Morocco
Morocco's Pepper Exports to Europe Surge 45%, Dominating Market
After tomatoes, peppers. Morocco is increasingly confirming its position as a pepper exporter, especially to Europe, with a strong 45% increase in exports in recent years.
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Morocco Launches 'Marhaba 2023' Welcome Program for Expatriates Across 24 Sites
It is this Monday, June 5, that the Marhaba 2023 operation dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad will begin. The Foundation has activated the reception system in Morocco, France, Italy and Spain, composed of 24 assistance and support sites for members of the community, the Foundation said in a statement.
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Ryanair Faces Backlash for Charging Extra Fees on Traditional Pastries as 'Baggage'
Very fond of Moroccan pastries when they leave the kingdom, Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) could be charged for these delicacies as "additional baggage" by the Ryanair airline.
Morocco
Morocco's King Expresses Frustration as Corruption Persists Despite Anti-Graft Efforts
The President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention and Fight against Corruption, Mohamed Bachir Rachdi, said that King Mohammed VI is "dissatisfied" with the alarming proportions that corruption is taking in the kingdom, despite the legal arsenal put in place and the efforts made to strengthen the fight against this phenomenon.
Morocco
Rabat Plans 9 New Underground Parking Lots to Ease Traffic Congestion
Rabat intends to respond to the lack of parking spaces in the capital. In total, 9 new underground parking lots will be built in different locations, at least that is the wish of the local authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Gains Against Euro and Dollar as Foreign Reserves Rise
The Moroccan currency appreciated by 1.25% against the euro and 0.44% against the US dollar during the week of May 25 to 31, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco
Morocco Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Thunderstorms in Multiple Regions
A new alert from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announces for this Sunday, June 4, 2023 heavy thunderstorms in several Moroccan regions.
Morocco
WHO Report: Morocco Ranks 110th Globally in Suicide Rates, US 31st
Morocco is one of the countries with the highest suicide rates in the world, according to figures compiled by Our World in Data, based on 2019 data from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Cancels Morocco-France Flights Due to French Strike
Following the call for a public service strike in France on June 6, 2023, Royal Air Maroc has been forced to reduce its program, resulting in the cancellation of several flights between Morocco and France.
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Morocco Offers 90% Tax Break for Retirees Importing Cars: New Rules for Expats
The tax relief for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) aged 60 and over, who have resided outside Morocco for more than 10 years, is still in effect. They benefit from a 90% reduction when clearing a passenger car, provided they comply with the conditions that have just been updated.
Morocco
Ancient "Green Sahara" Discovery Reveals Lush Past of North Africa
Researchers from the Catalan Institute of Human Paleoecology and Social Evolution (IPHES) and the Mohammed V University of Oujda, who have been conducting excavations in northern Morocco since 2006, have concluded that there was once a "green Sahara" conducive to human expansion.
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Dacia and Renault Lead Morocco's Car Market Despite Overall Sales Decline
New vehicle sales reached 64,025 units at the end of May, down 4.45% compared to the same period last year, according to statistics from the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM).