Morocco World News

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:16:28 +0000
South Africa Clarifies Position on Hosting 2026 Women’s AFCON
Rabat – South Africa has sparked debate across African sports circles after mixed signals emerged about the hosting of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The controversy began when the country’s Deputy Minister of Sport sugges...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:13:18 +0000
‘Stay Away from the USA’: Sepp Blatter Joins Growing Calls to Boycott 2026 World Cup
Rabat – Sepp Blatter, who ran FIFA from 1998 until resigning in 2015 during a corruption scandal, posted on social media last week in support of Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth’s call to boycott World Cup 2026, to be jointly-hosted in the United Stat...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:52:27 +0000
Embassy of Japan Hosts Cultural Conference in Rabat to Promote Japanese Cultural Exchange
Rabat – The Embassy of Japan in Morocco hosted a cultural conference in Rabat to showcase how Japanese culture connects with people worldwide through manga, literature, and cuisine. The event took place today at the embassy in the Souissi distr...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:03:34 +0000
Diaz Assist and Late Penalty Earn Madrid a Dramatic 2-1 Win
Rabat – Real Madrid earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga’s 22nd round, with Moroccan international Brahim Diaz playing a decisive role.  The match, held today, was full of tension and late drama, keeping fans on edge unti...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:13:18 +0000
Gas Prices Rise MAD 0.35 Per Liter in Morocco as Global Oil Markets Tighten
Agadir – Fuel prices have started to rise across Morocco at the beginning of February, ending a short period of decline recorded in January.  From February 1, new prices have been gradually applied at gas stations nationwide, with increases av...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:09:07 +0000
Iran Says US Attack Would Drag Region Into War
Rabat – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today that any US military strike against Iran would spark a wider regional conflict. In remarks reported by state media, Khamenei rejected US military pressure and said threats would ...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:00:22 +0000
Yassir Zabiri Joins Stade Rennais on Long-Term Deal
Rabat – Moroccan striker Yassir Zabiri has officially signed with Stade Rennais, completing a move from Portuguese side Famalicao.  The 20-year-old forward agreed to a contract that runs until June 2030, marking a major step in his career afte...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:42:43 +0000
Tetouan Authorities Suspend Classes on Monday Due to Extreme Weather
Rabat – Education authorities in the Tetouan region decided to halt classes on Monday across all public and private schools, as difficult weather conditions raise safety concerns. The regional directorate of the Ministry of National Education s...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:41:27 +0000
Aterian Confirms Significant Copper and Silver Potential at Agdz East Project in Morocco
Agadir – The British mining company Aterian plc has reported promising early-stage exploration results from its Agdz East Copper-Silver Project in central Morocco.  The project, part of the larger 50.4 square-kilometer Agdz area, is located in...

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:21:25 +0000
Severe Weather Alert as Snow, Heavy Rain, and Strong Winds Hit Morocco
Rabat — Morocco braces for a sharp weather shift as a wide-ranging spell of severe conditions is expected to affect dozens of provinces from Monday to Wednesday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The forecast points to a co...

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