In Nador-Beni Ensar, travelers will encounter a transformed port. A state-of-the-art ferry terminal has just been inaugurated, primarily catering to those returning home for the summer. With more space, enhanced efficiency, and improved facilities, it aims to ensure smoother arrivals, particularly for Moroccans residing abroad. Covering 6,000 square meters, the terminal can accommodate up to 2,700 passengers, as reported by Le360. With cutting-edge amenities, a designated vehicle area, and a
Last night, Fatima Tamni, a member of the Federation of the Democratic Left (FDG), issued a written appeal to Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita, urging him to take action to «protect Moroccan citizen Mohamed El-Bakkali, who is currently detained by Israeli occupation forces». The parliamentarian highlighted the interception of the ship «Handala» by Israeli forces in international Mediterranean waters, describing it as a «dangerous and unprecedented
Mechanical tourism is firmly establishing itself in Morocco. Each summer, hundreds of Spaniards make the journey across the Strait of Gibraltar... to have their cars repaired. Tangier has almost inadvertently become North Africa's go-to destination for affordable auto repairs. It often begins with a repair quote considered «exorbitant» in Spain. Take Marcos, a resident of Madrid, who owns a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. He was facing a staggering 4,000-euro bill for a complete
In Morocco, the question of constitutional reform is resurfacing and is set to be a central topic at the upcoming USFP congress, scheduled for October. The announcement was made on Saturday, July 26, in Rabat by the party’s First Secretary, Driss Lachgar, during a regular meeting of the National Council. «The preparatory committee for the congress has raised observations regarding the Constitution and deemed it necessary to address the matter. As a result, a proposal to draft
On July 24 and 25, Tanzania became the focal point for a significant meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) foreign ministers. At the close of this summit, the ministers expressed clear support for the Polisario. They «welcomed the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the SADC and SADR, recognizing its alignment with the UN-led process for the self-determination of Western Sahara», as stated in a press release. To revisit earlier
The Moroccan journalist Mohamed El Bakkali, Al Jazeera's correspondent, is facing imminent danger. Currently aboard the Handala, a humanitarian sailboat bound for Gaza to challenge the Israeli blockade, the vessel is on the brink of interception by the Israeli army. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued an urgent call for his protection. El Bakkali is documenting this mission alongside American cameraman Waad Mohamed Salim Al Taii. They are the sole journalists on board for Al Jazeera,
She no longer dares to leave her house without looking over her shoulder. On June 6 in Nogent-sur-Oise, north of Paris, a 74-year-old woman was violently assaulted in the street by her neighbors. On Thursday, July 24, the Senlis judicial court sentenced a 25-year-old man and his 22-year-old partner for violent robbery. The couple, both struggling with drug addiction, targeted the septuagenarian as she was returning home. The main perpetrator, a Moroccan national in an irregular situation,
In Jerada, a griffon vulture in distress was successfully rescued, treated, and released back into its natural habitat, thanks to a coordinated effort by the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), according to a recent statement. On Monday, July 21, local residents reported spotting an injured bird of prey, believed to have been attacked by stray dogs. In response, agents from the Water and Forests department quickly arrived on the scene
From Tetouan, a city steeped in Andalusian heritage, to Agadir, where she was raised, and then to Dubai, the city of opportunities, Nouzha Ghoutis has carved a unique path, one that blends authenticity with knowledge, and academic excellence with cultural influence.
At least 54 unaccompanied minors and 30 adults have swam from Morocco to Ceuta on Friday night, according to local media reports. The crossings took place throughout Friday evening and into the early hours of Saturday, despite rough sea conditions. Spain’s Guardia Civil, including Maritime Service and GEAS units, carried out continuous rescue operations. Most of those rescued were Moroccan nationals, though at least two Palestinians were also identified. Many migrants made the journey