A golden carriage gifted by Queen Victoria to Sultan Hassan I in the 1870s became a key symbol of royal power in Morocco. Used on occasions like Throne Day, it reflects deep historical ties with the UK.
The second stage of the 2025 Marathon des Sables, spanning 40.8 km with an elevation gain of 614 meters, once again tested the limits of the participants under blistering heat. Amidst the sand and challenges, Moroccan athletes reaffirmed their dominance, with French runner Maryline Nakache leading the women’s category. After Mohamed El Morabity's victory in the first stage, it was his older brother, Rachid El Morabity, who claimed the win on Monday between Oued Tijekht, in the province
Algeria has issued a strong response to the Sahel Coalition’s communiqué accusing it of supporting terrorism, following the downing of a Malian aircraft near its southern border. The Algerian government said it had taken note, «with great dismay», of the statements made by Mali’s transitional government and the Council of Heads of State of the Sahel Union. Algeria described the accusations as «serious» and dismissed them as «false claims»
The historian and activist Maati Monjib has been subjected to a travel ban due to an ongoing judicial investigation into suspicions of money laundering. In an interview published by MAP, Zouhair Lahrach, the First Deputy Prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance, stated on Monday that this measure does not call into question either the political or academic activities of the person concerned, nor «his exercise of any of the rights guaranteed to him by law». Last Thursday,
Morocco's National Social Security Fund (CNSS) announced on Monday that, starting May 1, 2025, old-age pensions will be implemented for individuals who retired between January 1, 2023, and the effective date of Law 02.24. This measure is part of Decree 2.25.265, which was recently adopted. To qualify, beneficiaries must have between 1,320 and fewer than 3,240 days of insurance. The pension will be retroactively applied from the retirement date. The monthly amount will range from 600 to
Mike White, el creador de la serie de antología estadounidense de comedia dramática «The White Lotus», ha insinuado que la esperada cuarta temporada podría tener lugar en Marruecos, específicamente en Marrakech. Tras tres temporadas ambientadas en lujosos complejos hoteleros Four Seasons junto al mar —en Hawái, Italia y Tailandia—, White está considerando un cambio de escenario para el próximo capítulo,
The Justice and Development Party, the Progress and Socialism Party, and the Popular Movement Party have announced the launch of an initiative to form a parliamentary fact-finding committee to investigate the various forms of government support directed at livestock imports and the livestock breeding sector in general. This initiative comes in response to the controversy that has erupted recently regarding the various forms of support and exemptions provided by the government since the end of
Mike White, le créateur de la série télévisée d'anthologie comédie dramatique américaine «The White Lotus», a suggéré que la très attendue quatrième saison pourrait se dérouler au Maroc, plus précisément à Marrakech. Après trois saisons installées dans des complexes hôteliers de luxe Four Seasons en bord de mer — Hawaï, Italie et Thaïlande
National Union of Agricultural Workers (SNOA) has issued a call to eliminate the disparities between the agricultural minimum wage (SMAG) and that of other sectors (SMIG) by implementing the government commitments made in 2022. In a statement, the organization, affiliated with the National Federation of the Agricultural Sector (FNSA), urged the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills to address this inequality through a decree outlining the modalities and steps
Mike White, creator of American dark comedy drama anthology television series The White Lotus, has hinted that the highly anticipated fourth season might take the show to Morocco, specifically to Marrakech. After three seasons set in luxury Four Seasons resorts by the beach—Hawaii, Italy, and Thailand—White teased a shift away from the water for the next installment. Sources say the production is seriously considering the Four Seasons hotel in Marrakech, with its 40-acre resort in