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Morocco opens new Ceuta border entrance for Operation Marhaba

Morocco has officially opened the new access route to the Ceuta border crossing, coinciding with the launch of Operation Marhaba 2026. The new infrastructure has been brought into service following redevelopment works and a reorganization of traffic flows aimed at improving the movement of vehicles and travelers at one of the busiest border crossings during the summer season. Authorities hope the upgrades will help address the longstanding challenges that have plagued the crossing,

More than 200 easyJet passengers stranded in Marrakech after flight cancellation

More than 200 easyJet passengers were left stranded at Marrakech Menara Airport on Wednesday after a technical issue forced the cancellation of a flight to Manchester. Flight EZY2294, originally scheduled to depart at 10:40 a.m., was first delayed before being cancelled nearly 10 hours later. According to passengers quoted by British media, travelers received little information throughout the day and only learned of the cancellation via email late in the afternoon. The disruption affected

Morocco and Portugal simplify driving license recognition

Morocco and Portugal signed an agreement in Rabat on Wednesday providing for the mutual recognition of driving licenses, in a move aimed at easing mobility and simplifying administrative procedures for citizens of both countries. The agreement was signed by Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz. It updates a previous accord signed in 2003 and reflects the growing cooperation between

Moroccan history exhibition opens in Montpellier to showcase heritage and diversity

The travelling exhibition «The Doors of Morocco’s History: Dynasties, Sovereigns and Leading Figures» heads to the southern French city of Montpellier in June, offering visitors an immersive look at the major forces and emblematic figures that helped shape Moroccan identity. Hosted at City Hall by the association Cœur de Lionne, in partnership with the Consulate General of Morocco in Montpellier, the event is part of «an effort to promote cultural ties and raise

Morocco buys used Italian Intercity carriages

Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) has acquired a number of used Intercity train carriages from Italy that were recently withdrawn from service by Trenitalia as part of the operator’s fleet modernization program. According to Italian media reports, 11 carriages were seen wrapped in protective white covers and prepared for transport. They were shipped from the Alessandria Smistamento rail yard, one of Italy’s main railway logistics hubs, to the port of Ravenna before

Ezzalzouli, Aguerd Ruled Out of Morocco's World Cup Squad

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd will not be part of Morocco’s squad for the 2026 World Cup after both players were officially replaced on FIFA’s roster list. The two players no longer appear on Morocco’s squad on FIFA’s official website. Their replacements were approved on June 10, with Ezzalzouli making way for Angers winger Amine Sbaï and Aguerd being replaced by Al-Fateh defender Marwane Saâdane. The changes come after days of uncertainty

Casablanca boosts sports tourism with its international marathon

A partnership agreement was signed on Tuesday in Casablanca between the Casablanca-Settat Regional Tourism Council (CRT) and the Greater Casablanca Runners Association (ACGC) to promote sports tourism in the region, building on the growing success of the Casablanca International Marathon. Under the agreement, the two parties will collaborate on communication and promotional efforts surrounding the event, while also engaging tourism professionals to develop tailored offers for runners, their

Ahead of October deadline, UN consults Mauritania on MINURSO mandate renewal

After stopping in Morocco, where he was received by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix traveled to Mauritania. In Nouakchott, the UN official met on Tuesday with Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug. «This meeting was an opportunity to review bilateral cooperation between our country and the United Nations, explore ways to strengthen it, and discuss key international issues of common interest», the

Marhaba 2026 launches at Tanger Med to welcome Moroccan diaspora

Operation Marhaba 2026 was officially launched on Wednesday, June 10, at the port of Tanger Med. Dedicated to welcoming Moroccans living abroad (MREs) during the summer travel season, the initiative is being carried out under the instructions of King Mohammed VI. This 26th edition will run through September 15. Coordinated by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, the operation relies on a comprehensive social, medical and administrative support system. A total of 26 reception sites have

FIFA names Slovenian officials for Morocco-Brazil World Cup opener

FIFA has announced the refereeing team for the highly anticipated World Cup clash between Morocco and Brazil, which will mark the Atlas Lions' opening match of the 2026 tournament on Saturday. The governing body has appointed experienced Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, 46, to officiate the encounter. He will be assisted by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, while FIFA has yet to reveal the identity of the video assistant referee (VAR). Vinčić is no stranger to

The Spanish government sidesteps questions surrounding the death of Lahbib Abdelaziz

The Spanish government has refrained from commenting on the circumstances surrounding the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, which occurred on Sunday in the area east of the Sand Wall. Asked about the matter, government spokesperson Elma Saiz struck a notably cautious tone. «We have not yet received any official information on this subject. Caution is required in all cases», she said. She went on to reaffirm Spain’s «support» for the efforts of the UN

Morocco braces for heatwave and storms through Saturday

A heatwave and thunderstorms accompanied by strong wind gusts and localized hail are expected to affect several provinces across Morocco from Wednesday through Saturday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The provinces of Errachidia, Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Aousserd, and Oued Ed-Dahab are forecast to experience temperatures ranging between 41°C and 44°C during this period, the DGM said in an orange-level weather alert. The agency also

Dutch House of Representatives approves extradition treaty With Morocco

The Dutch House of Representatives has approved an extradition treaty with Morocco, paving the way for easier transfers of suspects and convicted criminals between the two countries. The agreement, signed in 2023, allows extradition requests for offenses punishable by at least one year in prison under the laws of both countries, including violent crimes and money laundering. Only the Party for the Animals and Denk voted against the treaty. Morocco does not generally extradite its own

Morocco cracks top five in 2026 World Cup kit rankings

Morocco’s home kit for the 2026 World Cup has been ranked the fifth-best among the tournament’s 48 participating nations by The Athletic. The outlet praised Puma’s design, describing the jersey as «a beauty» and highlighting its distinctive collar, colors and trim inspired by traditional Moroccan fabric patterns. It also noted that, unlike several manufacturers that retained kits unveiled for AFCON 2025, Puma provided its teams with entirely new designs. The

Taza health delegation responds to social media claims over viral hospital death

The provincial delegation of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Taza has issued a statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case of a man whose photos were recently circulated from inside Ibn Baja Provincial Hospital, sparking questions and criticism over how his condition was handled. According to the delegation, the hospital’s emergency department received the unidentified man on June 7, 2026, after he was transported by ambulance from a commune in the

Sumar urges Spain to summon Moroccan ambassador over death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz

Voices backing the Polisario Front continue to grow louder in Spain following the death of senior figure Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz. On Tuesday, the left-wing Sumar party, a member of Spain’s governing coalition, called on Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to summon Morocco’s ambassador to Madrid, Karima Benyaich, and seek explanations over the incident. Speaking at a press conference in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Alberto Ibáñez, an MP from the

1,200-year-old game board found in medieval hammam in Morocco

A team of archaeologists has uncovered a 1,200-year-old game board at the ancient site of Walīla (Volubilis), near Meknes, shedding new light on leisure and social life in early Islamic Morocco. The discovery, detailed in a June study published in Libyan Studies, was made by Tim Penn of the University of Reading, Corisande Fenwick of University College London (UCL), and Hassan Limane of Morocco’s National Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Heritage (INSAP). The game board

Morocco arrests French Guinean suspect wanted by Interpol at Casablanca airport

National Security officers at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca have arrested a 39-year-old French citizen of Guinean origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the Guinean judicial authorities. The suspect was apprehended upon arriving on a flight from Brussels after checks against the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) database revealed that he was wanted under a red notice issued at the request of Guinea in connection with a case