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Morocco’s tourist arrivals are expected to reach 16.8 million in 2024 against the 14.5 million recorded in 2023, says Fitch Solutions Company in its latest business monitoring report. The strong growth will be driven by increasing arrivals from key source markets such as France, Spain and Belgium. France is expected to be Morocco’s largest arrivals […]
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) dismantled, on Tuesday morning, a terrorist cell affiliated to the “Daesh” organization, whose members were active in the cities of Tiznit and Sidi Slimane. This large-scale security operation carried out by elements of the special force of the rapid intervention Brigade led to the arrest of 4 extremists, […]
Egypt will be the largest global wheat importer in 2024/25 (July-June) as the country recovers from a foreign exchange reserve crisis and seeks to rebuild inventories, the US department of agriculture USDA said. “In addition to wheat milled for domestic use, Egypt is also expected to continue exporting some wheat flour to nearby countries such […]
King Mohammed VI has reiterated his firm determination to work with the new Chadian Head of State, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, to further consolidate the exemplary relations binding the two countries in all fields. The Sovereign stressed, in a message of congratulations to the new Chadian Head of State, that Morocco and Chad are […]
Morocco, “a fascinating and diverse country with a rich history and culture”, offers a wealth of experiences for travelers, U.S. travel media Wyandotte Daily commented. “Morocco is a land of contrasts and diversity, where the bustling streets of Marrakech meet the tranquil beauty of the Sahara Desert,” the travel website pointed out. “From the vibrant […]
Moroccan football club RS Berkane defeated Zamalek of Egypt 2-1 in their first leg match of the 2024 African Confederation Cup final played Sunday in Berkane’s Municipal Stadium. The two goals were scored by captain Issoufou Dayo in the 13th minute and Adil Tahif in the 32nd minute, while Seifeddine Jaziri scored for the Egyptians […]
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the US Armed Forces will be jointly conducting, for the twentieth time, the “African Lion 2024” from May 20 to 31 at Benguerir, Agadir, Tan-Tan, Akka and Tifnit, FAR General Staff announced in a statement. Besides the FAR and the US Armed Forces, around 7,000 military personnel from some […]
As was expected, the Court of Arbitration for Sport CAS has rejected a request by the Algerian football federation to annul a decision by the African football federation (CAF) following the Morocco map saga. CAF has declared that the RS Berkane qualifies to the final of the African football federation cup after the USMA- an […]
The Consul General of Senegal in Dakhla, Babou Sène, has formally denied the information circulating on social networks and relayed by certain media alleging that Senegalese would-be migrants are stranded in the Moroccan desert. “This is unfounded information that I formally deny,” Sène told MAP news agency, stressing that “the Senegalese authorities are aware that […]
As the head of the Moroccan government expresses satisfaction at its half-mandate achievement, a new report pointed to the need to address challenges posed by 1.5 million Moroccans who are not engaged in education, employment or training, known as NEET. The report by the economic social and environmental council (CESE) said the high number of […]