Morocco
Morocco's Real Estate Prices Rise Slightly as Transactions Plummet in Q1 2024
In Morocco, while real estate prices have risen slightly, transactions have recorded a significant decline in the first quarter of 2024.
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Morocco
Morocco Unveils New Regulations for Electric Scooters and Tricycles to Enhance Road Safety
The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohamed Abdeljalil, has initiated a draft decree to regulate the driving of tricycles and electric scooters.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Plans Massive Fleet Expansion with 188 New Aircraft
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is striving to meet the ever-growing demand. In this sense, it plans to acquire a significant number of aircraft from the European and American aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, and the Brazilian Embraer.
Morocco
Marrakech Police Commissioner Arrested for Extorting Hotel Employee
A police commissioner in the city of Marrakech was arrested in flagrante delicto of extortion and corruption, according to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Morocco
Airfares to Morocco Drop 10% as Global Flight Prices Decline
Airfares between France and Morocco have dropped significantly in May. This is revealed by the new MisterFly barometer for L’Echo touristique.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid Al-Adha Date for June 17, 2024
The 1st Dhu Al Hijjah of the year 1445 of the Hijri calendar will correspond to Saturday, June 8, 2024 and Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated in Morocco on Monday, June 17 , the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Friday evening.
Morocco
Tangier Beaches Upgrade Amenities for Summer 2024 Season
Tangier is preparing to welcome vacationers and Moroccans living abroad for the 2024 summer season. The local authorities have finalized the development of the municipal beaches, particularly those of Achakar and Chams, in order to offer vacationers a pleasant and secure setting.
Morocco
Health Inspections Force Closure of Multiple Fast Food Outlets in Northern Morocco
In M’diq-Fnideq, several fast food establishments and ice cream parlors have been temporarily closed due to non-compliance with the legal and organizational regulations in force as part of the inspection controls.
Morocco
Morocco Secures $6.5 Billion Investment for Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory
The project to build a battery manufacturing plant for electric vehicles by the Chinese giant Gotion high tech in Atlantic Free Zone, the free zone of the city of Kenitra dedicated to the automotive sector, will make Morocco the leader in electric mobility in the Middle East and Africa region.
Morocco
Morocco Imposes 30% Anti-Dumping Duty on Egyptian Tomato Imports
Published in the Official Journal, the joint decision of the Minister of Industry and Trade and his counterpart of Economy and Finance, to apply an anti-dumping duty on imports of Egyptian tomato concentrate is now in effect.
Morocco
Morocco's Internet Speeds Plummet in Global Rankings, Frustrating Customers
While Morocco is gearing up to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, Maroc Telecom, the main provider of stadiums in the kingdom and Moroccans with internet services, is unable to satisfy its customers in terms of internet connection speed. As a result, the kingdom has plummeted in an international ranking.
Morocco
Marrakech Cracks Down on Taxi Drivers for Overcharging Tourists
Taxi drivers have been sanctioned in Marrakech for unjustifiably increasing their fares. Licenses have been revoked from drivers at the Bab Doukkala station.