Morocco Grapples with Repatriation of 277 Nationals from ISIS Camps in Syria and Iraq
4 November 2022
There are nearly 300 Moroccan nationals in the camps run by the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Morocco is following their cases.
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Morocco Orders 30% Cut in Public Energy Use Amid Rising Costs
30 October 2022
To cope with the rise in the energy bill, the authorities have asked local authorities to drastically reduce electricity consumption in public buildings and public lighting (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Through November 30
28 October 2022
Morocco has decided to extend the state of health emergency until November 30, 2022, in order to deal with the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
Morocco Suspends Governor Over Urban Planning Irregularities in Temara
25 October 2022
The Ministry of the Interior decided on Monday to suspend the governor of the prefecture of Skhirat-Témara, for irregularities in the management of urban planning in his territory.
Interior Ministry Suspends Taroudant Official Amid Corruption Probe
24 October 2022
The Ministry of the Interior has just suspended the deputy of a caïd operating in the province of Taroudant. A corruption case is the reason for this sanction.
Ancient Rock Art Site in Morocco Destroyed for Watermelon Farm
6 October 2022
The Ministries of the Interior and Culture have sent an inspection commission to Zagora to note the destruction of an important archaeological site by a farmer to set up his (…)
Moroccan Interior Ministry Fires Local Official in Marrakech Corruption Probe
1 October 2022
A Caid posted at the administrative annex of Azli, in the Marrakech region, has been dismissed from his duties by the Ministry of the Interior.
Morocco Arrests Nearly 3,000 for Drug Trafficking Near Schools, Seizes Cannabis and Cocaine
29 September 2022
The operations carried out near schools during the 2021-2022 school year led to the arrest of 2,842 people for drug trafficking, according to figures published by the Minister (…)
Morocco Denies Ban on Women Staying in Local Hotels, Minister Clarifies
24 September 2022
A circular from the Ministry of the Interior would have prohibited women from staying in a hotel in their city of residence. Questioned on the issue by the deputy of the (…)
Morocco Reshuffles 43% of Interior Ministry Officials in Major Transfer Operation
18 August 2022
Faithful to its tradition, the Ministry of the Interior has carried out a transfer movement in the ranks of the authority agents, affecting 43% of the total workforce of this (…)