Morocco Launches Tax Amnesty Program, Sets September 30 Deadline
26 February 2020
The tax amnesty has entered its operational phase. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) has disseminated all the forms dedicated to its subscription.
Administration
Morocco Unveils Ethics Code for Officials in Anti-Corruption Push
25 February 2020
As part of the fight against corruption, Morocco intends to make a code of ethics available to government officials.
Morocco Streamlines Land Registration Process to Boost Agricultural Development
22 February 2020
The National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography is working to simplify procedures in order to win the bet of collective registration.
Morocco Blocks Promotions for 50 Officials in Urban Planning Scandal
20 February 2020
The Ministry of the Interior has blocked the advancement to higher ranks of 50 senior officials. They are accused of having covered up offenses related to urban planning.
Casablanca Meat Prices Surge as Butchers Strike Over Slaughterhouse Closures
16 February 2020
Unhappy with the closure of several slaughterhouses deemed non-compliant, many butchers are on strike. Immediate consequence: the kg of meat is now sold at 90 DH by some butchers.
Morocco Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End Multiple Office-Holding and Salary Accumulation
15 February 2020
Deputy Rachid Hammouni, sitting in the House of Representatives, has tabled a bill aimed at ending the accumulation of functions for elected officials, senior officials and (…)
Former Fez Mayor Faces Legal Scrutiny Amid Corruption Allegations, Remains Abroad
12 February 2020
The former mayor of Fez, Hamid Chabat, will have to explain himself before the courts for the many cases of irregularities noted in the management of the municipality. However, (…)
Moroccan Court Removes Islamist Mayor, Deputies for Urban Planning Violations
11 February 2020
The president of the commune of Aït Melloul, El Houcine El Asri and two of his deputies, were dismissed, on Monday, February 10, 2020, from their duties, for "serious" (…)
Paris Police Move to Dismiss Officers for Alleged Extremism
7 February 2020
A first. The Paris Police Prefecture has demanded the dismissal of three civil servants for extremism. The files must soon be presented to a specific joint commission, attached (…)
Morocco Passes Law to Streamline Government Procedures and Boost Public Trust
7 February 2020
The members of the House of Councilors unanimously adopted, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Rabat, the draft law 55.19 relating to the simplification of administrative procedures (…)