Moroccans Urge Boycott of Mawazine Music Festival in Solidarity with Gaza
18 May 2024
Many Moroccans have called on social media to boycott the Mawazine Rythmes du Monde festival, in solidarity with Gaza.
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Moroccan Mayor and Officials Jailed for Civil Document Forgery Scheme
18 May 2024
The president of the commune of Loudaya, in the Marrakech region, and six other people have been sentenced to prison terms and fines for falsifying civil status documents.
Suspect in Beauvais Nightclub Shooting Traced to Morocco, Police Say
18 May 2024
Three weeks after the violent brawl that broke out in the parking lot of the Bug nightclub in Beauvais on April 27, a man, designated as the author of the gunshots that (…)
Moroccan Official Arrested for Insurance Fraud After Vacation Photos Expose Fake Injury Claim
17 May 2024
A municipal employee in Sefrou, previously convicted of theft, finds herself behind bars again. This time, she is accused of falsifying a medical certificate to receive an (…)
Casablanca Raises Taxes and Transport Fares to Fund Major Sports Events
17 May 2024
The city of Casablanca is preparing to see its taxes and the price of transportation increase. These measures, announced by Mayor Nabila Rmili, aim to replenish the city’s (…)
Moroccan Woman Faces Jail Time for WhatsApp Affair, Sparking Adultery Law Debate
17 May 2024
In Morocco, adultery is a prohibited offense punishable by a prison sentence of one month to one year in accordance with Articles 490 and 491 of the Penal Code. Prosecuted (…)
Morocco Announces Eid al-Adha 2024 Date, Aligning with Global Muslim Celebrations
17 May 2024
Eid Al-Adha 2024 is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims. When will it take place in Morocco?
Morocco Auctions Off 18 Ships from Bankrupt Dredging Company
17 May 2024
Some 18 boats belonging to the dredging company Drapor, which found itself in judicial liquidation, are currently being auctioned off in Moroccan ports, announced Nizar Baraka, (…)
US Poised to Sell Advanced MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drones to Morocco
17 May 2024
Morocco would be in negotiations with the United States for the purchase of four units of the MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, one of the most modern in the US military.
Marrakech Restaurant Owners Demand Crackdown on Illegal Quad Tours Amid Health Concerns
16 May 2024
Faced with the anarchy of quad owners who organize dinners and shows in the Palmeraie of Marrakech, without authorization and in violation of hygiene standards, restaurant and (…)