Extinct Atlas Lion Allegedly Spotted in Moroccan Village, Sparking Investigation
4 January 2024
For a few days, a rumor has circulated about the reappearance near Khénifra of an Atlas lion, a species considered extinct for more than 70 years.
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Morocco Expands E-commerce Allocations for Tech Startups to 1 Million Dirhams
4 January 2024
Innovative technology startups now have an e-commerce allocation capped at one million dirhams per calendar year, according to the 2024 version of the General Instruction on (…)
Heavy Snowfall and Strong Winds Expected in Multiple Moroccan Provinces
4 January 2024
Heavy snowfall above 1,700 m and locally strong gusts of wind are expected from Thursday to Friday in several provinces of the Kingdom, the Directorate General of Meteorology (…)
Morocco Boosts Business Travel Allowance to 100,000 Dirhams for Companies
3 January 2024
In Morocco, the business travel allowance increases from 60 to 100,000 dirhams, according to the updated version of the General Instruction on Foreign Exchange Operations (…)
Algeria Arrests 25 Migrants, Including 24 Moroccans, in Human Trafficking Crackdown
3 January 2024
Elements of the National Gendarmerie of Mostaganem (Algeria) arrested 25 migrants, including 24 of Moroccan nationality.
Morocco Announces Ramadan 2024 Dates: March 12 to April 11
3 January 2024
The start and end dates of the holy month of Ramadan in Morocco are now known.
Massive Cocaine Bust: Over 1 Ton Seized at Moroccan Port in International Sting
3 January 2024
Elements of the prefectural judicial police service in Tangier, in coordination with the national security services of the port of Tangier Med and the Spanish security (…)
Casablanca Police Thwart Violent Clash Between Rival Soccer Fan Groups, 9 Arrested
3 January 2024
A violent clash between two rival groups of ultras was narrowly avoided in Sidi Bernoussi, Casablanca. A judicial investigation has been opened to shed light on the matter.
Morocco Named Top Global Travel Destination for 2024 by Bloomberg
3 January 2024
Morocco is one of the must-see destinations to visit in 2024, according to the American agency Bloomberg. The kingdom set a record in 2023, with the arrival of 14 million tourists.
Morocco Advances Plans for 60km Casablanca-Rabat Highway to Ease Traffic Congestion
3 January 2024
The Moroccan government is working to realize the continental highway project to connect Casablanca to Rabat over 60 km and alleviate the foreseeable congestion of the main (…)