After conquering the highest summits on all seven continents, Moroccan mountaineer Bouchra Baibanou is preparing for her most daring challenge yet: a double expedition this summer to Broad Peak (8,051m) and K2 (8,611m) in the heart of the Himalayas, reads a press release. Known as the «Savage Mountain», K2 is the world’s second-highest and one of its most dangerous peaks. Climbing it right after Broad Peak is a formidable physical and mental feat, one that Bouchra is
A Spanish think tank has stated in its analysis that the Western Sahara conflict is moving toward a resolution, asserting that Algeria will not be able to withstand pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It also recommended that the European Union clarify its position and step up its diplomatic efforts to avoid being sidelined.
South Korea’s tech giant Naver is expanding its global cloud footprint with a major AI infrastructure project in Morocco, aiming to offer a sovereign alternative to U.S. tech giants in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, local media reported. On Friday, Naver announced a consortium with Nvidia and AI infrastructure firm Nexus Core Systems to build a next-generation AI data center in Morocco, with a total planned capacity of 500 megawatts. The project takes advantage of Morocco’s
Karim Kafouni, 52, a liver transplant recipient with multiple complications, has been living in an irregular situation in France since April 22, 2025. After eight years in the country for medical treatment, the Moroccan national, who resides in Villeneuve-d'Ascq near Lille, received a deportation order in March 2023. The reason, according to the French authorities: his treatment is «available» in Morocco. Yet both his French and Moroccan doctors firmly disagree. «In Morocco,
Balearia will offer up to 34 daily sailings on routes involved in the Strait Crossing Operation (OPE), coordinated on the Moroccan side by Operation Marhaba. From June 15 to September 15, the Spanish ferry company plans to provide this historic number of crossings to meet strong passenger demand on the busiest routes: Tarifa – Tangier City, Algeciras – Tangier Med, Almería – Nador, Motril – Tangier Med, Malaga – Melilla, Algeciras – Ceuta, and Valencia
Tesla has officially entered the Moroccan market with the creation of Tesla Morocco, a subsidiary established on May 27, 2025, by two Dutch entities and headquartered in Casablanca Marina. The new company will handle the import, sale, and servicing of electric vehicles and energy solutions.
On June 11, the State Secretariat for Foreign Trade held a meeting in Casablanca to check on the progress of the 2025–2027 trade program. Omar Hejira, the Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, led the meeting, which included representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s regional offices, ASMEX, CGEM, and the insurance sector. Following royal guidance, the program aims to make foreign trade a major driver of growth and job creation. By 2027, the plan is to add 400 new
After 13 years of closure due to its deteriorated condition and an extensive restoration, the Maison de Pierre Loti in Rochefort (Charente-Maritime) reopened to the public this June. The 19th-century French travel writer left behind nearly 3,000 objects collected from his journeys around the world, particularly from Morocco, which deeply influenced him. The impact of Arab-Muslim cultures is visible throughout the mansion, from its architectural elements to its interior design. Designated a
The first edition of the Tangier Mediterranean Encounters will take place from June 19 to 22, featuring meetings with researchers, authors, and artists from Morocco and beyond, all centered around the city's literary heritage. Events will be hosted at several iconic venues, including the Ibn Battouta Memory Exhibition Space – Borj En Naam, the Kent, Dar D'art, El Kasbah galleries, Riad Sultan, the Rembrandt Hotel, and the Librairie des Colonnes. Organized by the Founoun Al Boughaz
El sebastianismo es un mito que surgió tras la muerte del rey Sebastián de Portugal en la batalla de Alcazarquivir en 1578, alimentado por la ausencia de su cuerpo y la esperanza de su regreso para salvar a la nación. Esta creencia, más tarde politizada bajo el dominio español y revivida en el Brasil del siglo XIX, llegó a simbolizar una esperanza irrealista y una negación de la realidad. Relato.