Violence Erupts in Moroccan Cities Ahead of Legislative Elections
24 August 2021
Several acts of violence broke out on Sunday in several cities in the run-up to the legislative elections, forcing the Royal Gendarmerie to intervene.
Mohammedia
Moroccan Official Arrested for Shoplifting Women’s Underwear at Supermarket
29 June 2021
The police elements arrested a vice-president of the commune of Ain Harrouda in Mohammedia as he was leaving a shopping center. He is accused of having stolen women’s underwear.
Massive Drug Bust: Over 2 Tons of Cannabis Seized Near Mohammedia, Morocco
13 June 2021
Elements of the national brigade of the judicial police thwarted on Friday an attempt to traffic drugs near Mohammedia. The operation led to the seizure of two tons and 490 kg (…)
Electricity Theft Investigation Launched in Berrechid Amid Pre-Election Controversy
31 May 2021
A few months before the elections, elected officials are desperately trying to gain the trust of the inhabitants of the province of Berrechid through dishonest means. They (…)
121-Year-Old Moroccan Woman Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
2 April 2021
At her age, she is one of the people targeted to benefit from the free vaccination campaign. Hadda Kessou, the oldest person in the Chellalate region near Mohammedia, and (…)
Mohammedia Officials Deny Hammam Reopenings Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
6 January 2021
The prefecture of Mohammedia has formally denied the "reopening" of hammams. It has urged the promoters of these Moorish baths to "respect" the decisions of the government (…)
Moroccans Protest Diplomatic Ties with Israel in Major Cities
29 December 2020
Hundreds of Moroccans demonstrated last Saturday in several cities like Casablanca and Mohammedia against the normalization of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel.
Morocco Emerges as World’s Second-Largest Green Bean Producer, Yield Tops 200,000 Tons
27 December 2020
Green bean production is taking up more space in Morocco, with this year resulting in a large increase in production. The kingdom is now the second largest producer in terms of (…)
Court Overturns Mohammedia Mayor Election, PJD and RNI Set for Political Showdown
18 December 2020
The Court of Cassation has just canceled the election of Imane Sabir from the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) as president of the urban commune of Mohammedia. Her party (…)
Investigation Launched into Alleged Misappropriation at Moroccan Hospital
16 December 2020
The past management of the Moulay Abdellah hospital in Mohammedia is being called into question. Irregularities have been identified in the awarding of landscaping and catering (…)