This week, two supervisors at a summer camp in Ras El Ma, Ifrane, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a sexual assault case against a minor. This action followed directives from the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Meknes Court of Appeal. According to media sources, the camp director intervened after catching one of the supervisors in the act of attempting to rape a young camper. The director immediately alerted the Royal Gendarmerie, who swiftly apprehended the suspect along with
A "legendary" wedding held a few days ago in the city of Zeghanghane, in the Nador region, has sparked widespread controversy on social media due to its unprecedented extravagance and controversial scenes. The event was attended by several well-known artists, including Dounia Batma, Adil El Miloudi, Najat Aatabou, and Daoudia, among others. The wedding organizers went all out with four-wheel-drive vehicles, fireworks, and even hunting rifles. A widely circulated video showed a masked
On Tuesday, August 19, Paris became the stage for a controversial meeting between Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Al-Chaibani and an Israeli delegation. In Morocco, the Islamist group Al Adl wal Ihsane was quick to denounce the encounter. Mohamed Hamdaoui, who heads international relations for the Jamaa, did not mince words in his criticism, describing the meeting as a «dangerous legal, political, and strategic deviation from the principles of the Syrian people. It is a blatant concession
Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan recently took to social media to express her views on the Western Sahara conflict. She examined the differing stances of Morocco, Algeria, and the Polisario Front, focusing on key issues such as the proposed self-determination referendum, the exploitation of natural resources, and the historical Green March. «In recent years, Morocco has poured billions of euros into this region, especially in sectors like public services, education, renewable energy,
In 1966, British singer and song-writer Graham Nash visited Morocco. He took the train from Casablanca to Marrakesh and ended up writing a song about it. His track became a WoodStuck hit in the 70s.
In a move that has irked officials of the African National Congress (ANC), former South African President Jacob Zuma has once again voiced his support for Morocco's sovereignt over the Sahara. Speaking from Ghana during a leadership conference at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Zuma reiterated his position, as reported by a South African media outlet on Wednesday, August 20. Leading the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, South Africa's third-largest political faction in the
Morocco has pledged its support to European efforts to tackle the raging forest fires in Spain by deploying two Canadair aircraft. These planes will be dispatched from Portugal, which recently sought Morocco's assistance to combat its own devastating fires earlier this week. This development was highlighted in a Facebook post by the German Embassy in Morocco. The embassy stated, «Firefighters from Germany are heading to Spain to help combat the massive forest fires», and added,
On Wednesday, August 20, a delegation from the Polisario Front, led by its «Prime Minister» Bouchraya Beyoun, took part in the Japan-Africa summit in Yokohama. The Front's press agency hailed this participation as a «historic» milestone, stating, «This participation in the meeting of presidents has definitively ended any controversy, affirming that the Sahrawi Republic is now a steadfast presence in all continental and international cooperation forums where it is
Starting August 29, 2025, the Moroccan feature film «Atoman», a superhero saga directed by the talented Anouar Moatassim, will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. This cinematic venture is a unique collaboration between French, Belgian, and Moroccan production houses. It features a stellar cast with rapper and actor Lartiste, who brings his Moroccan heritage to the lead role. The film also stars French-Algerian actor Sami Naceri, Belgian-Moroccan actress Sarah Perles,
The Spanish National Police in Malaga seized 1,579 kilograms of hashish originating from Morocco. The drugs were ingeniously concealed within a truck that appeared to be transporting a shipment of oranges. This operation is considered one of the most significant blows to drug trafficking networks in the area this year, as reported by Spanish media outlets. Investigators were taken aback by the smugglers' creative tactics. The hashish was packed into balls wrapped in orange-colored plastic,