Morocco
Marrakech Taxi Drivers Offer Free Rides to Dialysis Patients
In Marrakech, taxi drivers have set up an initiative that relieves sick people, especially patients with kidney failure.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Hits Record High with 4 Million Visitors in 2024
With nearly 4 million tourists recorded in 2024, Marrakech sets a new historical record.
Morocco
French Fugitive Arrested in Morocco on International Warrant
The police arrested a Frenchman who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities. This arrest took place in Marrakech.
Morocco
Marrakech Shisha Cafe Owners Protest Crackdown, Cite Economic Impact
The continuation of the campaigns targeting shisha cafes, restaurants and nightclubs in Marrakech is detrimental to these establishments as well as to the local economy, said the owners of these establishments who call for regulation of the shisha activity in the city.
Morocco
Marrakech's Craft Exports Surge 41% in 2024, Setting New Record
Moroccan craftsmanship is doing well, especially in Marrakech. In 2024, the ochre city confirmed its position as the national leader in the sector by recording a record export volume.
Morocco
Marrakech Shisha Businesses Seek Urgent Solutions Amid Crackdown
The owners of nightclubs, restaurants and cafes serving shisha in Marrakech are worried. Faced with control campaigns that are having a major impact on their business, they have sent a distress call to the wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, Farid Chourak. In a letter, they are demanding "urgent solutions" and a meeting to discuss the situation and find solutions.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Sector Hits Record Highs in 2024
The signals are green for Moroccan tourism. The sector set records in 2024 in terms of visitor arrivals, contributing to the development of the local and national economy.
Morocco
Reality TV Star Battles Mystery Illness After Morocco Trip
Brandi Glanville, American star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and former 52-year-old model, claims to have been the victim of a parasitic infection after filming the reality show in Marrakech, Morocco. Since then, she is unrecognizable.
Morocco
Marrakech Tops French Travel Preferences for Fourth Year Running
For the fourth consecutive year, Marrakech is at the top of the favorite destinations of the French in 2024, according to a study by Liligo, in partnership with the Opinion Way polling institute, which announces that the Moroccan city will maintain this position in 2025.
Morocco
Marrakech Café Shooting Case Reopened, Hearing Postponed to January
The case of the shooting at the "La Crème" café in Marrakech is far from over. On Thursday, the Criminal Chamber of Appeal of the Casablanca Court of Appeal reopened the case.
Morocco
Marrakech Environmental Group Warns of Air Quality Crisis Amid World Cup Preparations
The environmental movement "Maroc Environnement 2050" expresses deep concerns about the ongoing urban developments in Marrakech, in the perspective of the 2030 World Cup. The association calls for a complete overhaul of the transport system to prioritize sustainable mobility and improve the quality of life for residents.
Morocco
Marrakech's Iconic Jemaa El-Fna Square to Remove Horse-Drawn Carriages, Sparking Controversy
The Marrakech Municipal Council has decided to relocate the horse-drawn carriage station from Jemaa El-Fna Square, causing concern among the coachmen who see it as a threat to their activity.