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Seventy-nine investment projects selected for industrial land allocation in the Ouislane Industrial Zone in Meknes are set to inject 664.69 million MAD in private investment and create 2,391 direct jobs.
October, 2026
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20 October
“The Moroccan Sahara: Rooted in History and Looking to the Future” — New Reference Book Documents Transformation of Morocco’s Southern Provinces
A new reference publication titled “The Moroccan Sahara, Rooted in History and Looking to the Future” offers an in-depth documentary reading of the historical heritage and socioeconomic transformation of Morocco’s southern provinces.
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20 October
Morocco’s Dam Reserves Rebound Strongly to 11.22 Billion Cubic Meters After Recording Nearly 50 Million m³ Gain in 24 Hours
Water reserves across Morocco’s national dams rose by 49.42 million cubic meters within 24 hours following recent autumn rainfall, bringing total storage to 11,229.53 million cubic meters.
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20 October
Moulay Yacoub Province Unveils Rural Women Empowerment Results: 40 INDH-Backed Projects Worth 5.2 Million MAD Create 138 Direct Jobs
The Provincial Committee for Human Development (CPDH) in Moulay Yacoub announced the financing of 40 income-generating projects for rural women totaling 5.2 million MAD, generating 138 direct jobs.
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20 October
Botola Pro Inwi: National Football League Unveils Schedule for Rounds 5 to 7 and Sets AS FAR vs. Raja Casablanca Clasico for November 4
The National Professional Football League (LNFP) has released the full match calendar for Rounds 5, 6, and 7 of the 2026–2027 Botola Pro Inwi season, scheduling the postponed AS FAR vs. Raja Casablanca Clasico for Wednesday, November 4.
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20 October
Infant Health in Focus: Fez-Meknes Territorial Health Group Launches Month-Long Exclusive Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign
Running from October 20 to November 20, 2026, the 16th National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign in the Fez-Meknes region promotes exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of infant life.
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20 October
Maghreb de Fès (MAS) Refereeing Controversy Sparks Calls for Fair Officiating and Protection of Club Rights Nationally and Continentally
Controversial refereeing decisions in recent matches involving Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès (MAS) have reignited debate in Fez over officiating standards, VAR consistency, and the protection of Moroccan clubs in domestic and African competitions.
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20 October
Morocco’s New Government Program Pledges to Double Direct Social Support to 1,000 MAD and Raise Minimum Pensions to 3,000 MAD
Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri announced that the government commits to raising direct social assistance from 500 MAD to 1,000 MAD and progressively increasing the minimum monthly pension to 3,000 MAD across retirement schemes.
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20 October
Moroccan Parliament Prepares to Debate Government Program as El Mansouri Outlines Priorities on Moroccan Sahara, Jobs, and Social Justice
Both houses of the Moroccan Parliament are holding plenary sessions to debate the new government program presented by Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri in accordance with Article 88 of the Constitution.
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20 October
El Hajeb: Restoration Works Advance at Historic Moulay El Hassan I Kasbah Amid Calls for Sustainable Cultural and Tourist Valorization
Rehabilitation and restoration works are progressing steadily at the historic Kasbah of Moulay El Hassan I in El Hajeb, aiming to preserve its architectural heritage and integrate it into regional cultural tourism circuits.
