Ayoub Oufkir Earns First Morocco Call-Up After Impressive Rise With AZ Alkmaar
Ayoub Oufkir, 20, has earned his first Morocco call-up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying double-header against Niger.
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Ayoub Oufkir, 20, has earned his first Morocco call-up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying double-header against Niger.
Three Moroccan footballers, Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, and Yassine Gessime, have been selected in Sofascore's Ligue 1 Team of the Week following impressive performances in Matchday 9.
The 19th edition of the Moussem de Tan-Tan festival features an initiative to preserve Hassani poetry, with young participants learning and reciting traditional verses.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco chaired a meeting to discuss the next steps following the end of the MINURSO mission's mandate, which was not renewed by the UN Security Council on October 30.
Moroccan comedian Ismaël Saïdi will present his one-man show "Tribulations d'un musulman d'ici" at the FOL in Casablanca on November 12, 2026.
A man stole a $290,000 watch from a Tokyo store, then returned it 3 days later with an apology note.
So Art Gallery in Morocco is hosting a retrospective exhibition of Abdellatif Lasri's work, showcasing his evolution as an artist over the past four decades.
The 22nd edition of the International Film Festival of Peoples will take place in Imouzzer Kandar from November 12 to 15, featuring films from Morocco and other countries.
Morocco coach Mohamed Wehb announces 23-man squad for Niger games
Morocco's labor force stood at 11.694 million people in Q3 2026, down 70,000 from Q2 2026, according to the High Commission for Planning.
Arab League honors Morocco's Higher Institute of Information and Communication and its director, Dr. Abdel Latif Bensfia, for its contributions to Arab media development.
Moroccan doctor Mohamed Faid faces four charges, including inciting hatred and insulting Islam, over statements made on his YouTube channel.