Morocco
French TV Host Béatrice Schönberg's 20-Year Love Affair with Morocco
Between the French journalist and television host Béatrice Schönberg and Morocco, it’s a love story that endures.
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Morocco
French Actor Gérard Lanvin Defends Moroccan Residence Amid Tax Exile Accusations
In an interview, French actor Gérard Lanvin responds to his critics who accuse him of settling in Marrakech to avoid paying taxes in France.
Morocco
Moroccan Expat Appeals Life Sentence in Salé Family Massacre Case
Sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2024, a 62-year-old Moroccan residing abroad accused of committing the butchery in the Rahma neighborhood (Salé) still claims his innocence.
Morocco
Moroccan YouTuber Released on Bail After Airport Arrest for Cosmetics Controversy
Arrested at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca on Monday, upon her return to Morocco from the United Arab Emirates, then placed in detention, the youtuber Fatima Zahra Oulahyane, known as "Sophia Taytmaters" has been released on bail. She will appear before the investigating judge at the end of May.
Morocco
Unauthorized Car Guards Extort Beachgoers in Casablanca's Ain Diab District
Car guards operating in the Ain Diab area have resumed exploiting the city streets of Casablanca by imposing fees on citizens visiting the coast, making it difficult for the municipality to establish the principle of free parking.
Morocco
Massive Online Travel Scam Targets Moroccan Diaspora with Fake Deals
Many Moroccans and Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) claim to have been victims of a large-scale scam orchestrated by fake online travel agencies and other fictitious websites. These lured them with attractive packages to appealing destinations.
Morocco
Moroccan Princess Lalla Salma Turns 47, Maintains Low Profile After Royal Divorce
Princess Lalla Salma, ex-wife of King Mohammed VI, celebrated her 47th birthday on Saturday, May 10, 2025, two days after her son, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, turned 22.
Morocco
Rif Protest Leader Zefzafi Granted Temporary Prison Leave to Visit Ailing Father
Nasser Zefzafi, one of the leaders of the Rif Hirak, temporarily left the "Tangier 2" prison under high security escort. This outing allowed him to visit his father hospitalized in a private clinic in Al Hoceima.
Morocco
TUI Airways Launches Direct Flights from Newcastle to Agadir, Morocco
TUI Airways announced this week a new flight between Newcastle International Airport and Agadir. This connection aims to offer travelers from northeast England "convenient access" to Morocco’s "magnificent Atlantic coast".
Morocco
Morocco Reopens Case of 'Turbo' Abakrim: 2007 French Murder Trial Under Review
The appeal hearing concerning, known by the nickname "Turbo", initially scheduled for May 5 before the Casablanca Court of Appeal, has been postponed to June 9. This decision was made to allow for the summoning of witnesses deemed necessary for the investigation of the case.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Orders Bank of Africa to Repay $100,000 in Hacked Account Case
A Bank of Africa customer in Agadir obtained the restitution of over one million dirhams and compensation following the hacking of his account. The Marrakech Court of Appeal confirmed the bank’s responsibility in this embezzlement.
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Remittances Soar, but Investment in Home Country Lags
Despite record remittances, the contribution of Moroccans residing abroad to productive investment in their country of origin remains below expectations. This issue was at the heart of discussions during the first Economic Forum of Moroccans of the World (FEMM), where ideas were outlined to reverse the trend.