Local authorities in Agadir thwarted a planned protest on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in front of the Alliotis exhibition center. The protest aimed to oppose the participation of an Israeli delegation, according to a statement from the Moroccan Observatory Against Normalization. The Observatory issued a statement condemning what it described as «authoritarian repression» to stop the protest against the display of the Israeli flag at the Alliotis exhibition in Agadir. It criticized
The highly anticipated film by Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan, titled «The Odyssey», is currently in production in Morocco. The filming is progressing at a notable pace. Recent photos shared online reveal the film's location at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a historic fortified village dating back to the 11th century. The images showcase a city constructed specifically for the filming of this Greek epic. According to a tourist in Aït-ben-Haddou, Morocco, the city will
Africorp Consortium, known in Morocco for its Dolidol brand, is expanding into the Middle East with the acquisition of Intercoil International -Simmons®. The Moroccan group, already well established in Africa, now ranks among the world's top five bedding manufacturers.
The prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance has ordered the detention of the owner of the Ana Jit channel. This decision, made on Friday, follows the individual's use of a drone to film the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex. The accused entered the stadium and recorded footage of restricted areas undergoing repairs under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Football Association (RMFA). After an interrogation, he was brought before a hearing, where the case was postponed until
Since Friday, tensions have been rising between Lycée Lyautey and parents. After a case of measles was detected in a middle school class, the school administration initially mandated compulsory vaccination for all students—even those already vaccinated—before later backtracking on the decision.
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with Al Quds (East Jerusalem) as its capital, coexisting peacefully with Israel. This stance was reiterated on Saturday in Rabat during a press briefing following discussions with his Iraqi counterpart. Bourita also emphasized the support of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, for the Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas. He
The Speaker of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo participated in the meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments of African countries organized on February 6 and 7 in Rabat. It was an opportunity for Vital Kamerhe to call on participants to support his country in its open conflict with Rwanda. «I responded to this call from my Moroccan colleague to take advantage of this platform to call on the brotherly countries of Africa for solidarity around my country, the DRC,
Did Ahmed Attaf convince the new Syrian authorities to maintain ties with the Polisario ? Judging by the cold reception given to the Algerian foreign minister in Damascus, this objective seems difficult to achieve.
Morocco is maintaining a low profile regarding the recent tour of several African capitals by Nasser Bourita and Yassine Mansouri. These visits come just days ahead of the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union—a pivotal event for the Kingdom. Here’s what you need to know.
A Dracula in Morocco. In the middle of the day, under bright sunbeams—this is how surfers like it. The name refers to a surfing spot, an exposed reef break in central Morocco. Dracula is a wave located a few miles up the coast from Taghazout, the surfing village near Agadir. Surfers call it Dracula because of its «teeth». Like the infamous vampire, it has «strong rips and sharp rocks», writes the surfing platform The Inertia. Definitely not for beginners. On