Morocco
Moroccan Hairdresser Arrested in International Drug Trafficking Bust
A young woman, owner of a hairdressing salon in Marrakech , was part of an international drug trafficking network. She was arrested last weekend at her home in Youssoufia.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Marrakech Stunned by Double Child Homicide; Father and Stepmother Under Suspicion
The "Bab Ksiba" district in Marrakech was shaken on Sunday morning by a tragedy. Two children aged 12 and 14 were coldly murdered in the house where they lived with their father and stepmother.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Faces Potential Harsher Sentence as Prosecutor Appeals 'Hamza mon bb' Case
Dounia Batma and the other defendants will not be able to claim a reduced sentence yet. The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Marrakech has just appealed and is demanding the aggravation of the sentence handed down at first instance against the defendants.
Morocco
Marrakech's Iconic Jemaa El Fna Square Deserted as Tourism Plummets
Acrobats, dancers and merchants of the Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech are unemployed, since the implementation of the state of health emergency last March. In the absence of tourists, the crafts-related professions are threatened with extinction.
Morocco
Stepmother Arrested in Marrakech for Double Homicide of Minor Children
A woman in her fifties was arrested on Sunday, August 2, for her alleged involvement in the premeditated double homicide of her two stepchildren.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma's Husband Defends Her After Prison Sentence
Messages of support are pouring in following the conviction of Moroccan star Dounia Batma to a prison sentence. The latest is that of her husband, Mohamed Turk, who addressed her a most romantic message.
Morocco
Moroccan Protester Given Suspended Sentence for Water Shortage Demonstration
A demonstrator, prosecuted for protesting against the drinking water cuts suffered by the Douar Haha, in Marrakech, was sentenced to 3 months in prison with a suspended sentence.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Sentenced to 8 Months in 'Hamza mon bb' Blackmail Case
Dounia Batma was sentenced to 8 months in prison for her involvement in the Hamza mon bb affair. After numerous postponements, the Court of First Instance of Marrakech finally ruled on this case in which several people are implicated.
Morocco
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Marrakech Butchers Raises Concerns Ahead of Eid Al-Adha
24 hours before the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, about twenty butchers have been infected in Marrakech. These new cases of contamination show the seriousness of the situation.
Morocco
Morocco Tourism Hit Hard as Travel Ban Forces Hotel Closures in Marrakech
The decision banning travel to and from eight Moroccan cities is already having a negative impact on the tourist season in Marrakech .
Morocco
Tragic Electrocution in Marrakech: Worker Dies While Repairing Billboard
A man in his thirties died on Wednesday after being electrocuted. The tragedy took place in the Al Massira district of Marrakech.
Morocco
Morocco's Museums Set to Reopen with COVID-19 Safety Measures in Place
After several months of closure due to confinement, and several weeks of preparation, the National Foundation of Museums (FNM) has announced the reopening of museums. According to the institution, the museums are ready to welcome the public in complete safety while respecting the health standards.