Morocco
Tangier Official Jailed in Spanish Visa Fraud Scandal at Consulate
The vice-president of the Bni Makada district in Tangier has just fallen victim to the Schengen visa fraud case that hit the Spanish consulate in Tangier.
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Morocco
Morocco to Acquire Israeli Merkava Tanks, Boosting Military Capabilities
Morocco plans to acquire several Merkava tanks of Israeli manufacture to strengthen its army. The two countries have strengthened their military cooperation since the normalization of their diplomatic relations in 2020.
Morocco
Moroccan Drug Lord Extradited from Belgium Sentenced to 6 Years
The Rabat Court of Appeal sentenced on Monday R.O, alias "Temsamani", a drug baron and former president of Maghreb Athlétic de Tétouan (MAT), to 6 years in prison.
Morocco
Fiat Unveils Morocco-Made Topolino: New Electric Quadricycle for Teens
Fiat presented on Tuesday in Turin its Topolino, a 100% electric quadricycle, manufactured in Morocco like the Citroën Ami.
Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister Targeted in Royal Palace Impersonation Scam
The Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, was the target of an attempted scam in the name of the royal palace by the same individual who had tried to defraud several ministers as well as the President of the House of Representatives. The accused was arrested and convicted.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 28% Surge in Diaspora Arrivals as Eid al-Adha Approaches
A 28% increase in the number of arrivals of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) has been observed since the launch of the Marhaba Operation, according to Mohamed Abdeljalil, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, in the House of Councillors, who also spoke about the rise in boat ticket prices .
Morocco
Morocco Considers New Public Sector Wage Hike, Minister Confirms
A new wage increase for Moroccan civil servants is currently under discussion within the government. The news was confirmed by the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, in parliament.
Morocco
Morocco Condemns Israeli Military Operation in Jenin, Warns of Threat to Regional Peace
Morocco, through the voice of its Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, firmly condemned Tuesday the aggression of the Israeli forces against the city of Jenin in occupied territory.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 61st in Global Military Power Index, Report Shows
Morocco is featured in the latest global ranking of military powers, compiled by Global Firepower.
Morocco
Ferry Prices Surge for Moroccan Diaspora's Summer Return, Sparking Concerns
The price of ferry tickets leaving Spanish ports to the port of Tanger-Med has increased at the start of the summer season when many Moroccans in Europe use this channel to return to Morocco. The Moroccan authorities fear a protest from the latter.
Morocco
Morocco's Automotive Exports Surge to 57 Billion Dirhams, Driving Economic Growth
The automotive sector continues to boost Moroccan exports, with sales reaching 57 billion dirhams in the first five months of this year.
Morocco
Air Arabia Launches New Routes from Tangier to Montpellier and Palma de Mallorca
The low-cost airline Air Arabia announced in a press release the inauguration of its new air routes connecting Tangier to Palma de Mallorca in Spain and Montpellier in France.