Moroccan Police Bust Student-Run Counterfeit Money Ring in Tiznit
19 January 2022
The judicial police elements of Tiznit succeeded in dismantling a gang of counterfeiters of banknotes, composed of three students.
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Marrakech Tourism Industry Paralyzed as COVID-19 Crisis Continues
19 January 2022
After almost two years of health crisis, the tourism sector in Marrakech is at a standstill. In the absence of tourists, shops, restaurants and hotels in the ochre city are (…)
Woman Sentenced in Tangier for Impersonating Moroccan Authority Figure
19 January 2022
The court of first instance of Tangier sentenced a woman to six months in prison for repeatedly usurping the function of an authority agent (caïd).
Former Moroccan PM Benkirane Hospitalized with COVID-19 Complications
19 January 2022
The current Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, was transferred late Tuesday night to the military hospital in Rabat for (…)
Morocco Allows Private Flights Amid Travel Ban, Costs Soar to $2,000 per Seat
19 January 2022
The Moroccan authorities are keeping their airspace closed to regular flights, but are allowing the landing of private planes. However, you have to be willing to pay the price.
Morocco Unveils $200 Million Tourism Rescue Plan Amid Pandemic Challenges
19 January 2022
The Ministry of Tourism has announced an emergency plan costing a total of two billion dirhams to give a boost to the sector. This financing will allow the deferral of social (…)
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Laâyoune, Southern Morocco
18 January 2022
The province of Laâyoune, in southern Morocco, recorded a seismic shock of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter scale on Tuesday.
Morocco Considers Lifting Drone Import Ban Amid Business Pressure
18 January 2022
The parliamentary group of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has just questioned the government on the ban on the import of drones decided since 2015. According to (…)
Exclusive: Private Jets Skirt Morocco’s Border Closure, Raising Health Concerns
18 January 2022
Private jets carrying passengers from European cities would manage to enter Morocco, despite the closure of air borders. A thriving business for the organizers of these flights.
Morocco’s Health Minister Under Pressure as Border Reopening Decision Looms
18 January 2022
A few days before the expiration date of the border closure, the situation remains unclear regarding the extension or not of this measure. Attention is focused on the Minister (…)