Morocco’s Youth Embrace English as Key to Future, Survey Shows
25 April 2021
English could supplant French as the first foreign language in Morocco. This is revealed by a survey conducted by the British Council.
Investigation
French Tourist’s Mysterious Death in Morocco: Investigation Gains Momentum
22 April 2021
The judicial investigation into Ludovic, the Rennais found dead by drowning in a hotel in Morocco 13 months ago, is progressing slowly. The deceased’s wife, Mélissa, who met (…)
Armed Robbers Steal 50,000 DH from Tangier Bank, Manhunt Underway
19 April 2021
An armed robbery took place this Monday, April 19 in a bank agency in Tangier. The alleged perpetrators, two hooded individuals, took away 50,000 DH. An investigation is (…)
Ramadan in Morocco: Work Hours Drop, Household Spending Surges 16%
18 April 2021
While Moroccans reduce their working hours by nearly a quarter during the month of Ramadan, their consumer spending, regardless of social class, increases by 16.3% per (…)
Moroccan Police Seize 2.5 Tons of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust Near Errachidia
18 April 2021
The elements of the prefectural judicial police service of Errachidia seized, on Saturday, 2.5 tons of cannabis resin and arrested an individual who would be involved in the (…)
Tetouan Businessman Arrested for Online Defamation of Public Figures
17 April 2021
Two individuals, including an influential businessman, have been detained following a case of defamation of public figures via social networks in Tetouan.
Fatal Car Crash Near Chefchaouen Claims Lives of Four Young Men During Ramadan
16 April 2021
This Ramadan month has already recorded its share of tragedies with the death of four young men in a car accident, this Thursday, April 15, 2021, near Chefchaouen.
Study Reveals Alarming Rates of Violence Against Men in Morocco
13 April 2021
Moroccan society does not talk about it enough, but the violence suffered by men is reaching alarming proportions. More than 42% of men have suffered at least one act of (…)
Man Indicted for Threatening Le Mans Mosque Attack, Illegal Weapons Possession
12 April 2021
The man who threatened to attack the mosque in Le Mans was arrested in Vendée and then indicted for "threat to commit crimes against persons on the grounds of their religion," (…)
Moody’s Downgrades Outlook for Major Moroccan Banks Amid Economic Concerns
11 April 2021
Four formerly stable Moroccan banks are now on a negative outlook. Moody’s has just confirmed the Ba1 long-term deposit ratings of these banks.