Morocco’s funding deals with the World Bank and IMF explained

As the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings open this week, Morocco is participating once again in the global discussions on financing development and climate resilience. Rabat’s delegation, led by Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui...

Morocco’s ruling coalition shows cracks as Istiqlal MPs toughen tone toward government

Signs of tension are surfacing within Morocco’s governing coalition as lawmakers from the Istiqlal Party prepare to adopt a more confrontational stance toward the government in the final year of the current parliamentary term, sources told...

Morocco National team achieves record 16 consecutive victories, Dethrones Spain and Germany

The national football team achieved a historic feat by securing a world record 16 consecutive victories by beating Congo (1-0) in the match played Tuesday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. With this performance, Morocco...

Morocco's Atlas Cubs reach U-20 World Cup final after epic win over France

In a match filled with drama, resilience, and sheer determination, Morocco's Under-20 team has carved its name into the history books, defeating France in a penalty shootout to advance to the FIFA U-20 World Cup final for the first time ever. The...

Morocco vs Argentina: FIFA U20 World Cup final preview

Ardent football fans around the world are waiting for the FIFA U20 World Cup final this Sunday at the legendary Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Chile. It is more than just a match; it is a battle of dreams, talent, and destiny where...

Morocco beat Congo to set new record

Morocco set a new world record of 16 consecutive international victories with Tuesday’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying success over Congo in Rabat. Fenerbahce forward Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the game for the Atlas Lions, who had...

Argentina set up Morocco showdown in historic U-20 World Cup final

Argentina booked their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Colombia, setting up a mouth-watering title clash against Morocco, who stunned France in a dramatic penalty shootout. Half-time substitute Mateo...

Morocco jails 17 for violence on fringes of youth protests

The rallies have been largely peaceful, though some nights have seen spates of violence and vandalism [ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT/AFP via Getty Images] A Moroccan court handed 17 people prison sentences ranging from three to 15 years for violence on the...

Morocco To Face Argentina in the U-20 World Cup Final

Rabat – Morocco’s U-20 is set to face Argentina in the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over France in the semi-final. In the semifinal, Morocco and France ended 1–1 after extra time. Morocco’s third-choice...

Morocco defeat France on penalties to reach U-20 World Cup final

The Moroccan national under-20 team has etched its name in the history books, reaching the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup for the first time ever, a monumental achievement for the North African nation. The young Atlas Lions booked their spot in...

Morocco make history as third African nation to reach FIFA U20 World Cup final

By: Kwame Bediako Morocco has made history by becoming only the third African country to reach the final of the FIFA U20 World Cup. The young Atlas Lions achieved this milestone after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over France on Wednesday,...

Morocco Reach First-Ever FIFA U-20 World Cup Final, Set To Face Argentina

Morocco will face Argentina in the final of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after both teams sealed hard-fought victories in their respective semi-final clashes. Morocco booked their place in the historic final after edging past France 6-5 on...

U20 World Cup: To The Final, Morocco Defeats France in Penalty Shootout (video)

As part of the U20 World Cup in Chile, Morocco triumphed over France in a dramatic penalty shootout (1-1, 5–4 on penalties). The Atlas Lion Cubs are now headed to the final—against Argentina —for the first time in their history, scheduled for...

Morocco down France, to face Argentina in U20 World Cup final

Baku, October 16, AZERTAC Third-string goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco defeated France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first...

Spain doubles imports from Morocco as trade ties deepen

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Economy Amira EL MASAITIThursday 16 October 2025 - 10:37 Spain’s imports from Morocco surged by 105 percent in July 2025, led mainly by agricultural products, reflecting the growing strength of economic ties between...

Safran launches €350m aircraft engine complex in Morocco

A new aircraft engine assembly and testing facility launched in Nouaceur positions Morocco among the world’s few nations capable of manufacturing complete engines. King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, chaired the...

Morocco Vs France, FIFA U-20 World Cup SF: Mesbahi’s Heroics Send Atlas Cubs To Historic Final

Football Morocco edged past France 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time to reach their first FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 final, where they will face Argentina. Yassir Zabiri’s early penalty, which clipped the post and...

Morocco Beat France On Penalties To Reach First-Ever U-20 W/Cup Final

Morocco reached the U20 World Cup final for the first time in history after a tense 1-1 draw with France, winning 5-4 on penalties in the semi-final. The Atlas Cubs took the lead in the 31st minute following a VAR review. Baouf was pulled inside...

Real Madrid outcast Endrick, 19, jets off for romantic Morocco holiday with partner, 24, amid January transfer rumours

REAL MADRID outcast Endrick has jetted off to Morocco with his wife after being frozen out by boss Xabi Alonso. The 19-year-old wonderkid has been strongly linked with an exit from the Bernabeu in January after failing to feature in a game for...

Morocco beat France on penalties to reach U-20 World Cup final

Morocco held their nerve to beat France on penalties and reach the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a gripping 1-1 draw that lasted 120 minutes at the Elías Figueroa Brande Stadium. The North Africans won the shootout 6–5 on Wednesday and...