Keywords: 2026


Atif Tijani: Morocco’s youngest MP enters Parliament at 23

At 23, Atif Tijani is entering Morocco’s House of Representatives with a distinction that sets him apart from the vast majority of his newly elected colleagues: he is the youngest member of the new Parliament. Tijani won one of the three parliamentary seats allocated to the Ouarzazate constituency......

Morocco names final squad for 2026 Amputee Football World Cup

Morocco has finalized its squad for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup, with national coach Othmane Ennajmi selecting 15 players for the tournament scheduled to take place in Mexico from November 13 to 22. The Moroccan delegation will enter the global competition with a balanced squad combining established......

Ibn Tofail University expands academic offer as digital transformation targets student retention

Ibn Tofail University (UIT) in Kénitra is entering the 2026-2027 academic year with a broader academic portfolio and a stronger focus on digital services, student guidance and employability. More than 22,000 new students have joined the institution this year, bringing total enrolment to approximately......

Moroccan parties spend nearly $291,000 on Meta advertising ahead of 2026 elections

Moroccan political parties spent nearly $291,000 on advertising across Meta platforms during the 90 days preceding the country's 2026 legislative elections, highlighting the growing role of social media in electoral campaigning. Data from Meta's Ad Library shows that nine political parties and......

Morocco’s next government: Coalition talks begin after PAM election victory

The results of Morocco’s September 23 legislative elections have opened a new phase of political negotiations, with the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) now facing the task of assembling a parliamentary majority after emerging as the largest party in the House of Representatives. PAM secured......

Morocco weather: temperatures to range from 18°C to 38°C on Monday

Temperatures across Morocco are expected to vary significantly on Monday, September 28, with relatively cool conditions in the country's mountainous areas contrasting with much warmer weather in several southern provinces. Forecast data from Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology show......

Morocco strengthens its position in Africa’s luxury hospitality market with 31 MICHELIN Keys

Morocco is strengthening its presence on the global luxury tourism map after 31 hotels across the country were awarded MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection, placing it just behind South Africa in Africa’s ranking. The distinction highlights a growing segment of Moroccan hospitality built around......

Morocco’s four leading parties retain nearly 71% of parliamentary seats after 2026 election

Morocco’s September 23, 2026 legislative election significantly altered the balance between the country’s leading political parties. Yet the overall distribution of parliamentary seats among the four largest formations remains remarkably close to the level recorded after the 2021 election. The......

Isaac Charia resigns from PML leadership after Morocco’s 2026 legislative elections

Isaac Charia has stepped down as secretary-general of the Moroccan Liberal Party (PML) following the results of Morocco’s September 23 legislative elections, opening a transition period within the political organization. In a letter addressed to members of the party’s National Council, Charia......