An earthquake of moderate intensity, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, struck on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12:16 PM in an area located 33 kilometers southwest of Khemisset, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. Earlier, the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN) had reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurring 48 kilometers southwest of Khemisset, at a depth of 23 kilometers. This initial magnitude was later revised to 4.1. Other institutions, such as the Portuguese
The Meknès International Animation Film Festival (FICAM), held from May 16 to 21, 2025, under the initiative of the Aïcha Foundation in partnership with the city's French Institute, concluded after a week that brought together emerging talents, seasoned animation experts, and a fusion with video gaming. This twenty-third edition was highlighted by the Moroccan premiere of the film «Flow» by Gints Zilbalodis, described as a «cinematic UFO praised for its immersive
A delegation from the Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP) is participating in the Socialist International Women's Council meeting in Istanbul, held from May 21 to 23, according to the movement's Secretary General, Hach Ahmed Bericalla. The Polisario Front is also attending the gathering, appearing alongside its rival, the MSP. Organizers have presented both the Polisario and the MSP as representatives of the «Western Sahara»—a designation that contradicts claims made by
Metals and minerals exploration company Critical Mineral Resources (CMR) has announced a joint venture to acquire a 60% stake in a copper-silver project in central Morocco, supported by a £1.33 million investment to accelerate development, the company said on Friday. The London-listed firm will earn its stake by meeting specific milestones at a shallow, sedimentary-hosted copper deposit, which it believes could become a «significant new discovery». The investment includes
Walking across Morocco, from Fès to Laayoune, to celebrate national heritage and inspire collective commitment: this is the ambitious journey launched by Khadija Gamraoui, a prominent figure in the Franco-Moroccan diaspora, marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March. Her initiative, the «March of the Women of the Diaspora», weaves together symbolism, memory, femininity, and intergenerational transmission.
Morocco is set to host a big mixed martial arts event on June 14, 2025, with the launch of the Maghreb Fighting Championship (MFC) at the Complexe Sportif Bachir in Mohammedia. The initiative is led by Furkan Beltek, a Turkish-Dutch entrepreneur based in Casablanca, who envisions the MFC as a springboard for Moroccan MMA talent. Described as «Morocco’s first-ever professional MMA league», the championship aims to «elevate Moroccan MMA to the global stage and give
A strategic partnership was signed on Thursday between Vantage Payment Systems (VPS) and Visa, aiming to deploy secure and seamless payment acceptance solutions across Morocco. The payment institution, accredited by Bank Al-Maghrib, and the global leader in digital payments will offer Moroccan merchants «simple, easy-to-deploy tools suitable for all types of businesses, whether at point-of-sale or on online platforms». Additionally, «this collaboration will enable the
The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the European Union Delegation in Morocco officially launched an institutional twinning project on Thursday in Rabat. The initiative aims to promote sustainable, inclusive, and resilient management of Morocco’s forests, as part of the European program Al Ard Al Khadraa – Green Land. Funded by the European Union, the project reflects a partnership dedicated to addressing climate change, preserving natural resources, and
La célèbre porte à deux arches, longtemps considérée comme un repère à l'entrée nord de Dakhla, a été démolie. Des vidéos diffusées par les médias locaux montrent un bulldozer en action, détruisant la structure emblématique sur la rue Al Walae, jeudi soir. La démolition de cette arche symbolique s'inscrit dans un vaste projet de rénovation visant à moderniser
La icónica puerta de dos arcos, durante años un símbolo en la entrada norte de Dakhla, ha sido derribada. Videos difundidos por medios locales muestran cómo una excavadora desmantela la estructura emblemática en la calle Al Walae, el pasado jueves por la noche. La demolición de este arco simbólico es parte de un ambicioso proyecto de renovación que busca modernizar la avenida Al Walae y otros puntos clave de la ciudad, según
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