In Azrou, motorists and merchants extorted
27 February 2024
The owners of shops and cafes in Azrou have sent a letter to the governor of Ifrane to denounce the actions of a group of young people in yellow vests. The latter, according to (…)
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Tragic Crash Near El Hajeb, Morocco Kills 10 Agricultural Workers
21 December 2023
About ten people died Wednesday in a tragic accident that occurred near the city of El Hajeb. The exact reasons for this drama remain unknown for the time being.
Heavy Snowfall Closes Multiple Roads in Morocco’s Ifrane and Midelt Provinces
28 January 2023
Due to heavy snowfall recorded on Friday, several roads in the provinces of Ifrane and Midelt have been completely or partially closed by local authorities. The details.
Two Brothers Arrested for Allegedly Starting Forest Fire in Ifrane, Morocco
1 September 2022
Two men who would be involved in the triggering of a forest fire in Ifrane, were arrested by the gendarmerie elements of Azrou. An investigation has been opened.
Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Morocco, Overwhelming Firefighters
23 August 2022
Morocco is not done with forest fires. This Monday, August 22, a fire was recorded in Ifrane, adding to those already underway in Taounate, Al Hoceima and Chefchaouen. Even if (…)
Moroccan Olympic Champion El-Bakkali Among 43 Athletes Training in Ifrane for Upcoming Championships
14 January 2022
Several Moroccan athletes, members of the national athletics team, are currently in a training camp in Ifrane for the upcoming long-distance and middle-distance championships.
Former Yale Dean Appointed Vice President at Morocco’s Al Akhawayn University
9 August 2021
Dr. Christopher S. Taylor, former dean of Yale University, has just been appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), succeeding (…)
Drug Trafficking Scandal Rocks Morocco’s Al Akhawayn University
20 February 2021
A student from Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane was arrested for drug trafficking. He is accused of the illegal sale of cannabis within the university.
Morocco’s Mountain Tourism Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic
17 February 2021
Foreign tourists are scarce in the snowy massifs of the Middle Atlas due to the health crisis related to the coronavirus. Professionals in the sector are complaining about it (…)
King Mohammed VI Enjoys Ski Getaway and Hunting in Morocco’s Snowy Ifrane Region
1 February 2021
For a week, King Mohammed VI has been enjoying the snowy mountains of Michlifen to practice his favorite sport, skiing. The region is also full of cork oak forests where (…)