Morocco
Morocco Unveils $750 Million Plan to Boost Date Palm Production by 2030
Morocco has ambitious goals for date palm cultivation. It intends to reach an annual production of 300,000 tons by 2030 and is giving itself the means to achieve this.
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Eurovision Winner Marie Myriam Slams La Zarra's Controversial Gesture After French Defeat
The gesture of the Quebec singer of Moroccan origin, La Zarra, France’s candidate after her defeat at Eurovision 2023 continues to provoke reactions. Marie Myriam, the last artist to have won the contest for France, expresses her disappointment.
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Morocco Unveils First Domestically Manufactured Car, Showcases Hydrogen Prototype
King Mohammed VI presided on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat the ceremony to present the first vehicle of a Moroccan automotive manufacturer, as well as the prototype of a hydrogen-powered vehicle developed by a Moroccan living abroad.
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Morocco's Tourism Sector Surges: Foreign Exchange Up 16%, Hotel Stays Double
At the House of Representatives, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, communicated figures from the tourism sector that confirm the recovery.
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KFC Expands in Morocco: 10 New Restaurants Planned for 2023
Faithful to its initial expansion plan, KFC, the American fast food chain, plans to open 10 new restaurants in Morocco this year.
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Morocco Struggles to Modernize Family Code Amid Equality Debates
The reform of the Family Code is having trouble passing in Morocco. Faced with conservatives and religious leaders, the government has not yet found the right formula to end discrimination against women in matters of inheritance, polygamy, child marriage, etc.
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Morocco Sees Second Fuel Price Drop in May, Diesel Down 30 Cents
Moroccan motorists can rejoice! Fuel distributors are forecasting a new drop in diesel and gasoline prices starting this Tuesday, May 16 at 11:50 p.m. This announcement comes after a first drop last week, confirming a general trend but which remains fragile.
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Researcher Expelled from Western Sahara While Studying Renewable Energy Impact
The Moroccan authorities have expelled Roberto Cantoni, a researcher from the University of Barcelona, from the Sahara, where he had gone to conduct research on the consequences of renewable energy installations.
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Forbes Ranks Moroccan Tourism Chief Among Top 20 Global Travel Leaders
Adel El Fakir, Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), is among the 20 global leaders in tourism and travel in the Forbes ranking.
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MREs Eligible for Tax Exemption on Social Housing Purchases, Finance Minister Confirms
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) can benefit from a tax exemption when they purchase social housing, provided they meet the criteria set out in the General Tax Code, said Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, during a session at the House of Representatives.
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Unveiling Controversy: Photo of Bareheaded Teacher in Moroccan Religious School Sparks Online Debate
The publication of a photo showing a teacher without a veil in a religious school is causing a stir among some Moroccan Internet users.
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Moroccan Massage Parlor Owners Jailed for Sexual Exploitation of Minor
The manager of a massage center and her partner were each sentenced to five years in prison for exploiting a minor in a massage parlor. She claims to have been forced to perform various sexual services.