A new Bollywood film, Captain India, will be shot across Morocco in 2026. Starring India’s highest-paid actor, Kartik Aaryan, the movie is based on true events in which the protagonist plays the role of an Air Force pilot. According to Indian entertainment and lifestyle platform Pinkvilla, filming is scheduled to take place between March and July 2026 across India and Morocco, with the North African kingdom providing key backdrops. A location scouting team has already toured Morocco to
In recent days, several Algerian media outlets have attempted to spread false claims that Morocco was excluded from the Panama International Book Fair for political reasons linked to the Western Sahara issue. In reality, the situation on the ground was entirely different.
In the face of climate upheavals challenging human endurance, extreme heat is emerging as a significant hurdle to everyday life, warns a recent United Nations (UN) briefing. Following an unusually scorching start to the summer, the organization highlights dangerously high temperatures, both day and night, persisting into August and impacting «millions of people worldwide». North Africa is among the hardest-hit regions, with Morocco being no exception. According to the UN's
On the occasion of National Migrant Day, observed annually on August 10, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has called for enabling Moroccans abroad to exercise their constitutional right to vote and run for office in upcoming elections. In a statement, the party’s regional office for Moroccans residing abroad urged all official institutions, authorities, and political parties to use the ongoing consultations ahead of the next legislative elections to address this issue. The
A few days after the controversy erupted, the Spanish government in Madrid responded swiftly, giving the city council of Jumilla (Murcia province) one month to overturn a motion banning the use of municipal facilities for Muslim celebrations. If it fails to comply, the government may launch administrative legal proceedings.
Security services in Tangier arrested a 23-year-old Dutch national on Sunday, August 10, who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the Belgian judicial authorities. The suspect was detained in one of the city’s neighborhoods after an identity check through the Interpol database confirmed he was internationally wanted. He is suspected of involvement in a criminal gang accused of carrying out an armed robbery and kidnapping an infant. The detainee has been placed in
The detainees of the Rif movement, including Nasser Zefzafi, have announced a two-day hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza and Sudan. The announcement was relayed by Mohamed Ahmajik, brother of detainee Nabil Ahmajik, in a Facebook post. «The message from the six detainees of the Rif movement in Tangier 2 prison: We, the six detainees of the Rif movement in Tangier 2 prison, declare that we will refuse food and water for 48 hours, until Wednesday, in solidarity with the victims of the
The National Airports Office (ONDA) marked National Migrant Day, celebrated on August 10, with festivities dedicated to Moroccans living abroad returning home for the summer. Cultural activities, Moroccan hospitality, and coordinated services set the tone for the day, reflecting the nation’s attachment to and appreciation for Moroccans around the world. This year’s celebration coincided with the 25th edition of the Marhaba operation, led by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is expanding its point-to-point network with the resumption of direct flights between Marrakech and the cities of Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, and Bordeaux, starting October 10, 2025. The airline will also increase frequencies on existing routes to Marseille and Brussels. According to a statement, flights to Toulouse and Lyon will operate on Mondays and Fridays from October 10. Departures from Marrakech-Menara International Airport will be at 8:15 a.m., arriving in Toulouse at
In recent weeks, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has welcomed Palestinian refugees fleeing the war with Israel, according to Spanish security sources. Three of them reportedly swam from the Moroccan coast before applying for asylum in Spain. On Saturday, seven Moroccan minors entered Ceuta the same way. According to city government figures, the section for unaccompanied minors is currently housing over 480 children, despite an optimal capacity of just 132 places. The overcrowding comes amid a
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