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Moroccan archaeologists unearth new ruins at Chellah, a tourism-friendly ancient port near Rabat

Archaeologists have unearthed more ancient ruins of what they believe was once a bustling port city near the capital of modern-day Morocco

The Independent UK

Morocco names woman former journalist as ambassador to France

King Mohammed VI has named Samira Sitail as ambassador to France, filling a post that has laid empty for months amid a diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Where do Morocco and Sudan relations stand with Israel?

After agreeing to normalise relations with Israel in 2020, Rabat and Khartoum have had varying degrees of progress.

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Morocco earthquake: Macron tries to soothe tensions after frosty response to offer of aid

French president addresses Moroccans directly amid political rift between Rabat and Paris

The Guardian - UK

Macron urges Morocco to accept French aid as death toll nears 3,000

As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night’s earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing aside strained relations between Paris and Rabat. This comes after Morocco rejected offers of aid from France.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco leads earthquake rescue with many nations offering support

Rabat has yet to issue appeal for international aid despite powerful quake killing more than 2,000 people

The Guardian - UK

No report of any Indian national getting affected in Morocco quake

The Embassy of India in Rabat issued an advisory on September 9 in the aftermath of the quake and said it was in touch with the community members.

The Hindu

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Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, damaging some buildings and sending people into the streets

A powerful earthquake has struck Morocco, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech

The Independent UK

Bittersweet emotions in Morocco as historic Women’s World Cup run ends

Atlas Lionesses make history at World Cup, and despite 4-0 loss to France, Moroccans are optimistic about women’s sport.

Al Jazeera

Israel And Morocco Deepen Bilateral Relationship Following Recognition Of Western Sahara

Israel-Morocco ties set to strengthen after recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty

Zenger

Israeli Prime Minister Recognizes Western Sahara As Part Of Morocco

Netanyahu's Promise to Morocco Leads to Recognition of Western Sahara

Zenger

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Invites Israeli PM Netanyahu For First-ever Visit

Morocco invites Israeli PM Netanyahu for historic visit after recognition of Western Sahara sovereignty

Zenger

Rabat: Israel To Recognize Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Israel will officially recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region

Zenger

Knesset Speaker Backs Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

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Evening Standard

Fairmont La Marina, Rabat Salé: glamour unlocked in Morocco’s overlooked capital

The latest opening from Fairmont Hotels brings luxury travel to a whole new region in Morocco. Samantha Herbert checks in to explore the hidden delights of Rabat

Zenger

Israel Signs Transport Accords With Morocco

Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev and her Moroccan counterpart Mohamed Abdeljalil signed three agreements in Rabat

The Conversation

Abdellah Taïa is Morocco's first openly gay writer – his work reimagines being Muslim, queer and African

Abdellah Taïa was born in 1973 in Rabat, Morocco. He currently lives in Paris. He is the first writer from north Africa – and in fact the Arab world – to openly declare that he is gay. In 2006, he came out in a highly publicised article in the Moroccan…

The Independent UK

Diamond League Rabat schedule, start times and results

Everything you need to know ahead of the second event of the season

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Marrakech Declared Islamic World's Capital of Culture in 2024

Rabat is the Culture Capital of the Islamic World for 2024, announced ICESCO Director General Salim al-Malik. The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) announced the closing ceremony of its year-long program of activities, including artistic and cultural events and celebrations, such as the International Museum and Exhibition…

Asharq Al-Awsat

CIA Director Visits Morocco to Assess Security Threats of Terrorist Organizations

Morocco's Director General of Territory Surveillance (DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi met on Friday with Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns at his office in Rabat. The meeting focused on assessing the security situation and the associated risks at the regional levels and reviewed the security threats and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain Court Dismisses Morocco Case Against Journalist

A Madrid court has dismissed a case brought by Morocco against a Spanish journalist who had accused Rabat of bugging his phone with Pegasus spyware. The ruling, seen by AFP on Thursday, acquitted 68-year-old Ignacio Cembrero, dismissing Rabat's claim he had engaged in "an act of bragging" about being the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Congress Delegation Praises Rabat-Washington Solid Partnership

Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita received Tuesday a phone call from his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. “The conversation focused on the development of bilateral relations in the framework of mutual respect, constructive dialogue, and strengthening sectoral cooperation,” a statement from Morocco’s foreign ministry said. The pair also discussed “regional…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff: Morocco Is a Major Partner to Washington

Morocco is a major partner and ally of the US and a stable country in a continent and region in search of stability, said Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army General Mark Milley during a visit to Rabat on Sunday. The US views Morocco as a partner…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rabat, Brussels, Tel Aviv to Sign Document to Consolidate Cooperation

Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita said that Rabat, the European Commission, and Israel are preparing a document that they will sign to consolidate the tripartite cooperation and the regional dimension of their relations. Morocco and the European Union seek to develop security cooperation in migration as well as engage…

Reuters

Morocco says removal from financial watchlist will help ratings

The Financial Action Task Force's decision on Friday to remove Morocco from its "grey list" of countries under special scrutiny will help Rabat's position in talks with international financial institutions, the Moroccan government said.

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