Morocco
Smartphone Smuggling Ring Uncovered at Melilla-Morocco Border
To launder money from drug trafficking, some criminal networks buy luxury smartphones in Melilla to resell them at competitive prices in Morocco.
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Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Holds Steady Against Euro, Slips Versus Dollar
The Moroccan dirham remained almost stable against the euro and depreciated by 0.61% against the US dollar, during the period from November 14 to 20, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco
Major Belgian Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested in Morocco
Samir El Y., an Antwerp man in his fifties, was arrested in Morocco a month ago. Nicknamed "Patatje" or "Samir Turtle", he is suspected of international drug trafficking, particularly of ecstasy.
Morocco
Chinese Firms Dominate Morocco's High-Speed Rail Expansion Project
The high-speed rail (HSR) project connecting Kénitra to Marrakech is making rapid progress. The Chinese company China Gezhouba has just won the contract for the realization of the works of the ninth section, for an amount of 2.3 billion dirhams. This section includes the construction of several bridges between Kénitra and Casablanca.
Morocco
Historic Fez Café Demolished Amid Controversy Over Expansion Plans
A café that had been in operation for more than two decades in a public garden in Fez was demolished by the authorities. The establishment, located in the Agdal neighborhood, had been operated by a tenant for 21 years.
Morocco
Surge in Food Poisoning Cases Sparks Concern in Morocco
In Morocco, the multiplication of food poisoning cases is causing concern among consumer rights associations, which are calling on the competent authorities to strengthen controls in restaurants and fast-food establishments.
Morocco
Wife of Former Moroccan Soccer Star Breaks Silence on Fatal Rabat Accident
Wafaa Eddahri , the wife of former Moroccan international footballer Youssef Chippo, involved in a fatal road accident in Rabat last October, has broken her silence. In a video shared on social media, she recounts the circumstances of the tragedy that cost a young man his life.
Morocco
Three Suspects Detained in Casablanca for Alleged Rape of French Lawyer
The investigating judge at the Casablanca Court of Appeal ordered the preventive detention of the three people accused of raping a French lawyer and assaulting her Moroccan companion.
Morocco
Morocco's Top 10 Natural Wonders Showcase Diverse Landscapes
Morocco offers a multitude of breathtaking landscapes, from the Saharan dunes to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Here is the list of the 10 wonders that are a must-see when traveling to Morocco, according to the newspaper Le Figaro.
Morocco
Morocco's Railway Modernizes Stations with New Access Control Systems
The National Railway Office (ONCF) is continuing its efforts to modernize its infrastructure.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Overturns Prison Sentence for Public Kiss
The Tangier Court of Appeal acquitted on Friday a woman sentenced in the first instance to two months in prison with a suspended sentence for having kissed her partner, ruling that a kiss does not constitute an act of debauchery. The man had been sentenced to three months in prison with a suspended sentence.
Morocco
Marrakech Intensifies Crackdown on Begging, Thousands Arrested
The government wants to further combat begging in all its forms in Marrakech, announced Abdelouafi Laftit, the Minister of the Interior, stating that his department will spare no effort to achieve this objective.