Chefchaouen

Articles

• Five Arrested in Tangier for Burglary and Drug Trafficking Following Rifle Theft
  15 April 2020, by Bladi.net

  The judicial police services of Tangier and Chefchaouen arrested last weekend five individuals for their alleged involvement in cases of burglary, possession and international drug trafficking.
  It all started with the observation made by the judicial police services of Tangier, on April 9, concerning a burglary committed in an apartment and the disappearance of a hunting rifle, several cartridges and personal effects, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National (…)

• Rare Butterfly Species Rediscovered in Morocco After 135-Year Absence
  16 April 2020, by Ginette

  The butterfly, according to some beliefs, is the bearer of good news. And when it comes to a rare species, it’s even better. The Cordovan Blue, a butterfly known from southern Spain and Portugal, and whose presence was reported in the Tangier region in 1885 by John Henry Leech, has made a comeback in early March 2020, near Chefchaouen.
  According to the newspaper L’Opinion, "since its discovery in the 19th century, no one has been able to rediscover and describe the Cordovan Blue with (…)

• Morocco Unveils Two-Zone Plan to Ease COVID-19 Lockdown Measures
  11 June 2020, by Sylvanus

  The Moroccan authorities are preparing to implement the plan to ease health confinement measures according to the epidemiological situation of each prefecture or province in a progressive manner, starting from June 11, 2020. Thus, the prefectures or provinces of the kingdom have been divided into two distinct zones.
  "In order to preserve the achievements made by our country in terms of controlling the covid-19 epidemic, and taking into account the ongoing risk of virus spread, and in (…)

• Chefchaouen Artisans Face Economic Struggle Despite Zero COVID Cases
  21 June 2020, by Prince

  With zero cases of contamination, the city of Chefchaouen is not spared from the perverse effects of the coronavirus. The craft sector is running at a slow pace, even after the early deconfinement initiated in the city. For the players in the sector who were anticipating a smooth recovery, the disillusionment is total.
  For Mohamed Rahmouni, a woodworking craftsman and president of the partnership and external relations commission within the Chamber of Crafts of Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, (…)

• Morocco’s Akchour Waterfalls Closed to Tourists Amid COVID-19 Surge
  4 August 2020, by Kamal

  In application of the provisions intended to limit the spread of Covid-19, the Akchour Waterfalls 15 km from Chefchaouen, famous for its mountains and water sources, have been closed to the public.
  The local authorities, the services of the Royal Gendarmerie and the Auxiliary Forces have thus blocked all access points to the site, in order to curb the significant flow of tourists during this summer period.
  For the inhabitants of the region and the city of Chefchaouen, the decision to (…)

• UNESCO’s Mediterranean Diet Heritage: Chefchaouen Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
  11 August 2020, by Ginette

  It has been ten years since the Mediterranean diet was declared an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO. The province of Chefchaouen is actively preparing this event, which will be celebrated on November 16 and 17.
  Most of the work for this celebration will be held remotely and will highlight the role played by Chefchaouen, along with the three cities of Soria in Spain, Cilento in Italy and Koroni in Greece, in helping it to obtain this distinction. "In 2010, Chefchaouen was (…)

• Infant Dies in Chefchaouen After Clinic Closure Delays Emergency Care
  7 September 2020, by Kamal

  A tragedy occurred last Friday in front of a clinic in the city of Chefchaouen. A baby died of asphyxiation after swallowing a grape.
  According to a local media, the child was transported between life and death to the nearest health center. The doors were closed.
  For lack of medical staff, the little boy agonized for more than an hour and a half in front of the clinic door. He was then taken to the El Jabha hospital, but unfortunately did not survive.
  Shocked and especially angry at (…)

• Morocco College Sparks Debate After Barring Student in Burqa, Citing Dress Code
  5 October 2020, by Kamal

  A college located in the Chefchaouen region has just refused access to a student wearing a burqa. While some welcome the firmness of the school, others, on the contrary, speak of discrimination.
  Summoned by the school principal, the parents were called upon to replace their daughter’s full veil with a simple headscarf. And for good reason, the garment would not be in accordance with the school’s internal regulations, reported the site Hespress.
  For associative activists, the college has (…)

• Chefchaouen Emerges as Key Destination in Morocco’s Tourism Strategy
  29 October 2020, by Ginette

  A study unveiled on Tuesday in Casablanca by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) reveals that Chefchaouen has a prime place in the Moroccan tourism landscape. According to the Office, the city has major assets that can attract tourists.
  Chefchaouen carries the shimmering and flamboyant image of a Morocco rich in colors, noted the Director General of the ONMT, Adel El Fakir, during his presentation at the Tourism Marketing Days. Initiated by the ONMT, Tourism Marketing Days is an (…)

• Morocco Remains Attractive Tourism Destination Despite Global Health Crisis, Study Finds
  6 November 2020, by Jérôme

  The general perception of the Moroccan destination remains "positive" despite the international situation marked by the health crisis. This is the result of the "Tourism Marketing Days".
  The organization of this event allowed the various tourism stakeholders to gather around a common goal: to lay the foundations for a gradual and sustainable recovery. The study conducted in June, at the initiative of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), indicates that Morocco remains a favorable (…)