Morocco
Morocco Reports 121 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Reaches 7,332 Ahead of Eid
121 new coronavirus infections were recorded this Friday, May 22 in Morocco, bringing the total to 7,332 cases since the start of the epidemic.
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Morocco
Morocco Tightens Security Measures Ahead of Eid al-Fitr to Curb COVID-19 Spread
To curb the coronavirus pandemic in Morocco, the authorities plan to tighten security during Eid Al-Fitr. No laxity will be tolerated during this sensitive and high-traffic period.
Morocco
NASA Team Achieves Quantum Physics Breakthrough in Space, Led by Moroccan Scientist
The Moroccan Kamal Oudrhiri has successfully completed a new mission for the American Space Agency (NASA), composed among others, of three Nobel Prize winners and two astronauts. It opens new horizons for the study of quantum phenomena in space and their technological applications.
Morocco
Tangier Prosecutor Drops Assault Complaint Against Checkpoint Officer
The deputy prosecutor of the king, assaulted by an element of the auxiliary forces at a checkpoint in Tangier, has finally withdrawn his complaint. The incident, which had caused controversy, is now closed.
France
Thousands March in Argenteuil to Honor Teen's Tragic Death, Family Seeks Answers
A huge crowd took part in the white march organized in memory of Sabri, 18, who died last Sunday. The family’s lawyers announced the filing of a new complaint to shed light on this tragedy.
France
French Camper Van Tourists Finally Leave Morocco After 45-Day Lockdown
Two French camper van tourists, blocked in Morocco for a month and a half, found an opportunity to finally return home. Even if they have to spend a good part of time on the boat before reaching their homes, the two French tourists are determined to face everything.
Sport
Former Moroccan Star Ouaddou Weighs In on Mahrez Controversy Amid Morocco-Algeria Tensions
The day after the controversy sparked by Riyad Mahrez’s discourteous remarks about Moroccans, the former Moroccan international, Abdeslam Ouaddou, adds his two cents on Moroccan-Algerian relations.
Morocco
Extreme Heat Wave to Scorch Morocco with Temperatures up to 44°C (111°F)
Morocco is about to experience a heavy heat wave starting Saturday, and until next Tuesday, with temperatures that could reach up to 44 degrees in some regions.
Morocco
Morocco Reports 31 COVID-19 Cases Among Pregnant Women, Total Cases Rise to 7,211
Morocco has recorded a total of 31 pregnant women tested positive for covid-19 since the start of the pandemic. To date, the kingdom has 7,211 cases after the detection of 78 new cases.
France
Morocco Offers Masks at Fraction of French Prices, Sparking Online Debate
In a video that has gone viral on social media, a man is seen buying a batch of protective masks. When asked the price of the masks, he was told 8 dirhams, or 8 cents of an euro for a pack of 10.
Morocco
Morocco Braces for Scorching 41°C Heat Wave, Isolated Thunderstorms
It should still be hot this Friday, May 22, despite some risk of thunderstorms in certain parts of the kingdom. The expected temperatures range from 7 to 41 degrees.
Morocco
Morocco Triples Avocado Exports to Europe, Gains Market Share
Although a newcomer in the highly competitive avocado sector, Morocco has managed to establish itself on the global market. Thanks to the quality of its production, the kingdom has tripled its exports to Europe.