The Moroccan Family Code is about to undergo substantial changes. The Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, presented last night before King Mohammed VI seven amendments approved by the Supreme Council of Ulema, some of which concern Moroccans residing abroad.
Saudi Arabia has decided: no alcohol in the stadiums during the 2034 World Cup. This decision revives questions about the position Morocco, co-organizer of the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, will take.
The taxi sector in Morocco is undergoing a transformation. More and more operators, independent or companies, are contracting their drivers and affiliating them with the National Social Security Fund (CNSS).
Several popular neighborhoods in Marrakech are increasingly attracting tourists looking for affordable rental offers, such as Bab Doukkala. But beware of illegal rentals.
The Minister of Justice, Abdelatif Ouahbi, announced an upcoming revision of the dahir governing the compensation of victims of traffic accidents, a text that is nearly 40 years old. This announcement follows a meeting held with various stakeholders in the sector, including insurance companies.
Morocco is taking radical measures to protect its cultural heritage. A new draft law provides for severe sanctions for those who attack historical treasures. Ten years in prison and a fine of 200,000 dirhams, this is the high price to pay for offenders.
The Spanish Congress has approved the abolition of "golden visas" that offer the possibility for foreigners, including Moroccans, to acquire housing and carry out commercial investments in the Iberian peninsula. These visas will continue to be granted until the new measure comes into force.
The Council of Government will examine this Thursday the draft law amending and supplementing Law No. 25-90 on subdivisions, housing groups and land divisions. The text provides, among other things, for tougher sanctions against developers concluding reservation contracts.
No more clandestine trips? In Morocco, the government is considering legalizing informal transport in rural areas, known as "khattafa". These transporters, who criss-cross difficult-to-access roads to connect isolated villages, play a vital role for local populations.
Morocco is rolling out the red carpet for the Naurdiev brothers, rising figures in MMA. Through an exceptional gesture, King Mohammed VI has granted Moroccan nationality to Ismail and Islam Naurdiev, Russian-born athletes who have repeatedly expressed their admiration for the kingdom.
Faced with the difficulties encountered by Moroccans in proving their marital status to certain hotel establishments, the Haraki group proposes its miracle solution: integrate this information directly on the electronic national identity card.
The Popular Movement group in the House of Representatives has tabled a bill to regulate transport via mobile applications, such as Uber, Careem or InDrive. The objective? Require drivers of these platforms to obtain a professional driver’s license, as is already the case for taxis.