Ahmed Toufiq demands strict adherence to the Maliki rite and official sermons by imams. This circular aims to counter deviations in order to preserve religious unity and prevent discord.
The Moroccan government has officially created five regional public limited companies to manage the 2030 World Cup infrastructure . With combined capital of 100 million dirhams, they will ensure the professional operation of sports complexes in five key cities.
Despite a fierce boycott campaign on social media, Algerian comedian Nawell Madani is keeping her tour in Morocco. Faced with strong public enthusiasm, organizers even added an extra date in Casablanca, defying the criticism.
Israeli company Elbit Systems officially announced in mid-February 2026 a contract covering 30 mm combat turrets and their ammunition. Scheduled over three years, the agreement concerns the integration of the advanced UT30 MK2 system on WhAP 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles. This technology stands out for its modular design and open architecture, allowing manned or unmanned operation according to operational needs.
The deliberate assault on a police officer by a motorcyclist in Casablanca has sparked a wave of outrage across Morocco. Moroccans are now calling for a drastic tightening of inspections and penalties for the disorderly behavior of two-wheelers in urban areas.
A 40-year-old man will appear in May before the Criminal Court of Pyrénées-Atlantiques on charges of kidnapping and abuse of vulnerability. He is suspected of methodically stripping a 91-year-old woman of her assets before forcibly settling her in Morocco.
The family of a seven-year-old British girl , who has been missing at sea in Morocco since January 28, has admitted that they may soon have to call off the search after 25 days of unsuccessful efforts to locate the child in Casablanca.
The secretary-general of LR, Othman Nasrou , took legal action after receiving an email from former prefect Michel Aubouin. The latter, ousted from the party, contrasted his medieval French roots with the Moroccan origins of the political leader.
The authorities in the Casablanca-Settat region are mobilizing against the proliferation of illegal waste dumps . This spread, fueled by the real estate sector, now threatens strategic infrastructure in several outlying provinces such as Berrechid and Nouaceur.
The Moroccan influencer Soukaina Benjelloun regained her freedom on Sunday after three months in detention in Casablanca. Sentenced following a highly publicized dispute with her ex-husband, she leaves Okacha Prison marked by an experience she describes as “bitter.”
An international team has discovered Khinjaria acuta in Morocco’s phosphate deposits, a mosasaur with dagger-shaped teeth . The discovery confirms the dominance of these giant marine reptiles shortly before the extinction of the dinosaurs.
The Moroccan date market comes alive ahead of Ramadan, pitting a local harvest of 160,000 tonnes against diverse international competition. Consumers now find themselves torn between loyalty to oasis-grown produce and managing a tight budget.