France
EasyJet Resumes Flights Between Morocco's Essaouira and Bordeaux, France
The airline EasyJet has decided to reopen the air route connecting Essaouira to the French city of Bordeaux. A first flight was operated on Sunday.
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Morocco
Former Moroccan Councilor Sentenced for WhatsApp Sexual Harassment of Man
The court of first instance in Essaouira sentenced a former councilor to four months in prison with probation for sexually harassing a man via WhatsApp. The case came to light in March following a complaint filed by the victim.
Morocco
Ancient Pearl Necklaces Unearthed in Morocco Reveal 150,000-Year-Old Human Interactions
The oldest jewelry in the world discovered in Essaouira was presented on Tuesday at Dar Souiri by the King’s Advisor André Azoulay.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Officer Charged in Fake Job Recruitment Scam
Three individuals including a woman and a policeman, suspected of being involved in a case of fraud on the grounds of fictitious recruitment and forgery and use of forgery, were referred to the competent prosecutor’s office in Essaouira.
Morocco
Ancient Shell Beads Found in Morocco May Be World's Oldest Jewelry at 150,000 Years Old
International and Moroccan archaeologists have announced the discovery near Essaouira of shell beads dating back 142,000 to 150,000 years. If their dating is confirmed, these jewels could be the oldest ever discovered in the world.
France
Controversy Erupts as Public Art Institute in Essaouira Transferred to French School
In Essaouira , the teachers’ unions, through a sit-in organized on Friday, September 17, expressed their anger at the transfer of a public art institute to a French school.
Morocco
Morocco's Vacation Rental Market Rebounds as Borders Reopen for Summer Tourism
With the return of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) and the resumption of international flights, vacation homes are in high demand, making the owners happy, who were greatly affected by the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Morocco
Morocco's Untapped Oil Potential: Offshore Deposits Estimated at 2 Billion Barrels
Amina Benkhadra, Director General of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) confirmed the presence of oil deposits in several areas off Rabat-Salé, Essaouira, Agadir, Tarfaya and Boujdour, calling on explorers to continue their efforts and especially to drill wells. The potential resources are estimated by Europa Oil&Gaz at 2 billion barrels.
Morocco
Marrakech Builds Second Field Hospital as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Given its alarming epidemiological picture of infections, as well as deaths, leading to additional pressure on its health system, a second field hospital is being set up in Marrakech to meet the growing need for hospital beds.
Morocco
Ryanair Expands Winter Routes from Charleroi, Adding Flights to Morocco and Scandinavia
The airline Ryanair plans a new connection from Charleroi airport to Morocco next winter. It will launch four other routes for the same season from the Belgian airport.
Morocco
Essaouira's Historic Medina Undergoes Major Restoration to Boost Tourism and Preserve Heritage
The old Medina of Essaouira will soon have a new look. This is an initiative implemented thanks to the complementary program for rehabilitation and enhancement (2019-2023), the partnership and financing agreement of which was concluded in Marrakech in 2018.
Morocco
Essaouira Airport Sees 92% Drop in Passengers Amid COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Passenger traffic at Essaouira - Mogador airport recorded a 92.15% drop in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period in 2019.