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Morocco25 Oct 2019

Appeal Trial Begins for Imlil Terrorist Attack: Defense Seeks Mental Health Evaluation

The Imlil case, whose appeal trial has started in recent days, seems rich in twists and turns. After the reduction of the sentence of one accused, it is the defense of the main accused in the murder of the two Scandinavian tourists in Imlil that has renewed its request to have them subjected to a medical examination, during the hearing on Wednesday before the Criminal Chamber (2nd degree) in charge of terrorism cases near the annex of the Court of Appeal of Salé.

Morocco25 Oct 2019

Morocco Dismantles Terrorist Cell: Six Arrested in Anti-Terror Operation

An anti-terrorist operation carried out simultaneously in Chefchaouen and in three neighborhoods in Dar Bouazza in Casablanca by the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) led to the arrest of six individuals as they were about to act, on Friday, October 25.

Morocco25 Oct 2019

Morocco Climbs to 53rd in World Bank's "Doing Business" Ranking, Leads North Africa

Morocco gains 7 places in the 2020 "Doing Business" ranking of the World Bank, released on Thursday in Washington. It is now ranked 53rd globally. This progress was welcomed with satisfaction by the Government, which hopes to reach the top 50 of the world’s largest economies by 2021.

France25 Oct 2019

Morocco Tops French Vacation Destinations for All Saints' Holiday

French tourists will again be very numerous to go to Morocco during the All Saints’ holidays. The Kingdom, particularly the city of Marrakech, is once again very popular.

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Moroccan Music Icon Mohammed Louz Dies at 60 After Cancer Battle

The iconic and popular artist, Mohammed Louz, one of the founders of the Tagada Group, died at the age of 60 on Wednesday, October 23, after a long illness.

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Deadly Week on Moroccan Roads: 12 Killed, 2,000 Injured in Urban Traffic Accidents

Twelve people were killed and 2,003 others were injured, including 80 seriously, in 1,511 traffic accidents that occurred in urban areas during the week of October 14 to 20. These figures, published by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), provide information on the recklessness of road users.

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Deadly Crash on Morocco's Treacherous Tizi n'Tichka Road Kills 3, Injures 8

The Moroccan road has killed again. This time, it is an accident that occurred on one of the most dangerous roads in the kingdom.

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Security Guard Killed in Morocco Over Cigarette Dispute

A security guard died from the blows of a violent and angry man. It is a banal and tragic story. That of a 60-year-old man. Night watchman to make a living, he unexpectedly meets death because he did not have cigarettes to sell to a customer who wanted some.

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Morocco's Prime Minister Denies Gas Price Hike Rumors, Affirms Subsidy Continuation

Following publications that have circulated on social networks about an upcoming increase in the prices of gas bottles, Saad Eddine El Othmani reacted in a tweet published on October 22 in which the Head of Government states that "the information is false and has no basis".

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery of Meknes Money Transfer Agency

Suspected of theft under threat of a bladed weapon, an individual was apprehended by the judicial police elements of the city of Meknes on Tuesday afternoon. According to the initial information, the theft took place in a money transfer agency.

France24 Oct 2019

100 French Officials Warn Against Muslim Stigmatization Amid Veil Debate

At the heart of the debate on the veil that is agitating France, 100 local elected officials from various political backgrounds are alerting against the risk of creating a "society of suspicion", "by too much pointing the finger at a community of believers", the Muslims, and therefore of dividing society. For them, France is getting bogged down in stirring up the specter of division. A rally against Islamophobia was also held on Saturday in Paris.

Morocco24 Oct 2019

Morocco's Marrakech and Ouarzazate to Star in French TV5 Documentary Series

Morocco continues to attract the greatest directors who choose this destination for the filming of their productions. This is the case of the famous French director, Eric Bacos, who has chosen Marrakech and Ouarzazate, among others, to shoot, from October 22 to 24, documentaries on Morocco as part of his "Horizons-Flavors" series, produced by Ananda Pictures, for the international French-speaking television channel, TV5 Monde.