Morocco
Acclaimed Moroccan Filmmaker Mohamed Ismaïl Dies at 70
The Moroccan film world is in mourning. Director and screenwriter Mohamed Ismaïl died on Saturday evening in Casablanca at the age of 70, after a long illness.
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Casablanca
Sport
Casablanca Gyms Set to Reopen with COVID-19 Restrictions in Place
After several months of closure, gyms are gradually reopening in Morocco. Following those in Mohammedia which have been offering their services to fitness enthusiasts since this Friday, the fitness centers in Casablanca will resume operations as of Monday.
France
French-Algerian and Russian Nationals Arrested in Casablanca on Interpol Warrants
The police services arrested, this week, in Casablanca a Franco-Algerian and a Russian national, involved in various cases. They were both the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol.
Morocco
Casablanca Man Dies by Suicide After Receiving Ex-Wife's Sex Tape with Local Official
The city of Casablanca is still in shock over the suicide of a man who could not bear to see his ex-wife in the throes of passion with his friend, a moqadem. The victim had just divorced and hoped to be able to resume his married life but the pornographic video that was sent to him dashed all his hopes.
France
French National Arrested in Morocco for Large-Scale Alcohol Smuggling Operation
The elements of the judicial police department of Casablanca arrested, on Monday, March 15, a French citizen of Algerian origin, who would be involved in a case of illegal trafficking in alcoholic beverages. Aged 47, he was arrested in flagrante delicto inside a restaurant he was managing in El Hank, a neighborhood of Casablanca.
Morocco
Moroccan Food Industry Seeks Urgent Aid Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Food professionals in Morocco are taking the field. Battered by the effects of the health crisis related to the Covid-19 pandemic, they are calling for help while making proposals.
Morocco
Moroccan Actress Najat El Ouafi Acquitted in High-Profile Adultery Case
Actress Najat El Ouafi and director Saïd Khallaf were cleared of all suspicion by the court of first instance in Casablanca. As early as September 2019, the actress had been acquitted of the charge of adultery brought against her by her husband.
Morocco
Casablanca Court Hands Down Prison Sentences for Bus Vandalism and Fare Evasion
The justice system has sentenced four young people to various prison terms for attacking buses of the Spanish company Alsa , newly put into service in the city of Casablanca.
Morocco
Egypt Arranges Special Flights to Repatriate Citizens Stranded in Morocco
Egypt has decided to organize the repatriation of its nationals stranded in Morocco following the suspension of air links between the two countries. "Three exceptional flights (Casablanca/Cairo)" have thus been scheduled.
Morocco
Casablanca Authorities Dismantle Migrant Camp Near Bus Station for Second Time
A makeshift camp of sub-Saharan migrants, located near the Oulad Ziane bus station, was dismantled on Saturday by the authorities of Casablanca .
Morocco
Corruption Probe: Two Casablanca Police Inspectors Arrested for Alleged Blackmail
A judicial investigation was initiated on Thursday by the economic and financial brigade of the Casablanca police prefecture against two police inspectors, suspected of being involved in a case of blackmail and corruption.
Morocco
Casablanca Vaccination Center Overwhelmed as Residents Ignore Appointment Times
Several candidates for vaccination presented themselves at the vaccination center located at the Al Oulfa Sports Complex in Casablanca in the Hay Hassani district without respecting the scheduled appointments. This confusing situation caused a malfunction in the programming established by the health authorities.