King Mohammed VI’s Brief Visit Sparks Concerns Over Delayed Casablanca Projects
29 January 2019
Sanctions could be imposed in the coming weeks following the visit last week of King Mohammed VI to Casablanca.
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Moroccan Police Inspector Arrested for Bribery and Extortion in Kenitra
29 January 2019
A police inspector stationed in the Mehdia district was arrested by the prefectural judicial police service of Kenitra for corruption.
Salmonella Scare: Moroccan Company Recalls Modilac Baby Formula
29 January 2019
A Moroccan company has just launched the withdrawal and recall of several infant milk references after a health alert following contamination by a bacterium.
Hirak Leader Zefzafi Accused of Disruptive Behavior in Moroccan Prison, Transferred to Hospital
28 January 2019
The leader of the Hirak movement in Al Hoceima, Nasser Zefzafi, is accused by the management of the local Ain Sebaa 1 prison of "sowing trouble and anarchy through behavior (…)
Brazilian Smuggler Caught with Nearly 1 kg of Cocaine in Intestines at Casablanca Airport
28 January 2019
Some 980 grams of cocaine packaged in 81 capsules were extracted from the intestines of a national arrested two weeks ago at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Meets with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, Deepening Strategic Partnership
26 January 2019
On an official visit to Morocco, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was received in audience by King Mohammed VI.
Morocco Unveils Pay Scale for Mandatory Military Service Conscripts
25 January 2019
Scheduled for the end of this year in Morocco, military service was once again discussed yesterday in the Council of Government, where several modalities were specified.
Marrakech Airport Police Inspector Suspended Over Tourist Theft Allegations
25 January 2019
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has just announced the suspension of a police inspector stationed at Marrakech-Menara airport following accusations of theft.
Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Moroccan Cafe Incident
24 January 2019
A man accused of causing damage and threatening customers of a cafe was injured on Wednesday by a policeman in Berrechid.
Morocco Eradicates Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks in Multiple Provinces
24 January 2019
The six outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease discovered on January 7 in Fquih Ben Salah and Khouribga have been eradicated by the veterinary services of the National Office of (…)