# Morocco

This year

2023

# Blackmail

French journalists go on trial accused of blackmailing the king of Morocco

Morocco accuses one of the journalista of offering to halt the book’s publication in exchange for €3 million.

14.5k

Jan 16th 2023, 9:45 PM

Last year

2022

# Pride

'The boys fought until the last minute' - Morocco bow out of World Cup run with honour

Head coach Walid Regragui hailed the efforts of his players after their semi-final defeat to France.

6.2k

Dec 14th 2022, 11:08 PM

# the journey ends

France end Morocco's magnificent World Cup journey

France have returned to the final with a 2-0 win.

27.5k

Dec 14th 2022, 9:15 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France v Morocco, World Cup semi-final

Catch up on all the action from tonight’s second World Cup semi-final.

28.8k

Dec 14th 2022, 6:02 PM

# varied

France capable of the gritty and sublime to get job done

The world champions will be favourites against Morocco and their variation in attack should give the edge against a side who have only conceded once.

1.8k

Dec 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# All to do

Varane insists France must avoid Morocco ‘trap’ to earn place in World Cup final

The defending champions are just two victories away from becoming the first side to retain the World Cup trophy since Brazil in 1962.

5.4k

Dec 12th 2022, 6:10 PM

# Sad

Tearful Ronaldo departs with World Cup dream in tatters

Morocco earned a shock 1-0 quarter-final victory over Portugal.

16.2k

Dec 10th 2022, 6:53 PM

# ON THE SPOT

Magnificent Morocco shock toothless Spain in penalty shoot-out

Morocco won 3-0 on spot kicks after a tense, goalless 120 minutes.

24.2k

Dec 6th 2022, 6:13 PM

# Onwards

Morocco roar past Canada and into World Cup last 16 for first time in 36 years

Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri ensured the North Africans finished top of Group F.

4.4k

Dec 1st 2022, 5:20 PM

# Ugly scenes

Riots erupt in Brussels after Morocco stun Belgium at World Cup

Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters.

18.7k

Nov 27th 2022, 9:11 PM

# Confession

Belgium played with 'fear of losing' in Morocco defeat, admits Martinez

Belgium must beat Croatia on Thursday to be sure of a last-16 place after their loss today.

6.3k

Nov 27th 2022, 5:02 PM

# stunned

Morocco impress with late brace as Belgium slip to shock World Cup defeat

Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal were on target for the winners.

5.9k

Nov 27th 2022, 3:26 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group F Preview: Last chance for Belgium's Golden Generation, Canada out to cause an upset

The latest in our preview series focuses on Group F, and Belgium, Croatia, Canada, and Morocco.

4.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Friendly

Ireland start and finish strong as Pauw's history-makers end incredible 2022 on a high

Centurion Louise Quinn was one of four goalscorers against Morocco in Marbella.

17.6k

Nov 14th 2022, 7:20 PM

# world cup prep

Ireland's friendly against Morocco to be shown on RTÉ Player and News Channel

Vera Pauw’s side are in action in Marbella on Monday.

3.8k

Nov 11th 2022, 11:29 AM

# coygig

Ireland add two players to squad for Spain training camp and Morocco friendly

The camp begins next Monday 7 November in Marbella.

4.6k

Nov 7th 2022, 10:20 AM

# Summer spending

West Ham sign Morocco defender from Rennes

The 26-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the Hammers.

3.0k

Jun 20th 2022, 1:03 PM

# Morocco

Funeral held for five-year-old boy who died after being trapped in well in Morocco

Rayan was pulled out of the 105ft-deep well on Saturday after being trapped for five days.

16.2k

Feb 7th 2022, 5:44 PM

# rayan oram

'The silence is terrible this morning': Funeral of Rayan to take place in Morocco today

Rayan Oram fell into a 32-metre dry well last Tuesday, sparking a major rescue operation.

14.2k

Feb 7th 2022, 10:12 AM

# Morocco

'So tragic': Tributes paid to five-year-old boy who died after falling down a well in Morocco

Rayan Oram fell down the 32-metre well on Tuesday.

28.2k

Feb 6th 2022, 5:56 PM

# rayan

Boy trapped in well in Morocco dies before rescuers can reach him

The boy’s ordeal since he fell down the well on Tuesday afternoon had gripped residents of the North African kingdom.

44.5k

Feb 6th 2022, 7:27 AM

# rayan

Rescuers inch closer to five-year-old Moroccan boy trapped in well

Rayan has been trapped in a 32 metre well for four days.

42.1k

Feb 5th 2022, 9:53 AM

# rayan

Morocco rescuers close in on 5-year-old boy trapped in well since Tuesday

The child fell some 32 metres down a dry well in his village.

20.7k

Feb 4th 2022, 2:42 PM

# Morocco

Rescue workers dig for second day to reach boy (5) trapped in 32-metre deep well in Morocco

Local officials said rescue workers have so far reached 19 metres in an attempt to reach the boy.

27.0k

Feb 3rd 2022, 5:35 PM

# Tarfaya

43 people drowned after migrant boat capsizes off southern Morocco

Ten people were rescued from the shipwreck.

15.7k

Jan 18th 2022, 10:46 AM

# latest

Morocco win again to advance to knockout stages of AFCON

Malawi also boosted their prospects by coming from behind to get the better of Zimbabwe.

2.8k

Jan 14th 2022, 6:26 PM

# Clash of Titans

Ex-Southampton midfielder's late goal settles AFCON's first heavyweight contest

Morocco got the better of Ghana this afternoon.

10.9k

Jan 10th 2022, 6:40 PM

All time

# omicron

Repatriation flight for 156 people arrives in Ireland from Morocco

Morocco has banned all incoming flights for at least two weeks.

33.2k

Dec 5th 2021, 8:29 AM

# grounded

Repatriation flight arranged for Irish citizens following flight suspensions in Morocco

Flights to and from Morocco have been suspended until at least 13 December over Omicron fears.

27.8k

Dec 2nd 2021, 8:03 PM

# Migrants

Tensions rise between Spain and Morocco over record number of migrants

The 8,000 migrants landed on the shores of the Spanish city of Ceuta on the North African Coast and many have since been returned to Morocco.

15.9k

May 20th 2021, 12:55 PM

# Coronavirus

Stranded in Peru: Irish citizens struggling to get home are offered London flights costing €3,000

It’s thought that there are at least 30 Irish tourists stranded in Peru after a sudden 15-day lockdown was announced.

36.1k

Mar 19th 2020, 3:37 PM

# Hakim Ziyech

Ajax confirm move of Moroccan star to Chelsea in July for initial €40m fee

Hakim Ziyech is heading to the Premier League.

3.6k

Feb 13th 2020, 12:44 PM

# hajar raissouni

Outcry after Moroccan journalist jailed for 'illegal abortion' and sex outside of marriage

Hajar Raissouni’s lawyers said the accusations were “baseless”.

19.4k

Oct 1st 2019, 7:51 AM

# Upset

Morocco beaten on penalties in huge AFCON shock

Hakim Ziyech missed a penalty in normal time as one of the favourites were knocked out by Benin.

9.8k

Jul 5th 2019, 8:23 PM

# Belfast

Concern for workers as Bombardier to sell Belfast operation

The company said it is committed to finding “the right buyer”.

10.9k

May 2nd 2019, 2:04 PM

# Murder

Trial for murder of Scandinavian hikers to open in Morocco with two dozen suspects

Three main defendants who allegedly pledged allegiance to IS are accused of direct involvement.

13.5k

Apr 30th 2019, 8:19 AM

# sceptical

Morocco seek clarification over Messi injury after agreeing to face Argentina 'first team' in friendly

Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game in Tangier.

11.2k

Mar 25th 2019, 9:25 AM

# adventure

'I don't think I've seen one person drink a beer in my entire time there ever'

Irish marathon runner David Flynn on life in Morocco and his obsession with making the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

90.7k

Feb 17th 2019, 7:00 AM

# terror cell

15 charged over murder of tourists in Morocco

Seven other detainees will be referred to the prosecution in the coming days.

14.3k

Dec 31st 2018, 9:08 AM

# Morocco

Morocco says suspects in Scandinavian hikers murder pledged allegiance to IS

Three of the four suspects were arrested yesterday over the grisly killing of the two hikers.

16.6k

Dec 21st 2018, 7:07 AM