Meknes Considers Ban on Uber, Careem Amid Taxi Driver Protests
1 May 2022
Meknes is considering banning carpooling apps due to tensions between taxi drivers and companies offering this service to connect drivers and passengers.
Morocco
Morocco Extends COVID State of Emergency Despite Calls for Normalization
1 May 2022
In Morocco, the extension by the Council of Government of the state of health emergency until the end of May in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the kingdom is (…)
Morocco Boosts Military Spending to $5 Billion, 4% of GDP
1 May 2022
Morocco has been steadily increasing its military budget in recent years. This year, the kingdom plans to invest nearly 5 billion euros in the modernization and strengthening (…)
Outrage in Morocco as Video Shows Woman Urging Dog to Kill Kitten
1 May 2022
A video of a case of animal abuse showing a young girl who encouraged her dog to kill a kitten, is causing outrage among Moroccan internet users. They have called for legal action.
Millions in Cash Found Buried at Deceased Zaouia Caretaker’s Home Near Marrakech
30 April 2022
The elements of the gendarmerie of the commune of Ouled Dlim near Marrakech have discovered a "treasure" in the house of a deceased caretaker of a zaouia.
Moroccan Notary Arrested for $1.1 Million Fraud Scheme in Salé
30 April 2022
Pending the opening of his trial after Eid Al-Fitr, a notary practicing in Salé has been placed in detention for breach of trust and fraud.
Moroccan Activist Jailed for 2 Years Over Social Media Criticism of Authorities
30 April 2022
Moroccan human rights activist, Saida Al-Alami was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison for "contempt of a constituted body".
Morocco Reignites Time Change Debate as Daylight Saving Shift Looms
30 April 2022
Morocco will switch back to the legal time GMT+1 starting next Sunday, May 8, as announced by the government. But the debate on the permanent change of time has resumed with (…)
Morocco Poised to Raise Minimum Wage Amid Labor Talks
30 April 2022
On the eve of International Workers’ Day, the government and unions seem to be reaching concrete proposals, after several rounds of dialogue. An agreement could soon be signed (…)
Moroccans Protest Israeli Actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Al-Quds Day
30 April 2022
Many Moroccans responded to the call of the National Action Group for Palestine, which organized, on the occasion of Al-Quds Day on Friday, a sit-in in front of the Parliament (…)