British and American filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, «The Odyssey», is set to begin shooting this month, with Morocco among its key locations. Other filming sites include the United Kingdom, Rome, and Italy, as reported by The Cinemaholic. The film is a cinematic adaptation of the ancient Greek epic by Homer, also titled «The Odyssey». While the original epic is composed of 24 books, details about which segments will be highlighted in
«The electronic registration process for individuals intending to undertake the pilgrimage for the 1447 H/2026 season is scheduled from January 13 to 24, 2025», announced the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs. The Royal Commission responsible for the pilgrimage has stipulated that registration is open to citizens aged 18 and above who have not performed the Hajj in the past decade, according to a statement from the ministry. Registration will be conducted electronically
Morocco is set to make a significant mark on the international culinary scene as it prepares to compete in the global finals of the prestigious Bocuse d’Or, the World Pastry Cup, and the International Catering Cup. These events will take place at the SIRHA Hotel in Lyon, France, from January 23 to 27. After a successful showing at the Africa's Top Chefs Tournament (TOC Africa) in Marrakech, held on September 12-13, 2024, Moroccan teams are ready to showcase their culinary prowess on the
In a decisive showdown on Sunday, Moroccan international striker Zakaria Aboukhlal propelled Toulouse to a crucial victory over Lens with a solitary goal in the 16th round of the French football championship. Aboukhlal found the back of the net in the 73rd minute, confidently converting a penalty kick he earned himself after being fouled in the box. This goal marked his sixth of the season, highlighting his pivotal role in Toulouse's offensive lineup. Lens faced a challenging situation,
Heavy thundershowers and snowfall above 1,700 meters are forecast in several provinces of Morocco from Sunday to Monday, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM).Thundershowers, expected to range from 40 to 60 mm (1.5-2.3 inches), will affect the provinces of Tangier-Assilah, Larache, Mdiq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Ouezzane, Fahs-Anjra, Chefchaouen, Taounate, Sidi Kacem, and Kenitra, from 6 PM on Sunday to 4 PM on Monday, as per the DGM's orange-level weather alert. At elevations above
Les travaux de la voie express Fès-Taounate avancent à «un rythme soutenu», la première tranche ayant enregistré un taux d’avancement de 65%, a affirmé le responsable de l’Aménagement Provisoire de la voie express Fès-Taounate, Mohamed Mouhtadi. Dans une déclaration à la MAP, Mouhtadi a indiqué que ce projet d’envergure, qui s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un accord de partenariat pour la
De fortes averses orageuses (40-60 mm) et des chutes de neige (15-30 cm) au-delà de 1.700 m, sont prévues de dimanche à lundi, dans plusieurs provinces du Maroc, a indiqué la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). Ainsi, de fortes averses orageuses (40-60 mm) sont attendues dans les provinces de Tanger-Assilah, Larache, Mdiq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Ouezzane, Fahs-Anjra, Chefchaouen, Taounate, Sidi Kacem et Kénitra, du dimanche
L’administration de la prison locale Tanger 2 a assuré que la situation sanitaire au sein de l’établissement pénitentiaire demeurait «normale» et ne suscitait pas d’inquiétude. Réagissant à ce qui a été diffusé par certains sites électroniques concernant «la propagation de la rougeole parmi les détenus», la Délégation générale de
Royal air Maroc (RAM) a annoncé, jeudi, le lancement d’une nouvelle ligne aérienne entre Rabat et Dakhla, dans le cadre du renforcement de ses vols internes. A partir du 15 janvier 2025, cette nouvelle liaoson sera opérée à raison de deux fréquences par semaine (mercredi et vendredi), précise la compagnie dans un communiqué. Les vols seront programmés au départ de Rabat à 18h50 pour une arrivée à
On New Year's Day, an incident at Malta's airport led to the arrest of two Moroccan passengers, with authorities actively searching for two others who managed to escape from a plane bound for Morocco. The local media described the event as a «manhunt at the airport and its surroundings». The situation unfolded at approximately 1:45 PM when a Turkish Airlines flight requested an emergency landing in Malta. This request followed reports of a Moroccan passenger exhibiting signs of