Morocco
Moroccan Soccer Team Masseur Arrested for Alleged Attempted Rape of Tourist
The masseur of Olympique de Safi (OCS), the football club of the city, was arrested on Monday for attempted rape of a foreign tourist.
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Marrakesh
Morocco
Turkish Media Spotlights Marrakech's Rich Islamic Heritage and Moroccan History
Daily Sabah, a pro-government Turkish daily published in Turkey, available in English, German, Arabic and Russian and owned by the Turkuvaz Media Group, celebrates Marrakech, "Morocco’s historic jewel, the imprint of Islam in North Africa".
Morocco
Franco-Algerian Comedian Wahid Bouzidi in Coma After Stroke in Morocco
Franco-Algerian comedian Wahid Bouzidi, who has appeared notably in "Encore Heureux", "Kickback", "Nicky Larson" and "Alad’2", was hospitalized in an emergency in a Marrakech clinic on Wednesday, August 16.
Morocco
Air Arabia Morocco Expands Domestic Routes, Connecting Marrakech, Dakhla, and Fez
The Air Arabia Morocco airline is launching new air links to connect Marrakech, Dakhla and Fez as part of the expansion of its domestic air network.
Morocco
Richard Branson's Virgin Group to Open Luxury Riads in Marrakech Atlas Mountains
British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is preparing to open six new luxury riads at the Kasbah Tamadot located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains in Marrakech.
Morocco
Deadly Sandstorm Turns Moroccan Tourist Cities Red, Disrupts Daily Life
A sandstorm hit Marrakech and Agadir, coloring the sky an impressive red and causing one death in the ochre city.
Morocco
Gulf Tourist Arrested After Burning Passport at Marrakech Airport
While he arrived at Marrakech-Menara International Airport to take a flight, a young man from a Gulf country burned his passport to the surprise of travelers and police.
Morocco
Extreme Heatwave Hits Marrakech: Tourists Face 122°F Temperatures
Two brothers from Saragossa, on vacation in Marrakech, are complaining about the hot weather currently there. The kingdom is hit by the heatwave with extreme temperatures.
Morocco
Rare Sandstorm Strikes Central Morocco, Killing One in Marrakech Region
A sandstorm has hit several regions of central Morocco, including Marrakech, in recent days. A rather rare phenomenon at this time of year. Hence the concern of the inhabitants of these regions.
Morocco
Massive Sandstorm Engulfs Marrakech, Leaving One Dead and Widespread Damage
An exceptionally intense sandstorm has assaulted the city of Marrakech , enveloping the landscape in a thick orange veil for at least half an hour.
Morocco
Moroccan Artisan Urges Oprah to Spotlight Local Craftsmanship After Marrakech Visit
A Moroccan artisan has called on American Oprah Winfrey to support Moroccan craftsmanship. The famous TV and film producer and host recently spent two unforgettable vacation days in Marrakech.
Morocco
Richard Branson's Moroccan Mountain Retreat Featured in BBC Hotel Series
The first episode of the fifth season of "Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby", a BBC 2 documentary series, has set up camp at the hotel of British billionaire Richard Branson, Kasbah Tamadot, located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, in Marrakech. Chef Monica Galetti and British lawyer and TV personality Rob Rinder are the co-hosts.