Bouznika

Articles

• French National Jailed in Morocco for Deliberately Running Over Sheep Flock
  6 May 2020, by Sylvanus

  By decision of the public prosecutor, Michel S., this Frenchman who savagely massacred the sheep of a shepherd at the David beach near Bouznika, was placed, on Tuesday, May 5, in pre-trial detention in the prison of Benslimane.
  Michel S. is paying the price for his misconduct. In a video shared on Facebook, we see the Frenchman crushing the sheep of a shepherd who was on land that would belong to him. After massacring the animals, he had threatened to kill the young shepherd, Aymane, aged (…)

• Massive Hashish Haul Washes Ashore Near Moroccan Capital
  29 May 2024, by Prince

  Bags containing large quantities of hashish, washed up by the sea, were discovered on Sunday on the beaches of Sidi Moussa in Salé. The area has been secured and the drugs seized.
  Alerted of the discovery, the prosecutor of the king near the court of first instance of Salé, the head of the regional security of Salé, the commander of the fourth annex, the auxiliary authorities and the auxiliary forces took their responsibilities, proceeding to the cordoning off of the area where the bags (…)

• Moroccan Woman Arrested in Hostage Video Case Involving Assault and Illegal Sexual Acts
  15 January 2019, by Said

  A woman suspected of being involved in a case of kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, illegal sexual relationship and failure to report a crime was arrested by the judicial police brigade in Bouznika.
  In a statement, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) indicates that it has opened an investigation following the dissemination of a video showing a "person held hostage in a house and assaulted by several individuals, including women".
  The facts date back to December 22 (…)

• Tragic Jet Ski Accident Claims Lives of Two Girls at Moroccan Beach
  20 August 2019, by Kamal

  The bathers of the Bouznika beach witnessed a tragic accident on Monday afternoon. Two young girls died after their jet ski overturned.
  Water sports are very popular during this time of year. But they can sometimes cause dramatic accidents, especially if safety measures are not taken seriously.
  Yesterday, two young girls ventured onto the Bouznika beach, aboard a jet ski. Forgetting to wear their life jackets, they had difficulty cushioning the fall after the craft overturned. Despite (…)

• Moroccan Customs Seize 6 Tons of Smuggled Clothing in Record Bust
  27 October 2019, by Ginette

  It was in the night of October 23 to 24, around 3 a.m., that elements of the BND took a tanker truck on the trail from the city of Tiflet. Arrived at the Bouznika toll booth, it was subjected to a thorough check.
  And, in a press release, the ADII explained that it was upon opening a door fitted under the junction device of the tractor and the tank that 100 bales containing 60 kilos each of smuggled clothing items were discovered.
  According to the press release, the success of this (…)

• Moroccan Crown Prince Joins Royal Hunting Tradition in Bouznika Reserve
  1 November 2019, by Kamal

  In addition to water sports, Prince Moulay el Hassan would share another passion with his father, King Mohammed VI, namely hunting.
  According to Al Ayam, the Prince, accompanied by his friends, devoted Sunday, October 27 to hunting gazelles and birds, in Bouznika, a favorite place of his father.
  In an almost royal procession, the prince traveled to the Bouznika nature reserve, escorted by his close guard and elements of the Royal Gendarmerie. On this occasion, the region was the subject (…)

• Stone-Throwing Incidents Plague Morocco’s Casablanca-Rabat Highway, Endangering Motorists
  6 November 2019, by Ginette

  Many motorists were hit by stones on Sunday evening between Mohammedia and Bouznika, on the Casablanca-Rabat highway. Individuals have taken it upon themselves to sow disorder and disturb the peace of road users.
  According to Article19.ma, no information has yet been given on the identity of these delinquents whose actions have endangered the lives of several road users.
  Unfortunately, cases of stone throwing are quite frequent in Morocco, where there are many victims. A few months ago, (…)

• Morocco Hotel Sparks Controversy by Denying Pool Access to Woman in Burkini
  27 July 2020, by Bladi.net

  Highly upset by this treatment that she has not encountered anywhere else in her many travels, the victim published the recording of her conversation with one of the managers of the hotel establishment, reports Alyaoum24. She described this ban as "discriminatory", "insulting" and an infringement of her freedom.
  Contacted, the tourist establishment denied before justifying this treatment. According to one of the managers of the hotel complex, there has never been any question of infringing (…)

• Three Arrested in Highway Robbery Scheme on Moroccan Tetouan-Mohammedia Route
  1 February 2020, by Sylvanus

  The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Bouznika proceeded, on Thursday, January 30, 2020, to the arrest of three individuals, including a woman, specialized in the aggression of users on the Tetouan-Mohammedia highway section. They were referred to the prosecutor of the king near the court of appeal of Casablanca.
  Constitution of a criminal gang, kidnapping, sequestration and armed robbery. These are the charges brought against the accused. Their arrest follows numerous complaints from (…)

• Moroccan Prince Donates Sheep to Shepherd After French Tourist’s Attack
  7 May 2020, by Kamal

  To show his solidarity with the young shepherd, victim of the savage aggression of a French national, Prince Moulay Rachid has decided to offer his family a herd of superior quality sheep.
  The prince’s gesture, relayed by the site Ahdath.info, comes in the wake of the controversial video that had outraged public opinion, in which a French resident had crushed a herd of sheep, in the helpless gaze of the young shepherd.
  The carnage took place on May 2 at the David beach, about ten (…)