Morocco: funeral meals... banned
30 August 2023
The inhabitants of two Moroccan villages will no longer have to organize funeral meals. A decision was made to this effect during a public meeting.
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Ryanair Flight Cancellation Strands 190 Passengers, Including Belgian Bridge Team, in Marrakech
30 August 2023
Part of the Belgian bridge delegation participating in the world card game championships taking place in Marrakech from August 20 to September 2, and other passengers on a (…)
Moroccan Women’s Group Pushes for Equal Child Custody Rights in Divorce
29 August 2023
In Morocco, calls for reform of the Family Code (Moudawana) continue. An association is campaigning for legal custody of children, which currently belongs by right to the (…)
US and Moroccan Navies Conduct Joint Anti-Piracy Exercise in Agadir
29 August 2023
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco announced on August 26 the arrival at the port of Agadir of the USS "Paul Ignatius" (DDG 117) ship to participate, alongside the Moroccan frigate (…)
Drug Gang Clash Erupts in Moroccan City, One Suspect Arrested
29 August 2023
Violent clashes between two rival groups of drug traffickers took place during the day of August 24 in the center of Tiznit. The police managed to arrest a suspect who was (…)
Moroccan Teen Dies by Suicide After Family Forces Marriage, Ends Education
29 August 2023
A young high school student committed suicide in the commune of Zaggota, in the province of Sidi Kacem, after her family forced her to stop her studies and submit to a forced (…)
Climate Study Warns: Marrakech Among Cities Facing Major Environmental Shifts by 2050
29 August 2023
A study shows how climate change could have a negative impact on some of the world’s most famous cities like Marrakech by 2050.
Morocco Expands Influence in Central America, Outpacing Spain in Regional Diplomacy
29 August 2023
Since 2015, Morocco has joined the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) as a permanent observer, which includes Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican (…)
Rabat Residents Outraged by Soaring Water Bills from Redal Utility Company
28 August 2023
Many citizens of Rabat/Salé have received particularly exorbitant water bills. They deplore the management of water by the operator Redal and call for greater transparency.
Morocco in Talks to Acquire Advanced Turkish Akinci Combat Drones
28 August 2023
Morocco wants to acquire the Akinci attack drone, manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar. Negotiations have already been initiated in this direction.