Sport
Liverpool Scouts Monitor Moroccan Star Amine Harit Amid Transfer Speculation
Courted by many European clubs, Moroccan international Amine Harit could land at Liverpool next year. The English club would have sent agents to monitor him.
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Great Britain
Sport
Tottenham Eyes Moroccan Star Ziyech as Potential Eriksen Replacement
The Moroccan international, Hakim Ziyech, is coveted by the management of Tottenham. The Moroccan prodigy could join the English club, which is currently looking for players to strengthen its attack.
Morocco
British and Moroccan Forces Conduct Joint Military Exercise "Jebel Sahara" Near Marrakech
The 19th edition of the annual military exercise, "Jebel Sahara", of the British Royal Gibraltar regiment forces, is currently taking place in Morocco .
Sport
Southampton Players Donate Salaries After Historic 0-9 Premier League Defeat
The Moroccan international, Sofiane Boufal, and his Southampton teammates, after their humiliating defeat (0-9) at home on Friday, October 25, have decided to donate their salary to the club’s charitable foundation, as a gesture of reconciliation with their audience.
France
World Economic Forum Ranks Morocco Safer for Tourists Than France, UK, and Germany
Morocco is safer for tourists than France, Germany and the United Kingdom, according to the ranking on tourism competitiveness by the World Economic Forum and the World Bank.
Morocco
Moroccan-UK Trade Hits 18.3 Billion Dirhams, Expats Send 5 Billion Home
Annual trade between Morocco and the United Kingdom represents 4% of total trade with the European Union (EU). According to statements by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, this trade amounts to more than 18.3 billion DH.
Spain
Manchester United Eyes Ajax Star Hakim Ziyech for January Transfer
Hakim Ziyech is once again on the radar of major European clubs, including Manchester United, who are renewing their attempt from last summer. After Real Madrid, which had his agents monitor him, the Red Devils could well secure the services of the Moroccan international for next season.
Morocco
Tilda Swinton to Lead Jury at 18th Marrakech International Film Festival
The Jury of the 18th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) will be chaired by Scottish actress Tilda Swinton. This major event of the 7th art will be held from November 29 to December 7 in the Kingdom.
Sport
England Players Vow to Walk Off Field if Faced with Racist Chants in Euro 2020 Qualifiers
As part of the Euro 2020 qualifiers, England will face the Czech Republic on Friday, October 11 in Prague and Bulgaria on Monday, October 14 in Sofia. However, given that incidents related to racism have multiplied in recent weeks, several players on the English team are already warning and even threatening to leave the field in case of racist chants.
Morocco
Moroccan Hotels Face $20 Million Loss After Thomas Cook Collapse
More than 200 million dirhams in unpaid bills remain following the bankruptcy of the British tour operator Thomas Cook, according to a statement from the National Confederation of Tourism (CNT).
Morocco
Morocco Sets Up Crisis Cell to Handle Thomas Cook Bankruptcy Fallout
Upon the announcement of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook, Morocco, through its Ministry of Tourism, immediately set up a crisis cell to monitor and supervise the repatriation of thousands of the tour operator’s clients. In total, 600,000 clients must be repatriated worldwide, including 150,000 British tourists.
Morocco
UK Diplomat: Post-Brexit Relations with Morocco Set to Strengthen as Gateway to Africa
Relations between London and Morocco will be more enriched in the coming years, given its position as the gateway to Africa, according to Lord Peter Ricketts, a long-time diplomat and member of the upper house of the British Parliament.