Morocco
Unseasonable Heat Wave Grips Morocco in December
While winter is setting in and rain and snow are expected, Morocco is experiencing an unusual heat wave.
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Morocco
Construction Milestone: Elevator Installation Begins at Morocco's Tallest Skyscraper
The installation of the elevators of the Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat has begun. A Moroccan company specialized in the manufacture of elevators and escalators has been chosen to carry out this project.
Morocco
Suspects from Influential Families Held in French Lawyer's Rape Case in Morocco
Four individuals - including rich kids - have been detained at the Oukacha prison after the rape of a French lawyer in early November in a residence in Ain Diab (Casablanca). Today, an amicable settlement is being sought.
Morocco
Kenitra Development Plan Faces Significant Delays and Stalled Projects
Nearly a decade after the launch of the strategic plan for the integrated and sustainable development of the province of Kenitra (2015-2020) under the aegis of King Mohammed VI, the majority of projects are struggling to be delivered or are completely stalled.
Morocco
Sudden School Closure in Casablanca Leaves Students and Parents Scrambling
In Casablanca, students enrolled at the Bourgogne school group will not be able to finish the school year due to the sudden closure of the establishment without notice. A situation that causes distress among parents who are calling for urgent intervention by the Ministry of National Education. Concerned, the deputy Atika Jabrou, member of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), questions Mohamed Saad Berrada.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 61% Surge in Foreign Direct Investment
Morocco is more than ever attracting foreign investment. This is evidenced by the latest report published by the Office of Exchange.
Morocco
Casablanca to Standardize Cafe and Restaurant Facades Citywide
The Casablanca city council has decided to harmonize the urban aesthetics of the city and put an end to the disorder related to the occupation of public space. In this sense, it is working on the development of new regulations to standardize the terraces of cafes and restaurants.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Slips Against Dollar, Holds Steady vs Euro
The Moroccan dirham depreciated by 0.37% against the US dollar and remained almost stable against the euro during the week of November 21 to 27, 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco
Moroccan YouTuber Faces Human Trafficking Charges, Court Hearing Delayed
Suspected of being involved in a "human trafficking" case, the Casablanca YouTuber Reda Bouzidi, known by the pseudonym "Oueld Chinwiya", will soon be informed of his fate.
Morocco
New Film "Rabia" Inspired by Life of Al-Qaeda's "Black Widow"
In "Rabia", the French, Belgian and German dramatic film by director Mareike Engelhardt on female radicalization released at the end of November, Belgian actress Lubna Azabal plays Madame, the Moroccan Fatiha Mejjati alias Oum Adam. Who is this woman nicknamed the "Black Widow of Al-Qaeda" who had led several women’s houses of the Islamic State in Raqqa, Syria.
Morocco
Young Man Dies After Meal at Agadir Snack Bar, Prompting Investigation
A young man from Sidi Ifni lost his life on Thursday evening in a private clinic in Agadir, possibly a victim of food poisoning. The tragedy would have occurred after eating a meal in a snack bar in the Salam district.
Morocco
Tensions Escalate Between Algeria and Morocco Over Western Sahara Dispute
For several years, relations between these two North African countries have deteriorated considerably, to the point of fearing an open armed conflict. At the heart of this diplomatic crisis is the thorny issue of Western Sahara, a disputed territory where Morocco asserts its sovereignty while Algeria supports the Polisario Front, the Sahrawi independence movement.