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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......

HM King Mohammed VI calls for sustainable development and coastal preservation

His Majesty King Mohammed VI opened the new legislative year on Friday with a call for comprehensive efforts to balance Morocco's economic growth with environmental sustainability. In his address to Parliament, the monarch emphasized the urgent need to protect the country’s coastlines while......

Youth movement Gen Z212 ignites nationwide protests ahead of royal address

Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets on Thursday under the banner of the Gen Z212 movement, demanding reforms just hours before His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s anticipated address to Parliament. The demonstrations, held across more than twenty cities including Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Fez,......

Erfoud: Killer of teacher Hajar sentenced to life imprisonment

The criminal chamber of the Errachidia Court of Appeal has decided to increase the sentence of the accused in the murder of teacher Hajar, from 30 years in prison to life imprisonment. The defendant was found guilty of premeditated murder of a teacher working at the Specialized Institute of Applied......

Understanding all generations: from the builders to generation alpha

Understanding the evolution of generations offers a window into how societal, economic, and technological changes have shaped human behavior. From the Builders to Generation Alpha, each cohort reflects distinct values and characteristics, rooted in the unique circumstances of their time. The builders......

Millennials and Generation Z: Bridging tradition and the digital revolution

A transitional generation Generation Y, commonly referred to as Millennials, encompasses individuals born between 1981 and 1996. This cohort grew up at the crossroads of two eras, experiencing the simplicity of pre-Internet life during their childhood before transitioning into a rapidly digitized world......

Twitch streamer sparks debate with live broadcast of home birth

In a remarkable event on Twitch, popular streamer Fandy livestreamed her home birth to more than 30,000 viewers, reigniting discussions around digital privacy and the limits of online content. The eight-hour broadcast showcased her labor in an inflatable pool, surrounded by friends and family, and concluded......

Modern Moroccan architecture and the enduring urban class divide

During the French Protectorate (1912–1956), cities such as Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat were redesigned to enforce a physical and social separation between Europeans and Moroccans. European districts were constructed as symbols of prestige and authority, featuring wide boulevards and grand squares,......

Bouskoura: dismantling of a national food fraud network

Moroccan gendarmes in Bouskoura have dismantled a large criminal network involved in the falsification of expiration dates on food products. The suspects were allegedly modifying expiry labels to resell spoiled goods across the country, posing a serious threat to public health. According to local media......

Moroccans rank second among foreign communities in France in 2024

New figures from France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) reveal that Moroccans remain among the largest foreign populations in the country, ranking second after Algerians. The data show that nearly 48.9% of all immigrants in France were born in Africa, while 30.9%......