Column by Ryme Bousfiha

Two careers, two styles and the same ease on the runway. At the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held in Los Angeles last weekend, Imaan Hammam returned to the spotlight after becoming a regular at the event in 2014, while Malika El Maslouhi made her debut. Both models of Moroccan descent stood out in their own way.

The government plans to raise the health budget to DH 45.4 billion in 2027, up from DH 42.4 billion this year, to continue modernizing hospitals, increase medical staffing and improve access to care. The measures were presented to Parliament on Friday, October 23, by Fouzi Lekjaa as part of the 2027 Finance Bill. They include improving access to care, reducing regional disparities and raising the quality of treatment in the public sector.

Photographs reused without permission, music exploited without payment, complicated administrative procedures and widespread digital piracy continue to make intellectual property protection a challenge for Moroccan artists. Despite legal advances, many creators still struggle to enforce their rights and earn a living from their work.

The PPS secretary-general returns to government with responsibility for national education, preschool education, vocational training and qualification.

Once a small fishing village known for its waves, Taghazout has grown into a coastal destination that blends surfing, outdoor adventures, local cuisine and a relaxed seaside atmosphere. From its famous surf breaks to the hills and argan groves inland, the area offers visitors plenty to explore beyond the beach.

Morocco recorded its hottest September since 1981 in September 2026, with the national average temperature reaching 2.75°C above the 1991-2020 climate normal, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The record was driven in part by a persistent heat dome and surges of hot air that pushed temperatures to new September highs in Sidi Slimane, Kenitra, Sale and Laayoune.

Petit taxi drivers want a MAD 10 minimum fare, cheaper diesel and a way into the ride-hailing business as irregular subsidies and mounting costs eat into earnings.

At nearly 21, Kawtar Oudghiri is a long way from the teenager who used to post covers on YouTube after school in Sidi Slimane. A few years later, the singer who first drew attention with her cover of “Ya Lalali” has made a name for herself with a distinctive voice and a restless musical curiosity, moving between R&B, Afrobeats, pop and raï. Now, with “B&N (Black & White),” the first single in a planned trilogy, she is taking that experimentation a step further.

Although the new school year has already begun, many parents are still struggling to find all the textbooks their children need. In several bookstores across Casablanca, some books remain difficult to find. Industry professionals report shortages affecting different grades and subjects, particularly certain Arabic-language books and textbooks printed locally. Printing delays, insufficient quantities and supply difficulties are among the explanations put forward, while families are still struggling to complete their book lists.