France
Morocco Deploys 300 French-Made Tactical Vehicles Along Sahara Security Wall
Morocco has received the full 300 light tactical vehicles ordered at the end of last year from the French manufacturer Arquus.
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Morocco
Meta Launches Digital Skills Program for 2,000 Moroccan SMEs
The 2nd edition of "Boost with Facebook" was launched on Wednesday by the company Meta (formerly Facebook ), in collaboration with the Digital Development Agency (ADD), to strengthen the digital capabilities of Moroccan companies.
Spain
Morocco Retrains Former 'Mule Women' as Smuggling Route Closes
The ["mule women"] who shuttle between Morocco and Sebta have benefited from training and project financing, after the definitive cessation of smuggling activities.
Morocco
Iconic Brutalist Mosque Demolition in Casablanca Sparks Controversy
The demolition of the iconic Assounna Mosque in Casablanca, with a view to its renovation, has sparked many comments from architects and residents of the city, who are calling for a suspension of the work and an investigation.
Morocco
US Considers Sale of Advanced Patriot Missile System to Morocco
The United States is considering selling Morocco the latest version of the Patriot air defense missile system. The kingdom is cited as a potential customer along with two other European countries.
Spain
Morocco Eases Travel Restrictions for Spanish Visitors, Drops PCR Test Requirement
Travelers from Spain no longer need to present a negative PCR test result before entering Morocco. They just need to have a certificate proving their vaccination against Covid-19.
France
French Trade Minister to Visit Morocco, Aiming to Boost Economic Ties
Franck Riester, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of Foreign Trade and Attractiveness of France, will make a three-day working visit to Morocco starting next Monday.
Morocco
Biden Congratulates Morocco on 66th Independence Day, Highlighting 235-Year US Partnership
On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of Morocco’s Independence, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI.
Morocco
Morocco's Parliament to Implement Amazigh Language Use, Boosting Linguistic Diversity
The current legislature plans to take legal measures to officially use Amazigh in parliament. This project will be addressed just after the adoption of the 2022 Finance Bill.
Morocco
Morocco Denies Rumors of Tax Hike for Self-Employed Workers
The 2022 Finance Bill did not provide for a change in the tax regime for the self-employed . According to the government, the average declarations of this category do not exceed 4,000 dirhams per month.
Morocco
Morocco's Government Defends Use of By-Elections as Legal Process for Filling Council Vacancies
The use of by-elections in the event of a seat vacancy in the territorial councils is a "legal" provision, the government believes in response to criticisms from the Party of Justice and Development (PJD).
Morocco
Morocco Thwarts 400 Cyberattacks in 2020, Protecting Public and Private Systems
During the year 2020, Morocco managed to thwart 400 cyberattacks and hacking attempts carried out by hostile individuals and states.