Fatima El Karzabi

Casablanca moves to clear one of its last shantytowns, rehouse 9,012 families
Authorities say preparations for the long-delayed Karyan Rhamna relocation are nearly complete, but no demolition date has been fixed.
Baraka calls for closing ranks after Istiqlal takes 65 seats
Party finishes third on 65 seats, down from 81 in 2021, trails RNI by a single seat, Secretary-general says the majority and opposition must work together, restoring young people’s trust among challenges ahead.
At Istiqlal HQ, optimism—and a wait for the numbers
Party brass gathers at Rabat headquarters; national council chairman says he is optimistic after campaign on the ground; final turnout stands at 38.02pc
Marrakech gets new 429-space underground car park
Facility beneath 16 November Square opened on Sept 7 with EV charging and round-the-clock access; motorists start paying from Sunday, Sept 20.
September 23 must be about cheaper shopping basket, not political ‘sideshows’: Lekjaa
PAM official says election debate has become distracted by political sideshows as he calls for cheaper essentials, working hospitals and more opportunities for young people.
Casablanca to resume Royal Avenue demolitions next month as clearance hits 60%
Another round of demolitions is due to begin in October as Casablanca clears the way for the long-stalled 57-hectare corridor between Oued El Makhazine Square and Hassan II Mosque.
Berrechid water cuts: “We are working on a radical solution,” says Berrechid mayor
Berrechid Municipal Council President Manal Badil says the city is working with the Casablanca-Settat Regional Multiservice Company to tackle recurring water cuts through new high-capacity reservoirs and the renewal of the drinking water network, alongside a series of projects covering roads, wastewater, public lighting and urban transport.
Casablanca: Roadworks almost over as 2 Mars Avenue emerges with a new face
The 5-km stretch from Rond-point d’Europe to Boulevard Anoual has received new road surfacing, pavements, drainage, green spaces and public lighting, with only final touches remaining.
Casablanca: “Solidarity Bazaar” showcases Morocco’s local products
Some 360 exhibitors have set up at Place Maréchal in Casablanca for the sixth edition of the “Solidarity Bazaar.” Coming from different regions across the Kingdom, artisans, cooperatives and small business owners are using the event to showcase their products, meet visitors, and explore new business opportunities.
Foreign population in Morocco rises 76% in a decade to over 148,000, CESE report finds
A report by Morocco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) found that the number of foreigners living in Morocco reached 148,152 in 2024, up from 84,000 in 2014, representing a 76% increase over a decade. The report added, however, that “these figures do not provide a complete picture of the number of people in an irregular situation.”