Morocco celebrates Youth Day every August 21 to honor its young people, who make up nearly one-third of the population. Moroccan youth are skilled, connected, and full of energy, involved in innovative farming, tech startups, and cultural projects. However, youth unemployment is very high, 36.7% for ages 15–24 and over 61% for university graduates. Many [...]
A big forest fire broke out in Derdara commune, Chefchaouen province, northern Morocco. Firefighters have controlled three of the four main fire areas. Aircraft are still working to put out the last active fire zone. The fire damaged about 500 hectares of forest and nearby farm fields. Nearly 450 people are fighting the fire, using [...]
Morocco’s unemployment rate slightly dropped to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025 from 13.1% last year, but deeper problems remain. Urban areas led job growth, especially in construction, services, and industry, adding 114,000 jobs. Rural areas lost 107,000 jobs, mainly in agriculture, due to drought. While rural unemployment fell to 6.2%, this was mostly [...]
Morocco is becoming a top travel destination because of its rich culture, warm weather, and beautiful landscapes. Tourists love visiting the colorful souks, historic palaces, and relaxing desert retreats. Cities like Marrakech, Casablanca, and Fez offer a mix of old traditions and modern comforts. To meet the growing number of visitors, airlines are adding more [...]
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan is the eldest son of King Mohammed VI, born on May 8, 2003, in Rabat. He studied at the Royal College in Rabat, where he learned Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish. In 2020, he earned his high school diploma with honors and then studied international relations at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). He holds the [...]
Morocco ranks 51st out of 60 countries in the 2025 work-life balance report, showing a big problem with long working hours and low living standards. Workers in Morocco work about 44 hours each week, more than people in countries like Norway and Argentina. But they do not get paid well. The daily minimum wage is [...]
Morocco is working to build its video gaming industry to create jobs and offer new opportunities for its youth. The government hosted a gaming expo in Rabat, inviting global developers, students, and tech companies to showcase games, virtual reality experiences, and e-sports competitions. With youth unemployment nearing 30%, officials see gaming as a way to [...]
In 2025, Morocco is working hard to reduce poverty, but many people still live in difficult conditions. While things have improved over the years, many families still struggle, especially in villages and small towns. Life in rural areas is harder because people have less access to jobs, healthcare, and schools. In cities, some people are [...]
Morocco has been facing a very long and serious drought for more than six years. Rain has been much lower than normal, with only about half the usual amount falling. This has caused big problems. Water in dams is running low, and many reservoirs are almost empty. Farmers are struggling because there is not enough [...]
A new project in Morocco is helping girls stay in school by improving sanitation at a rural boarding school. The school, Dar Talibate Tassoultante, had poor wastewater treatment, which caused health problems and made many girls miss class or drop out. Now, a group of women is leading a plan to install an eco-friendly wastewater [...]