Morocco
Transavia Expands Routes from Nantes, Adding Flights to Morocco and Albania
The Dutch low-cost airline Transavia has decided to launch three new routes, including one to Morocco from Nantes-Atlantique airport.
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Morocco Shifts Away from French, Embraces English in Education and Culture
The French language is no longer in vogue in Morocco. It is increasingly being abandoned in favor of English, which is progressing. The observation is striking in the world of books.
Morocco
Morocco to Switch to Daylight Saving Time on April 6
Moroccans will soon have to adjust their watches. Morocco is indeed preparing to add sixty minutes to its legal time. This transition to summer time will take place on Sunday, April 6, precisely at two o’clock in the morning.
Morocco
EasyJet Closes Toulouse Base, Cancels Multiple European Routes
The closure by the British low-cost Easyjet of its Toulouse-Blagnac base results in the cancellation of a flight to Morocco and nine others to other destinations.
Morocco
Morocco Bolsters Military with Delivery of Advanced Turkish Combat Drones
Morocco has received the first batch of Akinci combat drones, specifically manufactured for its armed forces by the Turkish company Baykar.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain Tunnel Project Estimated at €15 Billion, Completion by 2040
Morocco and Spain are working on the construction of the railway tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar . The mega-project aimed at connecting the two shores and thus Europe and Africa requires an investment of 15 billion euros and will not be completed before 2040.
Morocco
Moroccan Expatriate Cleared of Real Estate Fraud Charges in Spain
Wrongly accused of participating in a network of falsification of real estate contracts, a Moroccan residing in Spain has regained his freedom. He had been sentenced to four years in prison and a fine of 12 million dirhams at first instance.
Morocco
Fez to Expand Video Surveillance System in $10 Million Project
The Fès Al Jiha development company, an entity under the Wilaya of the Fès-Meknès region, has initiated a project to expand and develop the existing video surveillance system in the city of Fez. The total estimated cost of this operation is 98 million dirhams.
Morocco
Moroccan King Pardons Convicted Terrorist Among 1,500 Prisoners for Eid al-Fitr
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI granted his pardon to 1,533 people, convicted by various courts in the kingdom, some of whom are in detention and others at liberty. The Belgo-Moroccan Abdelkader Belliraj, convicted of terrorism, who was serving a life sentence (reduced to 25 years) in the Loudaya prison in Marrakech, is among the beneficiaries.
Morocco
Marrakech Residents Demand Crackdown on Illegal Parking Racket
Parking attendants continue to sow chaos in the city of Marrakech, demanding high amounts from motorists and visitors to the ochre city.
Morocco
Marrakech Taxi Fares Surge, Sparking Passenger Outrage
In Marrakech, grand taxi fares have increased to the dismay of travelers. They now have to pay much more than before.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid al-Fitr Date for March 31, 2025
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31 in Morocco, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has just confirmed. Here is the full press release.