News For Morocco

  The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco , has been recently rebuilt and inaugurated on September 4, 2025, by Crown Prince Moulay Hassan . This state-of-the-art sports facility is part of Morocco's efforts to become a major sports hub in Africa, hosting key matches during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup . *Stadium Features:* - *Capacity*: 68,700 seats - *Design*: Inspired by palm leaves , with a roof covering the seating area - *Pitch*: Hybrid natural turf , combining natural grass and synthetic fibers, meeting FIFA specifications - *Technology*: Advanced lighting system with high-definition LED screens, modern sound system, and smart crowd management technologies - *Sustainability*: Incorporates solar energy sources and eco-friendly materials *Sports Complex:* - *Athletics Stadium*: Stade Olympique de Rabat with 22,000 seats - *Indoor Arena*: Salle Moulay Abdellah arena - *Olympic Swimming Pool*: Included in the complex - *Football Training ...

  The famous Jemaa El Fna Square , the vibrant heart of the city of Marrakech and a true jewel of the Kingdom's heritage, is about to undergo a major transformation. A true living symbol of the Kingdom's history, culture, and oral traditions , this legendary site will undergo a major rehabilitation project as part of the urban upgrading program for the Ochre City , reports the daily newspaper Les Inspirations Éco . The completion deadline has been set at seven months, and the award of the public contract is scheduled for May 9, 2025. From an aesthetic perspective, Les Inspirations Éco reports, the square will receive a new natural cut stone surface, chosen to enhance its traditional character and visual appeal. Targeted improvements will complete this urban facelift, including the creation of a dedicated space for horse-drawn carriages , which will be able to accommodate up to 28 traditional vehicles. In addition, the reception infrastructure will be redesigned: restrooms will...

 The holy month and fasting began on Saturday, March 1st, marking the start of Ramadan in Morocco . Ramadan began on Saturday, March 1st. The administration ofmorrocan  islamic institute had announced it well in advance using astrological calculations and confirmed this date during the Night of Doubt . Ramadan lasts until Eid al-Fitr , the " Feast of Breaking the Fast ," the date of which will be confirmed at the end of March. The schedule for prayer and breaking the fast is fixed, based on the times of sunrise and sunset, as well as the total duration of daylight. The article below provides a summary.

The US government has mobilized 6.6 million dirhams to support efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in Morocco .  This support from the United States, through the Contingent Infectious Diseases Emergency Reserve Fund of the American Agency for International Development (USAID), will help Morocco and other partner countries to prepare their laboratories for carrying out  large-scale testing of the Covid-19;  implement a public health emergency plan for points of entry;  activate case finding and event-based epidemiological surveillance for influenza-like viruses;  train and equip rapid response teams ;  investigate cases and seek contacts of infected people, and adapt training materials on the Covid-19 for the benefit of health workers.  “With long-standing partners like Morocco, we are working together to improve the global capacity to contain epidemics at their source and to minimize their impact.  These investments - and ...

Cold weather, snowfall and strong gusts of orange level winds are expected from Sunday 19 January in several provinces of the Kingdom.  In a special weather report, the Directorate of National Meteorology indicates that the provinces of Al Haouz, Azilal, Midelt, Ifrane, Boulmane, Tinghir, the reliefs of Beni Mellal and Chichaoua, Ouarzazate, Figuig, Taourirt, Jerada, Sefrou,  El Hajeb, Khenifra Taroudant and El Houceima are affected by cold weather from Monday January 20 until Wednesday January 22.  According to the same source, the provinces of Al Haouz, Azilal, Tinghir, Beni Mellal, Midelt, Ifrane, Khenifra, Sefrou and Boulmane will be affected by snowfall from 1,200m from Sunday to Tuesday January 21.  Some snowfall (less than 20 cm) will also be expected in the provinces of Taourirt, Taza, Figuig, El Hoceima and Ouarzazate during the same validity.  In addition, strong gusts of wind (75/95 km / h) will affect, on Sunday, the provinces of Al ...

The national cycling selection will participate in the 15th edition of the Amissa Bongo cycling tour (Tour of Gabon), Africa Tour event which will be contested from 20 to 26 January, we learned from the Royal Moroccan Cycling Federation (FRMC)  ).  The Moroccan delegation to take part in this competition is made up of runners Adil El Arbaoui, Houcine Sabahi, Mohcine El Kouraji, Oussama Khafi, Youssef Bdadou and Yasser Tahiri, framed by national trainer Ahmed Rahili, said a press release from the Federation on Friday.