Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Al Hoceima, Morocco
20 December 2021
The earth trembled in the province of Al Hoceima in the afternoon of Sunday, December 19, where a seismic shock of 2.5 degrees on the Richter scale was recorded.
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Morocco Eyes Israeli Missiles to Boost Control of Gibraltar Strait
13 December 2021
Morocco is considering deploying Rafael Israeli missiles in the Tangier and Nador regions to better control the Strait of Gibraltar. This, in response to Spain’s decision to (…)
Al Hoceima Aims to Become Morocco’s Premier Beach Tourism Destination
10 December 2021
The city of Al Hoceima has big ambitions in the tourism sector. The goal is now to regain its domestic and international clientele, which flows in during the holidays, to raise (…)
Spain Bolsters Military Presence on Disputed Islands Near Moroccan Coast
6 December 2021
The Spanish military authorities have visited the enclaves of Vélez de la Gomera (Badis), Al Hoceima and the Chafarinas Islands (Zaffarines), announcing a series of reforms (…)
Vandalism of Iconic Mural in Al Hoceima Sparks Outrage on Social Media
22 November 2021
The vandalism of the mural painted on the facade of Dar es Salam, near the church of the city of Al Hoceima, has sparked a wave of outrage and condemnation on social networks. (…)
Survey: 90% of Women in Northern Morocco Experience Violence
7 November 2021
Violence against women and girls is on the rise in northern Morocco. About 9 out of 10 girls and women in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region have been victims of some form of (…)
Spain Begins Exhumation of Military and Civilian Remains from Al Hoceima Rocks
21 October 2021
The Spanish army launched this Wednesday the process of exhuming the remains of bodies of soldiers and civilians buried in the cemeteries located on the rocks of Al Hoceima and (…)
Moroccan Expats Boost Air Travel to Northern Cities, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
23 September 2021
The arrival of MREs during the summer season (June 15 to August 31) has allowed the airports of Tangier, Tetouan and Al Hoceima to improve their passenger flow and even exceed (…)
Study Reveals Persistent Stereotypes Hinder Migrant Integration in Moroccan Cities
21 September 2021
In Morocco, particularly in the cities of Oujda, Fnideq and Al Hoceima, the migrant population still faces a lack of knowledge and a persistence of clichés. Observers call for (…)
Morocco’s Covid-19 Cases Rise Despite Declining Positivity Rate, Delta Variant Spreads
23 August 2021
The latest Covid-19 report in Morocco shows a total of 11,792 deaths and nearly 4,661 new cases in 24 hours, while the positivity rate is stabilizing. Rabat-Salé-Kénitra and (…)