In a recent travel feature, The Times presents Rabat as an attractive alternative to Morocco’s more popular cities like Marrakesh and Fez, encouraging readers to discover the capital’s quieter charm, coastal setting, and growing appeal. Described as laid-back and authentic, Rabat stands out with its broad boulevards, calm souks, and the picturesque blue-and-white alleyways of the Kasbah des Oudayas—all offering a dose of Moroccan culture without the hustle of the better-known
Rabat se prepara para albergar la tercera edición de la Conferencia de Agentes de Fútbol Africanos (AFAC 2025), que tendrá lugar del 28 al 30 de abril en el prestigioso hotel Four Seasons. Este evento, organizado por la asociación AFAC en colaboración con la FIFA, cuenta con el apoyo de la Federación Real Marroquí de Fútbol (FRMF) y tiene como objetivo reunir a los principales actores de la industria futbolística. Después de
Rabat accueillera la troisième édition de la Conférence des agents de football africains (AFAC 2025), du 28 au 30 avril, à l'hôtel Four Seasons. Organisé par l'association éponyme, en partenariat avec la FIFA, la rencontre est soutenue par la Fédération royale marocaine de football (FRMF), pour réunir les acteurs majeurs de l'industrie du secteur. Après les éditions précédentes à Abuja
Rabat will host the 3rd edition of the African Football Agents Conference (AFAC 2025) from April 28 to 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Organized by the African Football Agents Association in partnership with FIFA and supported by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the event brings together major players in the football industry. Following previous editions in Abuja (2023) and Nairobi (2024), this year’s conference will welcome key figures from the football world, political
Allen McKenna, a 47-year-old British businessman from Harrogate died while on holiday in Casablanca in February. According to the Daily Mail, McKenna was traveling with his 25-year-old Moroccan girlfriend when he reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack. His family has been unable to obtain a death certificate or coroner's report about his death. McKenna was reportedly buried just two days after his death. His girlfriend then traveled to the UK to organize his affairs but has not disclosed
The Spanish-occupied enclave of Melilla is set to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the actions of John Sherlock, an Irish-born general credited with defending the city from a Moroccan siege in 1775. The celebrations, spanning ten days, will include exhibitions, guided tours, and lectures detailing Sherlock’s role in breaking the siege led by the Moroccan Sultan, Muley Mohamed Ben Abd-Allah (Mohamed III). Sherlock, originally from Waterford, Ireland, commanded the Spanish garrison
A Moroccan Atlas cedar was planted in Leiden's Singelpark as part of a symbolic project unveiled yesterday. The cedar, along with a Dutch winter oak and a Turkish hazel tree, forms a triangle in Huigpark intended to connect people and cultures from the three countries. According to Sleutelstad newspaper, the initiative was partly conceived by Moroccan-Dutch councilor Abdelhaq Jermoumi, who oversees inclusivity in the city. Jermoumi collaborated with botanical curator Rinny Kooi on the project,
Israel's Olympic surfer Anat Lelior competed at last month's WSL (World Surf League) Qualifying Series event in Morocco with her nationality designation temporarily altered. During the Pro Taghazout Bay competition, the Israeli flag was absent from Lelior's profile on the WSL website, where she was instead classified as «World». The flag reappeared once the event concluded. According to The Inertia, this decision likely aimed to protect Lelior during her time in Morocco amid
Renowned Japanese video game designer Yoshiki Okamoto will be a special guest at the second edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo, scheduled for July 2-6, 2025, at the Palais des Sports - Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. Okamoto, a legendary creator and iconic figure in the gaming industry, is known for his work on cult franchises including Street Fighter, Resident Evil, and Monster Strike. Okamoto has significantly shaped the global video game landscape through his career marked by
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a MAD 400 million (€38.4 million) investment in a green bond issued by Morocco's national railway operator, ONCF. The investment is part of a larger MAD 2 billion (€192 million) green bond issuance aimed at refinancing ONCF's latest development projects. The bond issuance, completed on February 7, 2025, saw remarkable success with a 5.25 times oversubscription, attracting total demand of 10.49 billion
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