Morocco
Casablanca Plans 60,000 Apartments to Eliminate Slums Before 2030 World Cup
The authorities of Casablanca aim to put an end to the phenomenon of slums before the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.
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Morocco
Algerian President Brushes Off Moroccan Media Claims About Wheat Production
In responding to the allegations of a Medi 1 journalist about Algerian wheat production during the ceremony commemorating Student Day at the Sidi Abdallah technology hub, west of Algiers, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune showed self-deprecation.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Uncover Plot to Assassinate Jailed Franco-Algerian Spy
While investigators from the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) are investigating the kidnapping of a Jordanian businessman and acts of torture committed against him, they discover that the main accused has committed other crimes, including an attempted assassination of a Franco-Algerian secret agent working for the French and Spanish foreign intelligence services.
Morocco
Algeria Set to Surpass Morocco as Africa's Second-Largest Wheat Producer in 2024
Algeria is expected to outperform Morocco to occupy the second place among African wheat producing countries this year. The kingdom must turn to imports.
Morocco
Marrakech Ranks in Top 10 Summer Destinations for French Travelers
According to a recent ranking, a Moroccan city is among the ten most sought-after destinations by the French this summer.
Morocco
Morocco Doubles Domestic Air Traffic, Expands International Connectivity
Morocco is making efforts to improve domestic and international air connectivity. Mohammed Abdeljalil, Minister of Transport and Logistics, unveils the Moroccan strategy.
Morocco
Morocco Hikes Bread Prices as Cost of Living Rises, Following Gas Price Increase
The Association of Bakers of Kelaat M’gouna, in the province of Tinghir, announced an increase in the price of bread starting this Monday, May 20, 2024. The price of a 250-gram loaf will go from 1 dirham to 1.20 dirhams in all bakeries in the Dades basin region.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Rym Fikri Files Defamation Lawsuit Against In-Laws Amid Family Dispute
Moroccan singer Rym Fekri has filed a complaint against members of her late husband’s family following serious accusations against her.
Morocco
Maroc Telecom Slashes Merchant Commissions, Sparking Labor Union Outrage
The Moroccan Union of Labor (UMT) is outraged by the decision of Itissalat Al-Maghrib (IAM-Maroc Telecom) to reduce the profit margin of merchants on recharge cards.
Morocco
Morocco's Tanger Med Port Enters Global Top 20, Sees Record Growth in 2023
The Tanger Med port achieved record figures in 2023, a year in which it managed to "establish its dominance in the Mediterranean" and enter the Top 20 global container ports.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman Recounts Harrowing Ordeal of Detention in Myanmar Border Region
Moroccans detained by armed criminal gangs in Myanmar (Burma) are suffering violence and threats. Here is the testimony of a former victim.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Ride-Hailing Apps as Tourism Sector Evolves
VTC (Vehicle Transport with Driver) applications like InDrive or Yassir are gaining popularity in Morocco, but their legal status remains unclear. Voices are being raised within the parliamentary opposition and civil society to demand clear regulation of this booming sector, particularly in view of the major international sporting events the country is preparing to host.