Mauritania is moving forward with plans to open a new border crossing that will link the Moroccan city of Es-Smara to Bir Oum Grine via Amgala, according to Nouakchott-based news outlet Anbaa.info. The report notes that Mauritania’s Interior Ministry has officially approved the new crossing, and construction is already underway on the road connecting Smara to the international border through Amgala. This new crossing, set to become the second between Morocco and Mauritania after El
Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco has sparked particular attention from the South African embassy in Rabat, as revealed in a diplomatic note sent on July 11 to Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The letter, obtained by our editorial team, reads: «The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Rabat presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Protocol Directorate, and has the honor to request that
The Polisario Front announced on Wednesday, August 6, that its so-called «Foreign Minister», Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, met on Tuesday in London with Hamish Falconer, the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to the Front’s news agency, the «two parties discussed recent developments in the UN-led peace process concerning Western Sahara. The conversation also addressed the constructive role the
White Bicycles from Hoge Veluwe National Park, a nature reserve in the Dutch province of Gelderland, are finding a second life in Morocco. Over 500 of these iconic bikes, previously offered free to park visitors, have been donated to support schoolchildren and triathlon events in the country. «We used to send them to Central and Southern Africa, but this time we chose Morocco», said Baron Seger van Voorst tot Voorst, the park’s director, in an interview with the regional
Morocco’s tourism sector maintained its strong momentum in July 2025, welcoming 2.7 million visitors, a 6% increase compared to July 2024. This growth included both international tourists and Moroccans living abroad, underscoring Morocco’s enduring appeal. According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism, the number of foreign tourists reached 875,000, up 2% year-on-year, while arrivals from the Moroccan diaspora rose by 7%, reaching 1.8 million. These figures confirm the
Since the beginning of the year, Morocco has stepped up its humanitarian efforts to support the people of Gaza. The latest initiative, 180 tons of aid, was ordered by King Mohammed VI on July 30. What sets Morocco apart from other international actors is its ability to deliver aid directly to Palestinians, with the approval of the Israeli government. Rabat resumed diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv on December 10, 2020. As in March, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have set up air bridges to
Two people were killed and three others injured, some seriously, on Tuesday in a horrific traffic accident near Tibouda Beach in the Nador province. According to local sources, the crash occurred when a light vehicle overturned on a notoriously dangerous curve. The accident took place around 7 a.m., when the driver lost control while navigating the bend, causing the car to flip several times before landing on a rocky slope. Royal Gendarmerie and Civil Protection units responded quickly to the
Moroccan wedding cuisine preserves centuries-old culinary traditions, with dishes like roasted chicken, lamb, pastilla, and Kaab el Ghazal tracing back to 12th- and 13th-century cookbooks from the Almohad era. Recipes from that time, recorded in manuscripts from al-Andalus and Morocco, reveal striking similarities to the festive meals still served at weddings today.
Hawai‘i’s signature food and restaurant gala, the Hale ‘Aina Celebration, returns on September 6, 2025, with a Moroccan twist. Organized annually by HONOLULU Magazine, the event honors the islands’ top chefs and eateries through an evening of food, culture, and entertainment. Held on the Ocean Lawn of The Royal Hawaiian, this year’s edition is themed «A Night in Morocco». Guests will step into an immersive Marrakech-style night market, complete with
The first graduating class of the Mohammed VI Excellence High School in Casablanca (LEM6), part of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, has delivered impressive results. Students enrolled in the preparatory classes for prestigious schools (CPGE) performed exceptionally well in entrance exams for France’s top engineering schools, showcasing the high quality of education offered by the institution. In figures, 50 out of 54 candidates passed the Joint Entrance Examination for
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