Administration

Health Inspections Force Closure of Multiple Fast Food Outlets in Northern Morocco

8 June 2024

In M’diq-Fnideq, several fast food establishments and ice cream parlors have been temporarily closed due to non-compliance with the legal and organizational regulations in (…)

Morocco’s Saïdia Beach Faces Crackdown on Illegal Vendors and Public Space Violations

6 June 2024

The local authorities of the city of Saïdia threaten to revoke the licenses of merchants who create anarchy and to apply the law to usurpers of the public domain on the city’s (…)

Moroccan Students’ End-of-Year Ritual: Tearing Up Textbooks Sparks Controversy

5 June 2024

In Morocco, scenes of students tearing up their notebooks and books to announce the end of the school year have been repeated.

Casablanca Expands Urban Surveillance with $1.6 Million Camera Network

24 May 2024

The Urban Agency of Casablanca has decided to strengthen the surveillance and control system in the streets and public squares of the city.

Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Coastal Construction to Protect Environment

24 May 2024

Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, provided clarifications regarding demolitions in coastal areas.

Marrakech Plans Underground Parking to Ease City Center Congestion

16 May 2024

Marrakech wants to eliminate congestion in the city center. To achieve this, the municipality is banking on the construction of a multi-level underground parking lot on the (…)

Spain Warns Citizens to Avoid Moroccan-Algerian Border Amid Security Concerns

14 May 2024

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation advises Spanish nationals present in Morocco to stay away from the Algerian borders.

Morocco Cracks Down on Taxi Scams, Aims to Modernize Services Nationwide

13 May 2024

In Morocco, many licenses have been revoked from taxi drivers who are not in order. Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, assures that his department is striving to (…)

Booking.com’s Foreign Currency Policy Sparks Outcry Among Moroccan Tourism Operators

11 May 2024

The online booking platform, Booking.com continues to dictate its law to Moroccan hoteliers, as well as travel agencies, causing huge economic losses.

Moroccan Digital Minister Denies Luxury Car Purchases, Clarifies Vehicle Tender

10 May 2024

Ghita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, denied the acquisition of a luxury car for 2.48 million dirhams and another for 1.27 (…)