Dutch logistics company Samskip has launched a dedicated container service linking Morocco’s ports of Agadir and Casablanca directly to the UK and the Netherlands, offering a faster, greener alternative for transporting Moroccan fruits and vegetables to Northern Europe. In a press release on Monday, August 4, the company announced that its new weekly reefer service, the only one fast enough to carry vegetables, promises the fastest door-to-door delivery on the market, supported by
A Moroccan national was arrested Tuesday evening in Paris for desecrating a monument dedicated to the memory of the deceased. Earlier that day, he had been identified in a video lighting a cigarette using the flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The latter holds an unidentified member of the French armed forces killed during the First World War, to symbolically commemorate all soldiers who have died for France throughout history. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed the
A Moroccan women’s flag football team, a non-contact version of American football, has arrived in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for a weeklong cultural exchange hosted by the Packers, a professional American football team. The visit includes scrimmages, girls' football camps, and attendance at Saturday’s preseason game against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. The initiative was organized by Fouzia Madhouni, founder of «We Can Morocco», a group that empowers girls and women
On Tuesday, human remains believed to belong to a minor were discovered at a hotel in Palmeraie, a palm oasis of several hundred thousand trees outside of Marrakech. According to local sources, the remains were uncovered during maintenance work on the hotel's sewage system. Workers made the discovery while excavating and promptly alerted the authorities, who quickly arrived on the scene. At the request of the public prosecutor, an investigation has been opened to determine the
In Morocco, American scholar Ira William Zartman is renowned for his pivotal role in strengthening ties between Rabat and Washington. As head of the American Legation in Tangier for over 25 years, he began fostering connections with the kingdom as early as the 1950s. Today, the Tangier citadel, the oldest American building outside the United States, stands as a lasting tribute to a professor who turned academic research into a bridge for cultural and historical exchange across the Atlantic.
The Marhaba 2025 operation, known in Spain as Operación Paso del Estrecho, has enabled over 1.7 million passengers and 439,000 vehicles to cross during its departure and return phases. According to data shared Tuesday, August 5, by the Directorate General of Civil Protection and Emergencies (a department under Spain’s Ministry of the Interior), the departure phase, running from June 15 to August 15, recorded, as of August 4, the crossing of 1,480,343 passengers and 369,429
Moroccan international Adam Aznou has opened up about his personal journey and close friendship with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. The two players, both products of Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, have shared a strong bond since childhood. But their international careers have taken different directions, while Yamal chose to represent Spain, Aznou followed his heart and opted for Morocco’s national team, the Atlas Lions. ?️ Adam Aznou on Lamine Yamal:«If I were Lamine,
In a major shift in its stance, Panama has recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. This marks a new direction in Panama City's position, following its decision to suspend relations with the Polisario and its support for the autonomy proposal as outlined by Morocco.
Britain recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces as early as 1721 through a peace treaty that acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail’s rule over the Sahara. This recognition was reaffirmed in a later agreement, the 1895 Anglo-Moroccan treaty, which explicitly stated that the lands between Wad Draa and Cape Bojador belong to Morocco.
The National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) issued a call for tenders on July 30 to secure providers for aerial cable camera systems, commonly known as spidercams, for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon 2025). The goal is to equip the nine host stadiums with cutting-edge broadcast technology to enhance television coverage. The total estimated cost of the project is at least 9.58 million MAD, with Rabat emerging as the main beneficiary. In Rabat, four stadiums are slated to