Smara: New development projects to upgrade Hassan II Avenue and boost investment appeal
Development projects are continuing in the city of Smara to upgrade infrastructure and boost the city’s appeal, with several projects being launched across the urban and economic sectors. Among the main initiatives are the redevelopment of Hassan II Avenue and the creation of an industrial activity zone north of the city.
17.09.2026 - 08:30
12 held in Fes welfare home case as Matqich Weldi seeks protection for children
The organization calls for psychological, social and legal support for potential victims as police investigate suspected human trafficking and exploitation of minors.
16.09.2026 - 19:00
Swedish national wanted over attempted murder arrested in Tangier
A 22-year-old Swedish national wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by the judicial authorities in his country over his involvement in an attempted murder case was arrested in Tangier on Wednesday, September 16, Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said in a statement.
16.09.2026 - 18:42
Marhaba handles 4.14m travellers as summer crossings rise 1.8%
Peak days saw nearly 80,000 arrivals and more than 87,000 departures as Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity teams provided direct assistance to almost 67,000 Moroccans living abroad.
16.09.2026 - 17:30
42 killed, more than 3,200 injured on city roads in one week
DGSN records 2,404 crashes from September 7 to 13 as police book more than 51,000 traffic violations and collect MAD 9.46 million in fines.
16.09.2026 - 13:30
PISA 2025: A generation that scrolls, a school system that teaches by rote
Morocco’s PISA scores have exposed deep learning gaps. Teachers say holding pupils’ attention has become harder too, while researchers are still working out how much screens have to do with it.
16.09.2026 - 12:01
Last passengers board at Tanger Med as Marhaba season ends
Final travellers boarded ferries for northern Mediterranean ports on Tuesday, bringing to a close an operation that began on June 10.
16.09.2026 - 10:30
Tawtik changes document storage policy after 2025 data breach
The National Council of Notaries says it has strengthened the platform’s security and ended the electronic archiving of notarial deeds following last year’s leak.
15.09.2026 - 19:00
Casablanca police arrest five suspected football hooligans with bladed weapons
Five suspected supporters were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, September 15, by police from the Ben M’sik district in Casablanca. Found in possession of six large bladed weapons and a bottle of flammable liquid, the suspects were placed in police custody over their alleged involvement in acts of hooliganism and possession of weapons in circumstances threatening public safety.
15.09.2026 - 17:00
Global Public Security Index: Morocco Ranks First in Africa and Among Top 20 Worldwide
Published on the occasion of the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, held in Lianyungang, China, the “Global Public Security Index Report (2025-2026)” analyzes the situation in 62 countries around the world. The only African country among the 20 states whose top performances were made public, Morocco scored 76.15 points overall, ranking first on the African continent and among the top 20 worldwide.
15.09.2026 - 15:30