The ambition to see buses plunge into the waters of the Bouregreg to connect Rabat and Salé will have to wait. This spectacular project, which was supposed to make the Moroccan capital a pioneer on the African continent, has just experienced a serious setback. While everything seemed ready to transform the city’s tourist offering, the call for tenders has been abruptly cancelled.
Moroccan international Yassir Zabiri and content creator Farah El Khalifi got married on Saturday evening in Rabat.
Parents of students enrolled in French establishments in Morocco will face unprecedented tuition fee increases starting next school year. This financial turning point, marked by regular annual increases, is accompanied by a new development that is crystallizing tensions: the introduction of annual registration fees, a previously unseen measure in this network.
The announcement of the show by the comedian Nawell Madani has provoked a strong controversy in Morocco. Several Internet users are calling for a boycott of the event and demanding its immediate cancellation. On site, the scheduled performance on April 1st at the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat is facing a climate of diplomatic tensions between Morocco and Algeria.
Faced with increasing financial disengagement by the French state, the network of French educational institutions in Morocco is seeking greater contribution from families to balance its operating budgets. This new pricing orientation, marked by unprecedented increases and the introduction of annual registration fees, is redefining the relationship between the administration and parents.
Law enforcement officers arrested 19 individuals following acts of violence and hooliganism that occurred at the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex . These incidents broke out on Sunday evening following the final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) published, on January 16, 2026, a press release expressing its concerns about the organization of the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco . The organization denounces several logistical and security shortcomings affecting the preparation of the national team a few days before the match.
The modernization of the Rabat-Salé international airport marks a decisive step in the development of the capital’s infrastructure. This large-scale project, a cornerstone of the "Rabat, City of Light" program, will quadruple the annual reception capacity of the platform, from 1.5 million to 4 million passengers.
A leading magazine has just unveiled its selection of must-see destinations for the year 2026. This list highlights a shift towards destinations focused on culture, well-being, and the discovery of sites still preserved from mass tourism, and highlights the city of Rabat .
The CAN 2025 effect is being felt on the economy of the capital. According to tourism professionals, the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region has recorded an estimated influx of 150,000 additional visitors since the start of the competition. A dynamic driven by African supporters, but also by a strong presence of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in the stadiums .
The National Airports Office (ONDA) is strengthening the connectivity of Rabat-Salé airport. In a press release, the office announces the increase in the frequency of bus shuttles and the deployment of a digital solution for taxis. These measures, part of the "Airports 2030" strategy, aim to streamline passenger transport in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
This is the missing link of the future high-speed line to Marrakech . The railway tunnel project crossing the capital is entering a decisive phase. A strategic project costing nearly 2 billion dirhams that should allow Morocco to keep its promises for the 2030 World Cup.