The US Embassy in Morocco has issued a health alert after several diphtheria clusters were detected in the Kingdom. Fifteen cases had been confirmed as of October 14, mainly in the Casablanca-Settat and Souss-Massa regions. Washington is urging its nationals to check their vaccination status.
Morocco buys Spanish peaches and nectarines at an average price of 65 cents per kilo, compared with €1.61 for Spain’s other customers. A study published on Monday, October 19, reveals the striking gap and the times of year when the Kingdom makes its purchases.
Intersport is preparing a new push into Morocco, twelve years after entering the market with Hicham El Guerrouj. This time, the sporting goods giant is teaming up with Moncef Belkhayat’s group to open stores from 2027, starting in Casablanca.
SpainBetween April and June 2025, Spain expelled 116,495 irregular migrants, including Moroccans, becoming the second European Union country after France to have issued the most expulsion orders during the period.
MoroccoPresent in every city and village in Morocco, the hammam draws its origins from Roman and Islamic traditions. For centuries, these public baths built near mosques have allowed the faithful to purify themselves before prayer.
MoroccoThe multiplication of domestic flights and the extension of high-speed rail lines underway in Morocco offer travelers the opportunity to explore the country in all its diversity, at rates that defy all competition and record travel times.
MoroccoIn Morocco, the perpetrators of criminal acts during the recent demonstrations organized by the GenZ 212 group risk up to 20 years in prison, according to the public prosecutor’s office.
MoroccoThe wave of social unrest, led by young people in Morocco, has seen a dramatic escalation. As the country prepared for a sixth night of protests on Thursday, the toll from the clashes the previous day has worsened, marking a violent turning point in this movement.
FranceThe court convicted journalists Éric Laurent and Catherine Graciet for attempting to blackmail King Mohammed VI in 2015. They were sentenced to twelve and ten months of suspended imprisonment, respectively, as well as a fine of 5,000 euros each. This sentence is slightly lower than the one handed down at first instance.
MoroccoIn Morocco, serious irregularities have been reported in the issuance of building permits during the summer, particularly in the Casablanca-Settat and Marrakech-Safi regions. Several commune presidents, as well as local elected officials, are said to be involved in these frauds.
SportAs he presented the list of Moroccan players called up for the upcoming matches of the Atlas Lions, against Bahrain and the DRC, the national coach was questioned about the ongoing demonstrations in the country, at the call of GenZ 212.
MoroccoAccording to an official Moroccan source, some 193 suspects are being prosecuted after the acts of vandalism and violence recorded during the unauthorized demonstrations organized in recent days in several cities of the kingdom.
FranceThe public prosecutor’s office of the Créteil Court of Appeal has requested a sentence of 18 years of criminal imprisonment against Salim Berrada, the "Tinder rapist", accused of rapes and sexual assaults by 17 women.