Morocco
4-Year-Old Dies from Scorpion Sting in Morocco Amid Serum Shortage
A four-year-old child died on Sunday from the effects of a scorpion sting near his family home in Oulad Azzouz, in the province of Khouribga.
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Marrakech Residents Outraged as Trees Illegally Removed Amid Rising Temperatures
In this summer period marked by temperature increases, individuals have uprooted certain trees in broad daylight on Boulevard Allal El Fassi in Marrakech, provoking the indignation of the residents.
Morocco
Morocco Tsunami Fears Unfounded, Experts Say: Sea Retreat Normal
The rumor of the installation in the coastal cities of evacuation signs in case of tsunami, as well as the recent dissemination of videos on social networks showing the retreat of the sea, have raised concerns among Moroccans who fear the imminent occurrence of a natural disaster.
Morocco
France Recognizes Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Macron Shifts Policy
Long awaited by Rabat, France’s recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara is now effective. French President Emmanuel Macron "considers that the present and future of the Western Sahara are part of Moroccan sovereignty".
Morocco
Morocco Begins Construction on Massive $138 Million Bridge in Western Sahara
Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, launched the construction work of the bridge over the Oued Sakia El Hamra, at the level of the ring road of the city of Laâyoune. Costing 1.38 billion dirhams, these works should last 40 months.
Morocco
Soaring Coastal Prices Drive Moroccans to Consider European Vacations
The high cost of food in certain coastal tourist areas exceeds those of European regions and the too expensive tourist offers push most Moroccans to consider spending their holidays in foreign countries like Spain, Italy and Portugal.
Morocco
British Tourist with Dairy Allergy Dies After Accidental Exposure in Marrakech
An English tourist died on Monday morning in a private clinic in Marrakech, following an acute intoxication.
Morocco
Two Dead, Several Injured in Bus Crash on Marrakech-Agadir Highway
A fatal accident occurred this Monday on the highway connecting Marrakech and Agadir. Two people died and several others were injured.
Morocco
Tourist Slump Hits Northern Morocco's Summer Season, Officials Seek Answers
In Morocco, there is a kind of malaise this summer in the tourism industry. The northern cities, especially Tangier and Martil, are experiencing a drop in tourist attendance. Concerned, the deputy Salwa El Bardaï, from the Justice and Development parliamentary group, has addressed a written question to Fatima-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy.
Morocco
Long-Distance Moroccan Couple Finalizes Divorce via Zoom Hearing
Married for over a decade, a Moroccan residing in Morocco and his wife living in Israel divorced via the Zoom application.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Tender for Second Phase of Guercif-Nador Highway Project
The work on the Guercif-Nador motorway is progressing normally. The Ministry of Equipment and Transport, which is the project owner, has launched a call for tenders for the realization of the second phase.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Euro as Foreign Reserves Rise
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.14% against the euro and depreciated by 0.75% against the US dollar during the week of July 18-24, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).