The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad has announced the deployment of a 272-member mission from February 27 to April 1, 2025, to provide religious support to Moroccan expatriates during Ramadan.
This delegation includes 38 (...)
Moroccan tomatoes are likely to be one of the thorny topics at the Paris International Agricultural Show this week, where Morocco is the guest of honor. Since France announced its support for Morocco's plan for Western Sahara, Franco-Moroccan (...)
Sixty runners from fifteen countries are set to participate in the 11th edition of the Trans Sahara Marathon. The event, taking place from February 14 to 22, will see athletes traverse the Sahara Desert in Morocco's Zagora province. Starting from (...)
Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hari was taken into custody on Sunday, February 2, following allegations of assaulting the mother of his five children. According to Dutch media reports, the incident occurred as Hari was returning his children to his (...)
Mohamed Bouzia, a journalist and documentary filmmaker, transitioned from a humble upbringing in Morocco's Rif region to a career in media, education, and storytelling in the Netherlands. His work, including the acclaimed documentary Anaak, explores (...)
Morocco has set a new record by importing 35,000 tons of shelled almonds from the United States in the first 11 months of 2024, according to data from Eastfruit. This import volume, valued at $174.5 million, marks an 18% increase compared to the (...)
Moroccan exports of Nadorcott mandarins and tomatoes are experiencing robust demand in the UK market, with multiple weekly shipments being delivered. The Moroccan mandarin season, which began a month ago, benefits from favorable weather conditions (...)
For over seven years, suspicions of fraud have lingered regarding aid intended for combating youth radicalization in Rotterdam. In the Netherlands, the public prosecutor's office has identified three key suspects accused of redirecting the subsidies (...)
Fewer Moroccans were deported from the Netherlands in the latter half of 2024 compared to the first six months, according to recent data from the Dutch Repatriation and Departure Service (DTenV). The figures reveal that Dutch authorities deported 50 (...)
Akhnif, a traditional Amazigh cape made by women of the Ait Ouaouzguit in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, combines practical protection against harsh weather and symbolic protection against evil.
Ancient garments woven by Moroccan women speak volumes (...)
In 2021, a groundbreaking study published in the Cretaceous Research journal unveiled the discovery of a new mosasaur species in Morocco. This marine lizard, described as having «shark teeth», was said to have roamed the seas during the Cretaceous (...)
In a poignant conclusion to a days-long search, Ahmed, a Moroccan man from Amersfoort, Utrecht, was laid to rest in his hometown of Nador earlier in January. Ahmed had gone missing in the Netherlands on December 23, sparking an extensive search (...)
Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries reached a significant milestone from January to October 2024, totaling €2,696 million. This figure accounted for 66% of the nation's total imports in this sector, with the remaining (...)
In 2024, the National Police in Melilla successfully apprehended ten individuals sought by judicial authorities across several countries, including the Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco. Most of these arrests occurred (...)
Moroccan-Dutch player Oussama Idrissi, who plays in the Mexican league, helped Pachuca reach the final of the Intercontinental Club Cup. On Saturday, the 28-year-old was one of the teammates who overcame Al-Ahly (0-0) in a semi-final that ended in a (...)
The Central Council of Moroccans in Germany has sent an open letter to politicians and supporters of democracy, expressing its deep concern about the «unacceptable and offensive statements» made by an MP from «Alternative for Germany», a far-right (...)
Morocco's national football team dropped one place to 14th in the world rankings published by FIFA on Thursday.
The Atlas Lions, who fell one place from the last FIFA ranking, remain in first place in Africa with 1688.18 points, ahead of Senegal in (...)
Wanted in both Belgium and the Netherlands, a 50-year-old fugitive nicknamed «Samir Patatje» has been arrested in Morocco, Belgian media reported on Monday.
The Antwerp resident has been wanted for international cocaine smuggling and is suspected of (...)
The Justice and Development Party and the Party of Progress and Socialism welcomed the International Criminal Court's issuance of arrest warrants yesterday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. (...)
After the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv on November 7th, violence erupted in Amsterdam. Israeli fans were attacked by men on scooters in the city streets, fueled by anti-Semitic calls on social media. Five Maccabi fans were (...)
Morocco ranked 76th out of 116 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index 2024, scoring 479 points. While the country has shown steady progress, it still falls in the «low proficiency» category.
The Education First English Proficiency Index, (...)
Nabil Ayouch's latest film, «Everybody Loves Touda», has qualified in all the main sections of the Oscars, including Best Director and Best Actress. The film's Moroccan producers are delighted with this «great first for Morocco, which has never (...)
In the Netherlands, last week's clashes between Israeli football fans and Dutch youth have been labeled as antisemitic. This framing is seen as an attempt to blame Dutch Moroccans, whom Israeli media have accused of initiating the tensions.
On (...)
National coach Walid Regragui has called up 26 players for Morocco's upcoming matches against Gabon in Franceville on November 15 and Lesotho at Stade d'Honneur in Oujda on November 18, according to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on (...)
Moroccan-Dutch Abderrahim El M., a former employee of the Dutch National Coordinator for Terrorism and Security (NCTV), is currently on trial in the Netherlands, accused of espionage for the Moroccan secret service. He has pleaded not guilty.
El M., (...)