Morocco
North African Rivals Morocco and Algeria Escalate Military Spending
The arms race is intensifying in Algeria and Morocco. Is this a way for the two countries to deter or prepare for a possible war?
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Morocco
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 6th Among Top Global Travel Destinations for 2025
Morocco ranks sixth in the top 10 best places to visit in 2025, according to Le Routard.
Morocco
Algeria Delays Repatriation of Moroccan Migrant's Body Found on Its Coast
Since early April, the body of Zakaria Radouane, a 25-year-old man, has been resting in a morgue in Algeria, the country where he was found after the native of M’diq tried to reach Ceuta by swimming. The Algerian authorities are dragging their feet in authorizing his repatriation to Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Clears Land for Kénitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Expansion
The authorities of the province of Settat have announced the completion of the expropriation formalities for 996 plots covering a total area of 552 hectares to allow the construction of the high-speed line (LGV) connecting Kénitra to Marrakech.
Morocco
Morocco Condemns Israel's Publication of Expanded 'Historical' Maps
Morocco takes a dim view of Israel’s publication of maps representing a "historical Israel" that includes territories belonging to Arab countries such as Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
Morocco
5-Year-Old in Casablanca Hospitalized After Alleged Abuse by Mother
A 5-year-old child would have been the victim of acts of torture in Casablanca. His 32-year-old mother has been arrested and placed in custody.
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Hits Record High with 4 Million Visitors in 2024
With nearly 4 million tourists recorded in 2024, Marrakech sets a new historical record.
Morocco
Morocco-Spain Trade Reaches Record Highs in 2024 Despite Customs Issues
Trade between Morocco and Spain exploded in 2024, despite the absence of customs in Ceuta and Melilla. Proof that relations between the two countries continue to strengthen.
Morocco
Filmmakers Face Mafia Threats During 'Rebel' Shoot in Molenbeek
Belgian-Moroccan directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah had to deal with the mafia during the filming of the film "Rebel" in Molenbeek.
Morocco
Fungal Disease Threatens Global Blueberry Crops, Morocco at Risk
The fungus Erysiphe vaccinii, responsible for the disease known as powdery mildew, threatens blueberry production in Morocco and worldwide. This is revealed by a study conducted by North Carolina State University.
Morocco
Moroccan Non-Owner Taxi Drivers Form New Association to Voice Concerns
Non-owner taxi drivers in Morocco have just set up a new association to better "make their demands known" to the competent authorities in charge of the transport sector.
Morocco
Moroccan Fuel Prices Soar as Distributors' Profits Draw Scrutiny
Despite global fluctuations, fuel distributors in Morocco are inflating their profits. This is annoying El Houssine Yamani, secretary general of the national union of oil and gas industries under the CDT, who is calling for a overhaul of the oil regulatory framework.