Morocco
Raï Singer Cheb Faudel Faces Child Support Case in Moroccan Court
Raï singer Cheb Faudel, whose real name is Faudel Belloua, appears in court this Friday before the criminal chamber of the court of first instance in Marrakech.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Political Interests Impede Slum Demolition in Major Moroccan Cities
Political actors or potential candidates for the 2026 elections in the Casablanca-Settat and Marrakech-Safi regions are trying to block the demolition of slums, illegal constructions and dilapidated buildings, as well as rehousing operations, in order to preserve their electoral constituencies, or even their electorate.
Morocco
Marrakech Embraces Ramadan with Spiritual Fervor and Bustling Preparations
Like other Moroccan cities, Marrakech is living to the rhythm of Ramadan. The ochre city has a particular atmosphere, imbued with spirituality and marked by intense commercial activity.
Morocco
Marrakech Authorities Continue Crackdown on Illegal Commercial Structures
The local authorities of Marrakech have proceeded to demolish a cafe located on Avenue Moulay Rachid. The establishment was encroaching on the public domain. In recent months, several storefronts of cafes and restaurants have been demolished.
Morocco
Rapper Gims' $90 Million Luxury Villa Project Advances in Marrakech
The "Sunset Village Private Residences", Gims’ luxury real estate project in Marrakech, is progressing at a good pace, after the Congolese rapper obtained all the necessary authorizations.
Morocco
Moroccan Tax Authorities Probe High-End Real Estate Developers Over Cash Payments
The regional control teams of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) are investigating the requirement made to clients by large real estate developers to pay in cash during commercial transactions. The inspectors visited these companies operating mainly in Casablanca and Marrakech.
Morocco
Delta Air Lines to Launch Direct Flights from Atlanta to Marrakech in 2025
An agreement between the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and Delta Air Lines will create a direct air link between Atlanta and Marrakech starting in October 2025. This new route, operated by Boeing 767-400s with 238 seats, will offer three flights per week.
Morocco
Moroccan Fishmonger Stirs Controversy with Drastically Discounted Sardines
While the price of a kilo of sardines has reached 15 to 20 dirhams in some markets in Morocco, in Marrakech a young fishmonger is selling it for 5 dirhams. An unfair competition that is causing a lot of controversy.
Morocco
Interpol Fugitive from France Arrested in Marrakech
Based on information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the Moroccan police succeeded in arresting a Frenchman, wanted by Interpol, in Marrakech.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Reunites with Daughters After Prison Release
Moroccan singer Dounia Batma appeared in a video for the first time since her release. She recently left the Oudaya prison in Marrakech, after serving a one-year prison sentence in the "Hamza Mon Bb" case.
Morocco
Police Commissioner in Morocco Arrested for Alleged Corruption
A police commissioner from the city of Aït Melloul was arrested in flagrant corruption. A judicial investigation is underway to shed light on this case.
Morocco
French Celebrity Chef Praises Moroccan Cuisine During Marrakech Visit
During a recent visit to Marrakech, the French chef Cyril Lignac, owner of the gourmet restaurants Le Quinzième and Le Chardenoux, was charmed by Moroccan cuisine.