
Intense Heat Wave Grips Morocco: Temperatures to Soar to 47°C in Some Regions
An intense heat wave is expected this weekend in Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) , which places several provinces on orange alert.

An intense heat wave is expected this weekend in Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) , which places several provinces on orange alert.

Many disabled tourists experience difficulties in moving around the city of Tangier, especially in the medina, due to the inaccessibility of the roads.

Moroccan civil servants could see the number of annual leave days, set at 22 days, increase to 30 days. This, to allow them to fully enjoy their vacations.

Moroccan and foreign tourists, as well as Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), have deserted coastal cities like Agadir during this summer season due to the rise in accommodation prices. This low turnout is detrimental to the tourism activity and the economy of the region.

The problem of the drying up of Lake Tamda in the province of Azilal is a concern for MP Saïd Atghlast, who has addressed a written question to the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Social and Solidarity Economy on this subject.

According to official data, the number of vacant apartments in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region is estimated at around 334,000 units, representing 15.6% of the total number of vacant apartments in Morocco. Many of them belong to Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).

Traveling by train from Rabat or Casablanca to Fez and Oujda or to Marrakech or vice versa during this summer period proves to be unbearable. Concerned, the parliamentarian, Mohamed Karim, from the Authenticity and Modernity group in the House of Representatives, questions the Minister of Transport, Mohamed Abdeljalil.

Like several European countries such as France, Germany and Spain, the United Kingdom is about to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

The residents of several neighborhoods in the city of Agadir are fed up with coexisting with stray dogs and the homeless. They are calling on the competent authorities to guarantee their safety and put an end to this phenomenon that tarnishes the image of the city.

The high costs of caterers this summer are pushing Moroccan families to review their wedding budgets downward and opt for sober celebrations with a limited guest list. The culprit is the surge in food, red meat, poultry and fish prices.

According to the ranking of a famous British daily, a Moroccan beach is among the 50 most beautiful beaches in the world.

Morocco is accelerating the development of high-speed trains. It plans to launch a tender to select a specialized firm to study the high-speed train project Fez-Rabat passing through Meknes, the other city that will host the training and residences of the teams participating in the 2030 World Cup.