U.S. carrier United Airlines has announced the expansion of its nonstop Marrakech–New York/Newark service this winter, increasing seat capacity by more than 43% for the 2025-2026 season. The airline will increase frequencies from three to four weekly flights, with daily service between December 19, 2025, and January 6, 2026, the largest capacity ever offered by United from Marrakech, reads a press release by the company on Thursday. «With this substantial expansion of our
On the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met last night in New York with his counterparts from four Sahel countries, Mali, Chad, Niger, and Burkina Faso, who joined the royal initiative in December 2023 to facilitate their access to the Atlantic Ocean. The discussions centered on the «operationalization» of this royal project, first announced on November 6, 2023. The ministers underscored the importance of the
The En-Nour Grand Mosque in western Nice has become the focus of controversy after the discovery of more than €120,000 in cash that had been kept on site for several years. According to the regional daily Nice-Matin, cited by Le Figaro, the president of the mosque’s association and former treasurer, Adil Echaoui, suspects «accounting irregularities» on the part of the salaried imam, Mahmoud Benzamia. Speaking to Le Figaro, Ouassini Mebarek, lawyer for rector Mahmoud
Last night at UN headquarters, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with Kenya’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Musalia Mudavadi. Talks centered largely on the Sahara issue. The Kenyan official reaffirmed that Morocco’s 2007 autonomy initiative «constitutes a significant step forward» toward resolving the regional dispute. He added that the initiative «deserves special attention and could pave the way» for progress on several aspects of the
The «Green Index 2025» shows growing awareness among Moroccans about the dangers of climate change, with most viewing it as a real threat to the Kingdom. However, this awareness has yet to translate into deeper knowledge or active participation in environmental initiatives.
Two Moroccan minors, both 15 years old, were repatriated this week through the Tarajal crossing for burial in Morocco, after drowning while attempting to swim to Ceuta. Their bodies had remained in Spain for weeks due to administrative hurdles that delayed their return, according to El Faro de Ceuta. The Spanish Civil Guard found the victims on September 5 in the waters between Recinto and Sarchal. The two teenagers came from modest families in the Beni Said area, on the outskirts of
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has once again spoken out about the rape accusation against him during an appearance on Clique, broadcast on the French channel Canal Plus. «I did nothing. Everything they accuse me of is false. For me, this is the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. It’s the greatest harm I’ve suffered. It was very harsh and still is», Hakimi declared. He added, «When they keep repeating
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is still underway, yet four states have already recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. After Paraguay, three Pacific island nations followed suit. Morocco is now reaping the fruits of a rapprochement it began in 2012 with the Pacific bloc. Here’s how.
MINURSO is continuing to scale back its personnel. After deciding in April not to renew certain contracts, the UN mission is now preparing to «close three observation points», a well-informed Moroccan source told Yabiladi. «These include two peacekeeper observation sites located east of the Berm, in an area the Polisario describes as ‘liberated territories.’ The closure will also affect an observation post in the Sahara under the control of the Royal Armed Forces
King Felipe VI led the Spanish delegation at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. In a speech of about 20 minutes, the monarch briefly addressed the issue of Western Sahara, dedicating barely two lines to it. Felipe VI stated that Spain «will continue to support the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General to reach an acceptable solution, in accordance with standards and within the framework of the United Nations». Unlike his address in
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