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Moroccan seasonal workers begin return from Huelva harvest

The return operation for Moroccan seasonal workers who took part in the agricultural season in Spain’s Huelva province began on Thursday, following the end of a months-long harvest campaign. The agricultural organization UPA said the return journey began in the town of Palos de la Frontera. The convoy includes a bus to transport the workers and a luggage truck, as well as a technical mediator fluent in Arabic and a support team overseeing the trip to the port of Tarifa, where the women

Mohammed VI receives newly appointed members of the Constitutional Court

King Mohammed VI received, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the newly appointed members of the Constitutional Court. According to a statement, the appointments were made in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Court’s organic law, as part of the renewal of one-third of its members. They are: Mohamed Amine Benabdellah and Saad Rhzioual Berrada, members appointed by the King. The Sovereign appointed Mohamed Amine Benabdellah as President of

King Mohammed VI receives new foreign ambassadors in Rabat

King Mohammed VI received several foreign ambassadors at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Thursday, where they presented their letters of credence to the sovereign as ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary of their countries to Morocco. They are: Dimiter Tzantchev, ambassador of the European Union Helena Nolan, ambassador of Ireland Pavel Klucky, ambassador of the Czech Republic Helge Andreas Seland, ambassador of Norway Diego Morejón Pazmiño, ambassador of Ecuador Ali

King Mohammed VI appoints new members to Supreme Council of Judicial Power

King Mohammed VI, President of the Supreme Council of Judicial Power (CSPJ), received on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the members he has appointed to the Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the organic law governing the institution. According to a statement from the Royal Cabinet, the appointments include Mohamed Abdennabaoui, who has been reappointed for a second term as First President of the Court of Cassation and, in that capacity,

2026 World Cup: Atlas Lions hold first training session in New Jersey

Morocco’s national football team held its first training session on Thursday at Pingry School, which serves as the Atlas Lions’ base camp in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup. The session took place in a focused yet upbeat atmosphere, reflecting the squad’s positive mood ahead of the tournament. The players trained under excellent conditions and showed strong determination as they continued their preparations for their opening match. Their first workout at the Pingry School

Magnitude 2.8 earthquake recorded near Guercif

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck near Guercif on Thursday evening, according to seismic monitoring agencies. The quake occurred at 8:51 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located about 19 kilometers west of Guercif and at a shallow depth of 13.9 kilometers. #Maroc ??? - Des caméras de surveillance ont capté les premiers instants du léger séisme qui a frappé le centre de Tadart, dans la province de Guercif.Un léger tremblement de terre de magnitude

Italian Carlo Pignatelli, Moroccan Benson Shoes for Atlas Lions' World Cup arrival

The 26 Atlas Lions touched down in style in the United States, where they are set to play their Group C matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dressed in navy blue suits paired with red ties and a small Moroccan flag embroidered on their jacket pockets, the players made a polished arrival. The suits were designed by Carlo Pignatelli, the Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its formal menswear, wedding suits, tuxedos and ceremonial attire. A photo of the Moroccan squad wearing Carlo

Mountakhab 2026: Ismael Saibari reaches preliminary agreement with Bayern Munich

Ismael Saibari has reached a preliminary agreement with Bayern Munich on a contract running until 2030, according to multiple media reports. The 25-year-old Morocco international has enjoyed an outstanding season with PSV Eindhoven, scoring 19 goals and providing nine assists in 37 appearances. His performances have established him as one of the Eredivisie's standout players and attracted interest from several major European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. Before the move can be

2026 World Cup: Zakaria El Ouahdi secures his U.S. visa

A happy ending for Zakaria El Ouahdi. The Moroccan international was granted a visa to enter the United States on Thursday, ending uncertainty over his participation in the 2026 World Cup with the Atlas Lions, who have already arrived in the country. The KRC Genk defender is now expected to join his teammates after efforts led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) helped resolve the issue, according to Hesport. With his administrative situation now settled, El Ouahdi will be able

Second protest in six months as Tinghir village demands end to isolation

Residents of the village of Assoumar, in the commune of Ighil N’Oumgoun in Tinghir province, staged a peaceful march on foot to the provincial headquarters, calling for an end to the village’s isolation and improvements to basic public services. It was the second such protest in less than six months. During the march, demonstrators carried banners and chanted slogans urging authorities to address what they described as urgent social and development needs. Their main demands include

Opta supercomputer predicts Morocco will challenge Brazil for top spot in Group C

Morocco are expected to emerge as Brazil’s main challengers in Group C of the 2026 World Cup, according to Opta’s latest tournament simulations. The Atlas Lions reached the knockout stage in 88.7% of the 10,000 simulations run by the Opta supercomputer and finished top of the group in 28.6% of them. Only Brazil posted stronger numbers, qualifying from the group in 96.9% of simulations and topping Group C 60.2% of the time. Scotland, making their first World Cup appearance since

Body of U.S. soldier who died during African Lion in Morocco finally returned home

The body of U.S. Army Specialist Mariyah Collington, a 19-year-old soldier who died during African Lion military training deployment in Morocco last month, was returned to her hometown in Central Florida on Wednesday. On Wednesday, a flag-draped casket carrying Collington’s remains arrived at Orlando Executive Airport, where family members gathered to receive her. Residents and supporters also lined the route to a funeral home in Apopka to pay tribute to the young soldier, local media

Moroccan in Italy terror plot kept in custody, deemed «dangerous»

An Italian judge has upheld the detention of the 21-year-old Italian-Moroccan arrested in Milan earlier this week on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses, ruling that he should remain in custody pending further investigation. In the order confirming his arrest, the investigating judge described the suspect as both «suggestible» and «dangerous», arguing that his personal fragility made him particularly vulnerable to radicalization while also capable of carefully

Vox tightens access to housing and benefits for foreigners in new Spain deal

In Spain, Vox continues to shape regional governing agreements by pushing key elements of its political agenda. On Wednesday, June 3, the far-right party reached a deal with the People's Party (PP) to form a new regional government in the autonomous community of Castile and León. As in previous agreements signed in Extremadura and Aragon, Vox secured the inclusion of a «national priority» policy in the governing program. In Castile and León, however, the party

PSU and FGD launch Left Alliance in Casablanca

Months of coordination between the Unified Socialist Party (PSU) and the Federation of the Democratic Left (FGD) culminated on Wednesday in Casablanca with the official launch of the «Left Alliance». Its founders said the initiative is intended to «respond to the political, economic, social and human rights challenges facing our country, challenges that threaten national sovereignty and deepen social, territorial and regional inequalities». The new alliance also says

Morocco secures strong demand for major eurobond issue

Morocco’s €2.25 billion bond issue on international markets on May 19 was a successful operation driven by opportunity rather than necessity, according to Attijari Global Research (AGR). «In May 2026, Morocco successfully completed a €2.25 billion sovereign Eurobond issuance on the international market. The operation demonstrates the Kingdom’s ability to secure long-term foreign-currency financing in an environment marked by heightened geopolitical risks, relatively

De Mistura to visit Tindouf camps as UN seeks to revive Sahara talks

Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, is expected to visit the Tindouf camps on June 7 and 8, where he is scheduled to meet with Polisario leaders, according to an announcement posted on social media by the movement led by Brahim Ghali. The visit is primarily intended to lay the groundwork for a possible resumption of talks on the Sahara issue. «The Polisario and Algeria want the UN to play a more visible role in this process, while

Rabat court rejects Mohamed Ziane release request

The Rabat Court of Appeal on Wednesday rejected a request for provisional release filed by the defense team of Mohamed Ziane, who is currently being held at El Arjat 1 prison, where he is serving prison sentences handed down in two separate cases. On April 8, 2026, the Criminal Appeals Chamber of the Rabat Court of Appeal sentenced Ziane, a former human rights minister, to five years in prison in a case involving the alleged embezzlement and misappropriation of funds belonging to the Moroccan