Morocco

Morocco Arrests 10 Suspected ISIS Members Linked to Sahel-Based Cell ————————————- Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations announced on Monday the arrest of 10 people allegedly linked to a terrorist cell supported by ISIS in the Sahel region. The suspects…

Morocco Restores 2,200 Mosques Since Launch of Rehabilitation Program ———————————————- Morocco has restored a total of 2,200 mosques since the launch of the program for rehabilitating closed mosques in 2010, with a total budget of 3.87 billion Moroccan dirhams, Minister…

31st International Book, Publishing Fair Opens in Rabat with Broad International Participation —————————————— The 31st edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair kicked off in Morocco’s capital, Rabat, with an impressive turnout of 891 exhibitors representing 61 countries. This…

Morocco drives reform in social security system amid inflation and economic pressure, PM says ———————- Morocco’s prime minister announced on Tuesday that the country was pursuing radical social and economic reforms in the wake of inflationary and economic pressures. Speaking…

Morocco sees record number of tourist visits in 2025 ———————————- Morocco drew nearly 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025, marking a record year for the North African country, Arab News reported. The kingdom welcomed 19.8 million tourists, a 14 percent…

Morocco Launches Emergency Aid as Severe Winter Weather Hits Country —————————– Moroccan authorities have rolled out nationwide emergency assistance to support tens of thousands of families affected by harsh winter conditions, including freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, and snowfall, Arab News…

Moroccan Youth Resume Protests as Government Announces Major Reform Plan ——————————————- After a week of relative calm, young Moroccans have resumed protests across several cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier, while the government unveiled a comprehensive reform program aimed…

Morocco Allocates $14 Billion to Boost Education and Health Sectors ………… Morocco will allocate 140 billion dirhams (around $14 billion) to the education and health sectors in 2026, as part of a national effort to improve public services and create…

Morocco’s King Pledges Social Reforms Amid Ongoing Youth-Led Protests —————————————— Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Friday pledged to prioritize improving public education, healthcare, and youth employment in his annual address to parliament but avoided directly mentioning the nationwide protests that…

Amnesty International Urges Morocco to End Excessive Force Against Youth Protesters ——————————– Amnesty International has called on Moroccan authorities to immediately halt the use of excessive force against demonstrators and to ensure accountability for security abuses following a deadly crackdown…