Morocco
Rising Sheep Prices Spark Concerns Ahead of Eid al-Adha in Morocco
As the celebration of Eid al-Adha approaches, many Moroccans are concerned about the continuous rise in sheep prices for the sacrifice.
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Morocco
Four on Trial in Rabat for Kidnapping, Torture of Young Man
The trial of four individuals, including a girl, accused of kidnapping, sequestering and torturing a young man, opened last Wednesday before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Rabat.
Morocco
Bored Orcas Target Boat Rudders in Iberian Waters, Scientists Say
Researchers have just revealed why orcas are attacking boats mainly off the coasts of Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
Morocco
Morocco Mandates Euro 6 Standards, Driving Up New Car Prices
Moroccans will pay more for new cars due to the obligation to comply with "Euro 6" standards for homologation and registration. Professionals in the sector are calling on Mohamed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, and Leila Benali, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, to postpone their joint decision.
Morocco
Morocco Relaxes Hotel Rules, Sparking Debate on Privacy vs. Tradition
In Morocco, the lifting of the requirement for a marriage certificate in hotels is far from unanimous. While some Moroccans have celebrated this development as a step towards more personal freedom and privacy, others believe that this decision undermines Moroccan social values and goes against Islamic teachings.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Delays Trial of Alleged Drug Lord in Singer's Husband Murder Case
The Court of Appeal of Casablanca has postponed to June 24 the examination of the case of Reda Abakrim alias "Turbo" , the drug baron accused of the kidnapping and murder of the husband of Moroccan singer Rym Fikri.
Morocco
Moroccan Energy Minister Denies Link to Australian Billionaire After Photo Controversy
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development is taking a stand to categorically deny the allegations published by the Australian press.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Highway Network Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
Morocco is working to strengthen its road and highway network, in preparation for the 2030 World Cup that it is organizing alongside Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
British Firm Chariot Oil & Gas Announces Significant Natural Gas Find in Morocco
The British company Chariot Oil & Gas has recently announced a major natural gas discovery in Morocco, in the "Loukos Onshore" license.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc to Launch Direct Flights Between Casablanca and Abuja
The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to launch a new air route between Casablanca and Abuja, the capital of Nigeria.
Morocco
Morocco Invests $1 Billion in Massive Urban Bus Fleet Expansion Across 32 Cities
Morocco will mobilize 10 billion dirhams to acquire a fleet of 3,500 urban transport buses for the benefit of 32 cities over the period 2024-2029, announced on Monday Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior.
Morocco
Marrakech's Jemaa el-Fna Square: Henna Artists' Aggressive Tactics Alarm Tourists
In Marrakech, both domestic and foreign tourists sometimes suffer from offensive behavior (harassment, fraud, scams) from the henna tattoo artists installed on the famous Jemaa el-Fna square.