King Mohammed VI to Address Nation on 20th Anniversary of Throne Accession
29 July 2019
King Mohammed VI will address the nation today, Monday, July 29, 2019, on the occasion of the Throne Feast.
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Moroccan Writer Calls for Decriminalization of Homosexuality, Citing Shifting Public Opinion
29 July 2019
In an op-ed published in the newspaper Le Monde, the Moroccan writer Abdellah Taïa, who is also gay, recounts the troubles of homosexuals. But Moroccan public opinion on (…)
Morocco Ranked Among Top 10 Riskiest Countries for Solo Female Travelers
29 July 2019
In some countries in the world, solo travel is strongly discouraged for women. Morocco is among the 10 most risky countries where it is dangerous for a woman to venture without (…)
Counterfeit Cash Washes Ashore Near Agadir, Morocco Prompting Police Investigation
29 July 2019
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, the waters of the Aghroud beach, 30 km north of Agadir, washed up 3 handbags full of banknotes. Hundreds of 100 and 200 dirham bills scattered on (…)
Royal Air Force to Dazzle with Aerial Display for King Mohammed VI’s 20th Anniversary
28 July 2019
The 20th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Throne will be marked, as in previous editions, by an air show to celebrate this event.
Moroccan Authorities Bust Sheep Theft Ring in Driouch Province, 7 Suspects Arrested
28 July 2019
The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of Boudinar solved the case of the theft of about thirty sheep. It was perpetrated in the Trougout region, which falls under the rural (…)
Moroccan Christians Face Legal Hurdles in Marriage, Forced to Follow Muslim Rituals
28 July 2019
In a quest for the blessing of the local authorities, Moroccans of Christian faith choose marriage according to the Muslim ritual. Several Christian marriages have been denied (…)
Morocco’s High-Speed Train ’Al Boraq’ Ranks 8th Fastest Globally, Forbes Reports
28 July 2019
The Forbes magazine has just released a ranking of the world’s fastest trains. The Moroccan high-speed train, "Al Boraq", ranks 8th internationally.
ONSSA Cracks Down on Livestock Breeders Ahead of Eid al-Adha 2019
28 July 2019
While some will spend Eid al-Adha 2019 in complete tranquility, it will not be the case for some breeders who have acted in bad faith. The National Office of Food Safety (…)
Morocco Foils Terror Plot: 20 Daesh-Linked Extremists Arrested in Security Sweep
28 July 2019
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) arrested about twenty people in less than a week. These alleged (…)