Morocco
Morocco's Alcohol Tax Revenue Soars as Tourism Rebounds
Since last summer, revenue from fees on the consumption of alcoholic beverages has seen a strong increase, thanks in particular to the return of tourists to the kingdom.
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Salé Corruption Scandal: 5 Police Officers Arrested for Extortion and Misconduct
Six people, including five police officers serving in Salé, were arrested and referred to the public prosecutor for their alleged involvement in a case of extortion , corruption and breach of professional secrecy.
Morocco
Massive Landslide Blocks Traffic in Mehdia, Morocco, Following Road Renovation
The worst was narrowly avoided this Thursday morning in Mehdia, in the province of Kénitra, following a major landslide that blocked traffic.
Morocco
Moroccan NGO Protests Sentence Reduction for Spanish Pedophile in Tangier Child Abuse Case
The Moroccan association "Mat9isch weldi, don’t touch my child" strongly opposes the reduction of the sentence of Spanish photographer and television presenter Felix Ramos, convicted of raping Moroccan minors in Tangier. It is demanding the opening of a new investigation.
Morocco
Marrakech Airport Introduces Fixed-Rate Taxi Counter to Combat Overcharging
Foreign tourists arriving in Marrakech will now be able to inquire and pay the taxi fares at a single counter that is made available to them at the city’s airport.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Airport Capacity to Boost Tourism: 50 Million Dirham Investment
As part of its investment plan called Envol 2025, the National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched several projects to support the growth of the activity of the airports of Marrakech, Agadir and Tanger. Ultimately, these works will allow an increase of 25 to 50% in the reception capacity of the three platforms.
Morocco
Morocco Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Through January 2023
Meeting in its weekly session on Thursday, December 29, 2022, the government decided to extend the state of health emergency until January 31, 2023.
Morocco
Morocco's Rising Stars: Eight Nationals Named Among Africa's Top 100 Influential Leaders
Nasser Bourita and Walid Regragui and six other Moroccans are on the list of the 100 influential personalities of the year 2022, according to the Nigerian magazine The New Africa.
Morocco
Morocco to Launch Domestic Car Manufacturing with 50 Million Euro Investment in 2023
Morocco plans to locally manufacture Moroccan-branded cars . The project will start in the short term and will require a 100% Moroccan investment.
Morocco
Human Remains Found in Abandoned House Linked to 1999 Cold Case in Morocco
Strange discovery inside the ruins of an abandoned house in the "Boukhnouz" region (suburb of the city of Al Aroui). On Wednesday morning, elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) discovered human bone remains.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer's Husband Jailed for Infidelity in High-Profile Scandal
Mohamed Al Turk, the husband and agent of Moroccan singer Dounia Batma , was sentenced by the Marrakech court to three months in prison and a fine of 3,000 dirhams for "incitement to debauchery" following a complaint filed by his wife for infidelity.
Morocco
Ryanair Strike: Belgian Staff Walkout Disrupts Holiday Flights to Morocco
The situation is worsening between the Irish airline Ryanair and its Belgian staff. The latter has announced strike action during the last weekend of 2022 and the first of 2023. As a result, several flights will be canceled during this period, including those to Morocco.