Morocco World News

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:06:06 +0000
Moroccan Music Icon Abdelhadi Belkhayat Dies at 85
Rabat – Abdelhadi Belkhayat, one of Morocco’s most famous singers, died on Friday night at 85 years old at the Military hospital in Rabat. Belkhayat was a legendary figure in Moroccan music and a beloved artist for many generations of listene...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:20:43 +0000
Recognition Is Not a Culmination: On What Portuguese Cultural Diplomacy Still Overlooks
Seeing Portugal award the Grande Colar da Ordem de Camões to Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi is, first and foremost, a moment of genuine pride. It is an honor that every Arab should feel happy to witness, as it marks a long overdue recognition ...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:56:04 +0000
Authorities Evacuate Families in Sidi Kacem as Sebou River Levels Rise
Rabat – Local authorities in Sidi Kacem Province have evacuated families from flood-prone areas as water levels rise in the Sebou River. The interventions were carried out as part of local vigilance committees, focusing on several villages in t...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:50:59 +0000
CAF Vows Stronger Rules, Improved Oversight After AFCON Final Chaos
Rabat – In the wake of criticism over the AFCON 2025 final sanctions, CAF has promised to strengthen regulations and ensure stricter enforcement following the disorderly final between Senegal and hosts Morocco. CAF President Patrice Motsepe rei...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:43:53 +0000
Police Deny Looting Claims in Flooded Ksar El Kebir
Rabat – The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has firmly denied reports of theft and looting in areas affected by recent floods in Ksar El Kebir.  The DGSN confirmed that, as of Friday, local police have received no complaints or...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:51:50 +0000
As 2030 World Cup Nears, Euroairlines Moves to Capture Morocco’s Connectivity Moment
Marrakech – As FITUR 2026, Europe’s second-largest dedicated tourism fair, drew to a close in Madrid with record attendance surpassing 255,000 visitors, Morocco’s ascent as a Mediterranean tourism powerhouse emerged as one of the fair’s m...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:24:29 +0000
Marrakech Police Arrest Two Men in Motorbike Purse Theft Case
Rabat – Marrakech police arrested two young men, aged 22 and 23, on Friday in connection with a street robbery involving a motorcycle. The suspects allegedly grabbed a woman’s handbag in broad daylight while riding a motorbike. The incident w...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:21:16 +0000
Royal Armed Forces Deploy Units in Ksar El Kebir After Severe Flooding
Rabat – Following severe flooding in Ksar El Kebir, King Mohammed VI issued urgent instructions for immediate intervention to protect citizens affected by flooding.  The Royal Armed Forces have deployed specialized units, fully equipped with v...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:51:14 +0000
Agadir Fair: ANDZOA Showcases Heritage, Identity of Morocco’s Argan Tree
Marrakech – Speaking last month at the International Argan Fair, Abdelaziz Afker, representative of ANDZOA, highlighted the deep ecological, cultural, and symbolic value of the argan tree, describing it as far more than an agricultural resource. â€...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:50:02 +0000
Morocco Approves New Law to Reform Internship Contracts, Boost Job Integration
Rabat – The Moroccan government is moving to update the legal framework governing internship contracts aimed at professional integration to better align it with changes in the labor market and evolving public employment policies. The Government...

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