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Driver jailed after beach accident leaves 4-year-old girl in critical condition
A man who ran over a 4-year-old girl with his vehicle at Sidi Rahal beach has been officially placed in pretrial detention, and his court sessions are set to begin this Monday, according to Hespress Ar sources. The latest decision came on Friday,...

'I visited popular tourist hotspot but there's one reason I'll never go back'
Lizzie McAllister Acting Assistant Editor 13:39, 22 Jun 2025 A tourist who visited a holiday hotspot loved by Brits has explained why she would 'never' go back. Morocco is a popular choice for holidaymakers, with around one million people from the...

'I'll never go back to Brit tourist hotspot after I was treated like scum'
A woman has vowed not to go back to a Brit holiday hotspot after being treated like "scum". Morocco is popular among tourists – around one million people from the UK visited in 2024. With more and more airlines putting on regular flights, plus the...

Beautiful country witnessing 5.7m tourism boom hit with FCDO warning
An 'underrated' country just three hours from the UK has welcomed a huge tourist influx - but has now been stung with a stark travel warning. Boasting unspoilt golden sandy beaches, a rich history and some of the best markets in the world, Morocco...

Arab Female Solo Travelers You’ll Want on Your FYP
You know that feeling when someone posts a “pack with me” video and suddenly you’re planning a trip you can’t afford? Yeah, same. These Middle Eastern girls are serving solo adventures and scenic views. And we’re here for every airport fit, every...

Once-in-a-century celestial show: Arab world gears up for historic total solar eclipse in 2027
Daijiworld Media Network – Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, Jul 20: In a historic celestial event that promises to capture imaginations across continents, the Arab world is preparing to witness its most significant astronomical phenomenon in over a hundred...

Sahrawi Government condemns attempt to film in occupied Dakhla, deems it violation of international law and cultural ethics
Shaheed El Hafed, July 20, 2025 (SPS) - The Sahrawi Government has condemned an attempt to film a cinematic work in occupied Dakhla, considering it a violation of international legitimacy and the ethics of cultural and artistic work. In a...

Guiding the divine path
MANRESA, Spain -- Josep Lluís Iriberri helps celebrate Mass at a mountaintop basilica, swaps his priest's robe for a hiking backpack and rallies his latest group of pilgrims literally following him in the footsteps of the 16th-century St....
Top legislator’s trip to promote parliamentary diplomacy in fostering peace, cooperation: Deputy FM
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. Photo: VNA Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang has laid stress on the significance of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s attendance at the sixth World Conference of Speakers...

Dakhla, Nice Strengthen Cooperation Ties in Landmark Meeting
Marrakech – A French delegation from Nice met with Dakhla officials on Thursday to explore cooperation opportunities, marking a truly groundbreaking leap forward in the rapidly evolving Morocco-France territorial dynamics. The delegation, led by...

Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' dead at 36
A member of the Saudi royal family has died at 36 years old after remaining unconscious for more than two decades following a horrific vehicular collision in London. Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al-Saud sustained severe brain trauma and massive...

10 unique tours and experiences for the 2027 'eclipse of the century'
If you want to experience the longest total solar eclipse for the next 87 years, make plans for Aug. 2, 2027. To enjoy a whopping 6 minutes, 21 seconds of totality, you must go to Luxor, Egypt. However, the closeness of the new moon to Earth...

After 100 years, the Arab world set to witness a six min total solar eclipse in 2027
A rare total solar eclipse will darken skies above ancient landmarks in Luxor, Egypt, on August 2, 2027/ Image: File TL;DR On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Cities like Luxor, Jeddah,...

World Cup 2030: Akhannouch Calls It ‘Strategic Transformation Accelerator’
Marrakech – Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch stated Friday that Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal represents far more than a global sporting event – it serves as a “strategic transformation accelerator”...

Long journey from Kriefgat — Stellies soccer star Tylon Smith nets deal with UK’s Queens Park Rangers
Many a night as he lay on the small bed that his divorced mother, Nicolette, insisted he slept on, while she slept on the floor in the wooden structure that was their home, young Tylon Christopher Smith vowed: one day he would make it big as a...

Let Your Zodiac Sign Pick Your Next MENA Trip
Your sign says a lot about you, especially how you travel. Whether you’re the planner, the partygoer, or the one just vibing in the corner with a book, there’s a destination in the region that perfectly suits your energy. Here’s where the stars...

As they grow up I keep wondering, are my kids going to be alright?
This summer, my four children and I are spending July in Spain. Of course, I was looking forward to a long vacation where we could live life at a slower pace. But I had other reasons for choosing to spend a month abroad. My four children have...

British Airways welcomes new routes to its short-haul network
British Airways is expanding its short-haul network with two brand-new additions to its route map. BA Euroflyer, British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, will operate year-round services to the capital of Morocco, Rabat, and Austrian city break...

Bounou Extends Contract With Al Hilal After Club World Cup Heroics
Rabat – Moroccan international Yassine Bounou has ended speculation about his future by signing a contract extension with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, committing to the club until the summer of 2027. At 32, Bounou had been linked with a high-profile...

12 Countries Where You Can Live Like Royalty on $100 a Day
Remember when $100 felt like real money? Before inflation turned it into what you spend on a mediocre dinner for two in any major American city? Well, pack your sense of adventure and prepare for a reality check, there are still places on Earth...