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The royal commission in charge of the pilgrimage met on Monday in Rabat to decide on the settlement of the pilgrimage fees for the year 1441 of the Hegira. It will take place from March 2 to 13, in a single payment, both for the official circuit and for travel agencies.
The Tangier destination is increasing its figures and gaining credibility in terms of tourism by recording a high number of visitors. The commissioning of the high-speed rail line (TGV) and the development of the industrial sector have managed to boost tourism in the city of the Strait.
The new tramway lines in the city of Casablanca will soon be a reality. Casa Transports has just given the green light for the construction work of these lines, the commissioning of which will solve a real problem of traffic fluidity.
Out of 1,013 people who committed suicide in Morocco in 2016, there were 613 women. According to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on suicide, women attempt it much more often than men.
The case of the teacher who assaulted one of his students in Taroudant will be examined on Tuesday, February 18 by the Agadir Court of Appeal. The lawyers for the student, as well as those for the teacher, have appealed the decision of the court of first instance, which had sentenced the teacher to 10 months in prison, including 4 suspended, and the payment of a fine of 40,000 dh.
Good news for Moroccan drivers and transporters. According to Jamal Zrikem, president of the national federation of owners and managers of service stations, fuel prices recorded a significant drop on Sunday in various regions of Morocco.
Rachida Dati is sharpening her weapons for the municipal elections. The LR candidate has called, in the JDD, those who wish for change, against the outgoing mayor, Anne Hidalgo, to join her.
Two municipal officials were arrested on Saturday in flagrante delicto of corruption. It is the president of the rural commune of Ouled Aissa, in the province of Taroudant, elected and vice-president of the RNI.
An opportunity for all those who dream of a career as cabin crew. Royal Air Maroc is currently looking for 82 flight attendants and stewards, while Emirates, one of the world’s largest airlines, is launching "open house days" in Morocco to recruit part of its cabin crew.
TF1 star presenter Karine Ferri has been in Morocco for a few days. It is as part of a new project on which the 37-year-old woman prefers to keep secret, even if on her Instagram page, she shares photos and videos as clues.
The Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and British Airways companies have recently signed a code-sharing agreement. It will come into effect, according to RAM, on February 20. It is an agreement that also offers more flexibility on flights connecting London, Heathrow and Marrakech.
Moroccan students are increasingly interested in private education. According to the Ministry of Higher Education, the private sector has just crossed the 50,000 student mark enrolled in higher education cycles in Morocco.