United Nations Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona highlighted significant investment opportunities in Morocco's tourism sector, valued at over one billion dollars, during her participation in the International Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investment in Marrakech. This estimation comes as Morocco gears up to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. According to Al Sharq, these investment prospects encompass approximately 229 projects, ranging from hotels and parks to
Little Yannis, one of the victims of the tragic knife attack on January 22 in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, has been laid to rest in his homeland. The two-year-old's family confirmed to German media that his remains have been repatriated to Morocco for burial. The interment took place this Wednesday in the village of Ras Tabouda, located in Sefrou province, near the grave of Yannis's recently deceased grandfather. «This will be the hardest journey of our lives», stated his uncle, Fakir
The Tetouan Court of First Instance sentenced an 80-year-old man to five months in prison for physically assaulting a woman and her toddler in a viral video shared on social media. The incident, which was captured on video two weeks ago, showed the elderly man beating the woman and her toddler. In addition to the prison term, the court fined him 500 dirhams. The charges against the accused included «beating and wounding with a weapon against a woman» and «beating and wounding
In his hometown, Mustapha Elkhaloua transformed his passion for the past into a unique project that reflects his deep love for nostalgia. He started collecting products and goods that once adorned shop shelves in the 1970s and 1980s, creating a captivating window into the past.
Morocco has blocked a delegation led by three Basque parliamentarians—Mikel Arruabarrena (PNV), Amancay Villalba (EH Bildu), and Jon Hernandez (Mixto-Sumar)—from entering the Sahara via the Laayoune airport, according to reports from Spanish media. The delegation, known for its pro-Polisario stance, returned to Las Palmas and held a press conference where they accused the Moroccan government of «violating their rights as public representatives». Jon Hernandez labeled
The French Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Confederation of Agriculture, a group known for its support of the Polisario Front, concerning the importation of agricultural products from the Sahara region. The court's ruling, as outlined in an official statement, determined that the French government is not required to prohibit the import of cherry tomatoes and Charente melons cultivated in Western Sahara. These products are currently classified as originating from Morocco. The
WAH PROD EVENT has announced the cancellation of the karaoke concert initially set for Friday, January 31, at the Centre Culturel Boukmakh in Tangier. The event was to feature the late Algerian singers Cheb Hasni and Cheb Akil. The cancellation comes after the families of the artists decided to block the event, citing the location in Morocco as the sole reason, according to a statement from the organizers. A representative from the organizing company told Yabiladi, «Abdellah, Cheb
Nearly 500 Moroccans have been ordered to leave the United States, according to data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As of November 24, 2024, a total of 495 Moroccans are among the 1,445,549 noncitizens on ICE's non-detained docket with final orders of removal, as revealed in a response by ICE to a question from Fox News. This information comes to light as the newly inaugurated Trump administration has initiated an immigration enforcement campaign, which led to the
A new study published in Nature highlights how rural-urban interactions and improved city connections are transforming oasis agriculture in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. The ancient oasis agroecosystems are declining due to reduced irrigation, labor shortages, and economic shifts toward urban remittances and tourism, posing a threat to biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Storm Herminia has wreaked havoc in the Strait of Gibraltar, leading to the cancellation of most ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier on Monday. The adverse weather conditions have also impacted operations at the Port of Algeciras, resulting in delays and further cancellations. According to local media reports, the Port of Tarifa saw the cancellation of three scheduled sailings by Africa Morocco Link at 10:00, 14:00, and 20:00. Meanwhile, two FRS Iberia S.L. sailings, initially set for
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