Demolitions in Rabat Spark Outcry Over Housing Rights
11 March 2025
While the authorities justify the demolition operations of buildings in several neighborhoods of Rabat for reasons of security and development, the Moroccan League for (…)
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France Tightens Rules for Residence Permits, Creating Backlog
11 March 2025
Since the entry into force in January of the Retailleau circular, the obtaining or renewal of residence permits in France is a real obstacle course.
Citizen Appeals to Governor Over Stalled Royal Development Projects in Driouch
10 March 2025
In Driouch, the projects launched by King Mohammed VI in 2009 are struggling to materialize. Concerned, a citizen is appealing to the governor of the province, Abdesslam (…)
Moroccan Tax Authority Scrutinizes Suspicious Company Relocations
10 March 2025
Companies that have suddenly decided to transfer their activities from the regions of Souss-Massa, Drâa-Tafilalet, the Oriental and Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma to the (…)
Moroccan Town Struggles to Enforce Ban on Animal-Drawn Carts
9 March 2025
The urban commune of Had Soualem under the prefecture of the province of Berrechid is struggling to get rid of carts pulled by mules, donkeys and horses, as well as stray dogs.
Rabat Council Members Criticize Neighborhood Demolitions and Relocations
9 March 2025
Members of the Democratic Left Federation within the Rabat municipal council view the demolition and relocation operations that have affected several neighborhoods such as (…)
Delays in Residence Permit Processing Spark Protests in Val-de-Marne
6 March 2025
The prefecture of Val-de-Marne is in the sights of associations denouncing administrative slowness in the processing of residence permit applications for foreigners. (…)
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.
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.