Morocco Launches Free Sheep Tagging Program for Eid al-Adha Food Safety
6 April 2022
The National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) has started identifying sheep and goats intended to be sacrificed during Eid al-Adha.
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Morocco Authorizes Cannabis Cultivation in Three Provinces for Medical Use
6 April 2022
The decree implementing certain measures relating to the legal use of cannabis in Morocco, including the regions authorized for its cultivation and production, has now come (…)
Five Killed in Separate Incidents Across Morocco on First Day of Ramadan
5 April 2022
As in previous Ramadan months, the "Tramdena" or "mramden" phenomenon marked the first day of fasting. In total, 5 people were killed on Sunday, April 3 in Casablanca, Safi, (…)
Severe Weather Alert: Morocco Braces for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds
5 April 2022
Heavy rains sometimes stormy, snowfall and strong gusts of wind are expected this Tuesday, April 5 and tomorrow, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in several Moroccan provinces, alerts (…)
Former Moroccan Official’s Wife Robbed: Maid Arrested in $20,000 Jewelry Theft
5 April 2022
The elements of the royal gendarmerie in Témara managed to arrest a maid and three jewelers for their involvement in the theft of jewelry estimated at 200,000 DH belonging to (…)
Morocco Expels Sub-Saharan Migrants Near Spanish Border, Sparking Outcry
5 April 2022
The arrests and expulsions of sub-Saharan migrants living or working in Tangier, near the Ceuta border, have intensified over the past two weeks following Spain’s change of (…)
CDC Lowers Travel Risk Rating for Morocco, Five Other Countries
5 April 2022
Morocco is now classified by the United States in the low-risk category 1 for travelers. This is the result of the latest Covid-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease (…)
Morocco’s Prime Minister Akhannouch Plans Cabinet Reshuffle During Ramadan
5 April 2022
A government reshuffle is imminent in Morocco to energize the team of Aziz Akhannouch. Six to eight ministers could be replaced by new profiles "capable of interacting and (…)
Morocco Raises Tobacco Prices: Cigarettes and Cigars See Increases from April 1
5 April 2022
Since April 1, the retail price of certain tobacco brands has increased in Morocco, according to a circular dated March 31 from the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (…)
Ramadan Fasting During Pregnancy: Health Risks and Religious Guidance
5 April 2022
Is it possible to fast during Ramadan while pregnant? The question arises for many pregnant women when the holy month of Ramadan comes around. Testimonials and insights to know (…)