Moroccan Man Sentenced for Public Eating During Ramadan, Sparking Debate
29 April 2021
A young man was sentenced to a two-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 500 dirhams for eating in public during the month of Ramadan.
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Marrakech Inspires London Jeweler’s Exotic New Collection
29 April 2021
London jeweler Cassandra Goad was inspired by Marrakech for her latest jewelry collection. The ochre city is discovered through this collection.
Former Moroccan Lawmaker Arrested in Marrakech for Bad Check, Later Released
28 April 2021
A former MP was arrested by the police services of the Daoudiat district, in Marrakech. He is being prosecuted for issuing bad checks.
Moroccan Curfew Violations Surge During Ramadan, Sparking Clashes
22 April 2021
Since the beginning of Ramadan, the security forces have regularly witnessed the violation of the curfew imposed as part of the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. (…)
Protests Erupt in Marrakech Over Ramadan Curfew and Prayer Restrictions
21 April 2021
Many Moroccans demonstrated last Monday in Marrakech to protest against the curfew and the ban on Tarawih prayers. The police arrested about ten people.
AfDB Invests €300 Million to Upgrade Morocco’s Tangier-Marrakech Railway
20 April 2021
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting the modernization of the rail sector in Morocco. It has mobilized 300 million euros in favor of the National Railways Office (…)
Air Europa Launches Spring Sale with Flights to Morocco from €29
19 April 2021
As part of its second "Time To Fly 2021" campaign launched this Monday and running until May 3, Air Europa is offering discounted flights to Morocco, Europe and America, with (…)
Marrakech PJD Official Arrested for Operating Shisha Cafe During Health Emergency
16 April 2021
The gendarmerie services of Tassoultante arrested and placed in custody an elected official of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), owner of a shisha cafe in the El Hena (…)
Marrakech Authorities Raid Illegal Café, Arrest 40 for Violating Ramadan Curfew
15 April 2021
About forty people, mainly young people and a café manager, were arrested on Wednesday evening and taken to the police station for violating the state of emergency in (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Sentenced to 6 Years for Corruption in Building Permit Scandal
10 April 2021
The Court of Appeal of Marrakech in charge of financial crimes has sentenced the MP Abderrahim El Kamel, who is also the president of the Ouahat Sidi Brahim commune, to six (…)