Having lived in France since the age of 11, a Moroccan man was refused renewal of his residence card because of a conviction dating from 2019. The courts have now overturned that decision and ordered the prefecture to issue him a ten-year card.
Faced with the growing support for the Moroccan autonomy plan in the Sahara among Western powers, Algeria is strengthening its relations with countries close to Moscow. Latest stop: Alexander Lukashenko’s Belarus.
Road access to the future Hassan II grand stadium in Benslimane will be significantly upgraded. Among the planned works is the construction of three lanes in each direction on RP3308, between the Mohammedia-Est interchange and RN1.
Finding an apartment in Rabat is becoming a challenge for many residents. Affordable housing is becoming scarcer at a time when rents remain high and food, transportation, and everyday expenses are already taking up an increasing share of household budgets.
Felipe VI has committed to visiting Ceuta, but no date has been set. The visit is particularly sensitive in relation to Morocco and does not depend solely on the monarch: the Spanish government must give its green light.
Some Moroccan bakeries add sugar to bread dough without informing their customers. The practice has been acknowledged by professionals interviewed in Rabat and denounced by consumer associations.
Felipe VI has committed to visiting Ceuta following the recent migration crisis. No date has yet been set, but the last visit by a Spanish sovereign to the city had triggered serious diplomatic tensions with Morocco.
After the Ceuta crisis , several analysts believe that Rabat’s proximity to Washington is bolstering Morocco’s confidence in its dealings with Spain and a Europe dependent on its cooperation on migration. However, no public evidence demonstrates any coordination with the Trump administration.
Following the events in Ceuta, the European Commissioner for Migration wants to obtain greater cooperation from Morocco. Among the levers he proposes using are trade, European funding and visa policy .
Hassan II allegedly stated in 1998 that Morocco was ready to go to war to recover Sebta and Melilla. José María Aznar says he replied that Spain would win such a confrontation.
A decision banning the use of tar on certain pottery items is worrying artisans in Rabat. In the middle of the summer season, customers are refusing containers stripped of their traditional black coating, and unsold stocks are piling up.
Rabat authorities are removing awnings installed in front of grocery stores and small shops. In the intense heat, goods remain exposed to the sun, and some business owners have to use cardboard or plastic to recreate a little shade.