The crew of an EasyJet flight from Southend, east of London, to Marrakech was forced to divert the plane after a passenger became violently disruptive mid-flight. The crew reported the incident to air traffic control while flying over the Iberian Peninsula, prompting the aircraft to be rerouted to Madrid, where police were called to meet the plane upon arrival. Air traffic controllers immediately followed standard procedures, shortening the aircraft’s route and giving it landing
The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), a parliamentary opposition party, is set to hold its 12th Congress on October 17, 18, and 19, 2025, in Bouznika. The decision was ratified on Saturday, May 17, during an ordinary session of the party’s national council. The upcoming congress is widely expected to reaffirm Driss Lachgar’s dominance over the Rose Party. In office since 2012, the current First Secretary is almost certain to secure another four-year term, as no credible
A truck carrying a large quantity of cannabis overturned last night, Sunday, thwarting an attempt to smuggle the substance after cardboard boxes filled with hashish spilled across the road, a scene captured in photos taken at the site. The incident occurred on National Road No. 6, near Arbaa Shoul, a locality in Sale, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco. According to media reports, the truck was en route from Fez to Rabat when it overturned between the Khemisset and Al Arjat areas. The driver fled
A joint security operation carried out by national security forces and customs officials at the El Guerguerat border crossing, south of Dakhla, successfully foiled an international drug smuggling attempt on Saturday, May 17, resulting in the seizure of three tons of hashish. The border control and inspection procedures, which included the use of police-trained sniffer dogs, led to the discovery of the drugs concealed within a shipment of artificial marble loaded onto a truck bearing Moroccan
King Mohammed VI has ordered the reopening of Morocco’s embassy in Damascus, which has been closed since 2012. «This gesture will open new horizons in the historical relations between our two countries and our two peoples», declared the monarch in a speech delivered at the Arab League summit held on Saturday, May 17, in Baghdad. The address was read by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. On the sidelines of the summit, the Moroccan foreign minister met with his Syrian
The Arab League summit, held on Saturday, May 17, in Baghdad, concluded on a positive note for Morocco. Participants expressed their support for the kingdom’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028–2029 term, encouraging member states to mobilize all necessary efforts with their partners to back the candidacy. To bring this project to fruition, Morocco will need to secure the support of the 53 African Union member states recognized by the United
King Mohammed VI delivered a speech at the Arab League summit held on Saturday in Baghdad. The message was read on his behalf by Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. In his address, the monarch emphasized the importance of supporting the Palestinian Authority, calling for backing of the institution led by «our brother, His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas Abou Mazen», to enable it to strengthen its institutions and fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people for
The RNI held a political gathering on Saturday, May 17, in Laayoune. A prominent delegation from the Party of the Dove, led by Aziz Akhannouch, traveled to the capital of the Sahara. In his speech, the RNI leader and head of government praised Morocco’s diplomatic achievements on the Sahara issue. Meanwhile, Rachid Talbi Alami, president of the House of Representatives and a member of the party’s political bureau, defended the RNI’s «constitutional
«Mohammed Temim, Ambassadeur du Maroc, a la Comédie Italienne» is the title given to a painting of Antoine Coypel in 1682. The painting is expected to be exhibited from Sunday 22nd of October to 25th of February 2018 at the Palace of Versailles allowing visitors to know more about the story of Mohammed Temim, the ambassador of Moulay Ismail sent to meet Louis XIV.
Moroccan-Dutch photographer Mounir Raji turned his passion for photography into a successful career, drawing inspiration from his family's migration story and summer trips to Morocco. His personal projects like Dreamland, Yallah, and Bladi reflect a nostalgic and deeply personal vision of Morocco, blending memory, identity, and cultural heritage.
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