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Moroccan Boats Pursue Swimmer Into Spanish Waters Before Catching Him
Two Moroccan boats pursued a man who tried to swim back to Sebta on Monday, October 26. He was intercepted after crossing the Tarajal buoy, in Spanish waters.
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A Night at Rabat’s Waldorf Astoria Costs €859 — Breakfast Is Another €41
A 54 m² room overlooking the Bouregreg, a view of Rabat and a non-refundable booking. A price check dated October 26 shows what a November night costs at the Waldorf Astoria, housed in the Mohammed VI Tower.
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Moroccans in Europe can receive insurance payouts for accidents in Morocco
After an accident in Morocco, a Moroccan living in Europe can receive compensation owed by a Moroccan insurer abroad. The Foreign Exchange Office authorizes the transfer, provided specific supporting documents are submitted before payment.
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Morocco Lures Another Belgian Prospect as El Ouahdi Chooses Atlas Lions
Zakaria El Ouahdi, player for KRC Genk, has chosen to respond favorably to his call-up with the Moroccan team. A new departure that adds to that of Talbi, without an official reaction from the RBFA, but in an already tense climate.
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Morocco Boosts Naval Capabilities with Launch of Advanced Patrol Vessel
Navantia officially launched the Avante 1800 patrol vessel, ordered by the Royal Moroccan Navy, on Tuesday.
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Belgian Muslim Council Announces Eid al-Adha 2025 Date: June 6
The date is now known to Muslims in Belgium. The Feast of Sacrifice, or Eid al-Adha, will be held this year on Friday, June 6. The Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB) made the official announcement through a press release, thus setting one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar.
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Morocco Unveils $1.2 Billion Formula 1 Circuit Plan, Eyeing Return to F1 Calendar
A mega-project for an F1 circuit is being studied in northern Morocco. With a total cost of 1.2 billion dollars, it could allow Morocco to rejoin the Formula 1 calendar, more than 70 years after its first Grand Prix held in Casablanca in 1958.
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Moroccan Slaughterhouses Overwhelmed as Eid al-Adha Approaches Despite Royal Appeal
Industrial slaughterhouses in Casablanca and other major cities have been overwhelmed for several days. Thousands of sheep are being brought there to be slaughtered before Eid Al-Adha in order to circumvent the royal call to refrain from performing the sacrifice ritual this year.
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Morocco Eases Car Import Rules for Expats Ahead of Marhaba 2025
As the Marhaba 2025 operation approaches, the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) is adjusting its system for welcoming Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). In the interest of efficiency and fluidity, several measures have been taken, notably two significant relaxations concerning the customs clearance of passenger vehicles.
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Scottish Billionaire Joins Operation Smile to Aid Moroccan Children with Cleft Palates
Scottish entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne and his wife Nigora Whitehorn recently traveled to Morocco with the American charity Operation Smile to help save the lives of children with cleft palates.
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Cold Case Reopened: New Appeal for Witnesses in 1999 Murder of 9-Year-Old French Boy
Twenty-six years later, the Hocine Batouche case, named after the 9-year-old teenager found dead with a fractured skull in the summer of 1999 in Alès (Gard), is still not closed. A new appeal for witnesses has just been launched in the investigation of this unsolved murder.
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Saudi Royal Palaces in Tangier Leave Moroccan Firms Unpaid, Straining Relations
The Saudi royal house has built two majestic palaces in Tangier. The two jewels have been completed since 2023, but Saudi authorities are slow to pay their debts of several million euros to Moroccan companies that carried out the work.
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Tetouan: Morocco's Hidden Gem Offers UNESCO Heritage and European Charm
A Moroccan city still not very touristy, Tetouan surprises with its European charm, its UNESCO-listed medina, and its attractive prices, far from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.