OCP Group CEO Mostafa Terrab Named Morocco’s ’Man of the Year’ by Maroc Hebdo
31 December 2019
The French-language weekly Maroc Hebdo has revealed the identity of the Man of the Year 2019. His name: Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO of the OCP group.
Morocco
Morocco Appoints New Directors in Key Government Ministries
31 December 2019
The Council of Government, which met on Thursday, December 26 in Rabat, under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Othmani, made appointments, in (…)
Moroccan Singer Dounia Batma Faces Prosecution in Celebrity Blackmail Scandal
30 December 2019
It’s getting seriously complicated for Moroccan singer Dounia Batma. Brought before the Prosecutor of the King near the court of first instance in Marrakech, the star of (…)
King Mohammed VI Mourns Passing of Veteran Moroccan Journalist Mustapha Alaoui
30 December 2019
Mohammed VI sent a message of condolence and compassion, following the death of journalist Mustapha Alaoui. This royal message, addressed to the family of the deceased, (…)
Morocco Restricts Travel to Turkey for Young Women Amid Immigration Concerns
30 December 2019
Several Moroccan citizens were prevented from boarding the flight to Istanbul last Saturday, December 28. This was the decision of the authorities at Mohamed V Airport in (…)
Morocco’s Moulay Ismail University Plans New Medical School in Errachidia
30 December 2019
The Board of Directors of Moulay Ismail University (UMI) in Meknes wants to open a medical school in Errachidia.
Hundreds Protest in Morocco Demanding Release of Jailed Journalist Omar Radi
30 December 2019
The arrest of journalist Omar Radi for contempt of court continues to provoke strong protests in Morocco. Several hundred protesters gathered in Rabat on Saturday to demand his (…)
Historic First: Woman Elected Leader of Moroccan Soulaliyate Community
30 December 2019
This is the first time that a woman has taken the lead of the Soulaliyate community of Ouled Ahmed Souk Larbaa. She is Rabia Assoul Bent Abd Essalam Ben Bouslam, who owes her (…)
Police Officer Shoots Armed Suspect in Meknes Taxi Hostage Incident
29 December 2019
A police officer serving at the Meknes police headquarters had to use his service weapon on Saturday, December 28, to arrest an individual with a criminal record. He had taken (…)
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Returns to Marrakech for Holiday Season
29 December 2019
After a few days in France for a personal stay, King Mohammed VI arrived Saturday evening at the Menara airport in Marrakech.