Morocco
Marrakech Taxi Chaos: Locals Stranded as Drivers Favor Foreign Tourists
Lively altercations occurred within the premises of the Bab Ghmat grand taxi station in Marrakech after a taxi driver preferred foreign customers over Marrakechis.
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Morocco
Marrakech Challenges Celebrities in Grueling 'Special Forces' Reality Show
Marrakech is preparing to host the filming of the famous American reality TV show "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test", produced by the Fox channel.
Morocco
Moroccan Paradise Lost: Beaches Struggle Against Tide of Pollution and Incivility
In Morocco, most beaches are not clean due to the prevailing incivility. Despite the efforts made by the authorities, the problem remains.
Morocco
Massive WhatsApp Scam Dupes Moroccan Expats in 9.5 Million Dirham Aid Fraud
A vast humanitarian aid scam orchestrated by a fraud network via WhatsApp and Telegram was targeting Moroccan expatriates (MRE).
Morocco
From Miss France to Moroccan Matriarch: Malika Ménard's Global Journey and New Roots
In an interview, journalist Malika Ménard, former Miss France, and wife of Karim, a Belgian-Moroccan businessman, reminisces about her summer vacations in Morocco. She also shares what the kingdom represents for her.
Morocco
Moroccan Summer Gridlock: Tourists and Expats Face 15km Traffic Nightmares in Northern Cities
Significant traffic jams make circulation difficult on the road axes connecting the cities of the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, as well as the main streets within their urban centers, during this summer period marked by the influx of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and tourists. An additional hardship for them, who are already suffering from the high prices of accommodation, restaurants, cafes and transportation.
Morocco
Barbary Lions Set for Historic Return: Morocco Considers Atlas Mountains Reintroduction
The Moroccan authorities are going to reintroduce four recently born Barbary lion cubs from a Czech zoo into one of the national parks in the Atlas Mountains, where the species is threatened with extinction.
Morocco
Moroccan Drug Kingpin's Reign Ends: Cocaine Baron Nabbed in Dramatic Gendarmerie Raid
The elements of the judicial center of the Royal Gendarmerie of Bouskoura have succeeded in arresting one of the most wanted drug barons in the kingdom, putting an end to his long flight.
Morocco
Diplomatic Stew: Morocco Challenges US Ambassador Over Tajine Cultural Appropriation
The Moroccan Bar Association has written to the US Ambassador in Algeria to denounce an attack on the authenticity of Moroccan heritage.
Morocco
Marrakech Outshines Bangkok in Top American Travel Destinations, New Survey Reveals
A famous magazine places two Moroccan cities in its ranking of the 33 cities preferred by Americans.
Morocco
Morocco Slashes Red Tape: 45% Fewer Documents for Investors in Bold Economic Reform
The government has simplified 22 administrative procedures related to the investment process, reducing by 45% the number of documents required from investors. This measure aims to increase the contribution of Moroccans living abroad to the development of productive investment.
Morocco
Dangerous Landslides Paralyze Vital Marrakech-Ouarzazate Road, Renewing Calls for Tichka Tunnel Project
Traffic on National Road No. 9, connecting Marrakech to Ouarzazate, has again been severely disrupted this week. Rock falls and landslides, following torrential rains, have caused near-paralysis of traffic on the section between Telouet and Aguelmous, highlighting the vulnerability of this major road axis.