Author: aya

Moroccan rapper Muslim delivered one of the standout performances of the Ifrane Festival, drawing a large audience that enthusiastically interacted throughout the concert in an atmosphere marked by energy and strong audience engagement. Even before taking the stage, festivalgoers were chanting the artist’s name, reflecting the anticipation surrounding his appearance. Once on stage, he was welcomed with loud applause and cheers before performing a selection of his best-known songs, many of which were sung along by the audience. The evening also featured a memorable spontaneous moment when one fan managed to reach the stage. Muslim welcomed him and invited him…

Moroccan actress Saïda Baâdi has completed filming her scenes in the feature film “Yema Nbaghik”, the latest cinematic project by writer and director Abdelilah El Jouhary, who brings to the screen a deeply emotional social drama centered on loss, hope, identity, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child. In the film, Baâdi portrays a mother whose life is turned upside down after the disappearance of her four-year-old blind son, Hassan. Refusing to give up despite the passing years, she embarks on a relentless search for her child, driven by hope and unwavering maternal love. What begins as…

The Moroccan Association for Supporting Reconstruction in Palestine continues its humanitarian efforts to ease the worsening water crisis in the Gaza Strip by distributing safe drinking water to families and displaced people while completing a new water well to provide a sustainable source of supply. According to the association, the situation has deteriorated significantly after 725 water wells were put out of service and numerous water facilities were damaged, making access to clean water increasingly difficult for thousands of residents, particularly during the summer months. The organization announced the completion of a new well funded by charitable donations. The project…

The continued rise in red meat prices in Morocco has renewed calls for stronger market regulation and measures aimed at protecting consumers’ purchasing power, as many households continue to feel the impact of higher food costs. In this context, Mohamed Kimawi, President of the Moroccan Union of Consumer Protection Associations, said that several institutions responsible for overseeing the sector have not, in his view, succeeded in curbing the sustained increase in meat prices despite repeated discussions on the issue. According to Kimawi, the situation reflects the need for more effective action to combat speculation and improve market regulation. He noted…

Former United States Ambassador to Morocco David Fischer has said that the progress achieved under the leadership of King Mohammed VI in the economic, social, diplomatic and religious fields has positioned Morocco as a model of development and stability across Africa. Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the King’s accession to the Throne, Fischer stated that Morocco’s achievements reflect a long-term strategic vision that has strengthened the Kingdom’s regional and continental standing. He highlighted Morocco’s major infrastructure projects, particularly Tanger Med Port, which has become Africa’s largest container port, as well…

Tanger Med Port welcomed the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME on Monday, one of the world’s largest LNG-powered container ships, as it docked at the TC2 container terminal, further reinforcing the Moroccan port’s position as a strategic hub in global shipping networks. Commissioned in May 2026, the vessel operates the French Asia Line 3 (FAL 3) service linking Europe and Asia via France and will make regular calls at Tanger Med, which serves as a key strategic partner for the CMA CGM Group and stands as the largest container port in the Mediterranean and Africa. The ship has a carrying capacity…

A body mix-up at Tangier University Hospital has sparked widespread public concern after one family mistakenly received and buried the remains of a deceased person who was not their relative. The error was discovered only when another body was being prepared for delivery to a second family, prompting the authorities to launch an official investigation. According to the available information, the first family collected what they believed to be the body of their relative and proceeded with the burial at the Moujahidine Cemetery. The mistake came to light during the handover process involving another deceased person, revealing that the two…

Security authorities in Tangier have intensified operations targeting stunt driving and dangerous vehicle maneuvers carried out both individually and during wedding processions, as part of broader efforts to improve road safety and protect public order. The security strategy combines on-the-ground surveillance with the monitoring of incidents captured in real time and the analysis of videos shared on social media to identify suspected offenders. Those identified are arrested and subjected to legal procedures in coordination with the competent public prosecutor’s office. Authorities have also reinforced police deployments across the city’s main roads through uniformed and plainclothes patrols, while judicial checkpoints are…

BLS International, the company responsible for receiving Spanish visa applications in Morocco, has introduced a new appointment management system at its centers in Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca. The initiative is designed to streamline the submission of visa applications, reduce waiting times and combat the illegal resale of Schengen visa appointments. Under the new system, online appointment booking will remain mandatory for first-time applicants as well as for certain other categories. However, travelers who have previously obtained long-term Schengen visas and meet the required eligibility criteria will be allowed to submit their applications without booking an appointment in advance. The company…

Tangier’s Maghogha district is set to host the third edition of the Maghogha Festival of Excellence and Creativity from July 26 to 30, 2026, under a theme focused on promoting excellence, empowering young people and strengthening community engagement, as part of Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations. The festival will officially open on Sunday, July 26, in the square adjacent to the Youth Training and Integration Center in Maghogha, with the Moroccan national anthem, welcoming speeches by organizers and partners, artistic performances, a children’s carnival and the inauguration of a visual arts exhibition highlighting the work of young local artists. Environmental education…