Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Shakes Northern Morocco’s Al Hoceima Region
3 October 2020
Al Hoceima and its region were hit on Friday evening by a slight earthquake. This mini-quake was also felt in several cities in northern Morocco.
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King Mohammed VI Extends Vacation in Northern Morocco’s Al Hoceima
21 September 2020
For the first time, the king Mohammed VI has spent nearly five weeks in his seaside residence, which overlooks the magnificent Bouskour beach.
Tangier Region Invests 100 Million DH to Boost COVID-19 Healthcare Capacity
13 September 2020
In an effort to strengthen the health sector in the north of the country during these times of Covid-19, the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima Regional Council, the Regional Health (…)
Spanish Family Rescued After Yacht Sinks Off Moroccan Coast Near Al Hoceima
8 September 2020
A Spanish yacht sank off the coast of Al Hoceima, after leaving the Marina. The 8 people on board were rescued by a Royal Gendarmerie patrol boat.
Moroccan Teacher Faces Trial for Facebook Post Calling for Protests
7 September 2020
The Attorney General at the Court of First Instance in Driouch, near Al Hoceima, has decided to prosecute a contract teacher on provisional release. She is accused of inciting (…)
Moroccan Student Fined 5,000 Dirhams for Cheating on National Exam
2 September 2020
Caught in the act of cheating on the baccalaureate exam, a high school student was sentenced to pay a fine of 5,000 dirhams. The verdict was handed down on Monday by the (…)
Morocco Beach Closures: Where Tourists Can Still Swim Safely
27 August 2020
No less than a dozen Moroccan beaches have been closed to the public in one week. However, some beaches on the Mediterranean coast and in the south of the country have escaped (…)
COVID-19 Outbreak: 32 Infected After Funeral in Moroccan Village Near Al Hoceima
26 August 2020
A new epidemic outbreak appeared at the end of the week in a small village near Al Hoceima. 32 cases of Covid-19 contamination were recorded among the 100 people who (…)
Royal Motorcade Arrives in Al Hoceima Ahead of King Mohammed VI’s Expected Visit
14 August 2020
While King Mohammed VI is expected this week in Al Hoceima, several luxury cars belonging to the Royal Palace have already been spotted on site.
Moroccan Police Arrest Gang Targeting Expatriate Homes in Al Hoceima
10 August 2020
The elements of the judicial police of the regional security have succeeded in arresting the burglars of the homes of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) located in the city of Al (…)