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[ad_1] Marrakech – Morocco’s Adrar Stadium, also known as the Grand Stade d’Agadir, is undergoing significant renovations as the country prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The coastal venue, which opened in 2013, is receiving comprehensive upgrades both inside and out. “The Grand Stade d’Agadir is already prepared to host major events,” assured Hicham Allouli, regional director of the National Company for the Construction and Management of Sports Facilities (SONARGES). The renovations are being conducted in two phases. The first phase, which is nearly complete, focuses on preparing the…

[ad_1] The Belgium federal government is expected to align its position on the Sahara with that of its major European allies (France, Spain, Portugal…) which support Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered for the territory under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, ditching the self-determination referendum option. According to “Africa Intelligence” media platform, Belgium will announce its new position by the end of 2025 following in the footsteps of several other European countries which endorse Morocco’s serious and realistic autonomy as the ONLY basis for the resolution of the decades-long conflict. In January, Belgian FM Bernard Quintin had said his country “deems the Moroccan Autonomy…

[ad_1] Rabat – The Royal Navy and the US Navy carried out a joint naval exercise from August 17 to 31 at the Port of Casablanca, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) announced on Monday. In a statement posted on X, the FAR said: “The Royal Navy, in partnership with the US Navy, organized a joint exercise from August 17 to 31, 2025, at the Port of Casablanca to hone the skills of both parties’ crews in hydrographic surveying and technical studies related to port facilities.” Over two weeks, Moroccan and American crews carried out operations at sea to map the…

[ad_1] Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, has been named in the list of the world’s top central bank governors in the 2025 edition of Global Finance magazine’s annual Central Banker Report Cards. Jouahri earned an “A” rating -the highest possible distinction- recognizing his continued excellence in steering Morocco’s monetary policy through complex global and domestic challenges. The report evaluates central bank governors from over 100 countries and regions, including the European Union, the Caribbean, and African monetary unions. Ratings are based on key criteria such as inflation control, economic growth, currency stability, and interest rate management. Jouahri was the…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco’s city of Taghazout, 273 kilometers away from Marrakech, has become the talk of the town not only among travelers, but also among giants like National Geographic. The global cultural magazine featured Taghazout, a destination that attracts locals and international tourists alike year-round. “Taghazout has long attracted free spirits, surfers, and backpackers thanks to its bohemian vibe,” National Geographic wrote, citing the proximity between the beach town and red-washed Marrakech. Just a three-hour drive from Marrakech, the city has historically attracted celebrities like Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, who fled “cold winter to found inspiration” along…

[ad_1] Rabat — Police in Beni Mellal arrested a 32-year-old man Monday evening on suspicion of murder and arson to cover up the crime. The suspect has multiple previous criminal convictions, according to authorities from the Regional Judicial Police Service of Beni Mellal Security. Police discovered a body Saturday in a vacant area of the city. The victim had suffered serious physical assault and burns from a fire. Officers immediately began examining the scene and launched an investigation. Intensive investigations supported by technical expertise helped police identify the suspect, who they arrested Monday evening in one of the city’s neighborhoods.…

[ad_1] Rabat – Spanish authorities arrested a 17-year-old Moroccan on Sunday, suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl near a migrant minors’ center in the city. According to converging Spanish media, the incident, which occurred late Friday night, has intensified scrutiny of Spain’s policies on migrant minors. Neighbors alerted police after hearing the girl’s cries. The suspect, who lived at the Madrid facility for unaccompanied minors, a center with a history of serious incidents, led the girl to a nearby park.  Police found her in shock, with her clothing removed and clear signs of rape. Authorities said the minor attempted to…

[ad_1] After having organized summer camps for dozens of Maqdessi children in Morocco, Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency has donated school backpacks to Palestinian students bringing back smile to them on the occasion of the start of the new school year. The operation of distribution of school backpacks was launched Sunday in the village of Nabi Samuel, northwest of Al-Quds. Some 2,300 students from schools in Al-Quds Governorate will benefit from this humanitarian and solidarity initiative which costs $125,000 donated by Moroccan institutions. On Sunday, 150 children received their schoolbags filled with stationary, and text books. This operation is part…

[ad_1] Rabat – Abdellatif Jouahri, Wali of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), was ranked among the world’s leading central bank governors in the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards by American financial magazine Global Finance. Jouahri received an “A” rating, placing him alongside a select group of international leaders. BAM became the only Arab institution to achieve this distinction. The report evaluates central bank governors from 101 countries, territories, and key regions, including the EU, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, and the central banks of several African countries.  It recognizes governors who achieve results with independence, discipline, and strategic foresight. In recent years,…

[ad_1] Morocco’s tourism sector continues its robust growth trajectory, with revenues reaching a record 67 billion dirhams ($7.5 bln) by the end of July 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the ministry of tourism said. This performance reflects the sustained momentum of the sector, driven by both international visitors and the Moroccan diaspora. In July alone, the country welcomed 2.7 million tourists, a 6% year-on-year increase. Of these, 875,000 were foreign tourists, while 1.8 million were Moroccans residing abroad, whose arrivals rose by 7%. Cumulatively, Morocco recorded 11.6 million tourist arrivals between January and…