Morocco
French Justice Minister to Visit Morocco, Bolstering Bilateral Ties
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin will make an official visit to Morocco this week.
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Moroccan Expatriate Remittances Reach New High of 9.45 Billion Dirhams
Remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) reached 9.45 billion dirhams at the end of January 2025, up slightly by 0.5% year-on-year, according to data from the Office des Changes.
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Moroccan Solar Plant Faces Year-Long Outage, $51 Million Loss
Out of service since early 2024, following a breakdown of the molten salt tank, the Noor Ouarzazate III solar power plant, with a gross capacity of 150 MW, will not be able to be restarted before the end of March 2025. As a result, the estimated financial losses of $47 million initially have been revised upwards, reaching over $51 million.
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Controversial Song Sparks Legal Action Over Portrayal of Moroccan Women Students
Artist Cheb Imran, author of the song "Bnat Al-Jamiaa" (The girls of the university), is the subject of a complaint filed with the competent judicial authorities. The plaintiff, a university professor, believes that this song undermines the image of the Moroccan woman in general and female students in particular.
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Rapper French Montana Debuts Moroccan-Inspired Leather Jacket
Rapper French Montana unveiled on his Instagram account his new leather jacket in the colors of Morocco, his country of origin. A creation made in collaboration with the American brand Vanson Leathers.
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Morocco Plans Military Airport in Sahara to Counter Sahel Terrorism
Faced with the jihadist threat in the Sahel, Morocco is considering building a military airport in the far south of the Sahara. It would benefit from the support of the United States and France.
Morocco
Moroccan Activists Call for Boycott of Israeli Dates During Ramadan
The "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement in Morocco" (BDS Morocco) continues its boycott campaigns of products from Israel. Its latest target: Israeli dates, a product consumed by Moroccans during this month of Ramadan.
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Morocco Struggles to Harness Full Potential of Its Diaspora's Economic Impact
Moroccans living abroad (MRE) boost the Moroccan economy through their remittances. However, they are essential levers that are insufficiently used by Morocco due to certain obstacles.
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Moroccan Consumers Boycott Algerian Dates Amid Health Concerns
Algerian dates are causing concern in Morocco. The product has been the subject of a boycott campaign by consumers since the beginning of Ramadan.
Morocco
Morocco Cancels Eid al-Adha Sacrifice Amid Drought and Livestock Shortages
Faced with criticism from outside observers opposed to the cancellation of Eid al-Adha in Morocco, Sheikh Mustapha Benhamza, a member of the Supreme Council of Ulema of the kingdom, provides clarification.
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Political Interests Impede Slum Demolition in Major Moroccan Cities
Political actors or potential candidates for the 2026 elections in the Casablanca-Settat and Marrakech-Safi regions are trying to block the demolition of slums, illegal constructions and dilapidated buildings, as well as rehousing operations, in order to preserve their electoral constituencies, or even their electorate.
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Marrakech Embraces Ramadan with Spiritual Fervor and Bustling Preparations
Like other Moroccan cities, Marrakech is living to the rhythm of Ramadan. The ochre city has a particular atmosphere, imbued with spirituality and marked by intense commercial activity.