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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation

Morocco12 May 2024

Families Protest Inaction on Moroccan Hostages in Myanmar Trafficking Scheme

Faced with the inaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad and the Moroccan embassy, the families of the victims of torture in Myanmar (Burma) announce the organization of a sit-in in front of Nasser Bourita’s department and the embassy of the People’s Republic of China, and the holding of a press conference in Rabat at the headquarters of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights.

Morocco9 May 2024

14 Moroccans Held Hostage in Myanmar After Job Scam, Diplomats Seek Release

The Moroccan diplomacy is mobilizing to free the Moroccans kidnapped and tortured by armed groups on the border between Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).

Morocco4 May 2024

Moroccan Officials Probe Reports of Youth Lured and Detained by Criminal Gang in Thailand

The detention of dozens of young Moroccans in difficult conditions in Thailand is a concern for Fatima Tamni, a deputy of the Democratic Left Federation (FGD) party. She is asking Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, about the measures taken by his department to address this issue.

Morocco29 Apr 2024

Morocco Expands Digital Consular Services for Expatriates Worldwide

Morocco has taken new measures to simplify the life of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). These are the generalization of the "Appointment" and "eStamp" systems to all the Kingdom’s Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts (MDPC).

Morocco22 Apr 2024

Moroccan Lawmaker Urges Crackdown on Schengen Visa Appointment Scalpers

The president of the parliamentary group of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) in the House of Representatives, Rachid Hammouni, called for the implementation of technical solutions to fight against the phenomenon of intermediaries for Schengen visa appointments .

Morocco29 Mar 2024

Moroccan Lawmaker Challenges Foreign Minister on Schengen Visa Hurdles for Citizens

Deputy Rachid Hamouni, from the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) in the House of Representatives, questioned Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, about the measures taken to solve the difficulties of Moroccans in obtaining a Schengen visa.

Morocco20 Mar 2024

Expropriated property by Morocco: Algeria lied.... the proof

Contrary to the information contained in the statement issued by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, official Algerian documents attest to the discussions between Morocco and Algeria regarding the expropriation of Algerian state property in Rabat .

Morocco3 Mar 2024

Moroccan Parliament Urges Action on Racist Attacks Against Expatriates

A parliamentarian from the Istiqlal party has just called on Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation, to act to combat the repeated racist attacks targeting Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).

Morocco23 Jan 2024

Mauritania-Morocco Customs Dispute: Negotiations Underway to Resolve Trade Tensions

The Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Salem Ould Marzoug, said on Monday, during his visit to Rabat, that negotiations are underway to find a solution to the recent increase in customs duties on goods from Morocco.

Morocco9 Jan 2024

Morocco Launches New Streamlined Consular Services for Expats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation is once again simplifying the lives of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) by setting up a new procedure for the issuance of "Proximity Consular Services" at all Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts, regardless of the post to which their place and country of residence are attached.

Morocco17 Nov 2023

Morocco to Buy Consulate Buildings Abroad, Cutting Rental Costs

In order to rationalize expenses and mitigate the high costs of rentals abroad, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad has implemented a strategic plan.

Morocco16 Nov 2023

Moroccan Expats Fight Property Restrictions in Sidi Rahal, Appeal to Embassies

Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are calling on the Moroccan diplomatic representations in their countries of residence to have the restrictions on their property in Sidi Rahal, taken by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs, lifted.