On Thursday, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Rabat sentenced Moroccan YouTuber Hicham Jerando, who resides in Canada, to 15 years in prison in absentia. He was convicted of «forming a terrorist group with the intent to plot and commit terrorist acts, as part of a collective project aimed at severely undermining public order through intimidation, threats, violence, and inciting others to commit terrorist acts». This sentence follows a complaint filed against Jerando
Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is hosting the 5th Ministerial Meeting of the Atlantic African States Process (PEAA) this Thursday, May 8. This Moroccan initiative, launched in August 2010, aims to strengthen cooperation among Atlantic African nations. In his address to participants, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita emphasized that the Atlantic African partnership is not only a strategic tool but also a political, economic, and human endeavor. «Our duty is to make it a
The Pakistani Ambassador recently revealed in an interview with a Moroccan media outlet that his country’s position on the Sahara issue is currently «under review». Without going into detail, he stated, «We recognize the development and prosperity Morocco has achieved in the Sahara, and any solution accepted by all parties, under the auspices of the United Nations, will also be acceptable to us». For context, former Pakistani Ambassador to Rabat, Asghar Khan,
Nine people died and seven others were injured in the collapse of a three-story residential building late Wednesday night in the Al-Hassani neighborhood (Ben Debab) of Fez. According to official health sources, eight victims died at Al-Ghassani Hospital, while the ninth passed away at Ibn Al-Khatib Hospital despite efforts by medical staff to save them. The injured—three children and four adults—are currently receiving treatment, with conditions ranging from stable to
Marruecos se embarca en un nuevo capítulo audaz en cuanto a preparación para desastres, con un plan de 7 mil millones de dirhams para construir reservas cruciales en todo el Reino. Pero esta iniciativa no se limita a soluciones modernas—está profundamente arraigada en una historia de tácticas de supervivencia ingeniosas, desde los antiguos sistemas de almacenamiento de granos hasta las instituciones sagradas que han protegido durante mucho tiempo a los
Le Maroc s'engage dans un nouveau chapitre audacieux en matière de préparation aux catastrophes, avec un plan de 7 milliards de dirhams pour construire des réserves cruciales à travers le Royaume. Mais cette initiative ne se limite pas à des solutions modernes—elle est profondément ancrée dans une histoire de tactiques de survie ingénieuses, des anciens systèmes de stockage de grains aux institutions sacrées qui ont
In the village of Armed, Mohamed Ait Mbarek lives a life he has woven with his own hands—much like the rugs that have become his livelihood. Clad in his Amazigh robe and white turban, he welcomes visitors with a calm smile and fluent English. Though he never attended school, his experience with tourists and his curiosity for learning have opened many doors, taking him from mountain guide to online entrepreneur.
Morocco is embarking on a bold new chapter in disaster preparedness, with a 7 billion dirham plan to build crucial reserves across the Kingdom. But this initiative isn’t just about modern solutions—it's deeply rooted in a history of ingenious survival tactics, from ancient grain storage systems to sacred institutions that have long shielded the vulnerable. Discover the fascinating ways Morocco has weathered crises for centuries.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders has raised concerns Morocco regarding allegations of «harassment, physical attacks, political threats, and surveillance» targeting Ali Salem Tamek, president of CODESA, an organization closely linked to the Polisario. In her communication, Irish human rights expert Mary Lawlor stated that «on October 21, 2023, plainclothes Moroccan security agents prevented the holding of the first national congress of
The «Marhaba 2025» crossing operation is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers and vehicles, with passenger numbers projected to rise by 4% and vehicle numbers by 5% compared to 2024, which saw over 3.4 million travelers and 847,000 vehicles cross. This estimate was made during a meeting of the Moroccan-Spanish Joint Committee, held Wednesday in the Spanish city of Cádiz, to finalize the reception and organization plan for this major operation,