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11 may
07h59
US soldier missing in Morocco found dead in Atlantic Ocean
The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military...
07 may
05h00
Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé opens in Morocco’s tallest building
The new property is found within the 55-storey Mohammed VI Tower, which is also the third tallest skyscraper in Africa.
23 april
13h28
What to see in Rabat, the new World Book Capital, as a bibliophile
From hidden bookstores to historic libraries, Rabat offers many delights for book lovers.
31 march
16h59
Police bust ’maze-like’ drug tunnel to Morocco in Spanish exclave of Ceuta
Spain’s close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.
18 march
08h11
Morocco declared AFCON 2025 winners after CAF overturns final defeat to Senegal
Two months after the final, Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title by the Confederation of African Football’s appeal board. Senegal...
10 february
13h45
Floods and landslides disrupt daily life in northern Morocco
Authorities in northern Morocco have mobilised emergency resources as heavy rainfall caused flooding in Kenitra and landslides cutting roads in the...
09 february
10h32
Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising
Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra.
03 february
17h27
Severe floods in northern Morocco displace over 50,000 people
Northern Morocco reels from Loukkos River flooding, with 50,000 people displaced and emergency camps, rescues and dam releases under way.
19 january
10h49
Senegal stun Morocco in AFCON 2025 final to retain continental crown
AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with...
18 january
10h17
Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final
As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art,...
15 january
12h47
Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal
Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat.
11 january
10h35
Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup
Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on...
10 january
10h49
Morocco, Senegal roar to AFCON semis
Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike was enough for Senegal to beat 10-man Mali 1-0 in the first quarterfinal. Brahim Dà az scored again and host...
02 january
14h55
Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON round of 16 takes shape
Morocco celebrated the New Year amid national festivities as the Africa Cup of Nations moved into the Round of 16.
01 january
09h13
Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage
Morocco welcomed the New Year with celebrations across the country. Streets and public squares came alive with music, lights, and crowds gathering as...
31 december
09h04
AFCON 2025: Nigeria perfect as knockout picture sharpens
The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places...
30 december
09h30
AFCON 2025: Morocco cruise through as knockout picture takes shape
Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the...
29 december
10h12
AFCON 2025: Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire draw, Algeria through
Cameroon and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their second Group F match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of...
28 december
09h17
Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana
Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay...
27 december
09h08
AFCON 2025 heats up as Morocco, Egypt shine and fan zones come alive
The energy is contagious, and that passion is driving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Groups A and B returned to action yesterday for the first day...
25 december
11h05
AFCON 2025: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso start strong on matchday one
Matchday One of AFCON 2025 wrapped up last night in Morocco, with all 24 teams having now played their opening game.
21 december
10h20
AFCON 2025 kicks off: Morocco ready to host the continent
Twenty-four teams, six host cities, nine stadiums and a football-mad nation are ready to welcome the continent for Africa’s biggest tournament.
17 december
13h53
Morocco struggles with floods as Safi mourns victims
Deadly floods in Safi, Morocco, have killed 37 people and damaged homes and roads, as authorities work to drain water and restore services after...
10 december
12h24
Fez building collapse kills 19, injures 16 as Morocco launches investigation
Morocco investigates the collapse of two buildings in Fez that killed 19 people and injured 16, highlighting ageing infrastructure and uneven safety...
31 october
20h28
UN Security Council approves resolution backing Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara
The UN Security Council backed Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara in a resolution supported by the US, marking a significant shift in international...
29 october
11h00
Will Washington succeed in mending the Western Sahara rift?
The Western Sahara dispute, rooted in a 50-year conflict, presents major obstacles to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s 60-day peace proposal for Morocco and...
02 october
16h50
Morocco pledges reforms as death toll from anti-government protests rises to three
The demonstrations, organised by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of...
09h44
Morocco faces largest youth-led demonstrations in years as unrest spreads
For a fifth night in a row, anti-government protests swept across Morocco, with demonstrations over failing public services escalating into violence...
23 july
13h12
Agadir’s Crocodile Park launches Morocco’s first zipline over live reptiles
The Crocodile Park in Agadir has launched a heart-racing new feature, allowing visitors the chance to zipline directly over live crocodile enclosures.
13 july
08h07
Carpet weaving, fire dancing and argan oil: Discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech
Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.
02 june
11h00
In order to build the future of Europe, we need to focus on Africa’, says AMDIE
In order to build the future of Europe, we need to focus on Africa, Ali Seddiki, general director of the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export...
28 may
19h00
Stability is the key to investment, says Moroccan Minister Zidane
In a live interview during an event on investment opportunities in Morocco in Brussels, Investment Minister Karim Zidane praised the attractiveness...
10 april
18h40
Hackers breach Morocco’s social security database in unprecedented cyberattack
The hackers who posted the documents on Telegram said the attack was in response to alleged Moroccan ’harassment’ of Algeria on social media...
01 april
10h18
Macron and Tebboune attempt to defuse brewing French-Algerian diplomatic crisis
After a months-long diplomatic spat, the French president and his Algerian counterpart have reiterated their commitment to work together.
28 february
17h00
Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With the nation’s herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering...
25 february
12h45
Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to Islamic State in the Sahel
Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group’s...
21 february
16h42
MEPs expelled from Morocco after detention at airport
Spanish lawmaker Isabel Serra, Portuguese Catarina Martins and Jussi Saramo from Finland were detained and subsequently expelled from El Aaià n, the...
14 february
12h37
MACAAL’s Othman Lazraq on creating a permanent home for African contemporary art in Marrakech
Following the reopening of MACAAL (Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden) in Marrakech earlier this month, Euronews Culture discussed the...
05 february
10h07
Moroccan women honour henna traditions as UNESCO grants cultural recognition
Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the...
23 january
12h56
Suspected drug gang leader extradited from Morocco to France
Félix Bingui, known as ’The Cat’, is alleged to be the leader of the Yoda drug gang in Marseille and is wanted on several charges by French...
04 december
11h51
The Blue Lake and Naïma Elmcherqui tribute: Marrakech Film Festival spotlights Moroccan talent
The 21st Marrakech International Film Festival is celebrating Moroccan cinema, including the premiere of Daoud Aoulad-Syad’s ’The Blue Lake’ and a...
05 november
17h08
Jordan, Morocco next in line for comprehensive EU deals, incoming Mediterranean Commissioner says
The next Commission is to include a Mediterranean portfolio, highlighting the geopolitical importance the EU puts on its neighbouring region.
29 october
07h17
Will Georgia be Brussels’ new nightmare? Radio Schuman
Following recent elections in Georgia, EU High Representative Josep Borrell urged Georgian authorities to address reports of electoral irregularities...
28 october
11h02
Macron visiting Morocco amid new honeymoon’ over Western Sahara pivot
The French president is in Rabat to discuss business ties and illegal immigration after saying he would support Moroccan sovereignty over Western...
18 october
10h10
No Comment: lakes back in the Moroccan desert
Lake Yasmina, in Merzouga, Morocco, has not had such a high water level since the 1970s and 1980s. Long years of drought had almost caused it to...
17 september
12h54
Migrants clash with Moroccan police for third night in a row as they attempt to enter Ceuta
Riot police were deployed on the Moroccan side of the border with the Spanish Ceuta enclave, as migrants attempted to reach the city for the third...
16 september
00h27
Moroccan police stop hundreds of migrants from entering Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Sunday has been a day of high tension in the area after hundreds of people gathered at the border following reported calls on social media for a...
08 september
10h03
A year after the quake in Morocco many homes still not re-built
A year after nearly 3,000 people died when a quake shook the High Atlas region, it still looks like a bomb just went off in villages like Imi N’tala,
27 august
10h51
Canary Islands invite Ursula von der Leyen to witness migrant crisis firsthand
A person dies every 45 minutes on the Atlantic crossing to the Archipelago, according to the Canary Islands government spokesperson.
24 august
11h30
Morocco reveals a look at the world’s biggest football stadium
New images have been released for what’s planned to be the biggest football stadium in the world.
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