Moroccan Wedding Celebration Saves Village from Deadly Earthquake
14 September 2023
The celebration of a wedding saved all the inhabitants of a Moroccan village during the deadly earthquake of September 8, which destroyed their homes.
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Moroccan Notary and Developer Jailed in Multimillion-Dirham Housing Fraud Case
13 September 2023
In Témara, a notary and a real estate developer prosecuted for fraud have received different prison sentences. The victims are members of a housing cooperative.
Morocco to Receive $250 Million Insurance Payout After Devastating Earthquake
13 September 2023
After the violent earthquake of September 8 that caused hundreds of deaths, injuries, and massive damage, Morocco should receive an insurance premium from a global insurer.
Moroccan Lawmakers Donate Monthly Salaries to Earthquake Relief Fund
13 September 2023
The deputies and parliamentary councilors of the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament have decided to each donate one month’s allowance to the Special Fund dedicated to the (…)
Moroccan-Inspired Collection Shines at New York Fashion Week, Designer Pledges Earthquake Aid
13 September 2023
American fashion designer Pamella Roland highlights Morocco in her Spring-Summer 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection and also pledges to come to the aid of the victims of the violent (…)
Morocco Declines Algeria’s Earthquake Aid Offer, Foreign Ministry Says
13 September 2023
Algeria "takes note" of Morocco’s decision to inform it that it does not need its humanitarian aid.
Powerful Morocco Earthquake Traps Miss Colombia in Hotel During Vacation
13 September 2023
Miss Colombia, Valentina Valderrama, witnessed the powerful earthquake that shook Morocco on the night of Friday, September 8.
Satellites Aid Rescue Efforts in Morocco Earthquake Aftermath
13 September 2023
Following a request from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), satellites are being turned towards the regions affected by the September (…)
Moroccans Empty Supermarkets in Rush to Aid Earthquake Victims
13 September 2023
The Moroccans’ outpouring of solidarity leads them to loot supermarkets for the benefit of the earthquake victims. Result: the stores are out of stock of essential products.
Morocco Announces Financial Aid for Earthquake Victims, Reconstruction Plan in Development
12 September 2023
Owners of homes destroyed by the earthquake will receive compensation, announced Aziz Akhannouch, the Moroccan head of government, at the end of a meeting of the (…)