Flash Floods Submerge Marrakech Streets After Intense Downpour
15 October 2024
The streets of Marrakech turned into torrents after the torrential rains that hit the city on Sunday.
Environment
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Major Moroccan Coastal Cities, Climate Report Warns
12 October 2024
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has just provided explanations on the statements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) according to which the main (…)
Casablanca to Phase Out Palm Trees for Biodiversity-Friendly Alternatives
12 October 2024
The economic capital of the Kingdom will gradually abandon palm trees for trees more adapted to biodiversity. This is the promise made by Wali Mohamed Mhidia to Salima (…)
Casablanca Residents Protest Home Demolitions for Royal Avenue Project
11 October 2024
Residents of Royal Avenue and the old medina of Casablanca are protesting against the ongoing demolition operations.
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.
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.