Morocco
Morocco Revives Plans for Marrakech Highway Bypass Project
Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, is reviving the project for the eastern highway bypass of the city of Marrakech.
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Morocco Prepares for Early Launch of Marhaba 2024 as 3.3 Million Travelers Expected
Contrary to previous years, the Marhaba operation marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to Morocco will start two days earlier than the usual date. The coincidence with Eid al-Adha requires it.
Morocco
Tragic Fall: Teen Dies Trying to Rescue Cat from Tangier Building
A tragedy occurred this week in the Hassani neighborhood in Tangier, where a 19-year-old man lost his life after a fatal fall from a residential building.
Morocco
Morocco Urged to Boost Food Safety Measures After Marrakech Poisoning Outbreak
Councilor Khalid Es-Satte, representative of the National Union of Labor in Morocco (UNTM), is concerned about the massive food poisoning in Marrakech and is calling on the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests to strengthen the monitoring of establishments, especially with the approach of the summer season marked by the massive arrival of tourists and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
Morocco
Casablanca Expands Urban Surveillance with $1.6 Million Camera Network
The Urban Agency of Casablanca has decided to strengthen the surveillance and control system in the streets and public squares of the city.
Morocco
Moroccan Bank Director Arrested for Multimillion-Dirham Fraud Scheme in Tetouan
Tens of millions of dirhams diverted from client accounts: Daniel Ziouzio, 55, director of the Moroccan Union of Banks agency in Tetouan, was arrested and placed in custody.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Coastal Construction to Protect Environment
Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, provided clarifications regarding demolitions in coastal areas.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Return to International Financial Markets, Minister Says
Since March 2023, Morocco has no longer made an incursion into the regional financial market. Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, mentions the possibility of its return to this market.
Morocco
Former Moroccan PM Urges Algeria to Mend Ties with Morocco, Heed King's Outreach
Abdelilah Benkirane , Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development, invites Algeria to accept the outstretched hand of King Mohammed VI, and also calls on Algerian leaders to "adopt a logic of reconciliation".
Morocco
Former Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere Opens Up About Breakup and Societal Pressures at 31
Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 and Miss Universe 2016, is going through a difficult period after her separation from Moroccan businessman Diego El Glaoui.
Morocco
Morocco's Housing Aid Program Draws Strong Interest from Expats and Women
The direct housing assistance program has been a great success since its launch. As of May 23, 2024, 11,749 people have already benefited from this assistance, out of a total of 73,711 applications filed. Many Moroccans living abroad have applied for this assistance.
Morocco
Morocco Breaks Ground on $450 Million State-of-the-Art University Hospital in Rabat
The construction of the Mohammed VI International University Hospital in Rabat has been entrusted to the company Bymaro, the Moroccan subsidiary of Bouygues Construction. The work should cost nearly 450 million euros and be completed in September 2025.