Morocco will host the third edition of RallyClassics Africa from September 12 to 17, 2025, with a route that winds through Erfoud and Merzouga, crossing the famous Erg Chebbi dunes. Covering 1,000 kilometers of desert terrain, the rally blends timed regularity sections with demanding navigation, offering participants ideal preparation for major events such as the Dakar Classic and the Africa Eco Race. This year’s rally brings together 42 teams from ten countries across three
Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh is making a major return to the stage in Morocco, with performances on September 25, 26, and 27 at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Complex with his show «Lui-même». After nearly two years touring internationally, the artist comes back to his hometown with an introspective and authentic performance. For this long-awaited reunion with the Casablanca audience, who last applauded him in January 2023, Elmaleh tackles deeply personal themes drawn from
The «young» leaders of the Polisario, who have long awaited their turn to take the helm of the movement, accuse the «old guard» of being responsible for the Front’s failures and «political defections». They also denounce its inability to «rise to the challenge and adapt» to current realities.
The Moroccan Green Party (PVM) is calling for the direct participation of Moroccans living abroad in the legislative elections scheduled for September 2026. The proposal is outlined in a memorandum the small party submitted last week to the Ministry of the Interior. «We propose the creation of a constituency exclusively dedicated to Moroccans living abroad. The seats would be allocated based on the number of voters in the host countries», said Mohamed Fares, the party’s
The export of Moroccan tomatoes to the EU is raising concerns among European industry stakeholders. «They quietly united over the summer to oppose the import of tomatoes grown in Morocco and Western Sahara, which they view as unfair competition», reports Africa Intelligence on Tuesday. This «general mobilization of producers», according to the outlet, comes just weeks before European Court of Justice (ECJ) rulings take effect on October 4, excluding products from
Will Belgium follow France’s lead in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara? A first step in that direction may already have been taken. The Belgian coalition government, nicknamed «Arizona» and formed on February 3, 2025, by liberals, socialists, Christian Democrats, and Flemish nationalists, has introduced a bill to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, according to Africa Intelligence. The bill is expected to be examined by MPs in the
Morocco is set to finalize the purchase of 10 H225M Caracal helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters. «The aircraft will be equipped with optical and radar systems, state-of-the-art weaponry, and side armor», a Moroccan source told Yabiladi. Talks over the deal began during President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco in October 2024, when the French Minister of Defense met with his Moroccan counterpart and the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck early Wednesday, September 3, about 31 km south of Amizmiz in the Marrakech-Safi region. The quake occurred at 4:25 a.m. at a shallow depth of 12.9 km, making it widely felt in nearby towns, according to Volcano Discovery. The disaster-reporting platform also noted that the quake’s shallow depth explains why it was strongly felt near the epicenter. The tremor hit a region still scarred by the deadly September 8, 2023 earthquake, which measured 6.9 in
A historic gold discovery in Guelmim could reshape Morocco’s place in the global precious metals industry, with 34 quartz veins identified containing exceptional concentrations of up to 300 grams per ton. This breakthrough opens new horizons for Morocco to position itself as a leading player among the world’s top gold producers.
TCE (Transport Compliance Experts), a German company specializing in operational supervision and compliance services for the air cargo industry, has launched its first African office at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN). The new office, staffed by five professionals, will provide cargo handling oversight, customs facilitation, and customer support. «By establishing this presence in Morocco, we extend our reach to a continent with enormous growth potential while reinforcing the global
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