The Spanish Workers' Commission (CCOO) in Huelva has denounced the plight of a group of seasonal Moroccan female workers contracted for the current agricultural campaign, highlighting what they describe as «serious violations of their labor and human rights». According to a statement from the union, the workers arrived in Huelva on April 7 to work on a farm owned by Berrys la Dehesa. However, just weeks after starting their jobs, they were left without work, income, or any form of
Formula 1’s potential return to Africa could hinge on a $1.2 billion project in Morocco, racing news outlet RacingNews365 reports exclusively on Wednesday. The Moroccan project, reportedly located 20 km south of Tangiers, includes a Grade 1 circuit suitable for F1, WEC, and MotoGP, as well as a theme park, shopping mall, hotels, and a marina. The plan is expected to create 10,000 jobs and has secured $800 million in private funding. The man behind the project is former McLaren and Lotus
A Court in Salé has awarded a lawyer from the Rabat Bar Association compensation of 1,000 dirhams. The decision followed a lawsuit he filed against the owner of a gym in the city, after photos and videos of him working out there were published without his prior consent. According to case details, the lawyer was surprised to discover visual content of himself exercising alongside another person on the gym's official Instagram page. This prompted him to take legal action.
Recently, the Criminal Chamber of the Tangier Court of Appeals sentenced a young man in his twenties to eight years in prison. According to Assabah newspaper, he was convicted of multiple counts of theft by snatching using a motorcycle, possession of bladed weapons, and endangering public safety, as well as the safety of individuals and property. The verdict was issued after the judicial panel confronted the 27-year-old defendant with evidence linking him to an assault on a 60-year-old German
As expected, the Navantia shipyard in San Fernando, Cadiz, launched the new offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Moroccan Navy yesterday, following the order placed in September 2022. The event featured speeches by Ricardo Domínguez, president of Navantia, and Captain Mohammed Al Fadili of the Royal Moroccan Navy, according to an Iberian media outlet. The construction of this vessel was made possible by a €95 million loan granted by Banco Santander, finalized six months after Pedro
The Mauritanian army is showing unwavering determination to secure its land borders against incursions by the Polisario. On Tuesday, Mauritanian soldiers prevented a group of Sahrawis traveling in vehicles from illegally entering Mauritanian territory. Armed members of the Polisario Front were present at the scene but did not intervene, a well-informed Moroccan source told Yabiladi. A media outlet affiliated with the Polisario also reported on the incident, acknowledging that a Mauritanian
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is actively participating in ITB China 2025, a key B2B travel trade show held from May 27 to 29 in Shanghai, announces a press release. With a 300 m² stand at the heart of the event, Morocco aims to position itself as a must-visit destination for Chinese travelers seeking authentic, safe, and high-quality experiences. «China is a priority market in our global strategy», said ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, highlighting efforts
Amal Labarre Ahlafi is walking 1,600 kilometers from Al-Quds to Mecca, a journey inspired by her passion for peace and the lives of the Prophet’s Companions. Despite many obstacles, she is determined to complete this symbolic pilgrimage and share the stories of the Sahaba along the way.
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, is scheduled to visit the city of Melilla next Monday to officially inaugurate the new university hospital. This marks his first visit to the city since the reopening of commercial customs with Morocco several months ago, as was the case in Ceuta. Local media, citing government sources, reported that Sanchez will participate in the inauguration ceremony of the hospital, which began offering partial services this week by providing its first outpatient
Moroccan actress Naima Bouhmala passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77, leaving behind a prolific artistic legacy. Fellow actress Latifa Ahrar, director of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts and Cultural Animation, paid tribute to her on Facebook, writing, «May God have mercy on the late artist Naima Bouhmala. May God bless you, dear. My sincere condolences to your family and your fans.» Naima Bouhmala appeared in numerous works that have left a lasting impact on Moroccan