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Morocco continues to shine on the global tourism stage as Marrakech and Fez have been ranked in the top 10 best cities in Africa and the Middle East in the prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025, published by Travel + Leisure magazine. The annual ranking, based on votes from international readers, highlights cities that offer exceptional […]
British Airways has launched a new route from London Gatwick to Rabat, Morocco, starting November 5, 2025. Rabat has become the third Moroccan destination for British Airways, alongside Marrakech and Agadir, reflecting Morocco’s growing tourism appeal, with a 68% increase in visitors compared to 2019. Morocco’s capital city is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, […]
Blu EV, an Egyptian electric mobility company of billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is planning to invest $100 million in Morocco in a project of electric conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles. Its expansion into Morocco is part of a larger plan to grow gradually across MENA. The company is building on its success in Egypt in providing affordable […]
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have joined forces with Morocco in a strategic alliance aimed at promoting tourism in the north African country. The partnership focuses on expanding market reach, promoting high-end and adventure travel experiences, and positioning Morocco as a top destination for European travelers seeking luxury, culture, and sustainability, Travel and Tour World […]
Morocco’s women national football team defeated Congo DR 4-2 in their second match played Wednesday in Rabat at CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 taking place in the North African Kingdom. Three goals of the Atlas Lionesses were scored by iconic captain Ghizlane Chebbak in the 25th minute, 43rd minute, and 75th minute, […]
Morocco and Brazil are charting an ambitious path toward enhanced economic cooperation, with officials pledging to transform historical ties into concrete business opportunities during a high-profile forum in Marrakech on Wednesday. Investment Minister Karim Zidane, addressing over 100 business executives and institutional leaders at the LIDE Forum, positioned Morocco as more than just an African […]
Morocco reopened its embassy in Damascus last Sunday, with all its administrative services resuming their activities. King Mohammed VI had announced in his speech to the 34th Arab Summit, held on May 17 in Baghdad, the Kingdom’s decision to reopen its Embassy in Damascus, which was closed in 2012. The Monarch had affirmed that this […]
The Governing Board of the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI) held its 62nd meeting on Wednesday in Rabat to strengthen cooperation among African Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs). The event also seeks to promote transparency and the sharing of best practices, and aspires to enhance the capacities of member SAIs and integrate technologies such […]
Algerian state media and the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) have drawn mockery for deliberately omitting references to Morocco, the host nation of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Despite Algeria’s national women’s team participating in the competition, official broadcasts and social media posts have avoided mentioning Morocco by name. At a press conference […]
Morocco is planning to build a $700 million LNG terminal on its Mediterranean coast, alongside a network of pipelines, a strategic game-changer project that will reshape the regional energy dynamic. The new pipelines will link the future LNG terminal in Nador City directly to an existing pipeline connecting Morocco to Spain. This strategic connection also […]