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Morocco’s tourism sector is poised to approach 20 million visitors by year-end 2025 while surpassing 120 billion dirhams in revenue—a target originally set for 2026—according to Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor. Speaking with local media, Ammor attributed the accelerated growth to multiple factors, including international tourism’s post-pandemic recovery and Morocco’s elevated profile following the 2022 World […]
Morocco secured on Tuesday, July 22, a historic place in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a tense 1-1 draw against Ghana ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout triumph. The breakthrough came when Stella Nyamekye scored for Ghana in the 26th minute, capitalising on a rebound from Josephine Bonsu’s header. Morocco […]
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Mali has issued a strong diplomatic protest against the Czech Republic for denying entry visas to its U19 women’s basketball team, preventing their participation in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup held in Brno, from 12 to 20 July. The Foreign Ministry labelled the move as an “unfriendly act” and […]
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States, one of Morocco’s leading teams, Wydad Athletic Club (WAC), stands as a proud representative of the country and African football, ready to take on some of the world’s most elite teams. Their participation in this historic, expanded edition of the tournament is […]
In a push towards green mobility, Morocco announced its plan to buy 7000 urban buses, half of which will be electric, ahead of the World Cup due in 2030, industry and trade minister Ryad Mezzour said. A deal has been reached with the interior ministry to renew the bus fleet before the World Cup, he […]
King Mohammed VI delivered, on Saturday, a speech on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of his accession to the throne of his glorious ancestors. Here follows the full text of the Royal speech: “Praise be to God, May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin Dear Citizens, Almighty God has […]
Morocco’s historic performance in FIFA World Cup 2022 has lifted the country’s global football status and enhanced its chances of joining the bid of Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup finals. Morocco’s Atlas Lions gained worldwide praise and respect in Qatar’s World cup tournament after eliminating Spain and then Portugal in knockout […]
King Mohammed VI, of Morocco, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, received on Tuesday in the Throne Room at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the members of the National soccer Team, after their brilliant performance in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This audience reflects the high solicitude of His […]
French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, who arrived Thursday in Rabat for a two-day visit to the North African Kingdom, was received Friday by her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. According to press reports, the goal of the visit is to reset relations with Morocco and prepare for the upcoming visit of President Emmanuel Macron to the […]
The Moroccan Royal football federation (FRMF) has submitted a complaint to the FIFA in protest over the “grotesque” refereeing during the semifinal game it lost to France, the FRMF said in a statement. The FRMF deplored that the referee did not whistle two penalties in Morocco’s favor. One flashpoint came when Morocco forward Sofiane Boufal […]