Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, is visiting Morocco's Sahara region. Her itinerary includes the inauguration of the French Cultural Center in Laayoune on February 17. According to a provisional program seen by Yabiladi, Dati's schedule also features a visit to Dakhla, where she will explore the renowned rock engravings site. Additionally, her journey will include a stopover in Tarfaya. While in Rabat, Minister Dati is expected to engage in discussions with her Moroccan
The President of the French Senate is set to visit Morocco from February 23 to 26, with a trip to Laayoune marking a key highlight of his itinerary in the Kingdom. As per the provisional schedule shared with Yabiladi by the Chamber of Councillors, Gérard Larcher will engage in discussions in Rabat on February 23 with his Moroccan counterpart, Mohamed Ould Errachid. The following day, Larcher is scheduled to meet with several high-ranking officials, including the President of the House
Hussein al-Sheikh, a prominent figure within the Palestinian Authority as the head of the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs and a member of Fatah's Central Committee, has expressed gratitude towards King Mohammed VI for his unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. In a message shared on X, al-Sheikh stated, «We extend our thanks and great appreciation to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God protect him, and to the pillars of the Moroccan government for their
What if we could unravel the secrets of how a 12th-century mosque at Chellah, a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archaeological site in Rabat, was constructed? A recent study published by Science Direct delves into this mystery by investigating the materials used in the mortar of the mosque. The research team collected samples from various parts of the mosque, including the ground, as well as the interior and exterior walls. They employed a range of scientific techniques, such
Local authorities in Agadir thwarted a planned protest on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in front of the Alliotis exhibition center. The protest aimed to oppose the participation of an Israeli delegation, according to a statement from the Moroccan Observatory Against Normalization. The Observatory issued a statement condemning what it described as «authoritarian repression» to stop the protest against the display of the Israeli flag at the Alliotis exhibition in Agadir. It criticized
The highly anticipated film by Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan, titled «The Odyssey», is currently in production in Morocco. The filming is progressing at a notable pace. Recent photos shared online reveal the film's location at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a historic fortified village dating back to the 11th century. The images showcase a city constructed specifically for the filming of this Greek epic. According to a tourist in Aït-ben-Haddou, Morocco, the city will
Africorp Consortium, known in Morocco for its Dolidol brand, is expanding into the Middle East with the acquisition of Intercoil International -Simmons®. The Moroccan group, already well established in Africa, now ranks among the world's top five bedding manufacturers.
The prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance has ordered the detention of the owner of the Ana Jit channel. This decision, made on Friday, follows the individual's use of a drone to film the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex. The accused entered the stadium and recorded footage of restricted areas undergoing repairs under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Football Association (RMFA). After an interrogation, he was brought before a hearing, where the case was postponed until
Since Friday, tensions have been rising between Lycée Lyautey and parents. After a case of measles was detected in a middle school class, the school administration initially mandated compulsory vaccination for all students—even those already vaccinated—before later backtracking on the decision.
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with Al Quds (East Jerusalem) as its capital, coexisting peacefully with Israel. This stance was reiterated on Saturday in Rabat during a press briefing following discussions with his Iraqi counterpart. Bourita also emphasized the support of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, for the Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas. He