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INDH launches projects to empower rural women in Khouribga

The National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) is stepping up its efforts in the province of Khouribga to empower rural women and strengthen their economic and social inclusion. A series of projects are being implemented to improve living conditions for vulnerable groups and promote women’s......

Fire at Nouaceur station temporarily disrupts Casablanca–South rail traffic

Casablanca / October 18, 2025 — A fire broke out early Saturday morning, around 4:00 a.m., in the technical area of Nouaceur station, causing significant disruptions to passenger train services between Casablanca and southern Moroccan cities. The blaze affected the railway signaling systems, leading......

Casablanca police open judicial inquiry after officer’s attempted suicide following fatal shooting

Casablanca, October 18, 2025 — The prefectural service of the Casablanca Judicial Police has launched a formal investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attempted suicide of a police officer allegedly involved in a fatal shooting. According......

HM King Mohammed VI leads intimate wedding ceremony for Prince Moulay Hicham’s daughters

His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided over the double wedding of Prince Moulay Hicham’s daughters, Faïza and Hajar, in an intimate family ceremony held in Rabat on Wednesday. The event brought together close relatives and friends, reflecting the royal family’s preference for understated......

Morocco launches program to advance gender equality in public administration

Morocco’s Ombudsman, Hassan Tarek, has unveiled the "Towards an Administration of Equality" initiative, a national program aimed at addressing gender-based disparities in public administration. The program, announced during an institutional forum in Rabat, seeks to identify and reform......

Moroccan Gen Z leads a new wave of political activism

Moroccan youth, especially Generation Z, are transforming the country’s political landscape through innovative forms of engagement, blending street protests with the power of social media. Despite their disillusionment with traditional politics, this generation’s drive for change is gaining......

Moroccan mother and her son swim to Ceuta amid rising migration attempts

Spanish media have reported that a Moroccan woman and her 10-year-old son reached Ceuta on Sunday, October 12, after swimming across from the Moroccan coast. According to the same sources, they arrived at El Tarajal beach, braving rough seas during their perilous journey. The Spanish newspaper El Faro......

Moroccan authorities seize 9,000 narcotics pills at Tangier Med port

Moroccan authorities intercepted a significant drug smuggling attempt at Tangier Med port early Monday, seizing 9,000 prescription narcotic pills concealed in a small truck entering the country. The pills, identified as Rivotril, a powerful sedative, were hidden in a locked bag within the vehicle. Customs......

Hashem Ahelbarra calls for stronger journalism to rebuild trust and guide Morocco’s transformation

Moroccan journalist and Al Jazeera English correspondent Hashem Ahelbarra has urged the creation of a national news channel capable of providing continuous, credible, and insightful coverage of Morocco’s most pressing challenges. His appeal comes at a pivotal moment for the country, where calls......

Morocco: Urban planning reform aims to modernize land subdivision law

The Moroccan government has introduced a new legislative reform aimed at modernizing the legal framework governing land subdivisions, housing groups, and land divisions — an effort designed to remove long-standing obstacles in the urban planning sector and stimulate investment. The draft law,......

Ouarzazate: Five killed in road accident

Five people were killed and five others were injured, with varying degrees of severity, in a road accident that occurred on Saturday along National Road 23, near the village of Lahwant, in the commune of Ghassate, Ouarzazate province. According to local authorities, the accident happened around 4 p.m.......

Safi and Essaouira: Ban on shellfish harvesting due to marine toxins

The Department of Maritime Fisheries has announced a ban on the harvesting and marketing of shellfish products from the Cap Beddouza and Oum Toyour Chouika areas, located respectively in the maritime districts of Safi and Essaouira. The ban will remain in place until the environment is fully cleared......

Casablanca unveils new urban plan for Maarif district

Casablanca has completed the public consultation phase for its new urban development plan for the Maarif district, one of the city’s most dynamic business and residential areas. The consultation, held from September 11 to October 10, 2025, allowed residents, property owners, and professionals......