In a horrific incident on Saturday, a teenager was tortured and detained by employees of a hookah bar on Mohammed V street in Casablanca. According to Assabah newspaper, the attack occurred after the owner sought revenge on the 16-year-old, suspecting him of having a romantic relationship with his daughter. In response, the owner enlisted several of his employees to torture and starve the young man. The victim, who had previously worked at the hookah bar, was confined to a restroom overnight,
Belgian motocross rider Walter Roelants had a terrible accident on Sunday during a motorcycle ride in Morocco. The man was rushed to the hospital, where he was told that he would remain paralyzed forever, Belgian media reported. Roelants was supposed to ride the old route from Morocco to Dakar with friends. Along the way, he fell, suffering a severe injury. Roelants is the father of Joel Roelants, the current national coach of the Belgian motocross team. Joel suffered the same fate as his
The visit of the French Minister of Culture to the Sahara sparked anger from the Polisario Front, which condemned it «in the strongest terms» and described it as «illegal». The separatist front accused France, in a statement, of defying «international law and showing complete contempt for the rights of the Sahrawi people», adding that it considers «this visit a hostile and provocative act» and called on the French government to stop supporting
The Israeli chain of department stores, Hamashbir 365 announced on Sunday that it has signed a long-term license agreement with an American fashion house Kenneth Cole to sell its products in Morocco. According to the Jerusalem Post, this agreement will also allow the Israeli chain to sell Kenneth Cole's products in all EU countries as part of the development of the company's international arm. The agreement, which will cover a five-year period with two additional five-year extension options,
Morocco will be the guest of honor at the 23rd edition of the «IMEX» exhibition in Madrid, which will be held on February 19 and 20, as announced by the organizers of this event dedicated to international business, foreign trade, and investments. The «IMEX Madrid» exhibition highlighted on its website that Morocco, as the guest of honor, will benefit from a significant presence to promote its economic potential and investment dynamism, especially in key sectors
Rescue teams in Tangier recovered on Monday, February 17, the body of a young man who had been swept away by the waters at Zahani Beach after participating in a TikTok challenge. The search for the TikToker lasted several days, with teams using jet skis and drones to locate the victim’s lifeless body. According to field sources quoted by local online newspaper Tanja24, the body was found near the site of his drowning. It had been swept away by the currents to a rocky area of the beach.
Between 2014 and 2022, Morocco's households saw an increase in average annual expenditure, with rural areas experiencing slower growth compared to urban areas. Social disparities worsened, with the poorest and wealthiest groups seeing improvements, while the middle class faced stagnation in living standards.
On Monday, lawyers and former bar presidents in Morocco filed a complaint against the Israeli Minister of Transport, accusing her of war crimes. Miri Regev is expected to arrive in Marrakech tomorrow as part of her participation in the fourth World Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, which is being held from February 18 to 20, 2025. On the eve of this event, the National Action Group for Palestine confirmed the action taken with the Court of Appeal in Rabat. In a statement, the group
Moroccan National Rugby League Team will face France this Saturday, February 22, in a men's senior international match at Parc Des Sports in Avignon. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. local time in France. This match will mark Morocco’s return to the international arena since their October 2019 loss to Nigeria in the Middle East Africa Championship. The game will also highlight a partnership with the French federation to assist in the development of rugby in Morocco. This
After years of construction, the 7th Art Cinema in Rabat reopened its doors on Sunday, February 16. An emblematic landmark in the city center, the movie theater resumed service by offering one screening per day, showcasing 12 feature films from the official selection of the latest edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2024). Initiated by the Moroccan Cinematheque, this diverse «Rep-rise» program will run from the 16th to the 27th of this month. The opening film
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