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.
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Ryanair Halts Domestic Morocco Route After 10 Months
After ten months of activity, the airline Ryanair has decided to cancel the line between Ouarzazate and Tangier, launched only last May.
Morocco
Moroccan Olive Oil Sector Shows Signs of Recovery After Drought
Morocco is on the verge of overcoming the olive oil crisis. After years of drought, the olive oil sector is slowly getting back on track, but there are other risks and uncertainties to be feared.
Morocco
Algeria Expels Moroccan Diplomat, Raising Tensions Between Neighbors
The Moroccan Association for Citizenship and Human Rights reacts to the expulsion by Algeria of Mohamed El Soufiani, the Moroccan Consul General-Deputy, stationed in Oran.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Emergency Plan to Combat Potential Locust Threat
In Morocco, the Ministry of the Interior has put in place a strengthened monitoring and intervention plan to contain any spread of locusts arriving from sub-Saharan Africa and appearing in several provinces in the southeast.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Euro and Dollar, Central Bank Reports
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.4% against the US dollar and 1.5% against the euro during the week of March 20 to 26, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco
Morocco Expels Spanish Activists and Journalist from Western Sahara
The Moroccan authorities expelled from Laâyoune on Saturday two Spanish activists, members of the National Coordination of Solidarity Associations with the Sahara (CEAS-Sahara), and a Spanish journalist who intended to carry out an information mission on the human rights situation in the Moroccan Sahara.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc and China Southern Airlines Partner to Boost Africa-China Air Links
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and China Southern Airlines agree to strengthen air connectivity between Africa and China.
Morocco
Morocco to Observe Moon for Eid al-Fitr 2025 Date, Despite Predictions
Astronomical calculations predict the celebration of Eid Al Fitr in Morocco on Monday, March 31, 2025, contrary to several Arab and European countries, but the observation of the moon remains the preferred option for the Moroccan religious authorities for the time being.
Morocco
Air Arabia May Close Tetouan Airport Base Amid Profitability Concerns
Unconfirmed information indicates a possible imminent closure of Air Arabia’s operational base at Tetouan Saniat R’mel airport. This eventuality comes less than a year after the facility was inaugurated.
Morocco
Ryanair Aims to Double Passengers in Morocco by 2030 World Cup
The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair unveils the ambitions it intends to achieve in Morocco by 2030, the year when the kingdom will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
Danish Furniture Giant JYSK Expands to Morocco with Multiple Store Openings
A Danish brand of furniture and decoration is entering the African market through Morocco. It is preparing to open its first two stores in Casablanca.