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He is the new sensation of English football. Othmane Maamma , the young Moroccan prodigy of Watford, is in the sights of the biggest Premier League clubs. Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle are already in the running to try to recruit the one who was named best player of the last U20 World Cup.
A major blow for the Moroccan community in Wallonia and travelers in the region. The Liège (Bierset) airport is ceasing its passenger activities. The very last plane took off on January 4 towards Tangier, leaving behind an empty terminal and travelers orphaned from their nearby connections.
Jurist and feminist activist Noor Ammar Lamarty delivers an uncompromising analysis of Spanish society. In an interview with La Vanguardia , the native of Tangier denounces a structural "Moroccophobia", criticizes the instrumentalization of the veil, and points to political hypocrisy towards migrant women.
Consecration for the Moroccan destination. The team of experts from "Sun Travel" has just unveiled its list of the 30 best experiences to live in the world in 2026. Amidst the northern lights and epic treks, a Moroccan attraction stands out: the hot air balloon ride over the Atlas Mountains .
Wanting to trade the down jacket for a light jacket? The international press endorses Marrakech as one of the five best destinations in the world to escape the gloom of January. Alongside Costa Rica or Oman, the Ochre City stands out as the ideal refuge to start the year gently.
The World Bank’s verdict is in. In its highly anticipated "Business Ready 2025" report, Morocco has secured a prime position, ranking second in Africa and the Arab world . With a score of 63.44 points out of 101 economies analyzed, the Kingdom is reaping the rewards of its structural reforms, even though operational challenges persist.
Marrakech, victim of its own success. The ochre city experienced an explosive end of 2025, boosted by the simultaneous festivities and the kick-off of the African Cup of Nations. While professionals are rubbing their hands at this record influx, they are sounding the alarm: the current hotel capacity is no longer sufficient.
The warm-up is over. After a laborious qualification against Tanzania , the Atlas Lions are facing a completely different caliber of opponent. According to sports analysts, the quarter-final match on Friday against Cameroon will be a decisive turning point, requiring an unprecedented level of intensity and concentration since the start of the tournament.
The future looks promising for the Moroccan economy . According to a report by the prestigious Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) published at the end of December 2025, the Kingdom’s GDP should explode in the next fifteen years to reach $389 billion in 2040.
It is a technological feat that has won over everyone, even the most skeptical commentators. As torrential rains poured down on Rabat during the Cameroon-South Africa match, the stadium’s pitch remained unfazed. An exceptional quality that earned unexpected praise from the Algerian journalist Hafid Derradji .
Faced with the concern of content creators regarding the delay in Google AdSense payments in December, Bank Al-Maghrib has formally denied the rumors of a blockage. The institution assures that banking operations are functioning normally and points to an external origin of the problem.
It is an exceptional year for Moroccan tourism . In 2025, the Kingdom has shattered its own records by welcoming nearly 19.8 million visitors. A historic performance that confirms the effectiveness of the reforms undertaken and brings the country closer to the symbolic threshold of 20 million arrivals.