A new French law on telephone canvassing threatens up to 50,000 jobs in Morocco. The government is preparing an emergency plan to diversify markets and preserve a sector worth more than 10 billion dirhams per year.
Issa Diop has officially opted for the Moroccan selection. The Fulham defender, born in Toulouse and a former French youth international, now aims to compete in the 2026 World Cup under the colors of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Mohammed V, celebrated as the "father of the nation", led Morocco to independence in 1956. His reign restored the sovereignty of the Kingdom and embarked the country on a profound modernization after years of forced exile.
Ameur Mounir Mansouri, nicknamed "The Bald One", was sentenced on Thursday to cumulative sentences of 15 and 5 years in prison by the Paris court. The drug trafficker must also pay a total fine of 850,000 euros.
Nine French Muslim associations have launched an appeal for consultation to harmonize the determination of the dates of the liturgical calendar in France. This initiative aims to avoid divergences in the upcoming announcement of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
The European halal meat market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the growth of Muslim populations and a diversified supply. In France, this sector is based on a network of traditional butchers and an increased presence in large-scale distribution.
The French ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, has been chosen by Emmanuel Macron to lead the French Development Agency. This departure comes as relations between Paris and Rabat are experiencing a historic diplomatic thaw.
The French Council of the Muslim Faith announced that Friday, March 20, 2026 will mark the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This date, marking the end of the month of Ramadan 1447 H, is based on precise astronomical data.
The Moroccan craft sector achieved a historic performance in 2025 with exports exceeding 1.23 billion dirhams, up 11%. This momentum is driven by the carpet segment and the national tourism recovery.
The Kingdom has increased its arms acquisitions by 12% between 2021 and 2025, according to Sipri. Driven by its partnerships with Washington and Tel Aviv, the country is now ranked 28th among the world’s largest importers of military systems.
A 65-year-old imam was killed on Friday by blows from a baton in a mosque in the province of Driouch. The assailant, a Moroccan expelled from France for advocating terrorism, was apprehended by the gendarmerie.
The criminal court on Thursday convicted the famous YouTuber "Mi Naima" and two accomplices for defamation and indecent exposure. The defendants had violently insulted a Moroccan living abroad and his wife through their respective digital channels.