Morocco
US Praises Morocco's Democratic Elections, Cites Strong Voter Turnout
The United States congratulates Morocco on the smooth running of the elections and the continued commitment to the democratic process.
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Morocco
Morocco's Interior Minister Hails Smooth Elections Amid Pandemic Challenges
The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit says he is satisfied with the smooth running of the September 8 elections which, according to him, took place in the "best conditions".
Morocco
Morocco's PAM Party Claims Second Place in Legislative Elections, Leader Hails 'Positive' Results
Abdellatif Ouahbi, Secretary General of the Parti Authenticité et Modernité (PAM), welcomed the results obtained in the legislative elections.
Morocco
Morocco Adopts International Standards for Cigarette Chemical Limits
Moroccan cigarettes will now comply with international standards. Meeting in council, the government has adopted draft decree No. 2.21.235 setting the maximum tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in cigarettes.
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Hopes for Boost as School Start Delayed to October
The news of the postponement of the school start, announced on September 6 by the Ministry of National Education, seems to delight tourism professionals in Marrakech who intend to play the extensions in the offers.
Spain
Spanish Police Seize 26 Tons of Cannabis Bound for France in Major Drug Bust
After several months of investigation conducted jointly with Morocco and France, the Spanish police intercepted, on the night of Saturday, September 4 to Sunday, September 5, a record shipment of 26 tons of cannabis near Granada. Seven people were arrested and taken into custody.
Morocco
Morocco Mandates National ID Cards for Voting in September 8 Elections
Voting in the elections scheduled for this Wednesday, September 8 will be done exclusively with the national identity card (CIN) for voter identity verification.
Spain
Former Spanish Foreign Minister: Morocco-Spain Crisis "Overcome" After Polisario Leader Incident
Miguel Ángel Moratinos, former Spanish Foreign Minister, advocates good relations between Rabat and Madrid. For him, Morocco and Spain have "overcome" their crisis caused by the Ghali affair.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Bust Counterfeit Currency Ring in Casablanca Districts
Arrested in the act in Casablanca, two individuals are being prosecuted in custody for counterfeiting and trafficking in banknotes. An investigation has been opened.
Morocco
Morocco Caps Covid-19 Test Prices to Improve Accessibility
The Moroccan authorities decided on Monday to lower the prices of Covid-19 screening and diagnostic tests. The new capped rates take effect from September 10, 2021.
Morocco
Moroccan Islamist Party Alleges Intimidation of Candidates in Election Campaign
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has called for an end to attacks and intimidation against its candidates during the election campaign currently underway in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Vaccine Passport Requirement for Public Venues
Will the vaccine passport soon be mandatory for Moroccans? The question arises since the publication by the Ministry of Health of an animated film between two characters. The latter discuss the vaccine pass and suggest, in the eyes of many Moroccans, that it would soon be compulsory.