Morocco World News
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:25:49 +0000Morocco to Sight Crescent Moon for Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday
Rabat – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Morocco assigned its committees and delegates to sight the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday, February 18. The ministry asked all experts to inform its department of the results of the cresce...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:46:08 +0000EU Moves to Extend Multiple-Entry Schengen Visas Past Five-Year Limit
Rabat – The European Union has presented its first comprehensive visa policy strategy, paving the way for multiple-entry Schengen visas that could remain valid for periods exceeding the current five-year cap for trusted, frequent travelers. Ann...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:30:38 +0000Authorities Launch Second Phase of Evacuations Return Plan in Sidi Kacem
Rabat – Local authorities in Sidi Kacem Province have announced the launch of the second phase of a gradual return plan for residents evacuated after exceptional weather disturbances that recently struck the region. In a statement issued by t...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:07:02 +0000China to Grant Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Countries Starting May 2026
Agadir – China has announced that it will eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, aiming at expanding trade and deepening economic cooperation between China and the African continent. According to state med...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:05:24 +0000Morocco vs Paraguay: Tickets Priced Between $40 and $300 for March 31 Friendly in France
Rabat – Ticket sales for Morocco’s upcoming international friendly against Paraguay will officially open on Monday at 6 p.m., the match organizing committee announced. The game is scheduled for March 31 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:43:42 +0000Massad Boulos: Algeria Is Not an Observer, but a Central Party to the Sahara Dispute
Beni Mellal – In his first media appearance following the Madrid talks, Massad Boulos, Special Adviser to US President Donald Trump for African and Middle Eastern affairs, did what he invariably does when he speaks on the file. The American off...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:14:28 +0000US Aircraft Carrier Confirmed Off the Coast of Oman as Tensions Rise
Rabat – After the US navy announced that it had entered the Gulf region three weeks ago, the BBC reported today the first spotting of the USS Abraham Lincoln using satellite imaging around 240km off the coast of Oman. This spotting comes as the Ira...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:02:40 +0000Bahrain Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Rabat – Bahrain has reiterated its steadfast support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and full sovereignty over its Sahara region. The position was outlined in a joint statement issued following the sixth session of the Morocco-Bahrain Hig...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:53:34 +0000Beyond the Grave Online: Meta Patents AI to Keep Users Posting After Death
Casablanca – Meta has been granted a patent outlining technology that could allow artificial intelligence to simulate a person’s social media activity after death or during prolonged absences, raising new questions about digital identity and post...
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:52:12 +0000Addoha Group Secures MAD 3 Billion Abidjan Project, Accelerates West Africa Expansion
Beni Mellal – Moroccan real estate developer Addoha Group has acquired a prime land asset in Abidjan’s Zone 4 district, unveiling plans for a mixed-use development valued at more than MAD 3 billion ($300 million). The acquisition agreement wa...