Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Sends Record $12 Billion in Remittances, Boosting Economy
Money transfers made by Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) not only contribute significantly to Morocco’s GDP, but also represent a real safety valve for families.
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Moroccan Living Abroad
France
Béziers Mourns 61-Year-Old Moroccan Man Killed by Young Neighbor
A gathering in tribute to Mohammed Idrissi, 61, of Moroccan origin, killed by a stab wound to the throat by his 22-year-old neighbor, is organized this Sunday, December 8 in Béziers. The procession will start from the sub-prefecture at 2 p.m.
Morocco
Moroccan Entrepreneur Revives Traditional Spirit for UK Market
In the United Kingdom, the beverage offering is expanding with the launch on the market of a spirit inspired by Morocco.
Belgium
Belgian Drug Kingpin Arrested at Dubai Airport, Awaits Extradition
Belgium expects the extradition of a Moroccan-origin drug lord arrested at Dubai airport. He had been sentenced to eight years in prison as part of the "The Figure" case, an investigation into the organization led by drug lord Hoesny A., 43 years old.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Customs Hurdles After Vehicle Theft Abroad
Returning home can sometimes turn into a nightmare for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). Indeed, in case of theft of their vehicle, they find themselves confronted with a complex customs procedure.
Morocco
Morocco to Launch Online Religious Program for Diaspora in 2025
Due to the generally negative political context in Europe, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs intends to revise its policy of religious supervision of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
France
Moroccan Man Sentenced for Domestic Violence Against Wife and Children in Carcassonne
A 48-year-old Moroccan man appeared on Wednesday, December 4, before the Carcassonne Criminal Court for acts of violence against his partner and their four children. The events took place in Villegailhenc, near Carcassonne, between July 2018 and July 2024.
France
Muslim Group in Corsica Donates €10,000 for Pope's Visit
The association "Les bienfaiteurs marocains de Corse" has expressed fraternal support to the Christian community to help prepare for the arrival of the Pope in Ajaccio on December 15.
France
Two Dead, Dozens Injured in Mountain Bus Crash Near French-Andorran Border
A tragic bus accident occurred last Sunday on a mountain road in the Pyrénées-Orientales, in Porté-Puymorens. The vehicle, which was carrying 48 people, suddenly left its lane before hitting a cliff. The toll is heavy: two dead and many injured. Among the passengers was a Moroccan national.
France
Daughter Finds Relief as Suspect Arrested in 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
Dounia, Leïla’s daughter, expresses her feelings after the arrest and indictment for murder of the retired Moroccan suspected of the murder of her mother, found dead on May 12, 2000, near a canal in La Verpillière (Isère), coldly killed by a bullet in the neck, and that of a 15-year-old schoolgirl, found in August 1988 in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Strategy to Attract Investment from Expatriates
The government is pulling out all the stops to attract investments from Moroccans living abroad (MRE). This is what Karim Zidane, the minister delegate in charge of Investment, said during a question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives. In front of the deputies, he detailed the strategy put in place to encourage Moroccans around the world to invest their capital in the kingdom.
France
Moroccan Retiree Charged in Two Decades-Old Murders in France
Arrested at his home in Dijon by the gendarmerie for the murders of Nathalie Boyer committed in 1988 and of Leila Afif in 2000, in the "missing persons of Isère" case, the Moroccan retiree Mohammed C. was indicted for homicide.