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Morocco’s central bureau for judicial investigations (BCIJ) announced on Monday that they had dismantled a terrorist cell linked to the Islamic State’s affiliate in the Sahel region, thwarting a highly dangerous plot that had reached an advanced stage of preparation. According to BCIJ, the operation was launched following precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate […]
A gathering held recently in Washington brought together senior figures from American political life to celebrate the longstanding friendship between Morocco and the United States, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event was organized by the Adams Memorial Foundation, a body dedicated to preserving the legacy of John Adams, the […]
Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million international tourists in 2025, overtaking Egypt and consolidating its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations, according to the OECD’s Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report. The figure represents a 14% increase from 2024 and exceeds Morocco’s official target of 17.5 million visitors set under its 2023-2026 tourism […]
The Casa Anfa stage hosted an evening dedicated to Afro-contemporary music on Sunday as part of the 19th edition of the Jazzablanca festival, headlined by performances from Nigerian artist Oxlade and French-Haitian singer Naïka, two rising figures on the international music scene. The night opened with Oxlade, a rising figure in Afrobeats, who quickly built […]
The United States’ recent decision to reopen its market to Moroccan phosphate fertilisers is welcome commercial news for OCP Group — but, as editorialist of Aujourd’hui le Maroc argues, its significance extends well beyond the immediate commercial impact. For the author, the development primarily validates a decade-long strategic transformation at one of Morocco’s most important […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hailed Morocco’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada, saying that the Atlas Lions continue to make history on the global stage. CAF noted in a statement posted on its official website that Morocco has become the first […]
A cooperation agreement was signed on Saturday in Larache between the Royal Moroccan Triathlon Federation (FRMTI) and its Spanish counterpart (FETRI), marking a new step in strengthening ties between the two countries in the field of triathlon. The agreement was sealed on the sidelines of the Larache International Triathlon, held from July 3 to 5, […]
Morocco’s national football team booked its place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Canada 3-0 on Saturday at Houston Stadium. The Atlas Lions produced a commanding 3-0 victory, showcasing defensive resilience, teamwork, and determination against Canada which was making its first-ever appearance in the World Cup Round of 16. The […]
King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to President Donald Trump as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, an anniversary that also commemorates 250 years of strong and stable relations between the two nations. “Morocco, the first State to recognize the independence of the United States of America, […]
Morocco is embarking on a structural reform of its public budgeting process, introducing a formal system for identifying and tracking the environmental impact of government expenditure. The initiative, known as Climate Budget Labelling (Etiquetage climatique du budget, ECB), was formally launched by Prime Minister’s Circular No. 6/2026 of 23 April 2026 and will be applied […]