Morocco
Taxi Chaos Threatens Marrakech's Tourism Appeal
In Marrakech, the public transport sector is plunged into chaos due to the behavior of taxi drivers, which tarnishes the image of the red city as a global tourist destination.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Stars choose Marrakech for the end-of-year holidays
Marrakech is preparing to welcome several world stars for the end-of-year holidays, including many footballers.
Morocco
Marrakech Emerges as Top European Tourist Destination, Logistics Magazine Reports
Africa Logistics magazine, the journal for African Logistics Executives, has fallen under the charm of Marrakech and designates it as one of the most exciting destinations for European tourists.
Morocco
Marrakech Butcher Arrested for Selling Suspicious Meat
Information has recently circulated about the arrest of a butcher in the Derb Nakhla souk in Bab Doukkala, accused of selling dog meat while passing it off as red meat.
Morocco
Marrakech Corruption Scandal Ends After 15-Year Legal Battle
The Court of Cassation has just put an end to the "Casino Saâdi" affair that has been shaking Marrakech for more than fifteen years. This judicial saga, worthy of a film, involves a vast network of corruption and misappropriation of public funds within the municipality. Elected officials, civil servants and even real estate developers are involved in this case that has made headlines.
Morocco
Brazilian Influencer Arrested in Marrakech After Altercation with Police
The information published by some English media such as The SUN that Liziane Gutierrez, former candidate of the Brazilian reality TV show "A Fazenda", had a nightmarish experience in Morocco, where she would have been forced to show her genitals to Moroccan police, are inaccurate.
Morocco
Marrakech Hotels Defy Closure Orders, Continue Operating Despite Crackdown
Ten of the 31 non-compliant tourist accommodation establishments ordered to close for one to two months continue to open their doors, thus trampling on the decision of Farid Chourak, Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region and governor of the ochre city prefecture.
Morocco
Marrakech Authorities Tighten Oversight of New Year's Eve Villa Parties Amid Tourism Surge
As the New Year approaches, Marrakech is preparing to welcome a large number of tourists, both Moroccan and foreign. Bookings for apartments and villas, particularly in the peripheral communes of the ochre city, are on the rise.
Sport
Hakimi Arrives in Marrakech for African Ballon d'Or Ceremony
The Moroccan right-back of PSG Achraf Hakimi is coming to Marrakech to attend the African Ballon d’Or ceremony and hopes to win it. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of his club, will also make the trip by private jet to support him. His family is also present.
Morocco
Marrakech Officials Reconsider Taxi Route Restrictions Amid Driver Protests
The Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, Farid Chourak, could withdraw his decision to establish specific itineraries for taxis coming from outside the city.
Morocco
Controversial Moroccan TikToker Arrested for Public Indecency and Defamation
The Moroccan influencer "Chikha Moulinex" was arrested this Friday, December 13 in Marrakech, following multiple complaints for insults, defamation and public indecency.
Morocco
Morocco Plans High-Speed Rail Extension to Agadir for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is seriously considering extending its high-speed line to Agadir, host city of the 2030 Football World Cup. Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, recently announced that the preliminary study of this ambitious project would be finalized in mid-2025.