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The record olive oil production in the Béni Mellal region has sparked unprecedented enthusiasm, but it has also been accompanied by a proliferation of counterfeiting networks. Authorities recently seized nine tonnes of toxic products and dismantled clandestine laboratories using chemical additives to deceive consumers.
A woman from Tangier has brought a case before the administrative court to seek compensation after falling because of an unsecured hole on a sidewalk. The plaintiff alleges that the municipality failed to meet its obligation to maintain and secure public spaces in the Beni Makada district.
The Ministry of Energy Transition announced on Monday the postponement of the tender for the construction of a gas pipeline linking the port of Nador West Med to the national network. The decision, prompted by new technical parameters, concerns key infrastructure for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and supplying industrial hubs along the Atlantic coast.
South Korean group HD Hyundai is preparing to finalize a strategic partnership to operate the new Casablanca port shipyard , projected to be the largest in Africa. This 210,000-square-meter facility, the result of a 300-million-dollar investment, aims to compete with European maintenance sites while propelling Morocco’s maritime industry forward.
Morocco is preparing for extreme weather conditions as the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a red alert for torrential rain expected on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the army remains mobilized in Ksar El Kébir, where more than 20 000 people have already been evacuated in response to a historic flood of the Loukkos River.
Stade Rennais officially announced on Monday the transfer of Moroccan U20 international striker Yassir Zabiri from Portuguese club Famalicão. The young prodigy from Marrakech, who emerged at the latest U20 World Cup, has signed with the Breton club until June 2029 for a fee estimated at 14 million euros.
A low-intensity earthquake was felt this Monday evening in the province of Larache, causing no injuries or material damage. The epicenter was located between Ksar El Kébir and Larache, at a depth of nearly 24 kilometers.
Marrakech ranks in 2026 among the select group of global cities whose culinary culture has escaped the pursuit of social media virality.
The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) unveiled on Monday the official dates for the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1447 of the Hijra. Based on astronomical data, the body set Thursday, February 19 as the first day of fasting, while maintaining the Zakat al-Fitr amount at 9 euros per person.
Real Betis secured a 2-1 victory over Valencia on matchday 22 of LaLiga, strengthening its position in the race for European places. The match was marked by Pablo Fornals’s celebration in support of his teammate Abdessamad Ezzalzouli , in response to the racist provocations suffered by the international player in the first-leg fixture.
New U.S. documents made public on Friday reveal exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Jack Lang concerning the purchase of a riad in Morocco. In 2015, the former Culture Minister allegedly sent the American billionaire a sales proposal worth 5.4 million euros for a property in Marrakech.
Traffic at the Tanger Med port complex rose by 8.4% in 2025, driven by the expansion of its terminals and an overall 13.3% increase in handled goods. The port reached 161 million tonnes of freight despite an adjustment in automobile production.