Moroccan watermelon sales in the European Union surged during the first half of 2025, rising by 53.49% compared to the same period last year, according to Hortoinfo, citing data from the European Statistics Service. Between January and June 2025, EU countries imported a total of 689.03 million kilograms of watermelon, a drop of 23.33% from the same period in 2024. The overall value of these imports reached about 680.48 million euros, with an average price of €0.99 per kilogram. Spain
Nabil B., the key witness in the Marengo trial against Dutch-Moroccan mafia boss Ridouan Taghi, will be released. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ordered the suspension of his pre-trial detention, noting that he has already served most of the sentence agreed under his witness deal, NOS reported Tuesday. Nabil B., imprisoned since 2017, was promised a maximum of eight years in exchange for his testimony against Taghi’s organization. The court ruled that this justified his release, though it
Following his meeting on Friday in Washington with Massad Boulos, Special Advisor to the U.S. President for Africa, Staffan de Mistura addressed the Western Sahara issue during an interview with an Italian think tank. The UN envoy said he is working to «avoid a conflict stemming from tensions, particularly between two nations, Morocco and Algeria, and a group called the Polisario». He stressed that he did not wish to go into further detail. De Mistura’s remarks about
The Moroccan brand Bacha Coffee will soon open a boutique at Marrakech-Menara Airport, further expanding its footprint, which already includes 35 international airports. According to the National Airports Authority (ONDA), this launch follows a tender process and forms part of the Airports 2030 strategy, aimed at enhancing the passenger experience and «supporting the upgrade of services offered to travelers». Already present in major hubs such as Paris, Dubai, and Singapore, the
La Fondation Dr. Leila Mezian a inauguré l'Espace Amazigh au cœur de l'Alhambra de Grenade, un site emblématique inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Cet événement marque un pont culturel historique entre le Maroc et l'Espagne, selon un communiqué de presse publié lundi par la fondation. La cérémonie, qui s'est déroulée le 4 septembre au Carmen de los Porcel, a réuni des personnalités marocaines et
La Fundación Dr. Leila Mezian ha inaugurado el Espacio Amazigh en el corazón de la Alhambra de Granada, un emblemático sitio reconocido como patrimonio mundial por la UNESCO. Este evento representa un puente cultural histórico entre Marruecos y España, según un comunicado emitido el lunes por la fundación. La ceremonia, celebrada el 4 de septiembre en el Carmen de los Porcel, contó con la presencia de destacadas personalidades de
Moroccan Gnaoua master Maalem Mustapha Bakbou passed away on Monday, September 8, in Marrakech at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by his brother Mohamed Bakbou, who shared the news with SNRT. «It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of the great Maalem Mustapha Bakbou», Neila Tazi, founder of the Gnaoua Festival, paid tribute on social media. «This is a tremendous loss for the Moroccan artistic scene. My heartfelt condolences go to his family, the
The Dr. Leila Mezian Foundation has inaugurated the Espace Amazigh at the heart of Granada’s UNESCO-listed Alhambra, marking a historic cultural bridge between Morocco and Spain, reads a press release by the foundation on Monday. The ceremony, held on September 4 at Carmen de los Porcel, brought together Moroccan and Spanish dignitaries, including Othman Benjelloun, Dounia Benjelloun, André Azoulay, and Andalusia’s culture minister Patricia del Pozo Fernández. The
Reports of promising gold grades in Guelmim have taken the Moroccan internet by storm, with many hailing it as a major discovery. But mining expert Youssef Daafi cautions that without structured drilling and adherence to international standards, such results cannot yet be considered a proven deposit or reserve.
Les Ravens ont été couronnés nouveaux champions de la Battle of Morocco 2025 de Free Fire (esport), décrochant la victoire grâce à un Booyah décisif lors de la cinquième manche de la grande finale, qui s'est tenue le 6 septembre à la salle Mohammed V de Casablanca. Accumuler 114 points a permis aux Ravens de détrôner les champions en titre, WASK, et de devenir la première équipe à soulever le