Morocco celebrates the Amazigh New Year, Yennayer, as a national holiday, honoring centuries-old traditions of abundance, connection, and cultural rituals. The celebration features unique vocabulary and special greetings—let's discover some of the most commonly used Amazigh words during this New Year's Eve.
Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries reached a significant milestone from January to October 2024, totaling €2,696 million. This figure accounted for 66% of the nation's total imports in this sector, with the remaining 34%—amounting to €1,390 million—coming from EU countries. Imports from non-EU countries saw a notable increase of 12%, while those from EU countries rose by 13%. Leading the charge as Spain's top supplier was Morocco, with
In a poignant conclusion to a days-long search, Ahmed, a Moroccan man from Amersfoort, Utrecht, was laid to rest in his hometown of Nador earlier in January. Ahmed had gone missing in the Netherlands on December 23, sparking an extensive search effort. The 58-year-old, who suffered from dementia and a mental disability, was the focus of a determined search by his family, aided by hundreds of volunteers. Their efforts came to a tragic end on January 2 when a passerby discovered Ahmed's body in
For the fourth consecutive year, Morocco is poised to set a new record in foreign trade with Spain, underscoring the robust ties between the governments of the two nations. According to official Spanish data, Spain's exports to Morocco during the first ten months of 2024 reached €10.843 billion, while imports from Morocco totaled €8.220 billion. This marks an annual growth of 6.8% in exports and 9.1% in imports. These figures significantly outshine the overall performance of Spanish
The year 2025 has commenced with a significant military action by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) targeting the Polisario militias. According to a Moroccan security source, the operation took place on Saturday, January 11, when an RAF drone struck south of Bir Lahlou. The strike targeted two vehicles belonging to the Front that had entered the area, located east of the Sand Wall. The initial reports indicate that four members of the Polisario were killed in the attack. This incursion into Bir
Two days after launching a direct flight route between Rabat and Oujda, «Air Arabia Maroc», a leader in low-cost air travel, continues its expansion in the Oriental region of the Kingdom by inaugurating a new flight route today, Sunday, January 12, linking the capital Rabat with the city of Nador. The inauguration ceremony at Nador Al Aroui International Airport was marked by a festive atmosphere, featuring folkloric performances that celebrated the region's heritage. The
L'ambassade du Maroc aux États-Unis a exhorté la communauté marocaine résidant en Californie, en particulier ceux proches des zones touchées par les incendies à Los Angeles, à respecter les directives et instructions émises par les autorités locales pour leur sécurité et celle de leurs familles. Le message de l'ambassade du Maroc a été diffusé le dimanche 12 janvier, sur X et comprenait un certain
The Moroccan embassy in the US has urged the Moroccan community residing in California, especially those close to areas affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, to adhere to the guidelines and instructions issued by local authorities to ensure their safety and that of their families. The Moroccan embassy’s message was issued Sunday, January 12, on X and included a number of recommendations. «Our solidarity goes out to all those affected by the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles.
On the 11th of January 1944, the Istiqlal party, recently formed, wrote a Manifesto demanding Morocco’s full independence. The party’s struggle against the French protectorate was carried out throughout the years even after the exile of Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef. Flash back.
The Morocco team bowed out of the Kings League World Cup after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Colombia in the semi-finals, held in Milan on Friday. Morocco took an early lead with a goal from Nadir Louah in the third minute. However, Colombia responded with determination, leveling the score through Julio Perea in the seventh minute and taking the lead with Angelo Caro's strike in the 19th minute. Morocco's hopes were briefly reignited when Mbark Boussoufa found the net, seemingly equalizing the