The Moroccan sports tech startup Reborn has been crowned the grand winner of the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator 2025, standing out among more than 700 organizations from 32 African countries. The achievement comes just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), further strengthening Morocco’s position as a continental leader capable of developing solutions with global reach. Reborn specializes in performance technologies powered by data and artificial
Moroccan-Algerian tensions have spilled into the cultural realm, with disputes over heritage elements like couscous, Rai music, and zellij tiles escalating on the international stage. The latest battle over the Moroccan caftan saw Morocco securing a decisive victory at UNESCO, highlighting the ongoing struggle for cultural recognition between the two nations.
It’s official: just days before the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this December and January in Morocco, coach Walid Regragui has unveiled his squad for the tournament, featuring a strong mix of World Cup veterans and emerging talents. Yassine Bounou leads the goalkeeping trio, joined by Munir El Kajoui and El Mehdi Al Harrar. The defensive line includes Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Chibi, Jawad El Yamiq, Romain Saïss, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair
The new IMAX® with Laser theater at Megarama in Morocco is set to open on December 17, 2025, at the Arribat Center mall in Rabat. With a capacity of 150 seats, this state-of-the-art screening room aims to invite audiences to «experience cinema differently». It features a curved screen that fills the viewer’s field of vision to «give the sensation of entering the film», along with ultra-clear image quality offering richer details, intense colors and contrasts,
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has sent a cable of condolences to King Mohammed VI following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which left at least 22 people dead and 16 injured. He expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The tragedy occurred on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities said the buildings, constructed in 2006 as part of the «Fez, City Without Slums» program for
The judiciary in Ceuta has opened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving two Moroccan minors at the «Entre dos mares» shelter, after accusations were made against an educational counselor working at the center. According to Spanish media, the counselor has been removed from her position and is now subject to a restraining order prohibiting her from approaching the children. The suspect appeared last week before the investigating judge at Primary Court No. 5,
A Dutch school is facing backlash after a classroom assignment involving Moroccans sparked outrage among parents. According to local media, Lentiz | LIFE College in Schiedam, west of the Netherlands, handed out a homework exercise titled «Application letter from a Moroccan», which parents described as racist and deeply inappropriate. The assignment required students to correct a mock Dutch application letter written «by a Moroccan». The text contained derogatory
Three people lost their lives and four others were injured on Wednesday in a fatal traffic accident in the province of Guercif. The crash involved two vehicles. According to local sources, the victims died at the scene due to the severity of the collision. The four injured individuals were transported to the hospital, where they are receiving care, including in intensive care units for the more serious cases. Local authorities and Royal Gendarmerie officers quickly responded to the scene. An
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s First Vice President Greg Guyett and Vice President for Banking Matteo Patrone are visiting Morocco on 11–12 December for high-level meetings with government officials and private-sector partners. In Casablanca, the two executives will meet with Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah to discuss expanding support for Morocco’s private sector, accelerating the green transition, and increasing investment in key
While Morocco is in the spotlight as a prime destination for major international events—whether political, sporting, or economic—it is also gaining increasing attention for its artistic and cultural gatherings. In this dynamic landscape, cinema professionals are tapping into a sector with strong growth potential, even as several challenges remain to be addressed.