Women’s Empowerment in Morocco: A USAID-funded program run by the High Atlas Foundation continues to support women in rural areas outside Marrakech, using sustainable agriculture and skills training to shift local assumptions while respecting cultural traditions. World Cup Travel & Morocco Links: Morocco’s World Cup fan culture is front and center, with a “Dima Maghreb – Always Morocco” spotlight on how supporters act as “player No 12” during the 2026 tournament. Morocco in the Spotlight (Sports): Opta’s supercomputer gives Morocco a 1.9% chance to win the 2026 World Cup, ranking them top among African teams and pointing to Morocco’s opener against Brazil as a key early test. Morocco Travel Infrastructure: Lufthansa is expanding long-haul premium service with new Allegris routes from Frankfurt and Munich, including Kuala Lumpur and other destinations—useful context for travelers planning Morocco-linked trips. Eid Logistics Watch: Casablanca port congestion is delaying unloading of imported soft wheat and other staples, raising supply-chain and food-price concerns during the Eid period. Morocco Tourism Tie-in: A Wilco “In Morocco” music trip is set for March 25–27, 2027, combining Marrakech performances with guided medina and Atlas foothills experiences.