Morocco
Moroccan King Returns from Private UAE Visit, Meets with Emirati President
After several weeks spent in the United Arab Emirates as part of a private visit, King Mohammed VI is back in Morocco.
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Danish Furniture Giant JYSK to Open First Stores in Morocco
The Danish furniture brand JYSK is arriving on the Moroccan market. Two stores will open in Casablanca in April, accompanied by an online sales platform.
Morocco
Morocco Prepares for 13-Hour Daily Fasts as Ramadan Approaches
Ramadan begins in Morocco in a few days, establishing a period of religious fervor and modifying the rhythm of life of Moroccans.
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Morocco Seizes Unsafe Ramadan Sweets in Pre-Holiday Crackdown
As Ramadan approaches, the Moroccan authorities are tightening the screws to ensure food safety. A large-scale market control operation was carried out in Oujda, with significant results.
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Tomato Prices Surge in Morocco as Ramadan Approaches
The price tag dance continues at the Casablanca wholesale market. While consumers can breathe a sigh of relief on the meat stalls, the price of tomatoes is skyrocketing this week. A situation that occurs as preparations for Ramadan are in full swing.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Commission to Regulate Parking and Curb Illegal Attendants
The authorities of Casablanca have set up a special commission, responsible for finalizing a specific specification for the parking of cars and motorcycles in order to put an end to the anarchy of illegal car attendants, commonly called "yellow vests".
Morocco
Morocco to Launch 5G Network Tender, Inviting Local and Global Operators
Morocco is taking an important step in the launch of its 5G network. A call for tenders for the allocation of the first 5G licenses will soon be launched by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT).
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Morocco Sets Tourism Record, Eyes 26 Million Visitors by 2030 World Cup
Morocco recorded 17.5 million arrivals in 2024 and aims for 26 million arrivals by 2030, where it will co-host the football World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy, details the Moroccan tourism strategy.
Morocco
Marrakech Snail Vendors Face Crisis as Traditional Trade Struggles
Several snail vendors on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech are calling on the authorities to intervene in order to save their activity, which is now highly threatened.
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Morocco Tightens Real Estate Tax Regulations for Investment Properties
A new circular has been addressed to the land registry conservators regarding the payment of value-added tax (VAT) on investment properties.
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Moroccan Singer's Award Revoked Amid Rape Conviction Backlash
The association Les Impériales has decided to remove from its platforms the promotion of the "Love Brand 2025" award given to Saad Lamjarred , an artist convicted of aggravated rape and awaiting his appeal trial, due to criticism from civil society organizations.
Morocco
Marrakech Casino Scandal: Top Officials Arrested and Face Imprisonment
Abdelatif Abdouh, parliamentary adviser and leader of the Istiqlal Party, and the other main defendants in the "Saâdi Casino" case have been arrested by the judicial police services of the city of Marrakech. They are expected to be incarcerated in the local prison of L’Oudaya.