3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ouarzazate Province in Morocco
27 May 2019
A seismic shock of a magnitude of 3.6 degrees on the Richter scale was recorded on Sunday in the province of Ouarzazate.
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Major Drug Bust on Marrakech-Agadir Highway: 500kg Cannabis, Cocaine Seized
26 May 2019
A large quantity of drugs was seized this Sunday by the Agadir police services. The cargo was inside a light vehicle near Imintanout.
UN Envoy for Western Sahara Resigns, Algeria Expresses "Deep Regret"
26 May 2019
On the heels of the resignation of Horst Kohler, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara, Algerian diplomacy has expressed its "deep regret".
Gang Led by Woman Busted for Kidnapping and Extortion in Laâyoune, Morocco
26 May 2019
A kidnapping gang has just been dismantled in the south of the Kingdom, more precisely in Laâyoune. Consisting of two men with a woman at their head, they extorted money from (…)
Domestic Violence Shocks Moroccan Village: Man Surrenders After Allegedly Killing Wife
26 May 2019
Relatives and residents of a small village near Azrou are still in shock since the announcement of the death of a woman. The victim was slit by her husband and an investigation (…)
Morocco Thwarts Over 30,000 Illegal Immigration Attempts in 2023, Official Reports
26 May 2019
Morocco continues to communicate on the means put in place to fight against illegal immigration and above all to show its main European partner that the figures are there to (…)
Marrakech University Officials Accused of Embezzlement and Document Destruction
26 May 2019
A complaint for embezzlement of funds and destruction of official documents has been filed against the rector of the Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, his general secretary, (…)
Morocco Opts for US Patriot Missiles, Abandons Russian S400 Deal Amid Sanctions Threat
26 May 2019
Initially very interested in the Russian anti-aircraft system "S400" which is considered the best in the world, Morocco will ultimately opt for the American "Patriot MIM-104". (…)
Moroccan Banking Disputes Surge: Mediation Offers Alternative to Court Battles
25 May 2019
The increase in the number of disputes with banks means that mediation is becoming increasingly necessary, especially since the customer is no match for the dominant position (…)
High-Profile Arrests in Rabat: Colonel’s Son Accused of Running Illegal Luxury Poker Ring
25 May 2019
A brigade of the General Intelligence Service has just apprehended the son of a colonel as well as many of his (very wealthy) clients. He is being prosecuted under arrest, they (…)