Christians Face High Pressure In Morocco

Morocco ranks 23rd out of 50 countries on the Open Doors World Watch List 2026, showing very high pressure on Christians. About 37,400 Christians live in the country, making up only 0.1 percent of the population. Many are converts from Islam, while others are expatriates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The report says Christians face strong family [...]

Floods And Landslides Hit Northern Morocco

The severe weather experienced in the northern parts of Morocco has caused many problems for the inhabitants of that region. The heavy rains have caused floods that have caused problems for people living in cities like Kenitra. The rains have also caused landslides, and that has caused problems for people living in mountainous towns like [...]

Morocco Evacuates Thousands Over Flood Risk

Moroccan authorities have moved more than 143,000 people from homes in the northwestern plains of the country as a precaution against flooding after heavy rain, rising rivers, and water released from full dams. The evacuations took place in low-lying areas where water can rise quickly and pose a danger to people and property. Officials used [...]

Severe Winter Weather Hits Morocco

Morocco is facing strong and unstable weather this week, with cold air bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds across many regions. The national weather service says the conditions will feel very wintery, especially in the mountains and high plateaus. Snow is expected in the Middle and High Atlas, Rif, and eastern high areas, with [...]

Morocco Boosts Healthcare With New Facilities And Digital System

Morocco is improving its healthcare system through two major projects. First, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection is creating a digital collaborative system to manage and share medical protocols. The system uses a mobile app and an administration platform to give doctors and nurses quick, secure access to up-to-date guidelines for diseases like tuberculosis, [...]

Moroccan Youth Protests Met With Arrests And Alleged Abuse

In Morocco, hundreds of young protesters have been arrested and reportedly beaten, causing concern from human rights groups. The protests, led by Generation Z, began in late September and early October, demanding better healthcare and education. Many people were arrested even if they did not take part in the demonstrations. Some were allegedly beaten badly, [...]

Morocco’s Youth Unemployment Crisis

Unemployment in Morocco has become a very serious problem, especially for young people. The youth unemployment reached a record 37 percent in 2025, which means more than one-third of young Moroccans cannot find work. Many of these young people have university degrees, but the jobs they hope for do not exist. Others do not have [...]

Morocco As A Drug Transit Hub

Morocco is an important country for drug trafficking. It acts as a transit point for illegal drugs heading to Europe. Heroin from Asia and cocaine from South America often pass through Morocco because of its location. Criminal groups use the country to store, transport, and sell drugs. Domestic drug use has also risen, causing health [...]

Mass Arrests After Youth Protests In Morocco

In Morocco, more than 2,400 people have been charged after large youth-led protests that turned violent. The protests were initiated by a group called Gen Z 212, which utilized social media to organize demonstrations against inadequate public services and government spending on sports projects rather than addressing social needs. Although organizers asked for peaceful protests, [...]

Morocco Responds to Youth Protests

In Morocco, young people have led surprising protests that pushed the government to act. The protests, sparked by the deaths of eight pregnant women in a hospital in Agadir, grew into demands for social reforms, better healthcare, quality education, and an end to corruption. In response, the government announced plans to improve public education and [...]

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