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Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an orange-level weather alert warning of a strong heatwave expected to affect several provinces across the country in the coming days. According to official forecasts, temperatures are expected to range between 41°C and 44°C, particularly in southern and southeastern regions, where significantly hotter conditions are anticipated. The provinces concerned include Errachidia, Zagora and Tata, as well as Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Aousserd and Oued Eddahab, where the highest temperatures are forecast during the period covered by the alert. Authorities have advised residents to take the necessary precautions to minimize the effects of extreme heat,…

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) announced on Saturday the arrest of a 31-year-old man in the city of M’diq as part of a security operation based on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance. According to an official statement, preliminary investigations and security monitoring activities indicated that the suspect adhered to the extremist ideology promoted by the organization ISIS. Investigators also reported indications that he had engaged in preparations related to suspected terrorist projects. Authorities stated that the inquiry uncovered efforts to acquire knowledge associated with the manufacture of explosive devices, as part of an investigation…

Officers from Morocco’s National Judicial Police Brigade, acting on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, thwarted an international drug trafficking attempt and seized 2.96 tonnes of cannabis resin. The operation was carried out near the city of Ben Slimane, where authorities intercepted a utility vehicle transporting the illicit shipment. According to available information, the driver allegedly travelled in the opposite direction on a motorway before abandoning the vehicle near Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of 75 packages of cannabis resin, with a combined weight of 2,960 kilograms.…

The city of Tetouan officially inaugurated and launched the Regional Specialties Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2026, during a ceremony attended by Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tahraoui, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Regional Governor Younes Tazi, as well as several local officials and institutional representatives. The opening of the new healthcare facility is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen medical infrastructure in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region and improve access to specialized healthcare services, in line with broader reforms taking place within Morocco’s national health system. The hospital was built on a total area of approximately 32,700 square meters and has…

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation held its extraordinary and ordinary general assemblies on Friday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where several matters related to the development of national football were discussed. The extraordinary assembly approved amendments to a number of provisions within the federation’s statutes, as part of efforts to align its regulatory framework with the ongoing evolution of Moroccan football. During the ordinary assembly, participants reviewed the annual activity report highlighting key sporting and organizational achievements, as well as the financial report addressing governance and financial management within the federation. Speaking at the event, Fouzi Lekjaa said the…

Thirty-two inmates, including one female candidate, sat for the ordinary session of Morocco’s 2026 national baccalaureate examinations at the Oujda Local Prison as part of educational programs available to incarcerated individuals. The examinations are scheduled to continue until Saturday, with educational, administrative, and logistical resources mobilized to ensure that the process takes place under appropriate conditions and in accordance with national regulations. Speaking to the Moroccan News Agency, prison director Saad Abdelchafiq stated that the examinations began under normal conditions and that candidates are enrolled across several academic streams. He added that the exams are being organized in coordination with…

The Italian flagship vessel “ITS Fasan”, part of NATO’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), has arrived in Tangier ahead of joint maritime activities and naval exercises with the Moroccan Royal Navy frigate “Sultan Moulay Ismail”. According to a statement issued by NATO command, the planned exercises are intended to support maritime readiness and enhance cooperation between NATO forces and partner nations through operational activities designed to improve coordination and interoperability. The program will include joint drills and operational exercises aimed at strengthening collaboration among participating naval units, while also facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practices in maritime…

Comments made by several baccalaureate students in Tangier regarding the Physics examination and related organizational measures have reignited discussions about exam conditions and the overall testing environment. According to available information, some candidates indicated that the Physics test contained a significant number of pages and questions, requiring careful time management and sustained concentration throughout the examination period. At the same time, examination centers implemented new supervision and control measures aimed at strengthening exam integrity and ensuring equal opportunities among candidates, as part of broader efforts to maintain the credibility of the national assessment process. The situation has prompted mixed reactions…

A scientific study conducted by the cardiology department at Mohammed VI University Hospital in Tangier has identified several clinical and biological factors associated with an increased risk of death among patients admitted to cardiac intensive care units. The research, described as the first case-control study of its kind in North Africa, analyzed data from 415 patients treated between May 2023 and May 2025, including 83 deaths and 332 survivors. According to the findings, severe low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and low blood oxygen levels at admission were among the main indicators associated with a higher risk of mortality. Additional…

A recent report released by DataReportal in partnership with We Are Social and Meltwater shows that internet users in Morocco spend an average of 7 hours and 52 minutes per week on social media platforms. The report also indicates that Moroccans spend a total of 15 hours and 1 minute per week watching digital video content in various formats, with social media accounting for more than half of that viewing time. According to the data, the number of active social media users in Morocco reached 22.8 million, representing annual growth of 7.8 percent and an increase of approximately 1.7 million…