Morocco
Morocco Turns to Brazil for Olive Oil Amid Severe Drought Crisis
Faced with an unprecedented olive oil crisis, Morocco is turning to Brazil to import olive oil, a staple of Moroccan cuisine.
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Morocco
Severe Flooding Hits Tangier After Heavy Rainfall, Overwhelming Drainage Systems
Heavy showers that occurred late Friday afternoon in Tangier caused flooding in several neighborhoods of the city. The rainy episode, which lasted about an hour, led to the saturation of the drainage networks.
Morocco
Tragedy Exposes Healthcare Crisis in Moroccan Town of Taourirt
"Medical negligence." This is the term used by the municipality of Taourirt to describe the death of a young pregnant woman and her child, which occurred on February 24 at the provincial hospital. A tragic event that reveals the deep difficulties of a health facility that is clearly at the end of its rope.
Morocco
Moroccan Survey Shows High Trust in State, Low Trust in Fellow Citizens
The third edition of the national survey on social ties (civil pole), carried out by the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES) between December 2022 and February 2023 with around 6,000 people, provides a precise overview of the state of mind of Moroccans.
Morocco
Drought and Fires Drive Up Date Prices in Morocco as Ramadan Begins
As Ramadan begins tomorrow in Morocco, date prices have risen sharply in the country. Several factors explain this inflation.
Morocco
Moroccan Gendarmes on Trial for Alleged Corruption in Drug Trafficking Case
The trial of the gendarmes accused of corruption and complicity with a drug trafficker in Béni Mellal continues before the Court of Appeal of Casablanca.
Morocco
Illegal Structures Demolished Along Agadir's Coastal Promenade
In Agadir Ida-Outanane, the local authorities are proceeding with the demolition of several illegally constructed buildings on the promenade of the tourist village of Taghazout.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohammed Benaïssa Dies at 88
Mohammed Benaïssa, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Municipal Council of Assilah, died overnight at the age of 88. His death follows a long battle against illness.
Morocco
French Tomato Farmers Decry Unfair Competition from Morocco
The Salon de l’Agriculture, the annual grand event of the agricultural world, is in full swing. But behind the facade smiles, a growing concern is emerging among French tomato producers. Gilles Bertrandias, director of Rougeline, a major cooperative group based in Marmande, spoke on the stand of the Nouveaux Champs collective. He points the finger at the perceived unfair competition from the Moroccan tomato.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Ramadan Start Date for Sunday, March 2
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced that the month of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The observation of the crescent moon, carried out this Friday, February 28, was not conclusive.
Morocco
Moroccan Tax Authorities Probe High-End Real Estate Developers Over Cash Payments
The regional control teams of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) are investigating the requirement made to clients by large real estate developers to pay in cash during commercial transactions. The inspectors visited these companies operating mainly in Casablanca and Marrakech.
Morocco
Morocco's King Calls Off Eid al-Adha Sacrifice Amid Livestock Crisis
King Mohammed VI’s call to Moroccans not to perform the Eid al-Adha sacrifice will have direct repercussions on the meat market in Morocco. This measure, taken in a context of livestock crisis, aims to preserve national resources and financially relieve the poorest Moroccan families.