Thousands Gather in Morocco for Rabbi Haïm Pinto Pilgrimage After Pandemic Pause
20 September 2022
After two years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the celebration of the Hiloula of Rabbi Haïm Pinto took place in Essaouira.
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Moroccan Fish Supplier Arrested for Massive Check Fraud Scheme in Essaouira
6 September 2022
An entrepreneur accused of distributing more than 400 bounced checks to his suppliers has been arrested by the judicial police in the city of Essaouira.
French National Exposes Alleged Corruption Ring in Moroccan Coastal City
15 August 2022
A case similar to that of the allegedly corrupt judges in Casablanca has erupted in Essaouira. A young lawyer, a businesswoman and a woman executive in the pachalik are facing (…)
Wealthy Businessman’s Nephew Released on Bail After Ramming Wedding Procession in Morocco
3 August 2022
The "ould lefchouch" (spoiled child) who had rammed the wedding procession in early February in Essaouira will not serve his two-year prison sentence. He was released on bail.
Moroccan ’Rich Kid’ Sentenced to 2 Years for Crashing into Wedding Procession While High
29 July 2022
A few weeks after his arrest in Safi, the son of the owner of a private clinic who had rammed the procession of a wedding in early February in Essaouira before fleeing, was (…)
Suspect Arrested in Essaouira Wedding Procession Crash After Taunting Authorities
6 July 2022
The elements of the National Security of Marrakech in coordination with the Royal Gendarmerie succeeded in arresting in Safi the son of the owner of a private clinic who had (…)
Record 15,000 Israeli Tourists Flock to Morocco for Passover Celebrations
21 April 2022
Morocco has welcomed more than 15,000 Israelis, who have come to celebrate the Jewish Passover, known as Pessah, which takes place this year from April 15 to 23, symbolizing (…)
Princess Stéphanie Launches All-Women Off-Road Rally in Monaco
21 March 2022
It was from the palace square that Stéphanie of Monaco gave on Saturday, March 19, the starting signal (electric category) for the 31st edition of the Rallye Aïcha des (…)
Reckless Driver Crashes into Wedding Procession in Essaouira, Injuring Groom’s Father
14 February 2022
In Essaouira, the son of the owner of a private clinic rushed by car into a wedding procession before fleeing. The father of the groom was seriously injured.
Omicron Surge Devastates Essaouira’s Tourism Industry, Businesses Plead for Aid
22 January 2022
Like many Moroccan tourist cities, Essaouira is suffering from the effects of the health crisis. Hotels and restaurants have gone bankrupt, plunging professionals and employees (…)