The Egyptian dessert franchise B.Laban has created quite a buzz in Casablanca with the opening of its first Moroccan branch. Located in the bustling Maarif neighborhood, the shop has become a magnet for dessert enthusiasts eager to sample its creamy dairy concoctions. However, this honeymoon was shortlived, as the shop closed its doors on Wednesday, just one week after its opening. In fact, the popularity of B.Laban in Maarif has sparked criticism from local residents and businesses due
Rangers FC is on the verge of appointing Moroccan Issame Charai as the first assistant manager to Philippe Clement, the club's coach, according to recent reports. The 42-year-old is reportedly set to ink a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Scottish club in Glasgow later today. Charai has already attended one of Rangers' training sessions, gearing up for a crucial Europa League clash against Saint-Gilloise on Thursday. Charai boasts an extensive managerial background. His previous roles
Two university researchers in Marrakech have explored the specific factors and obstacles contributing to school dropout across 75 Moroccan provinces. Their study identifies polygamous family structures, which remain prevalent in certain regions, as one of the factors associated with higher dropout rates.
In a tragic incident on Moulay Rachid Street in Tangier, two women, one of whom was pregnant, lost their lives in a traffic accident yesterday evening. Local sources report that a car, traveling at an excessive speed, struck the women as they were crossing the pedestrian crosswalk. Despite the swift response of civil protection personnel and the victims' immediate transfer to the hospital, both succumbed to their severe injuries. These sources also highlighted that fatal accidents have become
The Moroccan children’s rights NGO Matkich Waldi (Don’t Touch My Child) has urged the mandatory presentation of vaccination records when enrolling or admitting any student in schools, whether public or private. This plea aims to address the growing number of measles infections in Morocco among young children. In a press release sent Wednesday to Yabiladi, the NGO stated that this measure would «ensure the health and safety of our children within educational
United Nations Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona highlighted significant investment opportunities in Morocco's tourism sector, valued at over one billion dollars, during her participation in the International Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investment in Marrakech. This estimation comes as Morocco gears up to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. According to Al Sharq, these investment prospects encompass approximately 229 projects, ranging from hotels and parks to
Little Yannis, one of the victims of the tragic knife attack on January 22 in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, has been laid to rest in his homeland. The two-year-old's family confirmed to German media that his remains have been repatriated to Morocco for burial. The interment took place this Wednesday in the village of Ras Tabouda, located in Sefrou province, near the grave of Yannis's recently deceased grandfather. «This will be the hardest journey of our lives», stated his uncle, Fakir
The Tetouan Court of First Instance sentenced an 80-year-old man to five months in prison for physically assaulting a woman and her toddler in a viral video shared on social media. The incident, which was captured on video two weeks ago, showed the elderly man beating the woman and her toddler. In addition to the prison term, the court fined him 500 dirhams. The charges against the accused included «beating and wounding with a weapon against a woman» and «beating and wounding
In his hometown, Mustapha Elkhaloua transformed his passion for the past into a unique project that reflects his deep love for nostalgia. He started collecting products and goods that once adorned shop shelves in the 1970s and 1980s, creating a captivating window into the past.
Morocco has blocked a delegation led by three Basque parliamentarians—Mikel Arruabarrena (PNV), Amancay Villalba (EH Bildu), and Jon Hernandez (Mixto-Sumar)—from entering the Sahara via the Laayoune airport, according to reports from Spanish media. The delegation, known for its pro-Polisario stance, returned to Las Palmas and held a press conference where they accused the Moroccan government of «violating their rights as public representatives». Jon Hernandez labeled