A Moroccan man had told the prefecture that he had just found a job and wanted to switch to employee status. The administration replied that it had taken his request into account. Four days later, however, he received a residence permit refusal and an OQTF.
Born in France to Moroccan parents, Sajida Zouarhi wanted to use computer science to help patients waiting for a kidney transplant. Ten years after her first work on the project, the engineer is one of five finalists for an international regional award recognizing women in technology.
Morocco has climbed to second place among the countries receiving the most money from Italy, behind Bangladesh. The latest data from the Bank of Italy show transfers to the kingdom rising even as remittances abroad decline overall.
MoroccoNon-resident individuals on a short stay in Morocco can benefit from the refund of value-added tax (VAT) on goods and merchandise acquired within the country, intended for use abroad, for an amount greater than or equal to 2,000 dirhams including tax.
SpainThe best-selling car in Spain and Europe in 2024 was produced in Morocco, particularly in the factories of Tangier and Casablanca.
MoroccoAn outdoor screening of the Barbie film in the Londeau neighborhood of Noisy-le-Sec, Seine-Saint-Denis was canceled on Friday, August 8th, against a backdrop of accusations of "community withdrawal and separatism". The communist mayor of the municipality, Olivier Sarrabeyrouse, and the Minister of Culture each filed a complaint.
MoroccoA federation of civil society associations in the Ourika region, in the province of Al Haouz, has publicly denounced the practices of certain café and restaurant owners. The latter impose high rates on visitors for the simple fact of sitting on the banks of the Ourika wadi.
MoroccoMoroccan singer Latifa Raafat shares insights into her relationship with King Hassan II. She reveals the valuable advice the monarch gave her at the start of her career, recommendations that have durably influenced her artistic choices and her decision to remain in Morocco.
MoroccoA sign displayed in a café in the city of Larache, Morocco, has provoked strong reactions on social media. The sign imposed a time limit on customers, an initiative that has been widely perceived as a restriction of their freedom.
SpainThe shipping company Balearia is facing strong criticism regarding its route between the ports of Tarifa and Tanger Ville. Visible technical problems, passenger complaints, and an alleged breach of contract have been reported, prompting a call for intervention by local authorities.
MoroccoAn opinion from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), published in 2022, makes a straightforward observation: the most qualified Moroccans in the world (MDM) are no longer leaving only for France or Belgium, but for Canada, the United States and Germany. An evolution that reflects a profound transformation of qualified Moroccan emigration.
SportThe future of Azzedine Ounahi at Olympique de Marseille remains uncertain. While the Phocaean club had reached an agreement with Panathinaikos for the transfer of the midfielder, the Moroccan player’s willingness now constitutes the main obstacle to the completion of this operation. A situation that forces the various parties to explore other options, so far without success.
MoroccoReports from the interior affairs services have revealed the involvement of elected officials and civil servants from the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma in real estate speculation operations on subdivisions located in areas under their jurisdiction.