Morocco
Casablanca Mayor Considers Hammam Closures Amid Water Crisis Concerns
Will Nabila Rmili, the mayor of Casablanca, finally carry out her threats by closing the hammams due to excessive water consumption?
Topic
Casablanca
Morocco
Casablanca Court Postpones Hearing in Doctoral Researcher Murder Case
The Casablanca Court of Appeal held a second hearing on the murder of Badr Bouljoihel, a 23-year-old man, a doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Science and Technology in Mohammedia, killed at the end of July at the exit of a restaurant in Aïn Diab.
Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Over Desalination Contract
A member of the PJD parliamentary group in the House of Representatives accuses the Moroccan head of government of a conflict of interest, and calls on him to choose between his position and his businesses. Afriquia Gaz, a subsidiary of the Akwa Group, 67% owned by the Aziz Akhannouch family, is one of the three companies that won the contract to build a seawater desalination plant in Casablanca.
France
Moroccan Teen's Burial in Paris Delayed as Authorities Seek Family
A young man of Moroccan origin, born in Casablanca, will be buried this Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Paris. His family or close relatives are actively being sought.
Morocco
Morocco Begins Construction on 60km Casablanca-Rabat Highway to Ease Traffic Congestion
Launched in 2017, the continental highway project to connect Casablanca to Rabat over 60 km and alleviate the foreseeable congestion of the main one, is progressing.
Morocco
South African YouTuber Warns of Scam After Casablanca Beach Horse Ride
In a video titled "Avoid these scammers in Casablanca", published on his channel, a South African YouTuber recounts his misadventures in the economic capital. He was scammed after a horseback ride.
Morocco
Casablanca Bans Pigeon Feeding in Iconic Square, Sparking Controversy
Visitors to the famous Mohammed V square in Casablanca, better known as the "Pigeon Square", disapprove of the decision of the local authorities to ban the feeding of stray birds and animals.
Morocco
Cold Case Reopens: New Witnesses Summoned in 2003 Casablanca Pregnant Woman Murder
In 2003, the body of a pregnant woman was found at her home in Hay Salmiya, her fetus having been torn from her womb. 20 years later, the case is taking a new turn.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing in Casablanca Due to Technical Issue
A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) Dreamliner bound for Casablanca to Istanbul had to turn back and make an emergency landing at Mohammed V airport from which it had taken off about 1 hour and 30 minutes earlier.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Wastewater Reuse Projects to Combat Water Scarcity
Major projects to reuse treated wastewater for irrigation of green spaces have been launched in Casablanca.
Morocco
Casablanca Police Thwart Violent Clash Between Rival Soccer Fan Groups, 9 Arrested
A violent clash between two rival groups of ultras was narrowly avoided in Sidi Bernoussi, Casablanca. A judicial investigation has been opened to shed light on the matter.
Morocco
Morocco Advances Plans for 60km Casablanca-Rabat Highway to Ease Traffic Congestion
The Moroccan government is working to realize the continental highway project to connect Casablanca to Rabat over 60 km and alleviate the foreseeable congestion of the main highway.