
The Mawazine Festival showcased a diverse lineup of artists. Rema performed an energetic show at OLM Souissi, while Chami and Hatim Ammor drew a large crowd at the Nahda stage. The Salé stage celebrated Amazigh music with performances by Fatima Tabaamrant and Saïda Titrit. Amine Boudchar is preparing for his concert on June 26 on the Nahda stage, sharing a "memo" for festival-goers that includes wearing white, scanning lyrics via QR code, and having charged phones. Boudchar's concept involves a giant choir where the audience participates. In a programming change, Offset will replace Tyga at the OLM Souissi stage on June 26. Tyga's international tour cancellation led to his withdrawal from the 21st edition of the festival. Offset, known for his work with Migos and successful solo career, will perform alongside Ty Dolla Sign. The announcement of Offset's inclusion received mixed reactions on social media, with some festival-goers expressing excitement and others disappointment over Tyga's absence.
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Royal Air Maroc RAM is introducing 12 special flights between Casablanca and Monterrey, Mexico, to transport over 3,000 Atlas Lions supporters for the 2026 World Cup. Six outbound flights will operate from Saturday to Monday, followed by six return flights from Tuesday to Thursday. This marks RAM's first service to Monterrey and Mexico, utilizing latest-generation wide-body aircraft for direct flights with an estimated duration of 11 hours each way. A round-trip economy class ticket is priced at 10,000 dirhams, non-modifiable and non-refundable. Hamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, stated that the company, as the official carrier of the National Football Team, quickly mobilized to meet the expectations of Moroccan fans. Passengers must possess a valid Mexican visa or a valid visa from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen Area member state to enter Mexico. Tickets go on sale starting 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Royal Air Maroc commercial agencies in Morocco and via the dedicated portal "https://golions.royalairmaroc.com".

Morocco is advancing its automotive industry ambitions, marked by the 8th edition of the Automotive Industrial Competitiveness Exhibition SCIA in Kénitra. The event, attended by Minister of Industry and Commerce Ryad Mezzour and Governor of Kénitra province Abdelhamid El Mazid, signifies a shift from a focus on automotive subcontracting to industrial competitiveness. This change reflects Morocco's goal to upgrade its automotive sector, enhance local integration, and position itself in electric, connected, and decarbonized mobility. The SCIA 2026 features over 200 exhibitors from twelve countries, including Morocco, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, China, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia. These exhibitors represent various automotive fields such as engineering, equipment manufacturing, logistics, and training centers. Minister Mezzour highlighted Morocco's significant progress in the automotive industry, attributing it to the vision of King Mohammed VI. He noted that Morocco has surpassed major European countries in production capacity and become a leading innovator in the sector. Rachid Machou, president of AMICA, emphasized the exhibition's role in strengthening national industrial competitiveness, focusing on developing local subcontracting, integrating first and second-tier suppliers, and accelerating technology transfer. A key theme of this edition is the transition to electric vehicles. The program includes five panels covering local integra

The article from Le Matin on June 25, 2026, discusses whether the interest of Moroccans in the stock market has intensified in recent years. It questions if this trend is confirmed by figures and indicators regarding individual investments in the stock market. This analysis is part of the "Wach Bessah" series, which aims to verify the veracity of popular claims or observations.