- Zidane praised the government's handling of recent crises, while Tahraawi gave a nod to the ongoing push to improve hospitals, so it was a good day for official messaging. - Saadi went after members leaving the National Rally of Independents, a sign the party is feeling the sting of recent defections. - Morocco has taken over the chair of the Arab Media Committee, giving Rabat the lead role in coordinating media and press matters across Arab states. - Columnist Jouadar weighed in on "semmak" and the "qoffa", the traditional wedding basket, in a piece that pokes at how expensive Moroccan marriage customs have become for families. - On the football side, Saudi club Al-Hilal is chasing a deal for Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan right back, which would be another big name heading to the Saudi league.