At 17, Abdellah Ouazane is beginning to establish himself at Ajax. Away from the spotlight, the young Moroccan is continuing his education while crossing Amsterdam on public transport to coach a girls’ youth team.
A study published by Cambridge reveals how the droughts, famines and epidemics of the 17th century drove Moroccan scholars to leave the major cities. This shift is believed to have durably strengthened rural culture and literature in the Amazigh language.
Mbappé and Vinicius’s refusal to display a message of support for Sebta triggered an offensive against Anas Laghrari. Florentino Pérez’s Moroccan adviser is accused of influencing Real Madrid, although no evidence establishes that he intervened in the matter.
WorldThe European Commission is maintaining its support for Morocco in managing migration despite the Ceuta crisis. However, the 500 million euro package covers the entire 2021-2027 period: it is not new aid decided after the July crossings.
SpainThe Ceuta crisis has severely damaged Morocco’s image in Spain. Yet only 3.1% of Spaniards want to suspend diplomatic relations with Rabat. European intervention or immediate returns at the border receive far more support.
FranceMoroccans obtained more first residence permits and acquired French nationality more often than any other nationality in 2025. The new figures from the French Interior Ministry place them at the top of both rankings, ahead of Algerians and Tunisians.
WorldSardines are becoming difficult to find in several major German retail chains. Aldi Nord, Rewe, Lidl and Kaufland acknowledge occasional shortages. The reasons are the decline in catches in Morocco and the suspension of frozen sardine exports.
FranceA Moroccan woman had been waiting for nearly eleven months for the renewal of her residence permit. The prefecture responded neither to her request nor in court. The judge has now ordered it to provisionally issue the permit, subject to a penalty, and to pay €1,100.
WorldSmall parcels ordered from Moroccan sellers and delivered to the European Union will be subject to a new customs fee by November 1 at the latest. Its amount has yet to be set. The measure concerns e-commerce, not private shipments between relatives or friends.
WorldFrom January 1, 2027, certified Danish companies will be able to recruit nationals of sixteen countries outside the European Union more easily. Morocco is not on the list, unlike China, India, Brazil and Ukraine.
SportThree days after his arrest in Amsterdam, Badr Hari was released under conditions. The Moroccan kickboxer is accused of making threats, coercion and doxing. Having returned to his family, he has just spoken at length.
MoroccoFollowing the publication of Royal Air Maroc’s international recruitment campaign, a Moroccan pilot who already holds several qualifications contacted Bladi.net. He criticizes the national airline for offering no genuine pathway to Moroccan pilots who have already financed their training.
WorldThe European Commission is preparing a general ban on waste exports to non-OECD countries. Morocco, which had requested to continue receiving them after May 2027, would be directly affected if the text is adopted.