X. The match will be played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, he added. «It is, definitively, a high-level commitment that adds to our process», Bukele said. CONFIRMADO: El Salvador jugará ante Marruecos, el

Morocco: Three Senegalese hooligans and a French-Algerian released after three months in prison

Three Senegalese fans were released on Saturday after completing a three-month prison sentence in Morocco, following the tumultuous events during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final in Rabat, AFP reports. The trio exited Al Arjat 2 prison, northeast of the capital, under gendarmerie escort, before being transferred to a police station near Salé. Their release was overseen by representatives from the Senegalese embassy. One of the fans expressed his joy by exclaiming, «dima

Tetouan: Two children killed in partial collapse of house in medina

Two children died in the early hours of Saturday after a house partially collapsed in the medina of Tetouan, local authorities said. The building, consisting of a ground floor and two upper levels, was home to five families totaling 11 people. Upon being alerted, local authorities, security services, and civil protection teams rushed to the scene to carry out search and rescue operations, secure the area, and take the necessary safety measures, the same source said. Rescue teams recovered the

French-Moroccan actress Nadia Farès dies at 57 after pool incident in Paris

French-Moroccan actress Nadia Farès died on Friday, April 17, at the age of 57. She passed away at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, where she had been hospitalized since Sunday after being found unconscious in a swimming pool at a sports club in Paris’ 9th arrondissement. An investigation has been opened, with no wrongdoing identified at this stage. Farès rose to prominence in the 1990s before building a career across French and international productions. She

MACECE, THE FORGE and Technopark host Casablanca event on scaling Moroccan startups

The Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE), in partnership with THE FORGE and Technopark, hosted a two-event series in Casablanca on Friday focused on strengthening Morocco’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and linking it with Silicon Valley, according to a press release. Held at Technopark Casablanca, the initiative brought together ecosystem leaders, founders, students and investors for discussions on Morocco’s potential as a hub for scalable

Fortune Maroc expands Bouskoura plant, creating 300 jobs

Fortune Maroc inaugurated on Friday the expansion of its industrial unit in Bouskoura, in the presence of Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour and Jordan’s ambassador to Morocco, Jumana Ghunaimat, according to a press release. The project, worth 220 million dirhams, aims to boost production capacity through the installation of new biscuit, chocolate and confectionery lines. It has created more than 300 additional direct jobs, bringing the company’s workforce to over 600