Snowfall expected from Tuesday to Wednesday in Morocco

Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has forecast snowfall starting at elevations of 1,400 meters, expected from Tuesday through Wednesday in several regions of the country. In an orange-level weather alert, the agency said snowfall between 20 and 40 cm is expected in the provinces of Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ifrane, Midelt, and Boulemane. Snow accumulations of 10 to 20 cm are also forecast in the provinces of Al Haouz, Taza, Chefchaouen, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Figuig,

Future of MINURSO: Royal Moroccan Armed Forces delegation visits New York

As the April deadline approaches for the UN Security Council’s review of the Western Sahara issue, a delegation from Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) recently paid a strategic visit to New York, according to a well-informed source contacted by Yabiladi. During high-level meetings with senior United Nations officials, discussions focused on the future of MINURSO, the UN mission in Western Sahara, as well as the situation in the buffer zones east of the Sand Wall. Morocco is

Morocco condemns Iranian aggressions at Arab League meeting in Cairo

This Sunday in Cairo, the Arab League convened an extraordinary session of its executive council, solely dedicated to addressing Iranian aggressions that jeopardize the sovereignty and security of Gulf States. Representing Morocco, the Minister of Foreign Affairs delivered a strong condemnation of these aggressive Iranian actions against Arab countries, labeling them as a «flagrant violation of these States' sovereignty and a direct threat to the security of the entire

Marrakech-Safi hackathon transforms heritage into innovation and investment opportunities

On March 4th, the Regional Investment Center (CRI) of Marrakech-Safi unveiled the hackathon «Memory, Heritage, Innovation & Investment,» aligning its launch with several significant historical milestones: the 68th anniversary of the visit of King Mohammed V to M’Hamid El Ghizlane and the southern provinces, the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Dcheira, and the 50th anniversary marking the departure of the last foreign soldier from these regions. This event, organized in

Moody's upgrades Morocco's credit outlook to positive

On March 6, 2026, Moody's Ratings upgraded Morocco's sovereign credit outlook from "stable" to "positive," a promising step towards achieving an investment grade, following a similar revision by S&P last September. The agency highlights that this positive outlook reflects the gradual strengthening of the country's economic and fiscal solidity, supported by stable governance and the increasing diversification of the economy. Moody's notes that prudent macroeconomic management, an adequate

Mauritania restricts food exports at borders impacting Morocco-Algeria trade routes

Mauritania has introduced new regulations at its border checkpoints starting Thursday, aimed at halting the export of foodstuffs. This sweeping measure encompasses all food products, whether they are imported or locally produced, as reported by a Nouakchott-based media outlet. Security forces stationed at various crossing points have commenced strict enforcement of this policy. From this point forward, vehicles and travelers transporting foodstuffs will undergo systematic inspections and will

Moroccan league demands UN probe into Algerian army's fatal shootings

The Moroccan League for Citizenship and Human Rights is urging an independent international investigation following the tragic deaths of Moroccan nationals, allegedly shot by the Algerian army near the shared border. On February 28, the Algerian Ministry of Defense admitted to killing two Moroccans in the Beni Ounif area, located in the province of Béchar. This incident unfolded less than a month after three other Moroccans were killed by Algerian forces on January 28, in the Ghennama

Morocco condemns Iran's drone strikes on Azerbaijan

On Friday, March 6, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita engaged in a phone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov. «During this exchange, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his interlocutor about the drone strikes carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan on March 5, 2026,» stated the Azerbaijani foreign ministry in a statement. The Azerbaijani diplomat emphasized that these actions, targeting his country's

Spanish PP proposes Ceuta's inclusion in 2030 World Cup activities

The Spanish People's Party (PP) is pushing for Ceuta to be part of the activities surrounding the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. This initiative was brought to the Senate by PP Senator Cristina Díaz, who represents Ceuta, as reported by local media. The proposal, which carries significant political weight, aims to involve Ceuta in the World Cup's ancillary activities without hosting matches or constructing new sports facilities. During

Moroccan FM and Russian counterpart hail ties in phone call

On Friday, March 6, Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita, engaged in a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the discussion unfolded «in a constructive and trusting atmosphere, focusing on priorities for advancing the traditionally friendly Russo-Moroccan relations, as well as current regional issues in the context of strengthening bilateral coordination of foreign policies». The ministry

Polisario Front supporters engage Ecuadorian parliament amid political shifts

In Ecuador, advocates of the Polisario Front are intensifying their engagement with legislators. Recently, two members of a local organization supporting the Front held discussions with Deputy Gerardo Machado Clavijo, who serves on the Permanent Commission on Sovereignty, Integration, and Global Security. The talks centered on potential measures the Ecuadorian Parliament could adopt to back the Polisario's stance, following President Daniel Noboa's decision on October 22, 2024, to suspend

Imam killed during dawn prayer in Driouch after attack by man with mental health issues

In a tragic incident early Friday morning, the imam of a mosque in the commune of M’Hajer, in Driouch Province, was fatally attacked during the dawn prayer. According to local reports, the assailant, said to be suffering from mental health issues, struck the imam with a rod, causing his immediate death and leaving worshippers in shock. Residents say the suspect had previously been the subject of complaints due to his erratic behavior, with some calling for his placement in a specialized

Las Palmas court sentences two for organizing deadly migration trips from Morocco to Canary Islands

The Regional Court in Las Palmas has handed down a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence to two individuals involved in a criminal network orchestrating irregular migration routes from southern Morocco to the Canary Islands. These individuals were linked to four perilous sea voyages between September 2022 and July 2023, tragically resulting in the deaths of 96 migrants. The accused confessed to charges of facilitating irregular migration. Initially, prosecutors had pressed for a seven-year

Moroccan named best female entrepreneur in Belgian city of Mechelen

Sihem El Mandoudi, a 35-year-old Moroccan-Belgian entrepreneur and founder of the women-only fitness studio «Studio El Mando» has been voted «Best Female Entrepreneur» in her city of Mechelen, in northern Belgium. «I didn’t expect it at all. I owe a lot to my community», she said after receiving more than 1,500 votes, noting that clients actively encouraged others to vote for her. After just one year in business, El Mandoudi has turned her studio

Saïss on Brahim Diaz’s Panenka: «Hero was enough, he tried to be the superhero»

Nearly two months after Morocco’s defeat to Senegal (1–0) in the Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil, the disappointment still lingers among players and fans. One moment in particular continues to dominate discussions: Brahim Díaz’s missed Panenka in the final minutes, which has come to symbolize the night the Morocco national football team let the trophy slip away. Forced to watch the match from the bench due to injury, Romain Saïss says the moment still

Five Dutch-born youth internationals choose to represent Morocco

Five Dutch-born youth internationals of Moroccan descent, Sami Bouhoudane, Ayoub Ouarghi, Benjamin Khaderi, Aymean El Hani, and Oualid Agougil, have decided to represent Morocco instead of the Netherlands, according to ESPN. Among them, only Agougil, a 20-year-old midfielder at Jong FC Utrecht, is older; the other four are all 18. A left-back from Etten-Leur, he came through the youth academies of NAC Breda before joining AFC Ajax at 15. Since 2024, he has been playing for FC Utrecht’s

Ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier City canceled due to storm Regina

Ferry services between the ports of Tarifa and Tangier City, scheduled for Friday, March 6, have been canceled due to severe weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar, triggered by storm «Regina». The Port Authorities of Algeciras in Cadiz, Spain, reported that the ferry operators Morocco Africa Link (AML) and Balearia have suspended all trips on this route starting from 8 a.m., effectively halting maritime travel to North Africa from this point. Meanwhile,

UK minister says Western Sahara products «cannot be labelled as Moroccan»

The British government has stated that agricultural products originating from Western Sahara «cannot be labelled as Moroccan». The position was outlined on March 3 by Angela Eagle, the UK’s Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, in response to a written question from Labour MP Kim Johnson. «The fundamental principles of our food labelling rules are that information provided to the consumer must not mislead and must enable consumers to make informed