Israel Appoints Former Egypt Ambassador to Lead Liaison Office in Morocco
11 January 2021
The name of the ambassador who will head the Israeli liaison office in Rabat is now known. His name: David Govrin.
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Agadir Extends COVID-19 Restrictions as Cases Surge Above National Average
11 January 2021
The local authorities of the city of Agadir, on the proposal of the prefectural committee for epidemiological monitoring and follow-up, have decided to extend for another week (…)
Morocco Hesitates on Israel Embassies Amid Concerns Over Biden’s Western Sahara Stance
11 January 2021
A few days before the inauguration of the new President of the United States, Morocco fears that the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara may be called into (…)
Tragic Public Suicide in Agadir: Man Found Hanged, Leaves Note Citing Financial Struggles
11 January 2021
A family tragedy took place on Sunday morning in the Al Massira neighborhood of Agadir. A man in his fifties was found hanged to a tree on the public road. The deceased left a (…)
Moroccan Police Chief Posthumously Promotes Officer Killed in Line of Duty
10 January 2021
As a sign of recognition for his merits, the Director General of National Security has decided to grant an exceptional promotion to police sergeant Mohammed Benjaouad, who died (…)
US Blocks Moroccan Fertilizer Giant OCP from North American Market Amid Trade Dispute
10 January 2021
Tough times for the boss of the Moroccan giant of phosphate fertilizers OCP. The group led by Mostafa Terrab is prohibited from continuing its exports to the North American (…)
Moroccan TV Channel Ordered to Pay $270,000 for Unfair Dismissal of Union-Active Journalist
10 January 2021
The Labor Court near the Court of First Instance of Tangier ordered the television channel Medi1 TV to compensate the journalist Youssef Belhaissi for unfair dismissal. The (…)
Veteran Moroccan Journalist and Political Analyst Mohamed Lachhab Dies at 72
10 January 2021
Journalist and writer, Mohamed Lachhab died, Sunday, January 10, 2021, in a clinic in Rabat, following a chronic illness. He was 72 years old.
Moroccan Police Bust Forgery Ring in Fez and Meknes, Four Arrested
10 January 2021
Elements of the Judicial Police Brigade of Fez-Meknes arrested four individuals, including a woman, in simultaneous operations carried out in Fez and Meknes. They would be (…)
PAM Sweeps Imintanout By-Election, Ousting PJD from City Council
10 January 2021
The city of Imintanout has swung in favor of the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), which has soundly beaten the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) and the other (…)