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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Was the 'World Cup Champion' appointed as the successor to Rakhraqi? The Moroccan Federation responds

The Moroccan Football Federation denied rumors of appointing a new head coach for the national team in response to media speculation about the potential appointment of Mohamed Wahbi.

Feb 26 • 20:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Morocco: Few Official Reactions to the Trial of Footballer Achraf Hakimi for Rape

The Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to be tried for rape, but there has been a noticeable lack of official responses from Moroccan authorities.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

PSG Fans Support Hakimi in the Stands

Paris Saint-Germain fans expressed their support for Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi during a UEFA Champions League match against Monaco, following a judicial decision to refer him for trial on a rape charge.

Feb 25 • 18:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Departure of Regragui Provokes Reactions Among Moroccans.. What's the Story?

The future of Moroccan national football team coach Walid Regragui remains a topic of heated debate among fans following the team's recent failure in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Achraf Hakimi referred for trial included in PSG's squad to face Monaco

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international footballer indicted for rape, has been included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad for their Champions League match against Monaco despite the legal allegations he faces.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: The Call to Prayer at Manchester United Stadium in the Presence of Mazraoui

The Muslim supporters' club of Manchester United held an iftar event at Old Trafford, featuring the call to prayer and attended by Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Marrakech to Turkey Airports.. What Happened to the Moroccan Pilgrims?

Moroccan pilgrims have found themselves stranded in Turkey, prompting their families in Marrakech to demand urgent action and accountability for what they describe as a 'fraudulent pilgrimage.'

Feb 25 • 07:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Removing religious phrases from funeral transport vehicles in Morocco sparks wide controversy

A decision by the Moroccan Interior Ministry to eliminate religious phrases from funeral vehicles has provoked significant debate in the country.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho's teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, will go to trial for alleged sexual abuse

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan defender for Paris Saint-Germain, is set to stand trial for rape allegations stemming from a complaint filed in February 2023.

Feb 24 • 21:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Moroccan Football Federation responds to news of Walid Regragui's departure

The Moroccan Football Federation denies reports about the departure of national team coach Walid Regragui and names his possible successor.

Feb 24 • 19:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barcelona Legend Approaches to Succeed Rekraki in Coaching Morocco

Reports suggest that former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez is the preferred candidate to replace Walid Rekraki as head coach of the Moroccan national football team.

Feb 24 • 18:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rakraki informs Moroccan national team players of his fate before World Cup 2026

Walid Rakraki has reportedly informed the players of the Moroccan national football team that he will not continue as their coach leading into the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 24 • 17:24 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The Farewell of Moroccan Romain Saïss to the National Team

Romain Saïss, the Moroccan footballer and captain of the national team, announces his retirement from international play after a distinguished career, particularly highlighted by the 2022 World Cup.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Morocco and PSG football star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan football star and PSG defender, is set to face trial for allegations of rape following a report by a young woman in Paris.

Feb 24 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Italian ministers accused of ‘serious blunder’ as police officer arrested for murder

An Italian police officer's arrest for the murder of a Moroccan man has led to accusations against the government of politicizing the incident.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

PSG's Hakimi to be tried in France for rape

Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi from PSG is set to be tried in France for the alleged rape of a young woman in February 2023, according to his lawyer and the Nanterre Public Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 24 • 13:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Hakimi, former Inter defender now at PSG, indicted for sexual violence

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan defender for Paris Saint-Germain and former player for Inter, has been indicted for sexual assault allegations stemming from an incident in 2023.

Feb 24 • 11:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"A false accusation": Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan player of PSG, sent to trial for rape

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan defender for Paris SG, is being sent to trial for rape following accusations made against him in February 2023, which he staunchly denies.

Feb 24 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Hakimi to face trial for rape

Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi, a Moroccan footballer, is set to face trial on charges of rape.

Feb 24 • 11:15 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi sent to trial for rape

Moroccan international player Achraf Hakimi, currently with PSG, has been referred to trial for rape following an incident reported in February 2023.

Feb 24 • 10:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

"Injustice and the truth will be revealed to the public".. Hakimi responds to his trial decision over rape charges

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi responds to the court's decision to put him on trial for alleged rape, insisting on his innocence and calling the accusations a 'lie'.

Feb 24 • 09:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Video... Match stopped in the Dutch league for a Muslim player to break his fast

A Dutch-Moroccan football player, Ayoub Oufkir, had a moment during a match to break his fast while playing in the Dutch league.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Roman Saïss announces his retirement from international football with an emotional message to Moroccan fans

Moroccan defender Roman Saïss announced his retirement from international football, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude to Moroccan fans.

Feb 23 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Moroccan royal family is fighting a legal battle against the alleged half-sister of Mohamed VI

The Moroccan royal family is engaged in a legal battle concerning a woman claiming to be the half-sister of King Mohamed VI, seeking DNA samples from the late King Hassan II.

Feb 23 • 18:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"God tests you because He loves you"... A Moroccan girl moves hearts with a message to Gaza

A young Moroccan girl delivered a heartfelt message of solidarity to Gaza during a demonstration in Tangier, highlighting her empathy for the Palestinian people and prisoners.

Feb 23 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Milan: Police officer who 'sold protection' staged the death of Moroccan drug dealer he murdered

A police officer in Milan is accused of murdering a Moroccan drug dealer while fabricating a story of self-defense and demanding daily payments for protection.

Feb 23 • 13:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ramadan in ruins for Morocco's flood victims

Moroccan flood victims are struggling to celebrate Ramadan due to their displacement and loss of homes.

Feb 23 • 10:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Ounahi Returns to His Spanish Team After Injury in Africa Cup 2025

Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is set to return to Girona after recovering from an injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 23 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ramadan Initiative in Agadir.. Two Moroccan Youths Go Around Shops to Pay Off Debts of Poor Families

Two young Moroccans in Agadir have launched a humanitarian initiative to pay off debts for struggling families during Ramadan.

Feb 23 • 08:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Smart Glasses Documented the Story: How a Girl Survived Drowning in Sidi Kacem, Morocco?

A Moroccan content creator shared a video captured by smart glasses that documented the dramatic rescue of a girl who nearly drowned after a traumatic incident involving a tractor during recent floods in Sidi Kacem.

Feb 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The ousted imam of Ripoll accused of touching the chest of a 13-year-old girl: 'I placed my hands on her shoulders to redirect her'

Allal El Kartit, a Moroccan imam, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a mosque in Ripoll, Spain.

Feb 22 • 21:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sports crisis turns into economic crisis.. calls in Senegal to boycott Moroccan goods

Senegalese activists have launched widespread calls on social media to boycott Moroccan goods in response to the imprisonment of Senegalese soccer fans in Morocco.

Feb 22 • 07:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Secrets of the Moroccan Table: What History Books Say About Couscous, Harira, and Selou

The article delves into the rich history and cultural significance of Moroccan cuisine, highlighting dishes such as couscous, harira, and selou.

Feb 21 • 15:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Dialogue Between Wydad and Asfi Ignites Quarter-Final Match of the Confederation Cup

The African Confederation Cup quarter-finals feature a matchup between Moroccan teams Wydad and Olympic Asfi, ensuring a Moroccan team will progress to the semi-finals.

Feb 21 • 06:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ben Moussa.. The Reciter Who Engraved the Quran with the Melodies of al-Andalus

The article highlights the life and impact of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ben Moussa, a prominent Moroccan Quran reciter renowned for his soulful voice, particularly during Ramadan.

Feb 21 • 06:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Land Thought Safe... What Did the Flood Do to North Moroccan Cities?

Heavy rainfall caused rivers in northern Morocco to overflow, leading to significant flooding in various cities that had previously experienced years of drought.

Feb 21 • 05:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Moroccan-spiced cauliflower steaks

This article provides a recipe for Moroccan-spiced cauliflower steaks, highlighting the dish's versatility and flavor combinations.

Feb 20 • 12:14 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

19 soccer fans jailed for AFCON final chaos in Morocco

A Moroccan court sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to one year in prison for hooliganism during the AFCON final chaos, sparking plans for legal appeals.

Feb 20 • 09:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

In the video, Zalzouli adds the Brazilian pandeiro to his skills

In a lighthearted video coinciding with Brazil's Carnival, Moroccan footballer Abdel-Samad Zalzouli learns to play the Brazilian pandeiro from his Brazilian teammates.

Feb 20 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Youssef D., the homophobic Moroccan thief from Grindr: "What are you doing, faggot...? Are you going to fuck my brother?"

A Moroccan man was arrested in Spain for allegedly attacking a Grindr user during a violent homophobic encounter.

Feb 19 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A hundred people support Salma, the woman who escaped from her captor in Murcia: 'If they touch one of us, they touch us all'

A hundred people gathered in Murcia to support Salma, a Moroccan woman who escaped from her captor after nearly two years of abuse, highlighting issues of institutional racism and gender-based violence.

Feb 19 • 19:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Long prison sentences for Senegalese fans detained in Morocco

A Moroccan court sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to twelve months for vandalism during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 • 19:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Africa Cup of Nations: 18 Senegalese supporters sentenced to between three months and one year in prison after incidents in Morocco

Eighteen Senegalese supporters have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from three months to one year by a Moroccan court following violent incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 • 19:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. A wonderful brace by Moroccan Bilal El Khannous in the Europa League

Young Moroccan star Bilal El Khannous shone brightly by scoring two goals in Stuttgart's 4-1 victory over Celtic in the Europa League.

Feb 19 • 18:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Moroccan director Maryam Touzani returns with 'Calle Málaga', an ode to life in old age

Maryam Touzani's new film 'Calle Málaga' explores themes of memory, identity, belonging, and the intimate realities of aging in the context of Moroccan society.

Feb 19 • 15:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Moroccan public prosecutor demands imprisonment for 18 Senegalese fans

A Moroccan prosecutor has called for up to two years of imprisonment for 18 Senegalese fans charged with inciting riots during the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Murder at bus stop 91: life sentence after six years

An Egyptian man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the murder of a 28-year-old Moroccan, aided by two accomplices, at a public bus stop in Milan in June 2020.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

A member of CAF: "The Moroccan national team was wronged in the African Cup final"

A CAF official criticized the officiating in the African Cup final, claiming that Morocco was unfairly treated during the match.

Feb 18 • 13:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The dealer threatens them, but police are investigating

Four officers are under investigation for their role in the shooting of a Moroccan man during a drug bust in Milan.

Feb 18 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

If the kidnapper Alberto were named Mohamed

The article discusses the case of Alberto Sánchez, a Spanish man accused of kidnapping and raping a Moroccan woman for 22 months, highlighting the societal indifference towards this crime.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC

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