Moroccan Customs Raid Gold Shops in Youssoufia Amid Counterfeit Jewelry Concerns
5 March 2025
Customs services have raided shops known for selling gold in the Hassani district of Youssoufia.
Administration
Political Interests Impede Slum Demolition in Major Moroccan Cities
4 March 2025
Political actors or potential candidates for the 2026 elections in the Casablanca-Settat and Marrakech-Safi regions are trying to block the demolition of slums, illegal (…)
Historic Villa Luciene in Marrakech Demolished Amid Preservation Controversy
4 March 2025
The residents of Marrakech are in shock after the sudden demolition of the famous Villa Luciene, located in the Gueliz district.
Morocco Intensifies Crackdown on Informal Economy to Boost Tax Revenue
3 March 2025
The fight against the informal economy remains the battle horse of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI). In this sense, it has adopted a new strategy.
Tanger Med Port CEO Dismissed for Alleged Conflict of Interest
1 March 2025
Hassan Abkari, CEO of the Tanger Med Port, has been dismissed from his duties, for "serious misconduct".
Illegal Structures Demolished Along Agadir’s Coastal Promenade
1 March 2025
In Agadir Ida-Outanane, the local authorities are proceeding with the demolition of several illegally constructed buildings on the promenade of the tourist village of Taghazout.
Measles Outbreak in Morocco Sparks Concerns of Imported Cases in France
28 February 2025
The measles epidemic raging in Morocco is worrying health authorities in France. They fear a resurgence of imported cases on French territory.
France Considers Revoking Residence Permits for Parents of Delinquent Youths
23 February 2025
In France, there is another reason for which the prefectural authorities could withdraw the residence permits of non-European foreigners.
Agadir Authorities Continue Demolition of Illegal Beachfront Structures
22 February 2025
The local authorities are displaying their firm determination to preserve the integrity of the coastline. After Aourir, Tamghart, Imsouane, Taghazout and Aghroud, the (…)
Casablanca Revokes Parking Guard Licenses Linked to Officials’ Families
19 February 2025
In Casablanca, it is no longer possible for elected officials and civil servants to obtain guarding licenses for the benefit of their relatives and families.