In Morocco, Egyptian singer Abdelhalim Hafed lived one of the scariest moments of his life. Invited by King Hassan II, he was held in Rabat’s main radio station taken over by rebels during the 1971 attempted coup d’état.
On Thursday evening, residents of Aït Bouguemez began returning to their region after staging a peaceful protest march on foot toward the Beni Mellal-Khenifra province, demanding long-overdue development efforts. Their decision to return followed a meeting with the governor of Azilal province, who pledged to address several urgent demands within ten days, according to a member of the organizing committee who spoke to Yabiladi. Hassan Laakoun, a participant in the march, said the governor
Last week, Spain’s National Police deported a Moroccan national living in the city of Olot (Garrotxa region), after deeming him a serious threat to public safety due to his involvement in extremist activities that undermine the values of coexistence and the Spanish Constitution. The deportation was carried out via Madrid-Barajas Airport, and he has been banned from re-entering Spanish territory for ten years. The man had previously attempted, unsuccessfully, to become an imam in the town
Sultan Moulay Ismaïl of Morocco was nearly killed by a lion in his royal park, reportedly slaying the beast himself with a dagger in a dramatic show of courage. Whether true or embellished, the tale served to reinforce his image as a powerful ruler both at home and abroad.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that nearly one-third of young women in rural Morocco are neither in school, employed, nor enrolled in training programs (NEET). While Morocco's agricultural system continues to grow, improvements in road infrastructure have helped enhance access to education.
L'Office National Marocain du Tourisme (ONMT) a scellé un partenariat stratégique de deux ans avec les Associations Européennes des Agents de Voyages et des Tour-opérateurs (ECTAA), consolidant ainsi la position du Maroc comme destination privilégiée pour les voyageurs européens. Annoncé début juillet via un communiqué de presse de l'ECTAA, cet accord met en lumière l'attrait croissant du Maroc sur des marchés
La Oficina Nacional de Turismo de Marruecos (ONMT) ha firmado una alianza estratégica de dos años con las Asociaciones Europeas de Agentes de Viajes y Turoperadores (ECTAA), reforzando así la posición de Marruecos como un destino preferido para los viajeros europeos. Este acuerdo, anunciado a principios de julio mediante un comunicado de prensa de la ECTAA, subraya el creciente atractivo de Marruecos en mercados clave como Francia, el Benelux e Italia. Dentro de
As Morocco continues to attract Dutch holidaymakers, the Dutch Embassy in Rabat is urging travelers, especially families, to ensure their children are vaccinated against measles before visiting the Kingdom this summer. In an update published Wednesday, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned of an ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco, prompting health authorities to recommend timely immunization for children. «Arrange a measles vaccination for your child in time and travel with a
English club Sunderland has officially announced the signing of Moroccan forward Chemsdine Talbi from Belgian side Club Brugge on a five-year contract, in a deal worth €23 million. The 20-year-old scored five goals and registered three assists during the 2024–2025 Belgian league season. Speaking to the club's official YouTube channel, Talbi shared the reasons behind his move, highlighting his ambition to shine in the English Premier League. «I’m really excited to be
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has released its latest monthly rankings, with the Moroccan national team holding steady at 12th place globally, earning a total of 1,698.72 points. Morocco remains the highest-ranked team in both the Arab world and across Africa. The Atlas Lions added 5.52 points to their tally following victories in two friendly matches against Benin and Tunisia. On the global stage, Argentina continues to lead the rankings, followed by Spain and