Morocco
Moroccan Fish Supplier Arrested for Massive Check Fraud Scheme in Essaouira
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.
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Essaouira
France
French National Exposes Alleged Corruption Ring in Moroccan Coastal City
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 justice for having played an intermediary role in the legal case of a French national.
Morocco
Wealthy Businessman's Nephew Released on Bail After Ramming Wedding Procession in Morocco
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.
Morocco
Moroccan 'Rich Kid' Sentenced to 2 Years for Crashing into Wedding Procession While High
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 sentenced to two years in prison in the first instance.
Morocco
Suspect Arrested in Essaouira Wedding Procession Crash After Taunting Authorities
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 rammed a car on the wedding procession in Essaouira at the beginning of February before fleeing.
Morocco
Record 15,000 Israeli Tourists Flock to Morocco for Passover Celebrations
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 the flight of the Hebrews from Egypt liberated by Moses from slavery.
France
Princess Stéphanie Launches All-Women Off-Road Rally in Monaco
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 Gazelles. A race that brings together in Morocco women passionate about adventure and thrills.
Morocco
Reckless Driver Crashes into Wedding Procession in Essaouira, Injuring Groom's Father
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.
Morocco
Omicron Surge Devastates Essaouira's Tourism Industry, Businesses Plead for Aid
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 into distress.
Morocco
Moroccan Eco-Village Sidi Kaouki Named Among World's Best Tourist Destinations by UNWTO
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) classifies Sidi Kaouki - an eco-tourist village located near Essaouira - among the best tourist villages in the world in 2021.
Morocco
Former Essaouira Mayor Faces New Embezzlement Charges in Morocco
Mohamed El Ferraâ, former MP of the CDT, also former president of the commune of Essaouira, finds himself again before the courts. He will be heard, in the very near future, before the chamber of financial crimes in Marrakech for his alleged involvement in a new case of embezzlement of public funds.
Morocco
Moroccan Officials Sentenced in Plot to Poison Dual Citizen During Election
Four individuals, including a former president of a municipal council, were convicted of attempted poisoning of an MRE . The defendants wanted to remove a troublesome competitor during the elections.