Police officers in the city of Larache, in coordination with their counterparts in Tetouan and based on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle two tons of cannabis resin (chira) on Wednesday evening. Eight individuals, aged between 39 and 59, were arrested on suspicion of belonging to a criminal network involved in international drug and psychotropic substance trafficking. According to a security source,
The Moroccan U19 futsal team drew 6-6 against their Spanish counterparts in a friendly match held on Wednesday evening at the Ibn Yassine Hall in Rabat. Morocco's goals were scored by Lahcen Ait Hemmou, who netted a hat-trick, Salahdine Ayoubi, Aiman Amhamdi, and Saad El Jerrari. The Atlas Lion Cubs won the first friendly match against Spain, played on Tuesday, with a score of 4-2.
La sélection marocaine de futsal (U19) a fait match nul (6-6) face à son homologue espagnole, dans un match amical disputé, mercredi soir à la salle Ibn Yassine à Rabat. Les buts du Maroc ont été inscrits par Lahcen Ait Hemmou, auteur d'un triplé, Salahdine Ayoubi, Aiman Amhamdi et Saad El Jerrari. Les Lionceaux de l'Atlas s’étaient imposés lors du premier match amical face à l’Espagne, disputé
During the 8th edition of the Morocco Capital Markets Days, held in London's financial district, the United Kingdom reiterated its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Morocco. Through the words of Ben Coleman, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Trade Envoy, the British government described Morocco as a «trusted partner» and emphasized the strategic importance of this bilateral relationship. «The government is fully committed to deepening the relations between our two
Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, led a Moroccan delegation at the 22nd meeting of intelligence and security chiefs from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well as Turkey and Pakistan. The event, held on May 6 and 7 in Vienna, was organized by the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. Discussions focused primarily on the evolving command structures of Daesh and Al Qaeda, particularly in light of
Paris Saint-Germain has taken a major step toward securing a spot in the Champions League final. After Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring in the first half, Achraf Hakimi doubled the lead in this second-leg semi-final against Arsenal. When Vitinha missed a penalty with twenty minutes left on the clock, the Parisians could have stumbled. However, Luis Enrique’s men kept their composure, quickly regaining momentum and asserting their dominance. The decisive moment came through high
The Moroccan team has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U20) by defeating their Tunisian counterparts 3-1 on Wednesday in Ismailia, in the northeast of Egypt, during the third and final matchday of Group B. The Moroccan squad triumphed with goals from Ayman Arguige (44th minute), Ismail Bakhty (86th minute), and Jones El Abdellaoui (90+2 minutes), while Tunisia's sole goal was scored by Anis Doubal (53rd minute). With this victory, Morocco
The projected production of the Damask rose (Rosa damascena) is estimated at over 4,800 tons for the 2024-2025 agricultural season, compared to 3,500 tons in 2023-2024, according to the Regional Office for Agricultural Development (ORMVA) of Ouarzazate. The area cultivated with this flower in the province of Tinghir has reached 1,020 hectares, with exports of about 60 tons, specified Abdellah Abdellaoui, head of the agricultural production service at the ORMVA of Ouarzazate, during a
On Wednesday, the Al Omrane holding company unveiled its newly renovated branch in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. This opening marks a fresh chapter in the holding's ongoing efforts to support the Moroccan community by providing them with a space that blends modernity, authenticity, and warmth. The aim is to assist them with their housing or real estate investment projects in Morocco, explained Amina Bouktab, a board member of Al Omrane, to the MAP news agency. This initiative is part of a
Police in Marrakech apprehended two French nationals of Moroccan origin on Tuesday, aged 28 and 36, for their alleged involvement in a hit-and-run accident and public intoxication, coupled with refusing to comply with police orders, according to a security source. The driver in question caused a traffic accident, injuring a road user before fleeing the scene and ignoring police instructions. He was driving his car through the narrow streets of Marrakech's old medina in a manner that endangered