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Economic land in Fez: Experts and academics call for a structural reform to boost investment

The issue of commercial and industrial land, widely regarded as both a key driver and a major obstacle to investment, was at the center of an international conference held on December 19 and 20 at the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences (FSJES) in Fez. The event brought together academics,......

CNDH urges immediate action on housing safety after Fez building collapses kill 22

The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has called for urgent measures to ensure adequate housing rights following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which left 22 dead and 16 injured. The tragedy occurred in the Al Massira district’s Al Moustakbal neighborhood between Tuesday......

Collapse of two buildings in Fez leaves 16 victims, including four children

A tragic incident struck the city of Fez on Tuesday night when two residential buildings collapsed in quick succession in the Al-Moustakbal neighborhood, part of the Massira area within the Zouggha district. According to initial information from the Health Ministry, 16 people were affected, including......

Rallye du Maroc 2025 launches from Fez as world’s top drivers chase W2RC glory

Fez is set to roar with the sound of engines as it hosts the start of the 25th Rallye du Maroc, marking the final round of the FIA-FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The service park will open on October 8 at Fez Stadium, with teams preparing for one of the most anticipated events on the international......

Fez Ziarra grows as a center of Senegalese spiritual connection

The annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez, Morocco, has become an increasingly essential spiritual journey for Senegalese faithful. Once limited to religious elites, the Ziarra now attracts thousands from across Senegal, reflecting a broader embrace of spiritual......

Senegal’s growing enthusiasm for the Ziarra of Fez

The annual “Ziarra” pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez has been gaining momentum in Senegal, attracting an ever-wider circle of devotees beyond the traditional Sufi brotherhoods, according to the Senegalese daily Le Soleil. Once considered the preserve......

Fez medina earns place on ALECSO’s Arab architectural heritage registry

Steeped in over a thousand years of history, the medina of Fez has secured its position as a cornerstone of Arab-Islamic culture by joining the inaugural registry of Arab architectural and urban heritage. Launched by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), the registry......

Military training jet crash at Fez-Sais airport claims two lives

A Royal Moroccan Air Force Alpha Jet crashed on Monday at Fez-Saïs Airport during a military training exercise, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board. The incident occurred as the aircraft attempted to land at the airport. The jet had departed earlier from the Meknes airbase, where it......

UPF partners with Arizona State University to establish American International Institute in Fez

The Private University of Fez (UPF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to launch the American International Institute, a new center for dual-degree education in Morocco. The institute, set to open on July 9, 2025, aims to provide high-quality, English-language......