Morocco
Princess Lalla Khadija celebrates her seventeenth birthday
The Moroccan royal family is celebrating, this Wednesday, the seventeenth birthday of Princess Lalla Khadija , daughter of King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma.
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Morocco
Morocco Marks 19 Years Since Casablanca Attacks: A Turning Point in Counter-Terrorism
Hit hard by five attacks 19 years ago in Casablanca, Morocco has learned from this painful experience. Since that sad Friday evening of May 16, 2003, the kingdom has put in place a proactive security strategy that has allowed it to thwart several attacks and dismantle more than 200 dormant cells in Morocco and abroad.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Ibtissam Batma Released After Serving 12 Months in 'Hamza mon BB' Case
Sentenced to one year in prison in the Hamza mon BB case, Ibtissam Batma was released from prison this Saturday, March 13. Unlike her sister Dounia, who is being prosecuted while at liberty, she had been incarcerated for 12 months at the Oudaya prison in Marrakech.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Minister Accuses Ex-PM of Blocking Cannabis Legalization
Lahcen Daoudi, a former PJD minister, has recalled the importance of the legal use of cannabis, a subject that threatens the stability of the lamp party. In an interview, he accused former Prime Minister Benkirane of being behind the party’s opposition to the legalization of kif.
Morocco
Ramadan 2021 Expected to Begin April 14 as Islamic Calendar Enters Sha'aban
The first day of the month of Sha’aban of the year 1442 of the Hegira corresponds to Monday, March 15, 2021, announced the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in a press release.
Morocco
Education Ministry Debunks Rumors of Extended School Closures in Morocco
The Ministry of National Education denied, on Saturday, the information relating to the suspension of classes scheduled for March 16, 2021 and until further notice.
France
Franco-Moroccan Filmmaker Wins César for Best Short Film at 46th Academy Awards
The César for best short film went, on Friday, to the Franco-Moroccan Sofia Alaoui with the film "Qu’importe si les bêtes meurent", produced with the financial support of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) .
Morocco
Marrakech Couple Arrested for Counterfeiting and Circulating Fake Currency
Arrested in the act, a couple residing in Marrakech is being prosecuted under arrest for counterfeiting banknotes and their circulation through commercial transactions. The investigation opened under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office is continuing pending the arrest of all the accused involved in this case.
Spain
Morocco Calls Up Munir El Haddadi for Crucial Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
The brand new Moroccan international, Munir El Haddadi, has been summoned by the coach of the national team as part of the last qualifying matches for the 2022 CAN. The "Sevillista" will wear the jersey of the Atlas Lions on March 22 alongside his teammates Youssef En-Nesyri and Yassine Bounou.
Spain
Spain Tightens Visa Requirements for Moroccan Travelers Amid Border Restrictions
Moroccan travelers to Spain are invited to go to the Schengen Visa Application Processing Office for Spain, located in Rabat and open since March 1, 2021, announced BLS in a press release published on its website.
Economy
Egg Prices Double in Morocco as Ramadan Approaches, Sparking Consumer Concerns
Prices of consumer goods are experiencing a sharp rise a few weeks before Ramadan . After cooking oil, the price of eggs, one of the essential products of the fasting month, has simply doubled.
Economy
Morocco Aims to Attract International Filmmakers to Boost Tourism Industry
Pending the reopening of air borders for the return of tourists to Morocco, the Moroccan National Tourist Office has signed a partnership agreement with the Moroccan Film Center for Tourism (CCM) to promote the Moroccan destination to international film and audiovisual producers.