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King Mohammed VI and President Macron sign «reinforced exceptional partnership»

King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron signed at the Royal Office in Rabat on Monday a Declaration on a «reinforced exceptional partnership» between Morocco and France. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation across bilateral, regional, and international sectors to address shared challenges. King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron, during Macron's state visit to Morocco from October 28-30, 2024, decided to elevate their nations’ relationship to a

King Mohammed VI welcomes President Macron at Rabat-Salé Airport for three-day state visit

King Mohammed VI welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at Rabat-Salé Airport on Monday afternoon for a three-day state visit. The King was joined by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Princess Lalla Khadija, and Princess Lalla Meryem. President Macron’s delegation includes over 120 representatives from various fields. After the official welcoming ceremony, King Mohammed VI and President Macron will hold a private meeting and

U.S. Congressional delegation visits Morocco to strengthen military cooperation

Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of the National Defense Administration, received a delegation of U.S. congressmen at the Administration's headquarters on Monday, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar and officials from the U.S. Embassy in Rabat.   The delegation, led by Doug Lamborn, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, was composed of seven U.S. Congressmen from the Financial Services, Procurement, Foreign Affairs, Budget,

Moroccan airports set new record with 24 million passengers by September 2024

The National Airports Office reported that Moroccan airports set a new record, welcoming 24,274,324 passengers by the end of September 2024, marking a 19.66 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The office noted in a statement that this growth included most airports, such as Rabat-Salé Airport (up 42.77 percent), Agadir (up 36.5 percent), Dakhla (up 35.94 percent), Marrakech (up 33.88 percent), Tetouan (up 31.09 percent), and Tangier (up 21.91 percent). Domestic air

PJD head presses Morocco's former PM for accountability on Israel normalization agreement

The Secretary General of the PJD recalled the signing of the tripartite declaration at the royal palace in Rabat on December 22, 2020, by his predecessor, marking the resumption of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel. «The PJD may have apologized for the normalization, but the one who should apologize is Dr. Saad-Eddine El Othmani. He must explain the circumstances, which he knows, surrounding his signing of the normalization», Benkirane said during a rally in support

Italian inheritance dispute over Agnelli estate extends to Morocco

The ongoing inheritance dispute over the fortune of the late Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli has entered a new chapter as a villa in Morocco becomes entangled in the legal proceedings. Agnelli, the former head of automaker Fiat and patriarch of one of Italy's most prominent families, passed away in 2003, setting the stage for a complex battle over his estate. The conflict, which began after the death of Agnelli's widow, Marella Caracciolo, in 2019, pits his daughter Margherita against his

Moroccan scholar Younes El Khamlichi wins Qatar Award for Civilizational Dialogue

Dr. Younes El Khamlichi from Morocco has won the third prize of the Qatar Global Award for Dialogue Among Civilizations, organized by the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Qatar University, under the theme «Science Dialogue: Towards a Civilizational Framework for Educational System Integration». According to the organizers, this recognition followed a rigorous evaluation process by local and international scientific judging

Moroccan Embassy in Canberra hosts mobile consulate across Australia

From October 29 to November 5, the Moroccan Embassy in Canberra will be organizing a mobile consulate for Moroccan nationals residing in Australia. This mission aims to provide easier access to embassy services, particularly for the issuance of the electronic national identity card (CNIE), including initial CNIE applications for Moroccan youth over the age of 12, according to an embassy press release. The consular team will be available in Canberra on October 29, in Sydney on November 2, in

Moroccan startup Colis raises $300K to expand in Europe and West Africa

Moroccan cross-border logistics startup has secured a $300,000 pre-seed funding from Witamax, a private backed Startup Investment company launched with successful Entrepreneur club deal in Morocco. Colis plans to use the funding to strengthen its presence across Morocco’s five largest regions and expand into six European countries. It also has ambitions to grow in West Africa. The startup is gearing up for another fundraising round, set for early 2026, aiming to capture a larger share

Spain : Polisario ally Íñigo Errejón exits politics amid «sexual misconduct» allegations

Íñigo Errejón, the former leader of the deputies’ group for the far-left coalition Sumar, has announced his permanent departure from politics. At 40, he has stepped down from his seat in the Lower House and relinquished all his roles within Sumar’s leadership. Following Yolanda Díaz’s resignation after her party’s poor performance in the European elections on June 9, Errejón—once the No. 2 in Podemos—had been seen as a

Heavy rains, snowfall, and cold wave forecast for Morocco from Monday to Wednesday

Heavy rainfall with occasional thunderstorms, gusty winds, and local hail, snowfalls, and cold weather are expected from Monday to Wednesday in several provinces of the Kingdom, the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) announced in an orange weather alert. Heavy rainfall (35-50mm) is expected from Monday, 00:00 AM to Tuesday, 06:00 AM, in the provinces of Taourirt, Figuig, Guercif, Boulemane, Errachidia, Tinghir, and Midelt. Moderate rainfall (25-30mm) will also affect the provinces of

The schedule of Macron’s visit to Morocco revealed

The President of the French Republic has released the itinerary for Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Morocco, set for October 28-30. On Monday at 4:30 p.m. (Moroccan time), «the President of the Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron will arrive at Place du Mechouar (at the Royal Palace in Rabat)», the source stated. Following an official welcoming ceremony for the presidential couple, King Mohammed VI and President Macron will hold a one-on-one meeting. The two heads of state will

Morocco to resume plan for flexible exchange rate by 2026, says Central Bank governor

Morocco is planning to loosen its exchange rate regime in 2026, gradually resuming the plan interrupted by the pandemic, Bloomberg News reported, quoting Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri. While attending the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington DC, Jouahri stated that «the move would involve gradually shifting the dirham from its current peg, which is based on a basket of euros and US dollars». «The central bank is

Polisario : Mohamed Abdelaziz's son promoted to commander of armed militia

Mohamed Abdelaziz's son continues to rise within the Polisario leadership. Brahim Ghali has appointed him as head of the «reserve army», according to media based in the Tindouf camps on Saturday. Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz replaces Mohamed Lamine Ould El Bouhali, who initially established the unit in 2017, following his dismissal in January 2016 by Mohamed Abdelaziz from the «Ministry of Defense». Since the 16th Congress held in January 2023 at the «Dakhla

Murcia : Investigation opened into assault of Moroccan citizen by security guard at consulate

The Moroccan Consulate General in Murcia, Spain, responded to a video showing a private security guard assaulting a Moroccan citizen on its premises. Consulate sources expressed «regret» over the incident, describing it as an «isolated» altercation between a guard from a local private security company and a Moroccan citizen. «As soon as it learned of the incident, the consulate contacted the company to express its strong disapproval of the guard's inappropriate

Morocco, Russia eye new Sahara fishing deal Post-EU rulings

Morocco and Russia are preparing the groundwork for a new fishing agreement in the Kingdom's Saharan waters. This is evident from a press release issued by the Russian Embassy in Rabat. «The Russian research vessel Atlantenero, part of the Russian Federal Fisheries Agency's Great African Expedition, has begun a research mission in cooperation with the Moroccan National Institute of Fisheries Research to assess the exploitation of small pelagic fish species in the Kingdom of Morocco's

Princess Lalla Hasnaa and Sheikha Al Mayassa chair Fashion Trust Arabia Gala in Marrakech

Princess Lalla Hasnaa and Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani chaired the Fashion Trust Arabia gala dinner at the El Badii Palace in Marrakech on Thursday evening. This event was organized as part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture. Upon her arrival at El Badii Palace, Princess Lalla Hasnaa was welcomed by Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Tania Fares, Vice President of Fashion Trust Arabia, before reviewing a section of the Auxiliary Forces presenting honors. After viewing

United Airlines operates first direct flight between Marrakech and New York

Starting October 25, 2024, United Airlines will operate a direct route between New York and Marrakech, offering three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The Boeing 767-300 aircraft used for this route can accommodate up to 167 passengers. The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) closely followed the inaugural flight as part of its «Light in Action» initiative. This direct route aligns with the ONMT's strategy to attract one million American tourists