Morocco World News
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:13:59 +0000From Protest to Chaos: Morocco Faces Fifth Night of Rioting Amid Pleas for Restraint
On Wednesday, cities across Morocco witnessed a fifth consecutive day of a situation that escalated from peaceful protests led by youth into rioting, vandalism, and acts threatening public order. In Salé, near Rabat, demonstrators set businesses on ...
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:12:01 +0000Morocco Beat Brazil to Reach U20 World Cup Knockout Stage
Morocco’s U20 side booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 in Chile with a 2-1 win over Brazil in their second group game. The first goal came in the 60th minute when Othmane Maamma volleyed home a precise cross from Gessime Yassine. Yassin...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:58:08 +0000Authorities: Gendarmerie Used Live Fire to Repel Attack on Lqliaa Post, Killing Two
Rabat – Local authorities in Inezgane-Ait Melloul said gendarmerie forces used live fire in self-defense to repel an attack and an attempted raid on their post in Lqliaa on Wednesday night. The incident left two people dead and several others...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:07:20 +0000UM6P Smart Factory Academy to Drive Africa’s Industrial Transformation
Rabat — Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is taking a bold step toward accelerating Africa’s industrial future with the launch of the Smart Factory Academy, a permanent training and technology showcase center aimed at supporting the conti...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:52:15 +0000EU Set to Sign New Trade Deal with Morocco Including Western Sahara
Rabat — A confidential memo from Denmark’s Foreign Ministry, obtained by investigative outlet Danwatch, reveals that the EU plans to sign a new trade agreement with Morocco on October 4 that will include goods from the disputed Western Sahara reg...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:31:34 +0000Israel Intercepts Gaza Sumud Flotilla at Sea
Rabat – Israeli naval forces have intercepted several ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission carrying aid and activists aiming to break the blockade on Gaza. Activists on board reported that vessels, including the Alma and...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:55:24 +0000Youth Protests: Morocco Prosecutes 193 Individuals Over Vandalism, Riots
At least 193 individuals have been prosecuted for their alleged involvement in vandalism and violent acts as peaceful demonstrations turned chaotic in several major cities and provinces across Morocco. Today, Moroccan judge Zakaria announced receivin...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:46:08 +0000Sanlam Maroc Lifts the Curtain on Sanlam Private Investment
Mohammedia – Sanlam Maroc’s new venture, Sanlam Private Investment, represents a turning point in how wealthy individuals will manage their assets in Morocco. The new business promises a holistic, high-standard service in managing wealth, offerin...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:24:42 +0000US Federal Shutdown: Morocco’s US Embassy Among Affected International Institutions
Rabat – The US federal government went into shutdown at midnight last night, halting many public services both internationally and domestically. The US Embassy in Morocco announced this morning that it is unable to operate fully due to the sh...
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:12:11 +0000Schneider Innovation Day in Casablanca Explores the Future of Morocco’s Water Resources and Electric Vehicle
Mohammedia – Yesterday in Casablanca, Schneider Electric hosted its much-anticipated Innovation Day, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and technology experts to explore the future of energy, water, and mobility in Morocco an...