On Thursday, May 22, peaceful protests took place outside the Spanish Ministry of Interior and the Moroccan Embassy in Madrid. Demonstrators called for the immediate reactivation of the process allowing Moroccan driving licenses to be exchanged for Spanish ones, in line with the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries on May 30, 2004, which is still legally valid. The protest was sparked by the years-long suspension of this administrative procedure, which has caused serious social
Gotion Power Morocco, the local subsidiary of Sino-European EV battery maker Gotion High Tech, will begin construction of its gigafactory in Kenitra «within days», the company's Moroccan head, Khalid Qalam, said on Wednesday. Speaking at an industry conference in Rabat, Qalam said groundwork had already been completed, with initial production expected in the third quarter of 2026. The first phase, valued at $1.3 billion, will provide 20 gigawatts of battery capacity. A second phase
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has launched a new communication campaign titled «Ntla9aw fbladna», targeting both domestic tourists and Moroccans living abroad. The initiative adopts an «experiential, emotional, and unifying» approach, aiming to showcase «vibrant, authentic experiences», according to an official statement. The campaign's goal is to «inspire Moroccans to genuinely engage in discovering—or rediscovering—their
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is firmly committed to the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, Nigerian Senator Jimoh Ibrahim announced Wednesday during the African Parliament Union’s executive session in Casablanca. Ibrahim said the project is a top priority for Tinubu, who is reviewing stalled infrastructure initiatives to accelerate their completion. «This project is expected to create thousands of jobs, boost industrial and digital development, and contribute to a
A new map of multidimensional poverty in Morocco, released by the High Commission for Planning, reveals a significant decline in the poverty rate, from 11.9% in 2014 to 6.8% in 2024. Despite improvements across all regions, spatial disparities remain marked, particularly between urban and rural areas.
Moroccan-Dutch writer Safae el Khannoussi has won the 2025 Libris Literature Prize for her debut novel Oroppa, a literary thriller about a missing artist, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported earlier this week. The Libris jury praised Oroppa as a bold and rewarding read, saying they were «overwhelmed» by its quality. «This is fantastic, I didn’t expect it», El Khannoussi said during the award ceremony held Monday at Felix Meritis in Amsterdam. Born in Morocco and
La romancière maroco-néerlandaise Safae el Khannoussi a décroché le prestigieux prix Littéraire Libris 2025 pour son premier roman, Oroppa, un thriller littéraire captivant sur la disparition d’un artiste, rapporte NOS. Le jury du prix Libris a qualifié Oroppa de lecture audacieuse et enrichissante, affirmant avoir été «submergé» par sa qualité. «C’est fantastique, je ne m’y
La novelista marroquí-neerlandesa Safae el Khannoussi ha sido galardonada con el prestigioso Premio Literario Libris 2025 por su ópera prima, Oroppa, un thriller literario fascinante que explora la misteriosa desaparición de un artista, según informa NOS. El jurado del Premio Libris describió Oroppa como una obra audaz y enriquecedora, afirmando sentirse «abrumado» por su calidad. «Es fantástico, no me lo esperaba»,
La 14e édition des Journées du Patrimoine de Casablanca, orchestrée par Casamémoire du 12 au 18 mai, s'est achevée en beauté avec une cérémonie de clôture vibrante au Théâtre Casablancaise. Durant cette semaine, plus de 25 000 personnes ont pris part à 60 activités gratuites. Des visites guidées aux expositions, en passant par des ateliers et des performances culturelles, l'événement a
La 14ª edición de las Jornadas del Patrimonio de Casablanca, organizada por Casamémoire del 12 al 18 de mayo, concluyó con una vibrante ceremonia de clausura en el Teatro Casablancaise. Durante esta semana, más de 25,000 personas participaron en 60 actividades gratuitas. Desde visitas guiadas y exposiciones hasta talleres y actuaciones culturales, el evento celebró la riqueza del patrimonio arquitectónico y cultural de la ciudad, según un
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