Rare Desert Lakes Form in Morocco After Historic Rainfall
10 October 2024
Heavy rains have created lakes between the sand dunes of the desert town of Merzouga, near Errachidia, in southeastern Morocco. A phenomenon that has not occurred for decades.
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Morocco’s Oualidia: Hidden Gem for Oyster Lovers and Birdwatchers
9 October 2024
Located 2.5 hours drive from Marrakech and Casablanca and about 200 kilometers north of Essaouira, the town of Oualidia offers oysters that every visitor dreams of.
Casablanca Authorities Demolish Unsafe Cafes After Restaurant Collapse
6 October 2024
The authorities in Casablanca have launched a campaign to demolish cafes and restaurants in the city that pose a risk of collapse, and therefore a threat to the safety of (…)
Morocco Considers Watermelon Ban Amid Water Scarcity Concerns
3 October 2024
In Morocco, environmental advocates are calling for a total ban on watermelon cultivation, which is very water-intensive.
Casablanca to Install 60 Public Toilets Across City in $1.1 Million Project
1 October 2024
The authorities in Casablanca have decided to install 60 public toilets in several neighborhoods of the city to improve the living environment and hygiene in the city.
Climate Change Threatens Morocco’s Tourism Industry, World Bank Study Warns
1 October 2024
The coming years look difficult for Moroccan tourism due to climate change. This is revealed by a recent study by the World Bank.
Morocco Flood Recovery: Experts Assess Safe Rebuilding Sites in Tata Province
30 September 2024
Struck by devastating floods, the province of Tata is recovering from the rubble. Local authorities are working to rebuild the destroyed houses.
Morocco Rejects Toxic Waste Shipment from Albania, Sparking International Refusals
29 September 2024
Morocco has refused to receive 102 containers of waste deemed toxic from the port of Dürres, Albania. Other countries have followed suit.
Moroccan Downpours Spark Concerns Among Spanish Farmers, Prompting Calls for EU Action
25 September 2024
The torrential rains that have hit several regions of Morocco in recent weeks are worrying Spanish farmers, who are calling on the government and the European Commission to (…)
Morocco’s Ecology Minister Under Fire for Purchasing Luxury Diesel Vehicles
21 September 2024
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, finds herself at the heart of a new controversy related to the acquisition of new company cars. Not (…)