Fez Prepares for Imminent Royal Visit by King Mohammed VI
6 April 2019
A very upcoming visit by King Mohammed VI to Fez is planned. And of course, preparations are underway to make the city beautiful and secure.
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Moroccan Police Uncover Million-Dollar ’Jinn Summoning’ Scam in Rabat
6 April 2019
A scam that cost the victim some 1.3 million dirhams and many other goods has just been uncovered by the Rabat police services. So far, three arrests have been made.
King Mohammed VI Leads Push for Vocational Training Reform in Morocco
6 April 2019
King Mohammed VI has again brought together the Head of Government, heads of public institutions and his advisers to discuss progress on the thorny issue of youth training.
Moroccan Police Seize Over a Ton of Cannabis Smuggled on Camel Caravan
6 April 2019
It is not known whether they were chosen for their endurance or their (in)discretion, but in any case, more than a ton of drugs was seized this Friday on the backs of dromedaries.
Moroccan Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence for Protest Leader Nasser Zefzafi
6 April 2019
The verdict fell like a guillotine for Nasser Zefzafi and his co-detainees, as the 20-year prison sentence was upheld on appeal this Friday, April 6.
Israelis Arrested in Morocco for Alleged Passport Fraud Scheme
6 April 2019
Two Israelis suspected of forging administrative documents in order to obtain Moroccan identity cards and passports were arrested by the police in Marrakech.
Winter Storm Brings Snow and Freezing Temperatures to Morocco’s Mountains
5 April 2019
For those who think the good days are (already) back, they are greatly mistaken. The National Meteorology Directorate (DMN) forecasts snow and cold for this Friday and Saturday.
Former Moroccan News Director Faces Multiple Lawsuits from PJD Ministers
5 April 2019
Judicial proceedings against journalists are far from rare as they should be. Mohamed Khabbachi, current director of the news site Barlamane.com, would have several lawsuits on (…)
Moroccan Grandmother Stranded in Syria After Failed Rescue of ISIS Grandchildren
5 April 2019
Originally from Fez, a 63-year-old grandmother found herself stuck in Syria, after going to rescue her five grandchildren.
Fez Faces Health Crisis as Butchers Turn to Illegal Slaughterhouses Over Tax Hike
5 April 2019
A new tax imposed by the mayor of Fez would not have pleased the butchers of the city who, for a large part, have turned to clandestine slaughterhouses, thus greatly increasing (…)