Sport
Morocco's National Soccer Team Unveils Luxury Bus Ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
In preparation for the national team’s good preparation for the next Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), the federation has provided the players with a brand new bus.
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France
Moroccan Man Sentenced for Possessing 350 Stolen Phones at French Border
On October 27, a resident of Dreux in France was surprised by the Moroccan customs , in possession of 350 phones of the same brand, in his trunk. The goods, as well as his car, were confiscated by the customs officers. The French justice system was seized. The investigators hoped to trace back a network of burglars, but nothing linked the Dreux resident to the burglary.
Sport
Galatasaray Star Belhanda Weighs Future Amid Saudi Interest
Younès Belhanda and Galatasaray are dominating the Turkish championship with two games to go. The Moroccan international was even the decisive passer on the first goal in the match that allowed Galatasaray to win the Turkish Cup against Akhisarspor (3-1) last Thursday, May 16. And already, the question is being asked whether the player will leave or stay with the Istanbul club.
Morocco
Marrakech's Water Museum Offers Free Night Tours for International Museum Day
To mark May 18, which commemorates the "International Museum Day", the Mohammed VI Museum for the Civilization of Water in Morocco-Aman in Marrakech will open to the general public who can make free night visits from 9pm to 1am.
Morocco
Algerian Authorities Detain and Deport US-Based Moroccan Journalist
Abdellah Imassi, a Moroccan journalist working for the American news channel "Al Hurra", was arrested and then expelled from Algeria after several hours of interrogation on Wednesday, May 15 in the early evening.
France
Moroccan Authors Binebine and Taïa Shortlisted for Prestigious Renaudot Prize
Among the contenders for the next Renaudot literary prize are two Moroccans. Mahi Binebine and Abdellah Taïa, who had already been selected in 2017, are again in the spring selection made last Tuesday, May 14 by the jury of this prestigious French literary prize.
Sport
Benatia Backs Ronaldo for Sixth Ballon d'Or, Citing Edge Over Messi
Will Cristiano Ronaldo succeed in overtaking Lionel Messi by winning the Ballon d’Or for the 6th time this year? For Moroccan international Medhi Benatia, former teammate of the Portuguese prodigy, the question does not even deserve to be asked.
Morocco
Violent Clashes Erupt at Moroccan Market as Ramadan Begins
In Aïn Harrouda, in the prefecture of Mohammedia, the populations experienced bloody scenes during the last Tuesday and Wednesday, in the middle of Ramadan. On Tuesday in particular, at the Hay Al Amal market, a fight broke out between two merchants, after one of them lowered the price of his item by one dirham, thus putting his competitor in difficulty, who did not take long to react.
Morocco
Morocco Attracts Hollywood A-Listers for Spy Thriller '355' Filming
Like Paris and London, Morocco will also be a privileged destination for the filming of the film "355". It is an espionage thriller with a 5-star cast announced last year at the Cannes Film Festival and whose filming will start next July.
Sport
Moroccan Soccer Star Nabil Dirar Pledges Unwavering Loyalty to National Team
Moroccan international Nabil Dirar does not skimp on praise when it comes to talking about Morocco. On the "Footissime" show, a program broadcast on RMC Sport, the player once again expressed his love for the kingdom and the Atlas Lions.
Morocco
UN Report: Morocco Faces Severe Beach Erosion from Illegal Sand Mining
The United Nations Environment Program has released a report in which it focused on the mafias and smugglers who illegally strip Moroccan beaches of their sand. It emerges that half of the sand used in construction in Morocco would come from illegal extraction. This also constitutes a real danger for the ecosystem.
Morocco
Study: 30% of Young Moroccan Women Face Online Harassment, Minister Reports
The Minister of Solidarity, Women, Family and Social Development, Bassima Hakkaoui, presented this week in Rabat the results of the 2nd national survey on the prevalence of violence against women carried out by her department. It emerges that 13.4% of women in Morocco report having been victims of electronic violence.