Morocco
Ryanair Flight Diverted to Fez Due to Sandstorm Near Rabat
A Ryanair flight from Paris to Rabat was forced to change course and land at Fez Saiss airport on Friday evening due to strong gusts of wind and a sandstorm.
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Morocco
Kenya-Morocco Diplomatic Shift Raises Tensions Over Western Sahara Dispute
Kenya’s announcement of the opening of an embassy in Rabat is causing concern for Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who has sent his Foreign Minister on an official visit to Nairobi. Algiers fears that its ally will abandon it on the Sahara issue.
Sport
Rabat Implements Traffic Restrictions for Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
Part of the city of Rabat will be closed to automobile traffic. The CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations is the reason.
Morocco
France-Morocco Visa Agreement Sparks Concerns Over Medical Brain Drain
The first partnership agreement on visas signed between the French Consulate General in Rabat and the National Council of the Order of Physicians (CNOM) on March 25, 2024 to promote mobility between France and Morocco is not well received.
Sport
Morocco Futsal Coach Urges Tactical Shift Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Hicham Dguig, the national futsal coach, believes that efforts should be redoubled to diversify the style of play, especially during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN2024) which takes place from April 11 to 21 of the same month at the Ibn Yassine Hall and the Sports Palace of the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex in Rabat.
Sport
Zambia Ends Morocco's Olympic Dreams in Women's Football Qualifier
On Tuesday, Zambia shattered the dream of the Atlas Lionesses to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics by defeating them at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, in the return leg of the last round of the African Qualification Tournament. Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, coach of the Moroccan women’s football team, reacts to this defeat.
Morocco
Expert: France Recognizing Moroccan Sahara Could Destabilize Algeria
The Sahara issue remains one of the points of friction between Rabat and Algiers, which unilaterally broke off diplomatic relations with its neighbor in 2021. Professor Abderrahim Manar Slimi believes that France’s recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara would have a negative impact on Algeria, the protector of the Polisario.
Morocco
Morocco Begins Construction of $18 Million High-Speed Rail Station in Rabat for 2025 Africa Cup
The National Railway Office (ONCF) is preparing to launch the construction work of the Hay Riad district station in Rabat, in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco.
Morocco
France Signals Diplomatic Thaw with Morocco, Sahara Recognition Debated
France is making the necessary efforts to warm up its relations with Morocco. Éric Besson, former French Minister of Industry, believes that the next step should be for France to recognize the Moroccanness of the Sahara. A recognition long awaited by Rabat.
Sport
Morocco Races to Complete Rabat Stadium for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Work on the new Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat is progressing at a steady pace. Teams are on site to ensure the jewel is available for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Time is of the essence.
Morocco
Air Arabia Morocco Expands Domestic Routes: Daily Flights Between Rabat and Agadir
The airline Air Arabia Morocco is strengthening its air links between Rabat and Agadir, in order to meet the growing demand on the one hand, and to contribute to the development of domestic tourism, on the other hand.
Morocco
French Interior Minister to Discuss Olympic Security with Morocco Ahead of Paris Games
Gérald Darmanin, the French Minister of the Interior, will soon be visiting Rabat. During this visit, his Moroccan counterpart Abdelouafi Laftit and he will discuss several topics, including the security of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Paris.