Keywords: Fes


Mohamed Bouzoubaa Leaves MAS Fès Presidency but Remains Key Investor

Mohamed Bouzoubaa has stepped down as president of the association representing Maghreb de Fès (MAS), the reigning Botola Pro champions, citing personal reasons for his decision. The departure from the association’s presidency does not mark an end to Bouzoubaa’s involvement with the......

Meknes investment potential highlighted by Fes-Meknes Regional Investment Center

The Fes-Meknes Regional Investment Center (CRI) is stepping up efforts to showcase Meknes as a city with significant economic and investment potential, using a range of digital resources designed to provide investors with practical information about the region. The initiative places the Ismaili city......

MAS postpones Hamid Hazzaz friendly tournament in Fès

The Maghreb de Fès (MAS) has announced the postponement of the Hamid Hazzaz friendly tournament, which was scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20 at the Fès sports complex. The club did not announce a new date for the third edition of the competition. The tournament was expected......

Fès charity home investigated over alleged trafficking and exploitation of minors

Authorities in Fès have opened a major investigation into allegations of human trafficking and the exploitation of minors at a charitable residential facility, with 12 people placed in police custody and six others facing prosecution while remaining free. The investigation centers on the El Wafaa......

Morocco ranks 128th globally in rental cost index

Morocco remains among the countries with relatively affordable rental costs at the international level, although significant differences exist between major Moroccan cities. According to the 2026 semi-annual Rental Cost Index published by Numbeo, Morocco ranked 128th out of 152 countries, with a rental......

Fes airport handles nearly 940,000 passengers in first half of 2026

Fes-Saïss Airport handled more than 935,000 passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining traffic close to the level recorded a year earlier despite a slight decline in overall activity. According to the latest figures from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA), the airport......

Akhannouch pushes Fes-Meknes to lead Morocco health system reform overhaul

The head of government called on the Fes-Meknes region to become a national reference point for Morocco’s ongoing health system reform during the launch of its territorial health group. He presented the initiative as a decisive shift toward regional implementation of a broader national strategy......

Fès-Meknès launches first regional health governance council

Morocco has taken another step in its healthcare reform agenda with the inaugural board meeting of the Territorial Health Grouping (GST) in the Fès-Meknès region. Chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, the meeting marked the operational launch of a new regional governance model designed......

Sami Yusuf reflects on sacred music and cultural heritage

Sami Yusuf, an internationally known composer and performer, described sacred music as a bridge to a shared cultural and civilizational heritage during his participation in the 29th edition of a major festival of sacred world music held in Fes. He emphasized the role of traditional music in preserving......