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Palestine at centre of Morocco’s foreign policy, never bargained on it: Envoy Mohamed Maliki
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Palestine is at the “centre” of Morocco’s foreign policy and “we don’t speak much, but those who need to know, they know”, the country’s envoy to India, Mohamed Maliki, said on Thursday and underlined the sooner the...

Moroccan Man Rescued After Three Days Lost at Sea While Attempting to Reach Spain
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General Hespress ENWednesday 9 July 2025 - 19:32 A young man in his twenties from the city of Salé survived a terrifying ordeal after being lost at sea for three continuous days without food, water, or a sense of...

Morocco prevents journalists, Spanish human rights activist from accessing occupied El Aaiun
Occupied El Aaiun, 9 July 2025 (SPS) - Moroccan occupying authorities expelled two journalists and a Spanish human rights activist on Tuesday who were on a mission to investigate the situation in Western Sahara. The individuals involved are...

World Bank: Morocco remains in lower-middle income bracket as Africa shows uneven growth
Morocco’s Gross National Income per capita reached $3,760 in 2024, keeping the country in the lower-middle-income category, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification report. The figures highlight wide gaps in economic progress...
‘Sky is not the limit’: Morocco Ambassador highlights expanding India ties across trade, defence and terrorism
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Morocco's Ambassador to India, Mohamed Maliki, underscored the expanding scope of India-Morocco relations during a wide-ranging interaction in the national capital. Highlighting deepening cooperation in trade,...
Le Méridien Debuts in Morocco with Chic New Casablanca Flagship
Photo: Courtesy of Le Méridien Marriott has planted a new flag in North Africa with the launch of Le Méridien Casablanca, which officially opened its doors on July 1. The debut marks the brand’s first entry into Morocco and underscores Marriott’s...

FNAP 2025 Bids Farewell To Marrakech with a Musical Love Letter to Morocco
Marrakech – If FNAP 2025 had a heartbeat, its closing night this Monday was the crescendo. Held under the stars at the iconic El Badi Palace, the final chapter of this five-day cultural symphony was everything it promised to be – electric,...

Solar eclipse 2026: A traveller’s guide to the best places to be when the light goes out
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Morocco Launches Construction of $36 Million Third Phase of Fez-Taounate Expressway
Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment launched the construction works for the third phase of the expressway connecting Fez to Taounate, with a total budget of approximately MAD 324 million ($36 million). The expressway between Fez and Taounate...

Travel: How a swanky Bahamas resort was brought back to life
I kept thinking “Oh! Darling” — and not because my husband languished in a hammock while slurping a Bahama Mama rum cocktail. Along pale pink sands, on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, we were staying in the Potlatch Club cottage where music icon...

Hijabi Woman Reportedly Banned from Entering Beach Club in Morocco
Rabat – A hijabi woman was reportedly denied entry to a beach club in Morocco because of her head covering. The young woman, who appeared to be a foreigner, posted a video on social media speaking about the incident, which triggered widespread...

4 cheap package holiday destinations for 2025 as Greece and Cyprus soar in price
Why not consider beautiful Bulgaria? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The weather might be hotting up once more in the UK, but we’d much rather soak up the 30C heat on a European beach, rather than in the office. Every year, millions of Brits...

Summer holiday deals to Morocco, Spain and more with flights from £14.99 - but you must be quick
easyJet and easyJet holidays have unveiled summer deals featuring package holidays starting from £331 per person and flights from just £14.99. The promotion includes a BEACH75 discount code offering £75 off package holidays when booked before 11pm...

Morocco Cuts Pre-Trial Detention Rate to 30% Threshold
Rabat – Morocco has reached an unprecedented milestone in its justice system. Pre-trial detainees have made up less than 30% of the total prison population during certain periods, a shift described as historic by the country’s chief public...

British Airways to add routes to Rabat and Graz this winter
British Airways is adding routes to Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria to its winter schedule. BA Euroflyer, the airline’s Gatwick-based subsidiary, will operate year-round services to the two cities, with tickets now on sale for the forthcoming...

Morocco Rolls Out Urgent Summer Road Safety Plan Amid Alarming Spike in Fatalities
Rabat – As traffic deaths continue to rise at a troubling pace, Moroccan authorities have unveiled an emergency road safety program to address growing concerns over public safety during the summer season. Nasser Boulaajoul, Director General of the...

The three new holiday destinations British Airways is launching to this year from affordable capitals to Spanish cities
BRITISH Airways is adding more short-haul flight destinations to its roster for the winter season - and one has highs of 20C in November. The airline has revealed it will be flying from London to Rabat in Morocco, Graz in Austria and adding more...

Inside the horrors of the holiday hotspot dog torture crisis: From canines being raped by humans to 'owners' undertaking 'at-home amputations'
Dogs are raped by humans on the streets, rounded up and killed in a move to 'clean' cities and their owners are performing brutal at-home amputations - those are some of the horrors unfolding on the streets of holiday hotspots. The sought after...

Strong Thunderstorms Expected in Several Moroccan Regions This Wednesday
Rabat – The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has announced that strong thunderstorms are expected today, in several regions of the country. According to a weather alert classified as “orange level,” heavy rain between 15 and 30...

British Airways adds Rabat, Graz, and expanded Madrid service to short-haul network
British Airways is boosting its short-haul network with the launch of new routes to Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria, as well as expanded service to Madrid from London City Airport. The additions bring the airline’s total number of short-haul...