Morocco
Robert De Niro's Nobu Hotel Opens in Marrakech, Expanding Celebrity Investments in Morocco
American actor Robert De Niro has chosen the city of Marrakech to set up his first hotel in Africa. The Nobu Hotel opened its doors this year.
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Amazon's $300 Million Spy Series 'Citadel' Debuts, Featuring Moroccan Locations
Part of the spy TV series Citadel, the second most expensive production of Prime Video (Amazon) after The Lord of the Rings, was filmed in Morocco.
Morocco
Controversial Rapper Booba Performs in Morocco Despite Backlash Over Offensive Comments
While controversy surrounds the arrival of Booba for a concert in Morocco, the organizers have decided to maintain the event. This choice opposes the indignation of a part of the Moroccans, denouncing the presence of the artist in the country because of his offensive remarks towards Moroccan women .
Morocco
Moroccan Islamist Party Pushes Bill to Ban Dual Nationals from Cabinet Positions
The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) led by Abdelilah Benkirane no longer wants Moroccans with other nationalities to enter the government. It has initiated a bill to this effect and tabled it in the House of Representatives.
Morocco
Egyptian Star Tamer Hosny's Divorce: Moroccan Singer Jalila Denies Involvement in Split
In the media turmoil surrounding the recent separation between Egyptian star Tamer Hosny and his wife Basma Boussel , the Moroccan Jalila finds herself at the heart of the speculation, despite herself. Rumors are circulating, suggesting that a love affair between Jalila and Tamer Hosny would have caused the dissension within the couple.
Morocco
Study Ranks Morocco Among Countries with Highest Levels of Racial Intolerance
King’s College London, a prestigious British higher education institution, conducted a study on levels of racism in different countries, including Morocco, Egypt and Spain.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Minister Arrested in Anti-Corruption Crackdown
After the arrest on Thursday of Mohamed Moubdii, a deputy of the Popular Movement (MP) and former minister, for alleged financial crimes, voices are rising to call on the Moroccan government to strengthen its fight against corruption and illicit enrichment.
Morocco
Morocco's King Offers Mecca Pilgrimage to 100 Sierra Leoneans, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
King Mohammed VI has just offered 100 Sierra Leonean citizens the pilgrimage to Mecca , revealed the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, thus testifying to a significant rapprochement between Morocco and Sierra Leone.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 16th Among Top Emerging Markets for Foreign Investment, Report Finds
Morocco is emerging as one of the most sought-after destinations for investors, according to the Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index 2023 (FDICI) report published by the strategic consulting firm A.T. Kearney. Thus, the Kingdom ranks 16th among the most attractive emerging countries for investments, thus surpassing South Africa (17th), and placing itself behind Egypt (14th).
Morocco
Moroccan Expat Remittances Surge 16% to $2.7 Billion, Boosting Economy
According to the Office des Changes, the remittances of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) experienced a significant growth of 16% in March 2023, reaching nearly 27.11 billion dirhams. This figure represents an increase of 3.73 billion dirhams compared to the same period last year.
Morocco
Globetrotting TV Host Hails Morocco as World's Most Welcoming Country
Frenchman Antoine de Maximy, host of "I’ll Sleep Over at Yours", is delighted to have been well received in Morocco, one of the destinations he visited during his cult show.
Morocco
Ancient Sturgeon Fossil Unearthed in Morocco: First Discovery in Africa
Professor David Martill of the University of Portsmouth (England) in collaboration with local researchers has discovered the fossil of a sturgeon, 66 million years old, in Morocco. A first in Africa.