Morocco World News

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:23:56 +0000
Aguerd on Sunderland’s Radar
Sunderland are interested in signing West Ham centre-back Nayef Aguerd, with Ligue 1 side Marseille currently leading the race. Aguerd, 29, is under contract with West Ham until 2027 but has spent the season on loan at Real Sociedad. His future looks...

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:16:21 +0000
Rachid Taoussi Appointed New Kawkab Head Coach
Kawkab of Marrakech announced its separation from its coach, Reda Hakim, despite his success in leading the team back to the Botola Pro first division. Rachid Taoussi will now take over as the new head for the next season. On the evening of Monday, J...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:42:19 +0000
Royal Air Maroc Cancels Marseille Flight as Fires Close Airport
Flights bound for Marseille faced major setbacks on Tuesday as fast-moving wildfires in southern France forced the closure of the city’s airport.  Authorities shut down runways as flames drew dangerously close, disrupting operations and grounding ...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:24:22 +0000
Celebrating the Vibe, Protecting the Brand
In June 1325, famed Moroccan Amazigh Ibn Battuta set off to perform the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He was 21 years old and seeking knowledge, not riches. He would not return to Morocco again for another 24 years. He collected countless memories and ...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:55:40 +0000
Marriage Before Education? Benkirane’s Backward Advice Sparks Outrage
At a political rally in Agadir on July 5, Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), decided to offer young Moroccan women some advice: forget school, forget work. Just get married. “Girls, stop saying ‘weâ...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:02:16 +0000
Danone, CAF Partner for Morocco’s Africa Cup Tournaments
Danone has signed an official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of two major tournaments to take place in Morocco: the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July and the 2025 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations (...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:47:55 +0000
Nouaceur Innovation Lab to Host Inaugural Design Day for Morocco’s Sustainable Building
Rabat – The Nouaceur Territorial Innovation Lab (NOTIL) will host its inaugural Design Day, an event aimed at identifying priority skill areas to contribute to accelerating the transition toward sustainable building practices. The event, which ...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:50:17 +0000
Texas Floods: King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to US President Trump
Rabat – King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and sympathy to US President Donald Trump over the recent deadly flooding that hit Texas’s Hill Country. In his message, the monarch spoke of learning with deep sadness the news of the su...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:47:15 +0000
Ghalidi Joins NAC Breda from Standard Liège on Free Transfer
Moroccan forward Ibrahim Ghalidi has signed a three-year deal with Dutch second-tier side NAC Breda after leaving Standard Liège on a free transfer. The 20-year-old, known for his pace and versatility across the front line, developed through the you...

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +0000
Morocco Rolls Out Urgent Summer Road Safety Plan Amid Alarming Spike in Fatalities
Rabat – As traffic deaths continue to rise at a troubling pace, Moroccan authorities have unveiled an emergency road safety program to address growing concerns over public safety during the summer season. Nasser Boulaajoul, Director General of the ...

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