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Telethon raises over €83.5 million in pledged donations

The 39th edition of the French Telethon concluded overnight from Saturday to Sunday with more than €83.5 million in pledges to support research on rare genetic diseases, according to the AFM-Téléthon association. After 30 hours of continuous broadcasting on public television channels,......

Marjane honors Moroccan football fans ahead of AFCON 2025

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, Moroccan retail giant Marjane is launching a nationwide campaign to celebrate the country’s football supporters. The initiative aims to highlight the energy, passion, and unity of fans of the Lions de l’Atlas, offering a unique immersive experience......

Errachidia burn victim airlifted in critical condition to Tangier university hospital

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection carried out an urgent medical evacuation for a man in critical condition, transferring him from the city of Errachidia to the specialized burn unit at the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Tangier. In a statement, the regional health directorate......

Derb Ghallef market in Casablanca: mall rumors denied by officials and merchants

Casablanca, December 5, 2025 – Rumors that Casablanca’s famous Derb Ghallef market, known locally as a “joutiya,” will be replaced by a 7-hectare shopping mall have been firmly denied by both market representatives and local authorities. Abdelhadi Ouaadoud, spokesperson for the......

ONDA appoints new directors for major Moroccan airports

Rabat, December 5, 2025 – The National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced the appointment of four new directors for Morocco’s key airports: Marrakech Menara, Tanger Ibn Battouta, Fès Saïss, and Agadir Al Massira. Soumia Tabeg will lead Marrakech Menara Airport, Othmane Hassani......

Casablanca officially opens Aïn Sebaâ Zoo to coincide with AFCON 2025

Casablanca’s long-awaited Aïn Sebaâ Zoo is finally set to open to the public this December, after years of delays and extensive rehabilitation work. The inauguration is expected to take place in parallel with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, marking a symbolic moment for the city......

School holiday travel: ADM issues safety and traffic guidelines

As the school holidays coincide with the upcoming weekend, Morocco’s National Highways Company (ADM) has warned motorists of heavy traffic expected across the national motorway network. According to ADM, significant congestion is anticipated during the following peak hours: Friday, December......

Over 200 public figures call for the release of Marwan Barghouti

More than 200 international cultural and public figures — including French Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux, Spanish actor Javier Bardem, and British musician Sting — have signed an open letter urging the release of Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti, who has been imprisoned in Israel......

Sonasid plans major expansion at Jorf Lasfar with annual production of 7,000 tons of non-ferrous metals

Sonasid is preparing a strategic industrial leap with the establishment of a copper and aluminium processing unit at Jorf Lasfar, a move aimed at strengthening its position in Morocco’s non-ferrous metals sector. The new unit will be located in the MedZ industrial zone and is already progressing......

Al-Arjat Prison reassures public about Mohamed Ziane’s health amid ongoing controversy

The administration of Al-Arjat 1 Prison issued a statement on Wednesday confirming that former minister and lawyer Mohamed Ziane is neither on hunger strike nor in deteriorating health, countering claims circulating on social media and certain news websites. The institution responded to a communiqué......

Casablanca officials call for investigation into suspicious transfer of municipal land

A controversial transfer of municipal property to a private company has triggered tension within Casablanca’s city council. Several council members are demanding full clarity on what they describe as a questionable land registration process and are calling for immediate administrative and judicial......

Six men sentenced to 15 years each for assaulting minor in El Jadida

The criminal chamber of the El Jadida Court of Appeal issued heavy prison sentences late Tuesday night in a case that has stirred widespread concern across Morocco. Six men were each sentenced to 15 years in prison, following their conviction in the sexual assault of a minor during the Moussem Moulay......

Marrakech: Suspects arrested in violent theft targeting foreign tourist

Authorities in Marrakech apprehended a 29-year-old man on December 2 for allegedly possessing items stolen from a foreign tourist in a violent theft incident. The crime occurred in the city’s medina and involved two suspects on a motorcycle, and a video of the incident circulated widely on social......