Keywords: Laayoune


French Senate President Gérard Larcher’s Upcoming Visit to the Southern Provinces of Morocco

French Senate President Gérard Larcher is set to visit Laâyoune in Morocco’s Southern Provinces on February 28, marking his first visit to the region. His trip, which will take place from February 23 to 26, includes several key meetings and events, with Laâyoune being one of......

French Culture Minister plans groundbreaking visit to Morocco's southern regions

France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati will embark on a three-day visit to Morocco starting February 16, including a notable stop in Laayoune in southern Morocco. During her visit to Laayoune, Dati is scheduled to inaugurate a French cultural institute. The ministerial visit comes amid strengthened......

Official visit of the French Senate president to Morocco

On February 23, Gérard Larcher, the President of the French Senate, will make an official visit to Morocco, accompanied by Christian Cambon, President of the France-Morocco Friendship Group and former Chair of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. The visit, which is organized at the invitation......

Es-Semara's New Bus Station: Advancing Urban Development and Passenger Comfort

Es-Semara's new bus station officially opened its doors on Thursday, marking a significant improvement in the city's transportation infrastructure. This facility will now serve as the primary hub for passenger traffic, including buses and large taxis, with the goal of enhancing the passenger......

Morocco-China Relations Strengthen With Potential Chinese Consulate in Laâyoune

The diplomatic and economic ties between Morocco and China continue to grow stronger. A significant milestone in this relationship may soon emerge with Beijing's reported consideration of opening a consulate in Laâyoune, the capital of Morocco's southern provinces. This move could symbolize......

African Handball Champions League Kicks Off in Morocco: A Showcase of Talent and Competition

The 45th edition of the African Handball Champions League has officially launched in Laayoune, Morocco, from October 10 to October 19, bringing together the continent's top clubs in both men's and women's categories. With 27 teams from 11 African nations participating, the tournament promises......

Morocco's Economic Landscape: Southern Regions Lead in GDP Per Capita, Highlighting National Disparities

Morocco's economic landscape reveals significant regional variations, with five regions surpassing the national average GDP per capita of 36,284 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in 2022, according to a recent report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The southern region of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab stands......

Tensions in the Atlantic: Spain Monitors Moroccan Naval Exercises Near Sahara

The Moroccan Royal Navy has scheduled a series of military exercises off the coast of Laayoune, sparking concern from Spain's left-wing political party, Sumar. However, Spain's Foreign Ministry has provided assurances to quell the party's fears, emphasizing that these exercises pose no threat. According......

Sharp Decline in Tan-Tan Fish Landings: Industry Faces Uncertain Future

The fishing industry at Tan-Tan's port has encountered significant challenges, with the quantity of pelagic fish landings plummeting by a staggering 63% in the first half of the year, amounting to a mere 7,351 tonnes. By the Numbers: A Grim Report The National Office of Fisheries (ONP) released......