Morocco
Air Canada Flight Canceled After Crew-Passenger Dispute Over Blankets
An Air Canada flight from Casablanca to Montreal was canceled following an altercation between the cabin manager and passengers.
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Morocco
Controversy Erupts as Transgender Performance at Paris Olympics Divides Moroccan Christians
Moroccan Christians are divided over the appearance of transgender people simulating the Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. While the Union of Moroccan Christians strongly supports this initiative, the Coordination of Moroccan Christians rejects it categorically.
Morocco
Morocco Invests $1 Billion in Israeli Spy Satellites, Boosting Military Ties
Morocco and Israel continue to strengthen their military cooperation. Rabat signed a contract a few weeks ago with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the purchase of two Ofek-13 spy satellites worth one billion dollars, or nearly 925 million euros.
Morocco
Al Hoceima Launches Controversial Sweep of Homeless and Mentally Ill
The authorities in Al Hoceima are conducting a cleanliness campaign to rid the city of beggars and the mentally ill in order to strengthen security and improve the quality of life for residents.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Rym Fikri Speaks Out on Recovery After Husband's Murder
A few months after the kidnapping and murder of her husband, Moroccan singer Rym Fikri is slowly starting to recover.
Morocco
Former Moroccan MP and Two Women Detained in Death Investigation at Politician's Villa
A former MP, former president of the urban commune of Béni Mellal, and also leader of the Mouvement Populaire (MP, opposition) party, and two young women are being held in custody as part of a case involving the death of a young woman at the former MP’s villa.
Morocco
Tangier Port Transformation: From Industrial Hub to Luxury Cruise Destination
The project to redevelop the port area of Tangier City is taking off. The port of the "Pearl of the North" will soon be transformed into a reference port for welcoming cruise and pleasure boats in the Mediterranean.
Morocco
Tangier's Summer Tourism Surge Strains Public Transportation System
Tangier is facing a mobility crisis this summer season. Many vacationers are struggling to find transportation for their travels.
Morocco
Moroccan Hospital Sparks Outrage with 2-Year Wait for Cardiac Patient Appointment
In Rabat, a large public hospital is at the center of a controversy due to a medical appointment for a cardiac patient.
Morocco
Marrakech Culinary Museum Named Among Time's Top Global Destinations for 2024
According to the ranking of a prestigious American magazine, a Moroccan museum is among the best global tourist destinations to visit this year.
Morocco
French Tourist Bookings to Morocco Expected to Rebound in August After Slow July
The president of the Union of Tour Operating Companies (SETO), René-Marc Chikly, is confident that the arrival of French tourists will increase in August, after the low turnout noted during this July.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Social Aid Program to Support Low-Income Families for School Year
The most disadvantaged Moroccan families benefiting from the direct social assistance program will be helped. The government council led by Aziz Akhannouch has decided to strengthen this program.