Royal Air Maroc extends the suspension of its routes to Dubai and Doha amid the escalating military situation in the Middle East. The airline says passenger rights remain guaranteed despite the continuing paralysis of the regional airspace.
As the conflict intensifies in the Middle East with the closure of several major air hubs, Morocco remains spared from travel restrictions for now, despite heightened vigilance recommended by international authorities.
The military escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel caused air traffic paralysis in Casablanca this Sunday. Several Gulf airlines cancelled their routes, while aircraft already in flight were forced to turn back.
Authorities in Morocco banned several demonstrations in solidarity with Iran in Rabat and Tangier on Saturday. The move comes as the Kingdom condemned Iranian missile attacks against the Gulf.
The Moroccan Football Federation denies Walid Regragui’s departure , despite persistent rumors following a defeat against Senegal. Behind the scenes, the governing body is exploring potential successors, notably targeting Spaniard Xavi Hernández for the post-World Cup period.
The delegation of Wydad Athletic Club arrived in Doha on Sunday evening for a training camp that will last until January 13. Among the players present is the new recruit of the Reds, Hakim Ziyech , who is returning to a country he left just six months ago.
Morocco confirms its status as a popular destination for the world’s elite. After football stars, it is the turn of the Gulf royalty to set up camp in the Kingdom. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , has chosen the calm of Ifrane to celebrate the new year.
The city of Boujdour is preparing to receive a delegation from the Qatari royal family , led by Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir’s brother. This private trip is part of the New Year celebrations and the regular visits of the princely family to the southern provinces.
As the Trump administration pushes for a quick agreement in the Maghreb , eyes are turning to Doha. Buoyed by a successful mediation in the greatest secrecy twenty years ago, the emirate has the technical tools to restore dialogue, but is still awaiting an official invitation that is slow in coming.
The Moroccan national team experienced a turbulent pre-match for their debut in the 2025 Arab Cup. The team bus arrived late at the stadium, due to a visa issue concerning two players. However, this incident did not prevent the Atlas Lions from beating the Comoros (3-1).
The journey of the Moroccan national under-17 team came to an end this Friday in the quarter-finals. At the end of a match played in Qatar, the Atlas Cubs succumbed in the final moments against Brazil, losing 2-1 on the pitch of the Aspire complex in Doha.
The Franco-Qatari group Kasada, specialized in real estate private equity dedicated to the hotel sector in sub-Saharan Africa, is conquering the Moroccan market. It plans to carry out several hotel projects in Morocco before the 2030 World Cup.