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Casablanca: Five Pumas have landed in Aïn Sebaâ Zoo—and you can see them from July 20
As of July 20, visitors to Aïn Sebaâ Zoo in Casablanca will be able to see five pumas, a new addition expected to attract wildlife enthusiasts of all ages.
England edge France in 10-goal thriller to secure third place at the 2026 World Cup
After an exciting, high-scoring match that concluded with a 6-4 victory, England defeated France to clinch third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament’s champion will be determined on Sunday when Spain takes on Argentina in the final, set for 8 p.m. local time.
Morocco of “The Odyssey” is an epic destination to visit, says Vogue
Morocco, one of the main filming locations for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which has been in theaters since July 15, features several destinations that served as backdrops for Homer’s epic.
Morocco steps up efforts against phishing and online financial fraud
Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) announced a series of regulatory and operational measures to strengthen protection against phishing and online financial fraud, as cybercriminals increasingly target bank customers through scams such as fake banking messages, fraudulent phone calls and identity theft.
WAFCON 2026: Jorge Vilda unveils Morocco’s 26-player squad
Jorge Vilda unveiled on Friday, July 17, the list of 26 players selected to compete in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16.
Mobile food cart under investigation after 15 hospitalized in Sefrou
Fifteen people were hospitalized Wednesday after suffering suspected food poisoning linked to meals purchased from a mobile fast-food cart in the center of Sefrou.
Electricity interconnection becomes new pillar of Morocco-France strategic partnership
The launch of a call for expressions of interest for an electricity interconnection linking Europe and North Africa marks a new chapter in the economic partnership between Rabat and Paris. Speaking at the 15th Morocco-France High-Level Meeting, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu placed energy infrastructure at the heart of a partnership set to “change scale,” tying it to a broader strategy of industrial integration, investment and cooperation across Africa.
Morocco opens hunting season Oct. 4 amid expanded wildlife conservation efforts
Morocco will keep existing quotas and license fees unchanged while expanding wildlife restoration, anti-poaching measures and the regulated hunting-tourism sector.
ONMT unveils new Morocco Pavilion concept for major international tourism fairs
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) is preparing a new generation of the Morocco Pavilion to support its international tourism ambitions. The office has launched a tender to design, build, manage and operate the pavilion, which will be rolled out from 2027 at seven major international tourism trade fairs. The aim is to present a more innovative showcase for the destination and strengthen support for Moroccan tourism operators in international markets.
Hakimi sends message of hope after Morocco’s World Cup exit: “The best is yet to come”
Several days after Morocco’s quarterfinal defeat to France at the 2026 World Cup, Achraf Hakimi has spoken publicly for the first time. On Wednesday, July 15, the Paris Saint-Germain defender took to social media to thank Moroccan fans and express confidence in the national team’s future.