A four-leaved Moroccan-style fountain has been unearthed in Poland. A construction team in Zakroczym uncovered this mysterious fountain during work on National Road No. 7, linking the cities of Czosnów and Modlin. The discovery was made near the Vistula Escarpment, the steep slopes along the Vistula River. The intriguing find has left researchers in awe, wondering about its origins and purpose. Believed to date back to the 19th or early 20th century, the fountain is built of brick
David Govrin, former head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, expressed his outrage at a demonstration in support of Palestine organized on Saturday evening in Marrakech, in front of the Koutoubia Mosque. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), he denounced the recurrence of Israeli flag burnings during these gatherings and called on Moroccan authorities to intervene to put an end to it. «Burning Israeli flags during these demonstrations has become commonplace. Given the
Ahmed Boukhari, a former agent of the Moroccan secret services (CAB1) and author of revelations about the Ben Barka case, passed away this Sunday in Casablanca at the age of 87. A former member of the Cabinet of Studies and Documentation (CAB1), a Moroccan intelligence service in the 1960s, Boukhari became known to the general public in 2001 with the publication of his book «Le Secret», where he provided new insights into the kidnapping and disappearance of Mehdi Ben Barka in 1965
Moroccan athlete Anass Essayi made national athletics history on Thursday, February 13, by breaking the indoor 3000-meter record at the Liévin Meeting in France. With a time of 7:32.45, he surpassed the previous record of 7:33.73, set in 2003 by the legendary Hicham El Guerrouj. Despite finishing fifth in a competitive race dominated by Dutchman Niels Laros and several Kenyan specialists, Essayi stood out by claiming a record that had been maintained for more than 20 years. This
In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating fire erupted at the «souk rbiaa» market in the Sidi Youssef Ben Ali area of Marrakech, causing extensive material damage. According to local media, the blaze started among a cluster of makeshift shacks established by merchants in the market. This led to the destruction of significant sections of the market, inciting panic among merchants and nearby residents. Civil protection teams were dispatched promptly to combat the
A tragic discovery unfolded this Sunday morning in Marrakech, as the lifeless body of a Belgian woman in her forties was found hanging inside the prayer niche at the Sidi Amara prayer hall. Initial investigations suggest that the woman took her own life by fastening a rope within the niche. Her vehicle was discovered parked near the prayer hall, before authorities moved it to the municipal impound, according to local media sources. The woman's body has been transported to the morgue, where an
The regional judicial police department in El Jadida, in collaboration with their counterparts in Sidi Bennour, successfully apprehended two suspects linked to the kidnapping of a woman in Sidi Bennour. The incident, which also involved unlawful detention and an attempted aggravated theft, occurred on the evening of Saturday, February 15. Through meticulous investigations and inquiries, the judicial police identified the suspects. The subsequent field operations resulted in the capture of a
Based in Italy, Rachida Mezyaoui has managed to build a rich career that combines community work and academic research. She plays a leading role in children's rights and supporting immigrant families. Originally from Fqih Ben Saleh, she has gained extensive experience in law, family mediation, and migration.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government in Afghanistan announced on Saturday the successful repatriation of 17 Afghan citizens who had been detained in Morocco, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Mauritania. This operation was made possible through negotiations conducted by Taliban diplomatic representatives in Cairo, as reported by EFE news agency. According to the ministry's spokesperson, Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takel, these detainees were released over the past three months. They
On Friday, Morocco became the stage for a significant wave of protests, with 105 demonstrations erupting across 56 cities. This widespread mobilization was organized to denounce plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian population from the Gaza Strip, as reported by the Moroccan Authority for Supporting the Nation's Causes. The protests were sparked by statements from US President Donald Trump, which were perceived as advocating for the displacement of Gaza's residents. Protesters voiced their