Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi has teamed up with contemporary artist and photographer Hassan Hajjaj to launch Juj, a pop-up café and concept store in the heart of Casablanca’s Maarif district. Opened on December 14, just days ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the space blends Hajjaj’s signature pop aesthetic, bright colors, bold patterns, and everyday objects, with a tribute to Moroccan street-food culture. The venue recreates scenes inspired by
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Morocco following the deadly floods in Safi, which caused dozens of deaths, injuries, and extensive damage. In a statement issued Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Moroccan people, wishing a swift recovery to all those injured. The floods in Safi have so far claimed 37 lives and left dozens injured. The sudden torrents that submerged
The scandal that has rocked the Provisional Commission overseeing press and publishing in Morocco for several weeks continues to fuel opposition attacks against the government, a tension that was on full display during Monday’s session in the House of Representatives.
The National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) has responded to the controversy that has been shaking the Provisional Commission for Press and Publishing Management in Morocco for several weeks. In a statement issued Monday, December 15, the CNDP denied any responsibility for the non-publication of the lists of professional journalist cards. To «dispel any confusion», the Commission clarified that «this matter does not fall within its
In the 1590s, Saadi sultan Ahmad al-Mansur appointed Spanish military leader Judar Pasha to lead a campaign, conquering the Songhai empire in West Africa. Thanks to his army, Morocco took control of gold and salt trade routes.
The emergence of a new variant of the seasonal influenza A(H3N2) virus has reignited debate around what the media has labeled the «super flu». This comes amid an unusually early rise in flu-like illnesses in several countries, including Morocco. In this interview, Dr. Tayeb Hamdi, physician and researcher in health policy and systems, addresses key questions about the nature of this variant, its risks, vaccine effectiveness, and recommended preventive measures.
Morocco has improved its standing in the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering Index, ranking 100th out of 177 countries with a score of 5.04, reflecting a medium risk of financial crime. Despite this progress, the country remains vigilant in its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing within the Middle East and North Africa region.
Safi registró 19 mm de lluvia en el transcurso de una hora antes de que inundaciones repentinas mortales causaran 37 muertos, según la Dirección General de Meteorología. Se espera que las condiciones meteorológicas inestables que provocaron esta tragedia persistan hasta el jueves, trayendo más lluvias, tormentas y nevadas en varias regiones de Marruecos.
Safi a enregistré 19 mm de pluie en l'espace d'une heure avant que des crues soudaines meurtrières ne fassent 37 morts, selon la Direction générale de la météorologie. Les conditions météorologiques instables à l'origine de cette tragédie devraient persister jusqu'à jeudi, apportant davantage de pluie, d'orages et de chutes de neige dans plusieurs régions du Maroc.
Rabat opened the new Rabat Riad station this Monday, December 15, the National Railway Office (ONCF) announced. This next-generation station complements Rabat’s railway network, alongside Rabat Agdal and Rabat Ville stations. Located in the Hay Riad district, just steps from the iconic Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the new station was designed to meet the highest international standards, according to ONCF. Built on a surface area of 35,000 m², it creates a strategic connection