On Wednesday, the government delegate in Melilla, Sabrina Moh, along with the acting Chief of Police, José Ángel Sanz, unveiled the launch of the smart border with Morocco. This initiative aims to bolster security and streamline surveillance at border crossings. Ceuta is anticipated to implement a similar system shortly, potentially going live as early as November. The smart border leverages the new European «Entry/Exit System», which automates entry and exit
In an extraordinary semi-final against France at the U20 World Cup in Chile, Morocco made history by using all three of its goalkeepers, Yanis Benchaouch, Ibrahim Gomis, and Abdelhakim El Mesbahi, in one match. Who are these three Atlas Cubs who have captured the attention of Moroccan and international fans alike?
The Court of Appeals in Agadir has handed down prison sentences ranging from 3 to 15 years against 17 individuals involved in riots and acts of vandalism that occurred in the Ait Amira area of Chtouka Ait Baha province during the «Generation Z» protests earlier this October. According to media reports, the court sentenced two defendants to three years in prison, one defendant to four years, nine defendants to ten years, and three others to fifteen years. Another defendant received
Engineer Hafsa Chakibi, born in Casablanca, spent much of her life in Béarn, a historic region in southwestern France. It was there that she later decided to return to Morocco, where she rekindled her early passion for chemistry through the distillation of roses from Kelâat M’Gouna.
easyJet has announced ambitious expansion plans in Morocco, including the opening of its first African base in Marrakech in spring 2026, under a new partnership with the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). The base will operate three aircraft year-round, creating 100 direct jobs and thousands of indirect ones, while consolidating the airline’s position as the second-largest carrier in Marrakech, easyJet said in a press release on Wednesday. The partnership will allow easyJet to
Morocco's permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, delivered a forceful response on Wednesday, October 15, to remarks made by an Algerian diplomat during the UN's Fourth Committee session. The diplomat had criticized Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara as «deceptive» and claimed it «had never been presented». Omar Hilale fired back with a pointed question: «If this plan is deceptive, then why do 120 UN member countries support it as
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is set to visit Moscow this Thursday for a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. As per a statement issued on Wednesday, October 15th, by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the agenda includes exploring new avenues for enhancing the «traditionally friendly» relations between Russia and Morocco. The talks will also address «key international and regional issues, with a particular emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution in the
On Wednesday, October 15, in Washington, Morocco's ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, held a meeting with Republican Congressman Jefferson Shreve. The Moroccan diplomat described the exchange as «enriching». «This meeting was an opportunity to discuss the close ties between the United States and Morocco, our shared values and interests, as well as our commitment to peace and security», stated Youssef Amrani. Jefferson Shreve is a member of the House
By the close of September 2025, Morocco had opened its doors to 15 million tourists, reflecting a remarkable surge of over 14% compared to the same period the previous year. The Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy reported that just last month, the country welcomed 1.4 million visitors, representing an impressive year-on-year increase of more than 9%. The ministry attributes this new record to enhanced air connectivity, strategic marketing campaigns, and
During the reign of Hassan II, the Green March was a turning point in history of the Moroccan political scene. The initiative, announced on the 16th of October 1975, had clearly strengthened the sovereign’s power. Consequently, the opposition in the country offered to engage in the democratic process by abandoning the armed struggle.
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