Morocco
Morocco: news on the Marrakech - Agadir high-speed line
The extension of the high-speed line (LGV) to Agadir, despite rumors of cancellation, remains a major project on the agenda.
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Agadir
Morocco
Morocco Invests Billions in Major Airport Modernization Projects
The National Airports Office is going all out on the modernization of three airport platforms: Marrakech-Ménara, Agadir-Al Massira and Tanger-Ibn Batouta. Major works are planned to improve passenger reception and increase the capacity of these airports.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Saida Fikri Cancels Agadir Concert Amid Payment Dispute and Threats
Moroccan singer Saida Fikri has canceled her concert scheduled for Saturday in Agadir. The reason is that the organizer of the event refused to pay her fee before she took the stage and threatened to tarnish her reputation with the public if she did not comply.
Morocco
Rabies Death in Morocco: Man Succumbs After Pet Dog Bite in Agadir
A 24-year-old man died on Sunday, October 27 in Agadir, after being bitten by his dog two weeks ago. The animal had been attacked by stray dogs and contracted rabies without its owner’s knowledge.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Saïda Fikri Cancels Agadir Concert Due to Low Turnout
Saïda Fikri saw her concert in Agadir canceled on Saturday evening. The Moroccan singer, who was touring the country with dates in Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier, was supposed to perform on the open-air stage in the capital of Souss.
Morocco
Illegal Parking Fees Persist in Agadir Despite Free Parking Policy
Parking attendants continue to dictate their rules in Agadir, demanding vehicle owners pay sometimes exorbitant fees. The phenomenon is causing outrage among residents who recall that the local authorities have announced free parking for all, including tourists.
Morocco
Morocco Expels French Animal Rights Activist Over Stray Dog Dispute
The authorities of Agadir have expelled the French ecological activist committed to the animal cause, "Fanny", co-founder of the animal shelter Morocco Animal Aid in Aourir, for several reasons.
Morocco
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Major Moroccan Coastal Cities, Climate Report Warns
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has just provided explanations on the statements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) according to which the main Moroccan coastal cities, such as Casablanca, Tangier or Agadir, are threatened by the rise in sea levels, coastal erosion and land submersion, particularly during violent storms.
Morocco
Belgian Tomato Giant Expands to Morocco Amid Energy Crisis and Market Growth
Faced with soaring energy prices and political uncertainties, the Belgian tomato producer Den Berk Délice is taking the lead by setting up in Morocco.
Spain
Disruptive Passenger Forces Emergency Landing on Agadir-Lyon Flight
An unusual incident disrupted a flight from Agadir to Lyon this week. Due to the "extremely disruptive" behavior of a passenger, the crew was forced to request an emergency diversion to Malaga airport.
Morocco
Moroccan Politician's Son Gets 30-Year Sentence for Murder in Agadir
Sentenced to death for voluntary manslaughter at first instance, the murderer of a young man in Agadir benefits from a reduced sentence on appeal.
Morocco
Egyptian Hotel Giant Pickalbatros Expands Footprint in Morocco with 4 New Acquisitions
The Egyptian group Pickalbatros , a heavyweight in tourism in Egypt, continues its expansion in Morocco by acquiring four new hotels this year. This operation brings its total hotel capacity in the kingdom to more than 2,600 rooms, according to Kamal Abou Ali, president of the group, without however revealing the amount of these transactions.