Morocco
King Mohammed VI to Visit Agadir, Major Projects Await Royal Inauguration
After spending the end-of-year holidays in Marrakech, King Mohammed VI is preparing to travel further south in the country, particularly to Agadir.
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Agadir
Morocco
Hajar Mrabet Crowned Miss Amazigh 2019 in Agadir Beauty Pageant
Hajar Mrabet was crowned Miss Amazigh 2019 on Saturday, December 28, in Agadir. This 22-year-old nurse, originally from Tafraout, not only convinced the jury but also made a strong impression on the spectators.
Morocco
Agadir Tourism Soars: Over 4.6 Million Hotel Stays in 2019, Domestic Travel Leads Growth
The number of overnight stays in hotel establishments, residences and tourist clubs based in Agadir , over the first ten months of 2019, stood at 4,641,882, an increase of 2.14%.
Morocco
Massive Drug Bust: Nearly 2 Tons of Cannabis Seized Near Agadir, Morocco
The prefectural service of the judicial police of Agadir proceeded, on Tuesday, December 24, to the seizure of one ton and 770 kilograms of cannabis resin (chira) on board a refrigerated truck. This, thanks to the precise information provided by the services of the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Morocco
Highway Closure: Casablanca-Agadir Route Disrupted for Roadworks
Due to road works and pavement reinforcement on the highway, traffic will be temporarily suspended in the Casablanca- Agadir direction.
France
Agadir Tourism Surges Past 1 Million Visitors, French Tourists Lead Growth
Agadir crossed the one million tourist mark at the end of October 2019, an increase of 4.91% compared to 2018 which had recorded 962,014 visitors, according to the Regional Tourism Center (CRT) of Agadir Souss-Massa.
Morocco
Moroccan Celebrities Summoned in 'Hamza Mon BB' Social Media Scandal
The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) has summoned new suspects accused of being involved in the "Hamza mon bb" case. They are the singer Dounia Batma and the artist Fatima Zahra Laaziri alias Chikha Trax.
Morocco
Dutch Film "Rafaël" Wins Top Prize at Agadir Migration Film Festival
The 16th edition of the International Film and Migration Festival of Agadir (FICMA), held from December 9 to 14, saw the consecration of the film "Rafaël". Its director, the Dutchman Ben Sombogaart, left with the Grand Prix.
Morocco
Pregnant Woman in Coma After Brutal Domestic Assault in Agadir, Morocco
An individual, a mason by profession, did not hesitate to jeopardize the life of his pregnant wife by savagely assaulting her with a club.
Morocco
Meningitis Outbreak Prompts Health Alert in Agadir Region, Morocco
Two children were transferred last Friday to the emergency room of Hassan II Hospital in Agadir. Originally from Ait Amira, in the province of Chtouka Ait Baha, they showed signs of meningitis.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 650kg of Cannabis in High-Stakes Agadir Drug Bust
A drug trafficking operation was thwarted on Saturday, December 14 in Agadir, resulting in the seizure of 650 kg of cannabis resin (chira).
Morocco
King Mohammed VI to Inaugurate National Debate on Advanced Regionalization in Agadir
Agadir will host, on December 20 and 21, the first national debate on advanced regionalization. This event, which will be inaugurated by King Mohammed VI , will see the participation of several political leaders and national and foreign experts.