Morocco World Cup Build-Up: Morocco’s Atlas Lions resumed training at the Mohammed VI Football Complex and are set for a June 2 friendly against Madagascar in Rabat, then a second friendly in the U.S. as preparations for the 2026 tournament continue. Tourism Access & Border Rules: Operation Marhaba 2026 (June 15–Sept 15) will run alongside the EU’s Entry/Exit System, a new biometric border process for non-EU travelers crossing into Schengen—big implications for Moroccans traveling from Europe. Air Travel Demand: Marrakech-Menara airport topped 1 million passengers in April (+8.42%), with international routes driving most of the growth. Eid Livestock & Food Safety: ONSSA says Eid al-Adha 2026 passed with satisfactory sanitary conditions after inspections of 3,750+ carcasses and thousands of consumer follow-ups. On-the-Ground Visitor Fees: Reports say visitors were asked to pay two dirhams to cross a wooden bridge at Oum Rabia waterfalls; authorities intervened and removed the setup. Cultural Spotlight: Al Jazeera Documentary will premiere a cycling journey across Morocco by Ali bin Towar, highlighting cities, mountains, coasts and medinas. EV Trade Watch: A major Chinese investment push in Morocco’s EV supply chain is drawing EU concern that Morocco could become a “backdoor” route for tariff-avoiding exports into Europe.