Locust Swarms Threaten Crops in Southern Morocco, Farmers Seek Government Aid
22 March 2025
Devastating locusts are attacking crops in certain regions of Morocco, causing concern among farmers who are calling on the authorities for help.
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Morocco Sets Zakat Al-Fitr at 23 Dirhams for Ramadan 2025
22 March 2025
The Supreme Council of Ulema has set the amount of Zakat Al-Fitr for the year 1446 of the Hegira (2025) at 23 dirhams per person. This amount represents an increase compared to (…)
French Fugitive Wanted for Violent Crimes Arrested in Marrakech
22 March 2025
A 28-year-old Franco-Algerian national was arrested in Marrakech on Friday, March 21 by the police. The individual, in an irregular situation in Morocco, was the subject of an (…)
Morocco Unveils $1.2 Billion Highway Expansion Plan
22 March 2025
Two protocols of agreement were signed on Friday in Rabat, committing the State and the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM). These agreements concern strategic projects, (…)
Rabat Region to Shift Water and Utility Management from Redal to New Provider
22 March 2025
The Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region is about to undergo a major change. As of April 1st, the management of water, electricity and sanitation will no longer be the responsibility of (…)
New Casablanca Parking Garage Sparks Controversy Over Pricing
21 March 2025
The new underground parking lot of the Arab League, located under Avenue Ibrahim Roudani in Casablanca, is the subject of criticism even before its opening. The announced (…)
Marrakech’s Iconic Jemaa el-Fna Square Set for Major Renovation
21 March 2025
The authorities of Marrakech are working on the rehabilitation of Jemaa El Fna Square, a global cultural symbol and an integral part of the human heritage listed by UNESCO, and (…)
Online Begging Surges in Morocco During Ramadan
21 March 2025
In Morocco, begging has spread on social networks, especially Facebook, during Ramadan. The phenomenon raises questions.
Spanish License Plates Once Common in Parts of Morocco, Reflecting Colonial History
21 March 2025
The license plate, that mundane element of our vehicles, can sometimes tell unsuspected stories. Did you know that there was a time when Spanish plates were used in Morocco?
Delivery Driver’s Dispute with Taxi Sparks Outrage in Fez, Morocco
21 March 2025
An incident that occurred in Fez has reignited the debate on the behavior of certain taxi drivers in the city. A widely circulated video shows a young Moroccan expressing his (…)