Major Infrastructure Overhaul Reshapes Morocco’s Marrakech-Safi Region
2 December 2024
The government of Aziz Akhannouch has implemented many road projects that are changing the appearance of the Marrakech-Safi region.
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Marrakech’s Affordable Rentals Raise Concerns Over Illegal Tourism Market
2 December 2024
Several popular neighborhoods in Marrakech are increasingly attracting tourists looking for affordable rental offers, such as Bab Doukkala. But beware of illegal rentals.
Marrakech Film Festival: Viewers Walk Out Over Gay Scene in Movie
2 December 2024
During the screening of a film at the Marrakech International Film Festival, spectators did not hesitate to leave the cinema because of a gay scene.
Rooftop Palm Trees in Marrakech Spark Environmental Concerns
2 December 2024
The city of Marrakech is famous for its majestic palm trees. But a new trend is worrying environmentalists: the planting of palm trees on the roofs of houses, hotels and public (…)
Heightened Security as Marrakech Film Festival Begins
29 November 2024
The city of Marrakech is preparing to host the 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival, which opens its doors today. A significant security system has been (…)
Brazilian Reality TV Star Detained in Morocco After Reported Robbery
28 November 2024
Liziane Gutierrez, former candidate of the Brazilian reality TV show "A Fazenda", has been untraceable on social media for a month. The reason for this prolonged absence? The (…)
Morocco Emerges as Top Foreign Destination for French Holiday Travelers
27 November 2024
As the Christmas holidays approach, the French are preparing to storm the roads, train stations and airports. While the mountains remain a great classic, sun holidays, (…)
French Suspect in Money Laundering Case Arrested in Morocco, Faces Extradition
26 November 2024
A 38-year-old French national of Algerian origin was arrested on Monday evening in Marrakech. The Moroccan authorities suspect him of being involved in a money laundering network.
Chinese Firms Dominate Morocco’s High-Speed Rail Expansion Project
25 November 2024
The high-speed rail (HSR) project connecting Kénitra to Marrakech is making rapid progress. The Chinese company China Gezhouba has just won the contract for the realization of (…)
Marrakech Intensifies Crackdown on Begging, Thousands Arrested
24 November 2024
The government wants to further combat begging in all its forms in Marrakech, announced Abdelouafi Laftit, the Minister of the Interior, stating that his department will spare (…)