Morocco
Moroccan Court Sentences Man to 2 Years for Child Sexual Abuse in Marrakech
The criminal chamber of the Marrakech Court of Appeal sentenced a fifty-year-old man to two years in prison for sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl.
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Morocco
Marrakech Named Among Top Travel Destinations by New York Times
This year again, Marrakech is featured in the top 52 best destinations, published annually by the NY Times. In the past, the ochre city has been included in many global top lists.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Appeals 12-Month Prison Sentence to Supreme Court
Dounia Batma is challenging the decision of the Marrakech Court of Appeal, which increased her sentence from 8 to 12 months in prison. In a last resort, the singer, who will celebrate her thirtieth birthday on April 1st, has decided to seize the Court of Cassation.
Morocco
Marrakech Police Raid Illegal Villa Party, Arrest 20 for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions
The non-compliance with the measures imposed by the fight against the spread of the coronavirus, led to the arrest of about twenty people, five of whom were placed in custody in Marrakech . They gathered in a villa for a party, in violation of the state of health emergency still in force.
Morocco
Popular Moroccan Singer Cheikha Trax Faces Trial for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions
Released on bail, the popular singer Cheikha Trax will be required to appear before the court of first instance in Marrakech. Her trial is expected to open in the coming days.
Morocco
Extremist Arrested After Failed Attack on Guard at Marrakech Royal Residence
An extremist tried to attack one of the guards on duty in front of the royal residence of Sidi Moumen in Marrakech. Neutralized by the other police officers, he was arrested and placed in custody for the needs of the investigation.
Morocco
French Tourist's Mysterious Death in Marrakech Hotel Jacuzzi Remains Unsolved
Ludovic Lefèvre and his wife Mélissa left Rennes in France for Marrakech to enjoy a few moments of tranquility, away from professional and family stress. But this moment in a 5-star hotel will become nightmarish on the last of the five planned days, with the death of the head of the family, found dead at the bottom of the jacuzzi.
Morocco
Marrakech Unveils Luxury 'M Avenue' Shopping District, Rivaling Paris's Champs Élysées
With its international luxury brands and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Pestana CR7 hotel, Avenue M, the most beautiful thoroughfare in Marrakech , dreams of rivaling the Champs Élysées in Paris. Its inauguration is scheduled for a few weeks.
Morocco
Kuwaiti Pedophile Trial Delayed for 11th Time as Suspect Remains Fugitive in Morocco
The trial of the Kuwaiti national accused of pedophilia has been postponed again by the Court of Appeal of Marrakech . This is the 11th postponement since the accused fled the kingdom before the start of the legal proceedings initiated by the victim.
Morocco
Moroccan Scientists Contribute to Study on TRAPPIST-1 Exoplanets' Composition
A study published in the international journal "Planetary Science Journal" reports a new astronomical discovery. It is the work of several researchers, including Moroccans from the Laboratory of High Energy Physics and Astrophysics (LPHEA) and the Oukaimeden Observatory of the Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) of Marrakech .
Morocco
Morocco's Tour Guides Face Financial Strain as COVID-19 Aid Delays Persist
Due to the health crisis, Morocco’s guides are experiencing great precariousness. For more than ten months, the efforts of the associations representing this professional category of national tourism have been focused mainly on coordination with the authorities, to obtain the lump-sum allowance. This is slow in coming.
Morocco
Marrakech Massage Parlor Raided for Alleged Prostitution Ring
The police services carried out a raid in a massage parlor in the Gueliz district of Marrakech to arrest five people, including the owner of the premises. The massage was only a front for illegal activities such as prostitution, debauchery and the corruption of a minor.