Endangered Barbary Macaques Threatened by Morocco’s Forest Fires
11 August 2022
The many forest fires recorded in recent weeks in Morocco have also claimed victims among the Barbary macaque species, also called "Barbary macaque" or "Berber macaque".
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Morocco Arrests 17 After Achoura Celebrations Turn Violent in Multiple Cities
8 August 2022
During the Achoura festivities in several Moroccan cities, elements of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) arrested several individuals in the night of August 7 (…)
Deadly Forest Fires in Northern Morocco Claim 4 Lives, Force Evacuations
27 July 2022
Two women died from asphyxiation, bringing to four the number of deaths in the forest fires raging in northern Morocco, more precisely in the province of Larache.
Deadly Forest Fire in Morocco Claims Life, Injures Volunteer as Crews Battle Blaze
26 July 2022
The fire that broke out in the "Khandek Tessyana" forest in the commune of Galaz continues to cause damage. On Monday evening, the local authorities reported one dead and one (…)
Morocco Launches Probe into Suspected Arson as Forest Fires Plague Northern Region
25 July 2022
The local authorities have announced the opening of an investigation to determine the real causes of the forest fires that have become recurrent in recent times in the northern (…)
Massive Fire Destroys 53 Shops in Kenitra Market, No Injuries Reported
24 July 2022
A fire of unknown origin broke out on Friday evening at the "Joutia Ben Abbad" market in Kenitra, without causing any casualties. An investigation has been opened.
Human Activity Blamed for Surge in Northern Morocco Forest Fires
20 July 2022
In recent weeks, fires have been recorded in several forests located in northern Morocco. According to experts, these fires are largely caused by human action.
Saudi Embassy Warns Citizens as Wildfires Spread in Northern Morocco
20 July 2022
The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Rabat is calling on Saudi citizens to be vigilant due to the wildfires ravaging wooded regions in northern Morocco hit by a heatwave.
Morocco’s Forest Fires Reach 20-Year High in Carbon Emissions, EU Data Shows
20 July 2022
The forest fires in Morocco produced more carbon emissions in June and July, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service.
Morocco Establishes Support Cell for Wildfire Victims as Blazes Subside in Northern Regions
18 July 2022
As part of the integrated management of the fires that occurred in northern Morocco, the authorities have set up a cell to support the affected population. In addition, the (…)