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• ’FBI’ Star Zeeko Zaki Proposes to Girlfriend During Moroccan Desert Getaway
  26 May 2023, by Said

  Egyptian-American actor and star of the "FBI" series, Zeeko Zaki, shared his joy on Instagram. In a post on the social network, he revealed that he had proposed to his girlfriend Renee Monaco. His declaration was unambiguous: "Habibi, it’s all yours now..."
  The couple, together since 2021, was traveling in Morocco, enjoying a camel ride in the Agafay desert, near Marrakech. It was in this setting that Zaki chose to make his proposal.
  The surprise seems to have been total for Monaco. (…)

• Algerian Singer Faudel Faces Alimony Case in Moroccan Court
  22 October 2024, by Prince

  Accused by his Franco-Algerian ex-wife of refusing to pay her alimony, the Algerian artist naturalized Moroccan Faudel will have to appear shortly before the court of first instance of Marrakech.
  The French justice system has already sentenced Faudel to pay alimony arrears to his ex-wife. To make this decision enforceable in Morocco, the latter, through her lawyer, has initiated proceedings before the court of first instance of Marrakech, the city where the singer resides with his (…)

• Singer Faudel Faces Child Support Case in Moroccan Court
  8 February, by Said

  The raï singer Faudel appeared this Friday, February 7, before the court of first instance of Marrakech for a case of family neglect. The hearing was postponed to March 7.
  Faudel is accused by his Franco-Algerian ex-wife of not paying the child support for their children. The French justice system has already sentenced the singer to pay arrears, but the decision has not been enforced in Morocco. Faudel’s ex-wife has therefore initiated proceedings before the Marrakech court, where the (…)

• Reality Show "The Power" Returns for Second Season Set in Marrakech
  24 March, by Prince

  Season 2 of the reality TV show "The Power" is coming soon to W9. This edition was filmed in Marrakech, Morocco.
  After the success and record audiences of the first season, "The Power" is back on W9. This new edition filmed in Marrakech will be broadcast from Monday, April 7 at 7:50 pm, reports Puremédias. Fans of the reality TV show will be able to rediscover Delta, the off-screen voice that gives the instructions. Season 2 of "The Power" will be broadcast from Monday to Friday at the (…)

• Robert De Niro to Open Luxury Hotel in Marrakech’s Upscale District
  15 January 2023, by Armel

  Hollywood star Robert De Niro will soon be opening his hotel in Marrakech. This is his first investment in the sector on the continent.
  The result of a partnership between the American actor and other investors, the new hotel establishment is located in the upscale Hivernage district. This five-star hotel is a transformation of the hotel The Pearl Marrakech.
  With 71 suites, restaurants, a rooftop, the new complex also offers guests a swimming pool and one of the largest spas in the (…)

• Richard Branson inaugurates six new riads near Marrakech
  20 March 2024, by Prince

  British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition will open six new Riads on July 1 in the famous Kasbah Tamadot hotel, located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Marrakech.
  The six new Riads each have three rooms and can accommodate 10 people. Each room has a private bathroom, a living room and a terrace. On the rooftop terrace of the Riads, a tent suite with a hot tub is set up. Each of the Riads also has a private pool, reports Maghreb Intelligence.
  The interior of the (…)

• Moroccan Political and Business Elite Unite in High-Profile Marrakech Wedding
  27 April 2024, by Sylvanus

  The daughter of Aziz Akhannouch, head of the Moroccan government, and the son of Anas Sefrioui, real estate tycoon, are getting married in Marrakech.
  The wedding of Kenza, 27, daughter of Aziz Akhannouch and Malik, 33, son of Anas Sefrioui, real estate tycoon, is expected to be celebrated this Saturday, April 27 at the residence of the head of government in Marrakech, reports Le360. This is the union of two of the richest and most powerful families in Morocco.
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• AirBaltic Launches First African Route: Riga to Marrakech Flights Begin
  2 November 2022, by Sylvanus

  The Latvian airline AirBaltic now connects Marrakech to Riga (the capital of Latvia). This is its first line to Morocco and the African continent.
  Since Monday, AirBaltic operates two weekly flights between its Riga base and Marrakech-Menara airport on Airbus A220-300 aircraft with 145 or 148 passengers. Outbound flights are scheduled on Mondays and Fridays at 7:35 a.m. to arrive at 12:05 p.m. As for the return flights, they leave Marrakech at 12:50 p.m. to land at 7:05 p.m. (flight time (…)

• Marrakech Students Face Transit Crisis as Bus Services Deteriorate
  25 October 2024, by Sylvanus

  The residents of Tamansourt, especially students and trainees pursuing their training at the Vocational Training Institute, are facing enormous difficulties. The local section of Marrakech of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights calls on the competent authorities for urgent intervention.
  Weakness of the bus services on line 421B, repeated delays in trips, lengthening of travel times compared to the previous situation... These are the complaints received by the local section of (…)

• Marrakech’s Iconic Jamaâ El Fna Square Faces Potential Makeover Ahead of Major Sporting Events
  9 February 2024, by Said

  Professionals on Jamaâ El Fna Square in Marrakech are calling for a complete renovation that enhances this globally recognized performance venue.
  They wish that this transformation be up to the level of the major events planned in the city, in particular the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, reports the local site kech24.com. This initiative aims to make the square more welcoming and adapted to the expectations of visitors and professionals, with a focus on the (…)