Morocco
Moroccan News Channel Faces Backlash Over Misidentification of King Mohammed VI's Title
The Moroccan continuous news channel Medi 1 TV is under fire from Moroccans who accuse it of having offended King Mohammed VI .
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Morocco
Polisario Condemns French Development Projects in Disputed Western Sahara
The Polisario, protected by Algeria, is expressing its opposition to the financing by the French Development Agency (AFD) of French projects in the Sahara.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Surges Against Euro and Dollar, Reserves Hit 364 Billion
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 1.11% against the euro and 0.65% against the US dollar, during the period from March 28 to April 3, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco
Moroccans in Spain Pay Hundreds for Visa Appointments Amid Consulate Backlog
Several Moroccans from Spain are stranded in Morocco due to the difficulty of getting an appointment in the Spanish consulates to obtain a visa. They denounce the existence of a fraudulent network selling appointments.
Morocco
Morocco Removes Father's Consent Requirement for Children's Passports
It is now official. Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, has confirmed the lifting of the requirement for the mother (Moroccan woman) residing in Morocco or abroad to obtain the father’s authorization to obtain or renew the Moroccan passport for minor children.
Morocco
Morocco Identifies 1,800 Areas Lacking Internet Access, Minister Pledges Coverage
During a debate organized by the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, revealed the share of Moroccan territory without internet coverage.
Morocco
French Rapper Booba's Crime Series 'Ourika' Tops Amazon Prime Charts
Ourika, the series by French rapper Booba, whose broadcast began on March 28, is a hit on Amazon Prime Video. Was its filming done in the Ourika valley, in Morocco?
Morocco
British Consortium Wins 15-Year Contract to Operate Casablanca's New Cruise Terminal
The National Ports Agency (ANP) has selected, at the end of a tendering process, the consortium led by the British operator Global Ports Holding (GPH) to operate the new cruise terminal at the port of Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Paradox: Record Visitor Numbers, Declining Revenues
Morocco’s tourism revenues continue their downward trend. After a drop of 905 million dirhams (-10.5%) in January, they plummeted by 1.06 billion dirhams (-6.7%) at the end of February. Meanwhile, tourist arrivals are showing an upward trend, with a 10% jump in January and 18% in February.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Agadir Airport Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
Morocco is investing in a new terminal and the renovation of the existing terminal at Agadir’s Al Massira airport. The infrastructure will be built before 2030, the year Morocco will co-host the World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
France Seeks Moroccan Security Expertise for 2024 Paris Olympics
France has sought Morocco’s expertise in security to successfully organize the Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris.
Morocco
Ryanair's Morocco Expansion Sparks Outrage in Excluded Northern Cities
The residents of Al Hoceima and Nador have expressed their anger at not seeing the two cities served by the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, authorized to operate domestic flights in the kingdom.