4-Year-Old Girl Drowns in Tragic Pool Accident Near Marrakech
2 July 2024
A 4-year-old girl died by drowning last weekend in Marrakech, after accidentally falling into the pool of a villa located in the commune of Ouled Hassoun.
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Stellantis Shifts Focus to Morocco as Chinese EV Competition Intensifies
2 July 2024
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, stated that the lack of "domestic" support in Spain and the fierce competition from China are forcing the company to invest outside of (…)
Mass Food Poisoning in Tiznit, Morocco Sickens 36; Snack Bar Closed for Investigation
2 July 2024
36 people were poisoned after eating at a snack bar in the El Mchouar square in Tiznit. The establishment has been closed and a thorough investigation is underway to determine (…)
El Jadida Bans Mobile Cafes, Sparking Debate on Urban Street Vendors
2 July 2024
The authorities of El Jadida have decided to ban the activity of mobile cafes in certain specific areas of the city.
Moroccan Town Denies Beach Entry Fee, Clarifies Parking Charge at Popular Coastal Spots
2 July 2024
The commune of Beni Ensar, under the province of Nador, denies having imposed a 10 dirham tax on people wishing to swim on the beaches of Miami and Bocana. It also denounces (…)
Moroccan Woman Dies After Taking Unregulated Weight Loss Pills from Instagram Seller
2 July 2024
A 28-year-old Moroccan woman died after taking slimming pills purchased from an unknown person who was promoting these products on Instagram.
Saïdia Beach Faces Backlash Over Lack of Public Restrooms
1 July 2024
The lack of toilets along the Saïdia beach is causing inconvenience to vacationers who are forced to use the toilets of cafes and restaurants to relieve themselves.
Daylight Shooting in Tangier Linked to Drug Trafficking, Police Investigate
1 July 2024
The Dar el-Tounsi neighborhood in Tangier was the scene of a spectacular shooting on Sunday. It would be a settling of scores against a backdrop of drug trafficking. An (…)
Morocco Deploys Mobile Speed Cameras in Northern Region to Boost Road Safety
1 July 2024
The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced the launch of speed control operations with embedded radars in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region.
Belgian-Moroccan Man Arrested for False Bomb Threat at Fez Airport
1 July 2024
A Moroccan residing in Belgium was arrested and then placed in custody after a false bomb alert at Fès-Saïss airport and threats that could jeopardize the safety of a plane in (…)