Morocco
COVID-19 Lockdown Measures Lead to Dramatic Air Quality Improvement in Morocco
The drastic measures initiated by the Moroccan government to counter covid-19 have significantly improved air quality in Morocco.
Topic
Environment
Morocco
Climate Change Threatens Ancient Moroccan Oases as Water Levels Plummet
Climate change is affecting ancestral oases, tourist prides in southern Morocco. Today, in this part of the kingdom, it is necessary to dig more than 40 meters before finding water, while a few years ago, 7 meters would have been enough.
Morocco
Stranded Tanker Poses Environmental Threat to Morocco's Dakhla Bay
For ten days, a tanker flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, carrying 6,000 tons of hydrocarbons (fuel and gasoline), has run aground on a sandbank for no apparent reason, at the entrance to the bay leading to the port of Dakhla.
Morocco
Morocco's Air Pollution Plummets 60% as COVID-19 Lockdown Reduces Traffic
With industries at rest, vehicles at a standstill and road users forced to stay at home, air pollution seems to have dropped very sharply.
Morocco
Winter Storm Hits Morocco: Heavy Rain and Snow Alert Issued for Multiple Provinces
The National Meteorology Directorate (DMN) announced on Tuesday that several provinces of Morocco will experience heavy, sometimes thundery, rain, locally heavy thunderstorms and snowfall.
Morocco
Sidi Slimane Residents Alarmed by Surge in Snake and Rodent Sightings
Big panic in Sidi Slimane! The proliferation of rodents and reptiles is worrying the inhabitants of this locality.
Morocco
Casablanca Faces Rising Costs as Vandalism Plagues New Waste Collection System
Acts of vandalism and incivility are multiplying in Casablanca , after the introduction of the new waste collection equipment. This bad habit will cost taxpayers dearly.
Morocco
Casablanca Residents March for Green Spaces Amid Urban Development Concerns
A civic march was organized this Sunday, March 1, in Casablanca, to remind the city authorities that urbanization should rhyme with environmental protection and the development of green spaces. The latter had, for reasons of public works, proceeded to cut down century-old trees.
Morocco
Casablanca Residents Outraged as Authorities Fell Trees on Al Qods Boulevard
Moroccans denounce the felling of several trees in Casablanca, in disregard of the fight against global warming and respect for the environment. The scene took place on Friday, February 28, on the Al Qods boulevard, leaving the surrounding residents perplexed and angry, as they will no longer be able to enjoy the shade of these trees.
Morocco
Morocco Wins Two Awards at African Union Summit for Climate Action and Agricultural Progress
Morocco’s efforts in the fight against climate change and in agricultural transformation have been recognized and commended on Monday in Addis Ababa. The kingdom was awarded two prizes during the 33rd African Union (AU) Summit.
Morocco
Marrakech Governor Slams Mayor Over City's Decline into 'Garbage Dump'
The city of Marrakech has gone from being an indispensable tourist hub to a garbage dump, under the mandate of Mohamed Larbi Belcaid. The mayor, from the Party of Justice and Development, according to Karim Qassi Lahlou, wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, has failed in his mission to keep the ochre city clean.
Morocco
Casablanca Invests 20 Million Dirhams in Massive Pest Control Initiative
In order to fight rats and mosquitoes, the city of Casablanca plans to disinfect more than 120,000 manholes. The Communal Council has allocated a budget of 20 million dirhams to the SDL Casa Environnement for the acquisition of the necessary products and equipment.