Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Resumes Direct Flights Between Casablanca and Beijing
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has decided to resume the direct Casablanca-Beijing line, launched in January 2020 and suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Morocco's Alcohol Tax Revenue Soars 66% as Consumption Rises Despite Higher Prices
The tax on alcohol has not limited the consumption of Moroccans. On the contrary, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has increased sharply in the kingdom, leading to a 66.7% increase in these tax revenues by the end of June 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
Morocco
Moroccan "Blue City" Chefchaouen Named Among World's Most Beautiful, Outranking Barcelona
According to the ranking of an American platform specialized in design and architecture, a Moroccan city is among the top 10 most beautiful cities in the world, ahead of Barcelona (Spain).
Morocco
Morocco's Olive Oil Crisis: Prices Soar as Government Intervenes
A drop in the price of olive oil is expected to be slow in coming due to the catastrophic situation in the olive oil sector. Mohamed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, is taking certain measures in an attempt to reverse the trend.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Ambitious 2040 Rail Plan, Expanding High-Speed Network Across Africa
Morocco is emerging as the African leader in the railway sector. This is evidenced by its ambitious goals set out in the Morocco Rail Plan 2040 developed by the National Railway Office (ONCF).
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Moroccan Watchdog Group Demands Crackdown on Officials' Misuse of State Vehicles
The Moroccan association for the protection of public property calls on the Ministry of the Interior to put an end to the personal use of state vehicles by elected officials and civil servants.
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Rabat's Overcrowded Trams Frustrate Tourists and Locals Amid Summer Surge
While Rabat and Salé are experiencing an unprecedented influx of tourists during the summer holidays, the tramway, an ideal solution for getting around, is showing its limits, causing discontent among residents and visitors.
Morocco
Morocco's Coastal Fears: Tsunami Warnings and Sea Level Changes Spark Concern
Following the alleged installation of panels warning of tsunami-risk zones and streets in coastal cities, particularly on the beach of the Moroccan city of El Jadida, and the recent circulation of videos on social networks showing the retreat of the sea, many Moroccans fear the occurrence of a natural disaster. Can a tsunami really hit Morocco?
Morocco
Moroccan Firms Win $500 Million Tanger-Med Port Expansion Contract in Historic First
A consortium of two Moroccan companies has been selected to carry out the extension works of the port of Tanger-Med. A first in Morocco where this type of work was generally entrusted to foreign companies.
Morocco
Tourists Face Long Waits and Rising Costs in Tangier, Morocco
In Morocco, difficulties are piling up for foreign and Moroccan tourists. In addition to the surge in prices of services in restaurants, cafes and shops, many tourists are experiencing enormous difficulties in getting around Tangier.
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Moroccan Cities Face Backlash Over Palm Tree Planting, Environmental Groups Urge Native Shade Trees
The phenomenon of planting palm trees and cutting down trees persists in some Moroccan cities, despite the campaigns and calls launched by environmental protection associations to put an end to these practices.
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Morocco's Central Bank Reports Success in Dirham Exchange Rate Flexibility
In its 2023 annual report, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) said it was satisfied with the "good conditions" in which the flexibilization of the exchange rate regime is evolving.