The earthquake-resistant house designed by Aziza Chaouni has been awarded the Social Engagement Prize at this year’s Ammodo Architecture Award. The architect, who works between Morocco and Canada, was honored for her prototype developed in Talat N’Yaacoub in the Al-Haouz province (Marrakech–Safi), one of the areas hardest hit by the September 8, 2023 earthquake. According to Ammodo Architecture, the project was recognized for «its architectural response that is both
La tradición culinaria invernal en Marruecos de servir platos calientes y reconfortantes como la hsoua y el arroz con leche tiene sus raíces en costumbres ancestrales. Estas recetas aparecen en libros de cocina medievales del siglo XIII, revelando cómo estas preparaciones almohades siguen vigentes, con ingredientes sencillos: harina, pan rallado, leche y miel.
A Filipino romance–action drama, «Love Is Never Gone», will be filmed in Morocco, making history as the first Filipino TV series to be shot in the country, local media reported. Starring Filipino actor of Moroccan descent Ivana Alawi and fellow Filipino star Joshua Garcia, the project was announced by Dreamscape Entertainment on Thursday, November 13, with a release slated for 2026. «From the deserts of Morocco, we bring you another action-packed series… Joshua
The Spanish National Police have dismantled an international network specializing in smuggling minors to France, as part of Operation «Triton», which uncovered the group’s criminal links in Morocco and Ivory Coast. According to official data, the investigation began after the disappearance of 14 minors between November 2024 and May 2025, 13 from a care center in Lanzarote and one from Gran Canaria. Police found that the network operated through a highly organized cross-border
A French priest accused of sexually assaulting minor and young adult migrants in Casablanca is now under preliminary investigation in France, AFP reported on Thursday. According to Anne Gaches, the prosecutor of Saint-Étienne, Antoine Exelmans, 60, attempted to defend himself by claiming the acts were «freely consented». Exelmans is suspected of having sexual relations with migrants and refugees under his care, including a minor, while serving in Rabat and Casablanca, where
The recent decoration of Abdelatif Hammouchi, head of Morocco’s National Security and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, by Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has sparked strong backlash from major Civil Guard associations in Spain. Awarded during a ceremony in Madrid on Tuesday, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard was meant to recognize Morocco–Spain cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime, and irregular
Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defense Administration announced that Morocco is currently hosting ten defense industry projects initiated by international companies. These projects represent a total investment of $260 million (2.41 billion Moroccan dirhams) and are expected to create 2,500 jobs, said Abdellatif Loudiyi during the budget review of his department before the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives. He also revealed that five
«Walili II: From the Awrabas to the Marinids» is a groundbreaking archaeological project led by Moroccan and British scientists, unearthing new insights into the Islamic period of Volubilis. Directed by Asmae El Kacimi and Corisande Fenwick, the research reveals crucial artifacts and coins that illuminate the city's evolution from the 7th to the 14th century, enriching our understanding of Morocco's early Islamic history.
Netherlands-born footballer Anass Salah-Eddine has officially completed his initiation ritual with the Moroccan national team after receiving his first call-up. The PSV defender recently switched his football allegiance from the Netherlands to Morocco, his parents’ country. As tradition requires, the newcomer had to perform a song in front of the entire squad and coaching staff. أنس صلاح الدين يؤدي أغنيته الترحيبية وسط أجواء مليئة
In response to remarks made by MP Abdellah Bouanou (PJD) during Thursday’s parliamentary session on the first part of the 2026 Finance Bill, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection firmly rejected claims of granting privileges or monopolies for the import of potassium chloride (KCl), a vital medication for intensive care, surgery and anesthesia. Bouanou had alleged that the ministry granted, under the temporary authorization for use (ATU) procedure, the import of KCl to «a