Morocco
Morocco Prepares for Tourism Surge Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
Morocco fears overtourism during the 2030 World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal, and is seeking to avoid it at all costs.
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Morocco
Tangier Student Murder Case Delayed Again, Mother Seeks Justice
Anouar’s mother, the 20-year-old student found dead in his apartment in the Mesnana neighborhood, continues to demand justice for her son. A new hearing should open at the criminal chamber of the first instance court of the Court of Appeal of Tangier in a few days.
Morocco
Algeria Deploys 'Electronic Army' in Social Media War Against Morocco
Algeria is waging an electronic war against Morocco "its enemy it sees everywhere" by deploying an army of "electronic flies" that swarm social networks with the mission of drowning their users in fake news.
Morocco
Transavia to Launch New Nantes-Essaouira Route in Summer 2025
The Dutch low-cost airline Transavia will launch a new route between France and Morocco as part of its summer 2025 program.
Morocco
Marrakech-Menara Airport Named Among World's Most Beautiful, Ranks 4th Globally
An Indonesian specialized site has published the ranking of the eight most beautiful airports in the world. Among them, a Moroccan airport, which stands out for its breathtaking architecture.
Morocco
EU Court Strikes Down Morocco Trade Deals Over Western Sahara Dispute
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has put an end, this Friday, to a long legal saga by definitively annulling the trade agreements, including those relating to fisheries, concluded between the European Union and Morocco. This decision, following an appeal by the Polisario Front, confirms a previous judgment of the General Court of the EU.
Morocco
French Interior Minister Praises Morocco's Cooperation on Migrant Returns, Urges Tougher Stance on Algeria
In an interview, the French Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau (Les Républicains, LR), praised the efforts made by Morocco to facilitate the return of people under the "obligation to leave French territory" (OQTF) and intends to advocate dialogue with it. He wants, on the other hand, to engage in a power struggle with Algeria, which does not make enough cooperation efforts in terms of consular return authorizations.
Morocco
Tourist Scammed in Marrakech: Henna Artist Charged $120 for $5 Tattoo
A foreign tourist filed a complaint this week at the tourist police station on Jemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech. She accuses a "naqacha" of having swindled her.
Morocco
Moroccan Student Denied Entry to French School in Rabat Over Hijab
A Moroccan student was refused in the second year of high school at the Léon l’Africain establishment, a school affiliated with the French mission in Rabat. The reason given? Wearing the veil.
Morocco
Casablanca to Host World's Largest Moroccan Wedding Celebration
Casablanca is preparing to host an extraordinary event: "the largest wedding in the world". On December 7, the Mohammed V sports complex will be transformed into a giant stage to celebrate Moroccan traditions through the reconstruction of a traditional wedding.
Morocco
Soaring Argan Oil Prices Make Moroccan Staple a Global Luxury
Argan oil is seeing its price soar this year in Morocco. Once a common consumer product, it is becoming a luxury reserved for the wealthiest, a victim of its international success.
Morocco
Health Ministry Debunks False Claims About Ain Atlas Water Safety
The Ministry of Health categorically denies the rumors concerning the mineral water "Aïn Atlas". A falsified document, actively circulating on social networks and usurping the identity of a ministerial delegation, claimed that this water did not meet health standards.