Morocco

Following an historic fourth place at the World Cup, Morocco is looking ahead for more success in world football. Their first challenge: Brazil, this Saturday at the Ibn Batouta Stadium…

King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Tuesday that his country had joined the bid by Spain and Portugal to host the centenary World Cup in 2030. The announcement means…

Paris St-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi is facing a criminal investigation after an allegation of rape was made against him. Hakimi denies an allegation made by a 24-year-old woman…

The mission of Morocco’s ambassador to France has ended without a successor being appointed, in a climate of diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris, local media announced on Friday. “In…

The Bizmoun necklace is the oldest piece of jewellery in the world. It’s on display at the National Finery Museum in Rabat, Morocco, a building which has reopened its doors…

Moroccan human rights activists on Thursday welcomed a resolution by the European parliament critical of Morocco’s human rights record. Last week, a resulotion urging Rabat to respect the freedom of…

Moroccan football player Achraf Hakimi won the award for Best Arab Sportsman in Saudi Arabia. The 24-year-old player was rewarded for his outstanding 2022 season with his club Paris Saint-Germain…

Morocco said it was banning travelers from China in a bid to stave off a possible new wave of coronavirus infections. A foreign affairs ministry statement said the restrictions would…

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup. The runners-up from four years ago secured another medal by…

French President Emmanuel Macron has described Morocco’s Sofyan Amrabat as the best midfielder of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The French President praised the midfielder in front of the…