Morocco
French PM Gabriel Attal to Visit Morocco, Signaling Diplomatic Thaw
France is striving to warm up its diplomatic relations with Morocco. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal will soon be on an official visit to the kingdom.
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Morocco
Schengen Visa Fees to Increase 12% for Moroccan Travelers in June 2024
Moroccans will pay more for Schengen visa fees as of June 11, 2024, when a measure to increase these fees by 12% in the European Union is expected to come into effect.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Paris Murder After Faking Own Death
The trial of the Moroccan living abroad (MRE) who simulated a burial to escape French justice opened before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Rabat and resulted in his conviction to a heavy prison sentence. He was tried for assault and battery resulting in death and use of a forged document.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 82nd in Global Tourism Competitiveness Index, Study Finds
Morocco ranks 82nd among the world’s most performing tourism economies, according to a new study by the World Economic Forum on travel and tourism.
Morocco
Chinese E-commerce Giant Temu Raises Data Privacy Concerns in Morocco
Moroccans are concerned about the Temu app, the Chinese giant of e-commerce, established in the Moroccan market since April 2.
Morocco
Building Under Construction Collapses in Tangier, Morocco; No Injuries Reported
Part of a building under construction collapsed overnight in Tangier. No casualties were reported.
Morocco
Heroic Youths Rescue Children from Burning Building in Morocco
Young men in Temara risked their lives to save two children trapped on the top floor of a burning building. A heroic act hailed by internet users.
Morocco
Strait of Gibraltar: Why No Bridge Connects Spain and Morocco
Spain and Morocco are not connected by any bridge. Yet, only 14 kilometers of sea separate the two countries. How can this be explained?
Morocco
French Culture Minister Backs Morocco in Heritage Dispute with Algeria
While friction is multiplying between Moroccans and Algerians over the caftan and the zellige, Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, lends her support to Morocco and advocates for the promotion, recognition and preservation of Moroccan heritage and know-how.
Morocco
Morocco's Justice Minister Cracks Down on Hotels Demanding Marriage Certificates
Abdellatif Ouahbi, Minister of Justice, issues a warning to hotels that demand unauthorized documents, including a marriage certificate, from Moroccan couples.
Morocco
Morocco Aims for 5G Rollout Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
Morocco is working to have a 5G internet connection before 2030, the year it will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
Morocco's Private Schools to Hike Tuition Fees, Sparking Parent Concerns
Bad news for some parents in Morocco. Private schools are planning to further increase their tuition fees for the next school year.