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Walid Regragui : No issues with Ziyech, but he needs to regain his form

National team coach Walid Regragui addressed the absence of international player Hakim Ziyech from his final squad in preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Tanzania. During a press conference held today to announce the squad, Regragui explained that he traveled to Qatar to observe both Ziyech and Ghanem Saiss, but neither player featured in the matches. He denied any issues with Ziyech, stating, «He is a great player who has contributed a lot to

Lamine Yamal opens up about racism and being a role model for young Moroccans

Lamine Yamal, the rising star of Barcelona, recently featured on DAZN's Decoded, sports streaming platform, reflecting on his journey from La Torreta to his current success with Barça. Despite the fast pace of his career, he says, «As a child, I could imagine that I could be a footballer and that I could end up playing for Barça, but never so soon. It's a dream». Lamine describes himself as a «creative, fun player» who loves to entertain, and he is proud

Zamalek signs Moroccan defender Mahmoud Bentayg permanently until 2028

Moroccan left-back Mahmoud Bentayg has been signed by Egyptian club Zamalek on a permanent basis until June 2028, the club announced Tuesday in a post on X. The 24-year-old joined the Cairo-based club last summer from French outfit Saint-Étienne on a one-season loan deal with an option to make the move permanent for €1 million. Zamalek activated the buyout clause in Bentayg’s contract, extending his stay at the club for the next three seasons. بنتايج باق حتى

Morocco appoints new Directors for Nador and Agadir airports

The Director General of the National Airports Office (ONDA), Adel El Fakir, has appointed Othmane Hassani as the head of Nador El Aroui Airport and El Mokhtar Dahraoui as the head of Agadir Al Massira Airport. With their extensive experience in air navigation and airport infrastructure management, their mission will be to implement the reforms outlined in the Airports 2030 strategy, aiming for compliance with international standards and the management of digitalization and infrastructure

Ruling Party and charity in Morocco scrutinized for alleged electoral exploitation of charity work

Controversy surrounding the use of a state-owned truck by the «Joud» association, which is linked to the Prime Minister's party, to distribute Ramadan food baskets has reached parliament. Accusations have resurfaced against the association, alleging the exploitation of charitable work for electoral purposes.

Regragui calls up new talent for World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Tanzania

Walid Regragui, the head coach of the Morocco national team, unveiled on Friday, March 14, the list of players invited for the two matches that the Atlas Lions will play against the Niger national team on Friday, March 21, 2025, and against Tanzania on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. These matches are part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup finals and will be held at the Honorary Complex in the city of Oujda, starting at 9:30 PM. The list features new names summoned for the first time

Ferries resume between Algeciras and Tangier after storm disruptions

Cruises between Algeciras and Tangier resumed on Friday after strong westerly winds caused cancellations and delays the previous day, Spanish media reported. The high-speed vessels of Armas Trasmediterránea and Baleària, as well as Baleària’s conventional ferry, are now operating normally following an improvement in weather conditions. Meanwhile, crossings between Tarifa and Tangier City remain suspended due to ongoing adverse weather. On Thursday, severe weather

Ceuta-Morocco drug tunnel could have multiple exits, investigators suspect

The recently discovered tunnel, believed to have been used for drug smuggling between Ceuta and Morocco, is suspected to have multiple exits, complicating ongoing investigations under Operation «Hades». Led by the Spanish Civil Guard in cooperation with Moroccan authorities, the probe has identified the tunnel’s starting point and length, but its endpoint remains unknown. Authorities suspect it may have several branches serving different purposes in drug trafficking. In

New Huelva-Tangier Med sea route eases Moroccan workers' commute to Spanish farms

The Port of Huelva has announced the launch of a new direct maritime route connecting it to Morocco’s Port of Tanger Med, starting next Sunday. This initiative, in collaboration with Suardiaz Group and Grupo Transonuba (GTO), aims to enhance connectivity between the two ports and facilitate the transportation of seasonal Moroccan workers for Huelva’s red fruit harvest. By allowing workers to travel directly from Tanger Med to Huelva—bypassing Algeciras and overland

12 to stand trial in Spain for building high-speed boats for hashish smuggling from Morocco

Twelve individuals are set to stand trial in Spain for their involvement in a criminal network that built high-speed drug boats used to smuggle hashish from Morocco to the Spanish coast, Spanish media reported on Thursday. The organization, based in Arousa (Galicia), was dismantled in an operation led by the Pontevedra Civil Guard’s Anti-Organized Crime and Anti-Drug Team (EDOA), resulting in over 20 arrests. A court in Cambados has ordered oral proceedings against twelve suspects while

The story of Muslim presence in Canada since 1938, told through a prayer rug stamp

In 1938, the first mosque in Canada was built in Edmonton. More than 80 years later, Canada Post has designed a stamp to commemorate the connections between Muslim and Indigenous communities that made this project possible. Since 2016, these references have been incorporated into the Canadian Prayer Rug, which is featured on this stamp issued in the lead-up to Eid al-Fitr.

Unclear expropriations leave Rabat residents in disarray

In Rabat’s Océan and Sania Gharbia neighborhoods, residents face expropriations and demolitions without clear information or legal transparency. FGD councilors denounce intimidation tactics and question the legality of removing property owners without a proper expropriation process.

Spain recovers ten stolen vehicles bound for sale in Morocco

The Civil Guard and local police in Tarifa have arrested four individuals and are investigating six others after recovering ten stolen vehicles from various European countries. These vehicles were destined for sale on the black market in Morocco, according to the Spanish news agency EFE. An official Civil Guard statement revealed that the stolen cars—originating from France, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, and Spain—were either located within Tarifa’s urban area or

1979 : When Juhayman al-Otaybi led the Grand Mosque seizure of the Masjid al Haram in Mecca

In 1979, Masjid al-Haram was seized by a group of 500 men under the leadership of Juhayman al-Otaybi, protesting against the Saudi monarchy. Islam’s holiest site was under siege for two weeks before Saudi Special Forces broke into the Mosque with the help of France and Pakistan.

Low prospects for Morocco-Algeria relations, fueled by arms race and aggressive posturing

Prospects for improved Morocco-Algeria relations are slim, with tensions escalating over the Western Sahara issue, according to Oxford Analytica. The firm also highlights the potential for increased conflict due to military spending, aggressive rhetoric, and the involvement of the Polisario Front.

Comediablanca 2025: Hanane El Fadili and Roman Frayssinet Headlining

The Casablanca Comedy Festival returns for its second edition on May 30 and 31, 2025, at the Mohammed V Complex. Produced by Tendansia, this unmissable event promises two exceptional evenings, bringing together icons of both Arabophone and Francophone humor. On May 30, the Arabophone Gala will feature Hanane El Fadili, a true legend of Moroccan comedy, alongside renowned comedians: Oussama Ramzi, master of sharp irony; Ayoub Idri, a virtuoso of social satire; the dynamic duo Driss & Mehdi;

Fouzi Lekjaa's re-election to FIFA council boosts Morocco's global football influence

With 49 votes out of 53, the president of Morocco's football body establishes himself as an essential figure in African and global football scene. His re-election strengthens Morocco's influence within FIFA ahead of major events such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.

Ceuta and Melilla : Vox demands «trade reciprocity» with Morocco

Vox has once again focused on the border between Spain and Morocco, calling for equal treatment in both directions. The Spanish far-right political party criticized the «lack of reciprocity» in the handling of citizens from Ceuta and Melilla and demanded a more equitable relationship between the two countries when it comes to trade. Emilio Buendía, a member of Vox's leadership in Melilla, pointed out that Morocco's unilateral closure of the border in 2018 had harmed both

Sahara : When the Polisario blocked the self-determination referendum

As Staffan de Mistura prepares to relaunch consultations on Western Sahara, the Polisario Front is once again demanding a referendum on self-determination. However, this option was dismissed by the UN over two decades ago, following a voter identification process plagued by disagreements.

Madrid's Africa strategy faces criticism over Western Sahara exclusion

Spain's cooperation strategy with Africa, titled «Spain-Africa 2025-2028: Working Together Through a Strategic Partnership», makes no mention of Western Sahara or the «Sahrawi people». This omission has sparked criticism from certain political circles in Spain and media outlets affiliated with the Polisario Front. The 96-page document references Morocco nine times in contexts related to trade, culture, and migration, compared to just four mentions of Algeria. It

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