Keywords: Moroccan


Morocco mourns death of acclaimed filmmaker Mohamed Ahed Bensouda

Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, a pioneering Moroccan director whose socially conscious films tackled taboo subjects and earned international recognition, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 56. His death prompted widespread mourning across Moroccan media, with tributes highlighting his bold approach......

Morocco recognized as a leading tourist destination in Spain

The Kingdom of Morocco has strengthened its status as a major tourist destination in Europe, following two prestigious awards granted by Spanish tourism organizations. These accolades highlight the effectiveness of Morocco's strategic efforts to capture the Spanish market, which is vital to the country's......

The Times: How HRH crown Prince Moulay El Hassan is shaping Morocco’s future beyond football

In December 2025, the African Cup of Nations opening ceremony in Rabat became more than a sporting spectacle. HRH crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Morocco’s 22-year-old heir, captivated audiences by walking onto the pitch alone, in pouring rain, without a protective umbrella or visible security.......

Hassan Tariq bridges diplomacy and governance as Morocco's kingdom mediator

Hassan Tariq, appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on March 24, 2025, now serves as Morocco's Mediator of the Kingdom, succeeding Mohamed Benali El Alaoui. In this prominent role, Tariq acts as a vital link between citizen grievances and state administration, addressing disputes involving public......

Tanger Med surpasses 11 million containers handled in 2025

The Tanger Med port complex continued its strong growth momentum in 2025, surpassing the symbolic threshold of 11 million containers handled, according to figures released by the Tanger Med Port Authority. The port’s four container terminals processed a total of 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, representing......

Ligue 1: Moroccan International Souffian El Karouani close to joining Marseille

Olympique de Marseille are reportedly close to completing the signing of Moroccan international left-back Souffian El Karouani from Dutch side FC Utrecht, according to French media reports released on Monday. The 25-year-old defender, whose contract with Utrecht is set to expire in June, could make......

Morocco unites in solidarity after devastating floods

Social media platforms across Morocco have become a hub of unprecedented engagement in recent days, as citizens have rallied to support the people of al-Qasr al-Kabir and nearby areas struck by severe flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with rushing waters causing significant material......

Moroccans lead beneficiaries of Spain's mass migrant regularization

Spain's government has launched an exceptional regularization process targeting over 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the largest such initiatives in recent years. This move is expected to benefit a substantial number of Moroccans, who form the largest foreign community in the country,......

Morocco's dams reach 52.6% capacity amid ongoing water recovery efforts

Morocco's network of dams has achieved an overall fill rate of 52.6 percent as of Monday, January 26, 2026, holding approximately 8.8 billion cubic meters of water from total available resources. This milestone reflects a robust rebound driven by recent heavy rains following prolonged drought years......