Ryanair Introduces $100 Fine for Late Check-In at Airports
18 March 2025
Henceforth, passengers who arrive at the airport less than 40 minutes before boarding to complete the check-in formalities will be fined 100 euros, the airline Ryanair has (…)
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French Driver Sentenced for Using Moroccan Friend’s License to Evade 300 Fines
16 March 2025
The Rennes judicial court sentenced a resident of the small town of Gévezé (Ille-et-Vilaine) to 18 months in prison with a suspended sentence for using the data of a driver’s (…)
Morocco Imposes Strict Penalties for Late Business Filings
7 March 2025
In Morocco, companies have the obligation to file their declaration before the end of March. Defaulting companies are exposed to heavy fines of up to 125,000 dirhams.
Morocco Adjusts Late Payment Penalties, Lowers Interest Rate
20 December 2024
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) of Morocco has announced a modification of the penalties for late payment of invoices. And it’s rather good news.
Spanish Authorities Fine Five Airlines $179 Million for Baggage Fees
25 November 2024
179 million euros. This is the total amount of the fine imposed by the Spanish authorities on the airlines Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Norwegian and Volotea for abusive (…)
Morocco Fines Viatris $760,000 for Failing to Report Merger
21 November 2024
The American pharmaceutical giant Viatris Inc. is being fined 7.58 million dirhams (about $760,000) by the Moroccan competition authority. The reason: the group did not notify (…)
Maroc Telecom Pays $640 Million Fine for Anti-Competitive Practices
14 September 2024
Maroc Telecom has complied with the decision of the Rabat Commercial Court. The historic operator had been fined for anti-competitive practices.
Casablanca Parking Controversy: Motorists Protest ’Illegal’ Fines and Vehicle Boots
27 August 2024
A wave of discontent has hit the city of Casablanca in recent weeks. The cause is the application of new parking fines deemed "excessive and illegal" by motorists.
Turkish Tourist Fined $2,000 for Unauthorized Parachute Flight Over Tangier
20 January 2023
In Tangier, the customs services imposed a fine of 20,000 dirhams on a Turkish tourist, who flew over the city by parachute without prior authorization.
Morocco Sanctions 167 Insurance Brokers for Regulatory Violations
11 March 2022
Some 167 insurance brokers operating in Morocco have been sanctioned for shortcomings, according to the Insurance and Social Welfare Control Authority (ACAPS).