The father of imprisoned Hirak leader Nasser Zefzafi, Ahmed Zefzafi, has passed away after a long battle with illness. The news was announced by his son Tareq in a Facebook post. «My dear father has passed away. We belong to God, and to Him we shall return», he wrote. Ahmed Zefzafi had been receiving treatment for a prolonged illness at a hospital in Al Hoceima. In August, Tareq revealed on Facebook that his father’s condition had worsened, requiring his transfer to
Tanjia, a slow-cooked meat dish from Marrakech, has long been tied to the city’s social and culinary traditions. Its historical significance is underscored by a 17th-century poem from scholar Abu Abdallah al-Marghiti, who described in detail how it should be prepared and cooked.
A base de carne cocida a fuego lento, la tanjia ha estado durante mucho tiempo vinculada a las tradiciones sociales y culinarias de la ciudad de Marrakech. Su importancia histórica se destaca en un poema del erudito Abu Abdallah al-Marghiti, en el siglo XVII. Allí detalla la preparación de este plato tan delicioso como abundante.
The Confederation of Pharmacists’ Unions of Morocco has called for a mass demonstration on Tuesday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Ministry of Health in Rabat. The protest responds to a new draft decree on drug pricing, which pharmacists argue threatens the economic survival of pharmacies nationwide. In a statement released Wednesday, the union warned that the reform «will undermine the financial stability of all pharmacies without exception, potentially leading to
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) launched a national dialogue on Wednesday, September 3, with industry stakeholders to «refine its promotional strategy». The initiative aims to place Morocco «on the path to ‘Stronger’» and strengthen its international positioning by 2030, according to a statement. This consultation forms part of the 2026–2030 tourism roadmap and marks «a new phase» in co-developing a national and international
The European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH), which trains imams in France, has been dissolved by the Council of Ministers at the request of Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. Announcing the decision on Wednesday, Retailleau hailed it as a step against «the infiltration of the Brotherhood movement». The government accuses the IESH of «promoting radical Islam» and «legitimizing armed jihad». The move follows the release earlier this year of a report on
The Spanish People’s Party (PP) has called for the complete exclusion of Western Sahara from trade agreements signed between Morocco and the European Union. The demand comes as the European Commission explores ways to bypass rulings by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which annulled the agricultural and fisheries agreements for including products from Western Sahara. According to El Independiente, citing party sources, the PP insists that Western Sahara must be entirely excluded from
El centrocampista marroquí Benjamin Bouchouari está a punto de fichar por el club turco Trabzonspor. El jugador de 23 años se prepara para dejar el AS Saint-Étienne, según informan periodistas deportivos tanto turcos como marroquíes. Los expertos señalan que Bouchouari fue invitado a Turquía para cerrar los detalles de su transferencia. El periodista deportivo marroquí Hanif Ben Berkane confirmó que el jugador ya se
Le milieu de terrain marocain Benjamin Bouchouari est sur le point de rejoindre le club turc Trabzonspor. Le joueur de 23 ans devrait quitter l’équipe française de l’AS Saint-Étienne, selon des journalistes sportifs turcs et marocains. Les spécialistes indiquent que Bouchouari avait été invité en Turquie pour finaliser les négociations de transfert. Le journaliste sportif marocain Hanif Ben Berkane a confirmé que
It’s back-to-school season, the end of summer, but not the end of travel. For many British tourists looking to escape the winter blues, Morocco is emerging as a top choice thanks to its proximity, warm September weather, and popular destinations like Marrakech and Agadir. In fact, Morocco now ranks among the leading picks for Brits planning a sunny getaway this September. According to booking insights from a UK travel agency, Marrakech and Agadir stand out for offering the perfect blend