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MonarchyNot Free press
36.8 million (2024 estimate)Modern Standard Arabic (official), Amazigh (official), Moroccan Arabic (Darija, widely spoken), French (widely spoken)Moroccan Dirham (MAD)UTC+1 (Western European Time, with temporary switch to UTC+0 during Ramadan)

This week in Morocco

Moroccan football dominated headlines this week, with Real Madrid reportedly eyeing Zakaria El Ouahdi, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scoring his ninth La Liga goal, and Wydad AC clinching a derby victory. The 'African Lion' military exercise concluded, though search operations continued for two missing American soldiers, while Spain condemned recent attacks near Smara, citing regional instability risks. Domestically, a public funds embezzlement case neared a verdict, a human rights association head was imprisoned, and a heated parliamentary debate occurred over a draft law on the legal profession.

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About Morocco

Morocco, a North African kingdom, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes ranging from the Sahara Desert to the Atlas Mountains, and its strategic location bridging Africa and Europe. While celebrated for its vibrant traditions and hospitality, the country's media environment operates under significant state control, with restrictions on reporting about the monarchy, Western Sahara, and Islam, leading to a 'not-free' press freedom status and imprisonment of independent journalists.

Visiting Morocco

โ˜€๏ธThe best time to visit Morocco is during spring (March to May) or fall (September to November), when temperatures are pleasantly warm and ideal for exploring cities and natural landscapes.
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Marrakech Medina A UNESCO World Heritage site, this bustling old city offers vibrant souks, historic palaces, and the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
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Sahara Desert (Erg Chebbi) Experience the vast, golden dunes of the Sahara, often with camel treks and overnight stays in traditional camps.
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Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca) One of the largest mosques in the world, featuring stunning architecture and a minaret that is the tallest in Africa.
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Chefchaouen Known as the 'Blue Pearl,' this charming mountain town is famous for its distinctive blue-painted buildings and relaxed atmosphere.
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Aรฏt Benhaddou A fortified village (ksar) and UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its traditional pre-Saharan architecture and cinematic appearances.
๐Ÿ’กAlways carry small denominations of Moroccan Dirham for purchases, especially in markets, and be prepared to bargain for goods and services.

Media landscape

Morocco's media landscape is predominantly digital, with a significant portion of news consumed online, though print media still exists. Despite recent pardons for some journalists, the environment remains restrictive, with government ownership of key outlets and limitations on reporting sensitive topics.

Press languageArabic (Modern Standard Arabic and Darija), with influential business publications often in French.
State influenceExtensive

When consuming news from Morocco, be aware that many outlets are state-subsidized or government-owned, and consider seeking diverse sources to gain a comprehensive perspective.

Why coverage may read differently. Outlets in Morocco work under tighter limits than in countries ranked as fully free. DistantNews keeps each headline's original tone so you can see how stories are framed for domestic readers.

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 2h ago

"U17 Cubs" Continue AFCON Preparations

- Morocco's U17 national football team is intensifying preparations for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco. - The team, under coach Tiago Lima Pereira, focused on technical and tactical โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 6h ago

Itihad Tanger and DH El Jadida Share Points in 1-1 Draw

- Itihad Tanger and DH El Jadida drew 1-1 in a Moroccan professional league match. - DH El Jadida took the lead in the 18th minute through Abdelrazzak Nakouss, but Itihad Tanger equalized in the 31st โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 20h ago

Zemmouri Denies Player Ineligibility Claims

- Nahdat Athlรฉtic Zemmouri club has officially denied reports alleging player Abdelatif Bajani was ineligible to play in a recent match. - The club refuted claims that Bajani had accumulated four yellโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone 1d ago

Ezzalzouli scores his 9th goal in La Liga

- Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scored his ninth goal in La Liga for Real Betis against Real Sociedad. - The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Ezzalzouli's goal in the 47th minute contribโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 1d ago

Wydad AC Clinch Casablanca Derby Victory Over Raja CA

- Wydad AC defeated Raja CA 1-0 in the Casablanca derby, with coach Mohamed Bencheifa emphasizing his team's strong mentality. - Bencheifa highlighted the importance of small details and mental preparโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 1d ago

Boufal: World Cup Dream Remains Alive

- Moroccan international Sofiane Boufal aims to participate in the 2026 World Cup after regaining form in the French league. - Boufal stated that playing regularly for Le Havre is helping him regain hโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 1d ago

Macron: French Unifies the African Continent

- French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the French language plays a unifying role across Africa. - He made these remarks while inaugurating the new campus of Senghor University in Alexandria, Eโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 1d ago

Hatimi: The Herd and Prices

- The article is a short opinion piece titled 'The Herd and Prices' by Khalid Hatimi. - It appears to be a commentary related to the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. - The content is extremely brief, offโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone 1d ago

Thalassemia Worsens Suffering in Gaza Amidst War

- Palestinian health officials reported that 50 thalassemia patients died during the recent Israeli conflict in Gaza. - The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated that a lack of specialized medicines, blooโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 1d ago

UN Affirms Commitment to Migration Pact

- UN member states reaffirmed their commitment to the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. - The forum discussed future steps to address migration challenges and opportunities by 20โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone 1d ago

Imprisonment for head of Marrakech association

- A court in Marrakech has sentenced the head of a human rights association to one and a half years in prison and a fine of 20,000 dirhams. - The conviction was for fraud, money laundering, and obtainโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone 5d ago

Normalization of Triviality

- The article criticizes the normalization of "triviality" in Moroccan popular music and media, particularly on public television channels. - It argues that some public channels promote low-quality coโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 5d ago

National Day to Promote the Ceramics Industry

- Morocco is set to host the first National Ceramics Industry Day on May 15 in Casablanca. - The event, under the patronage of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, aims to reposition ceramics as a straโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone 5d ago

Moroccan Parliament Rejects Opposition Bills

- Morocco's House of Representatives rejected 14 opposition-proposed bills. The vote was 43 against and 23 in favor. - The rejected proposals covered various topics including retirement systems, civilโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone 5d ago

"Tal 3dabi" Embodies Douzi's Childhood

- Moroccan artist Abdelhafid Douzi announced his return to singing Rai music after long consideration. - His new song, "Tal 3dabi," features a music video created using artificial intelligence, depictโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone 6d ago

Arab Condemnation of Iran's Attacks on the UAE

- Multiple Arab nations have strongly condemned Iran's recent drone and missile attacks targeting civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates. - Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, and Qatar have allโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone 6d ago

Attempt to smuggle 7 kg of gold foiled

- Moroccan customs officials at Tangier Med port seized approximately 7 kilograms of gold being smuggled. - The gold was discovered during a detailed inspection of a vehicle arriving from France. - Thโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 6d ago

Meta 3 | What is the fate of Wydad Club?

- The article is a placeholder or a brief notice from Hespress regarding news updates. - It mentions the Moroccan professional league and Hespress programs. - It encourages readers to follow Hespress โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone 6d ago

In Mindโ€ฆ A Song

- The article reflects on the deep connection between Moroccan identity and the Palestinian cause, alongside national unity. - It highlights cultural events in Rabat celebrating Palestinian poets and โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone 6d ago

Moroccan Security Chief Sees Off Hajj Pilgrims

- Moroccan security officials, led by Abdellatif Hammouchi, saw off 207 members of the national security and territorial surveillance families embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage. - An additional 100 indโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 6d ago

Tsunami Warning System Project Launched

- A project has been launched to provide early warning systems for tsunamis. - The initiative is associated with the University of Abi Chouaib Doukkali. - Hespress is covering the development of this โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic 6d ago

Civil Defense Trains in Old Fez

- Civil defense forces in Fez, Morocco, are conducting a large-scale rescue and relief simulation exercise. - The drill, held in the historic old city, aims to improve response capabilities in complexโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic May 3

Who is responsible for the riots?

- The article is a news report from Hespress (Morocco) titled 'Who is responsible for the riots?'. - It was published on Sunday, May 3, 2026. - The content appears to focus on fan riots, possibly relaโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone May 3

Algerian arrogance targets 'Sellami's team'

- Algerian coach Nourredine Zekri made controversial remarks belittling the Jordanian national football team. - Zekri stated that comparing the Algerian and Jordanian teams is unfair due to Algeria's โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic May 3

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence

- The article's title and text are in Arabic and focus on the impact of artificial intelligence. - It mentions the National Human Rights Council and the International Book and Publishing Fair. - The cโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic May 3

"Diphtheria" Spreads Concern in Mauritania

- Mauritania's Ministry of Health has reported suspected cases of diphtheria in Akjoujt, a city north of the capital. - The ministry stated that the health situation is under control and no deaths havโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone May 3

Saudi Arabia Offers Digital ID for Hajj Pilgrims

- Saudi Arabia's Directorate General of Passports has launched a digital visitor ID for pilgrims. - The digital ID, accessible via the 'Absher' platform, aims to facilitate secure and easy movement wiโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone May 2

Website Impersonates Hespress Name

- Hespress, a Moroccan news outlet, has issued a statement denouncing a website that is impersonating its identity. - The imposter site uses a similar visual identity and name, with a slight alteratioโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone May 2

Gang Sparks Gendarmerie Alert in Fqih Ben Saleh

- Moroccan authorities have dismantled a network involved in fraud and organizing irregular migration from the coast of Igrane, Essaouira province. - The network allegedly lured around 30 young peopleโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone May 1

Hassania Agadir management board promises to step down

- The management board of Hassania Agadir football club has announced its intention to resign at the end of the current football season. - This decision comes amid escalating demands from fans callingโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone May 1

'The Leader' Condemns Football Hooliganism

- Wydad AC issued a strong condemnation of the football hooliganism that marred their match against Raja CA. - The club emphasized that such behavior does not reflect the positive image of Moroccan foโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Positive tone May 1

Book Fair Celebrates Ibn Battuta

- The International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat is celebrating the renowned traveler Ibn Battuta. - The event highlights the legacy and contributions of the 14th-century Moroccan scholar. - Thisโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ /Arabic Critical tone May 1

Football riots send 22 to prison

- A Casablanca court ordered 22 individuals to be imprisoned following riots during a football match. - The match was between Wydad AC and Ittihad Yakoub El Mansour on April 29. - Additionally, 20 minโ€ฆ