Morocco
Essaouira Sees Surge in French Retirees Seeking Affordable Coastal Living
The city of Essaouira is recording a record number of foreign and mainly French retirees since the beginning of this year.
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Morocco
Casablanca's Busway Disrupted by Animal-Drawn Carts, Authorities Seek Solution
In Casablanca, carts pulled by mules, donkeys and horses hinder the smooth circulation of the busway. Local authorities are struggling to find a sustainable solution to this phenomenon that damages the image of the city.
Morocco
Morocco's Competition Council Warns of Potential Café Price Hikes
Preliminary investigations conducted by the competent services of the Competition Council reveal that café owners and managers are considering a possible increase in the prices of beverages. The regulator does not rule out the opening of a possible investigation into these practices prohibited by law.
Morocco
Casablanca Invests 35 Million Dirhams in Wastewater Treatment Project
The Société Nouvelle Travaux Maroc (SNTM), a subsidiary of the Chaâbi group, has just been selected by the local development company Casablanca Baïa to build a wastewater treatment pumping station in Mediouna.
Morocco
Morocco NGO Proposes GPS Tracking for Government Vehicles to Curb Misuse
In Morocco, an NGO is calling for the installation of GPS antennas on service vehicles assigned to certain civil servants in order to prevent their use for private purposes.
Morocco
Alleged Marseille Drug Kingpin to be Extradited from Morocco to France
Arrested in March in Morocco, Yoda Félix Bingui , the alleged head of one of the main drug networks in Marseille, accepted on Tuesday, during a hearing at the Court of Cassation in Rabat, to be extradited to France.
Morocco
Moroccan Official Arrested at Airport on Corruption Charges After Fleeing to Spain
Targeted by several complaints for issuing bad checks and corruption, the third deputy mayor of the commune of Tétouan, who was also a former advisor in the cabinet of Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, was arrested on Tuesday morning upon his arrival at Rabat-Salé airport. He had taken refuge in Spain to escape justice.
Morocco
Tangier Authorities Demolish Unauthorized Buildings, Including Those of Elected Officials
In Tangier, the local authorities have ordered the demolition of several buildings built without authorization in several neighborhoods, some of which belonged to elected officials.
Morocco
New Moroccan Airline "Air Oasis" to Launch Domestic and International Flights
A new airline will soon be established at Dakhla airport. It will operate domestic flights as well as international flights.
Morocco
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Marrakech Restaurant Leaves 2 Dead, 24 Ill; Safety Office Under Scrutiny
Activists have reminded the competent authorities of their duty to protect Moroccans from the risks of food poisoning. This, after several people were admitted to the emergency room of the Mohammed VI hospital in Marrakech following the consumption of spoiled food in a restaurant located in Mhamid.
Morocco
Marrakech Police Bust Gang Targeting Foreign Tourists in Violent Robberies
No more violent thefts against tourists, especially foreigners, in Marrakech ! The police have put an end to the activities of a gang of criminals who roamed the city on motorcycles, not hesitating to use bladed weapons to rob their victims.
Morocco
Morocco Government Denies Plans to Raise Retirement Age Amid Opposition Concerns
On Monday, opposition deputies addressed an oral question to the government, asking what measures it intends to take to reform the pension system.