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El Jadida: the gendarmerie foils a drug trafficking operation in El Khemis El Metouh

The Royal Gendarmerie unit of El Khemis El Metouh, in the province of El Jadida, successfully foiled a major drug and tobacco trafficking operation on Saturday in the Al-Ababda village. The operation, conducted at dawn, forms part of ongoing security campaigns targeting networks involved in the distribution......

El Jadida horse show: HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan inaugurates 16th edition

HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan presided on Monday over the opening ceremony of the 16th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show, held at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Center. The event, which runs until October 5, is organized under the theme “Horse welfare, a bridge between equestrian practices.” Upon......

Morocco rallies for justice after gang rape of boy at El Jadida festival sparks outrage

Morocco faces a national reckoning after the brutal gang rape of a 13-year-old boy during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province. The boy, an orphan whose mother suffers from severe mental illness, was drugged and raped repeatedly by 14 men over several days. He returned to......

Collective rape of a minor shocks the Moussem of Moulay Abdellah

The province of El Jadida, in western Morocco, has been shaken by a serious crime during the Moussem of Moulay Abdellah. According to local sources, a 13 to 14-year-old boy was the victim of a collective rape, sparking widespread outrage and concern. Following the assault, the minor reportedly boarded......

Morocco to host international port ecosystem salon in El Jadida in 2026

Morocco will host the first International Salon for Ports and their Ecosystem (SIPORTS) from February 5 to 7, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Complex in El Jadida. The event is organized by LINECO Events under the patronage of the Ministry of Equipment and Water. Designed as a strategic platform, SIPORTS aims......

Historic Maritime Discovery: 19th-Century Shipwrecks Found Off Morocco's Coast

Morocco's underwater heritage received a significant boost with the discovery of two historic shipwrecks near the coastal city of El Jadida. The National Center for Studies and Research on Underwater Heritage, operating under the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, announced the finding......

Karim Ghajji Defends Wako Pro World Title in Thrilling Victory Over Alex Fernandez

Karim Ghajji, the celebrated Moroccan kickboxer, has once again showcased his prowess in the ring by successfully defending his Wako Pro (-78 kg) world title. The match, held in El Jadida, saw Ghajji face off against Spain's Alex Fernandez, culminating in a hard-fought victory that further solidifies......

Morocco's Jorf Lasfar Plant Expands: A Wave of Change in Water Security

In a bold move to combat water scarcity, Morocco's Jorf Lasfar seawater desalination plant is significantly increasing its production capacity. The facility, operated by the OCP Group, is set to play a crucial role in supplying water to El Jadida, Casablanca, and surrounding areas. Initially established......

Natural Phenomenon Behind Receding Sea Levels Along Moroccan Coast

Directorate General of Meteorology Dispels Tsunami Fears Beachgoers along Morocco's coastline have recently been puzzled and alarmed by a noticeable drop in sea levels. This dramatic change has sparked widespread concern and speculation about the possibility of an impending tsunami. In response......