Morocco
Morocco: the date of Eid Al Fitr known
Considering that the Ramadan fast will last 29 days this year according to astronomical calculations, Eid Al Fitr 2024 will be celebrated in Morocco on Wednesday, April 10.
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King Mohammed VI at the wheel of his car in Casablanca (video)
King Mohammed VI visited Casablanca where he is expected to spend the rest of the month of Ramadan, which began on March 12 in Morocco.
Morocco
Basma Boussel explains the reasons for her divorce from Tamer Hosny
Basma Boussel , the famous Moroccan stylist and singer, looks back on her divorce from the Egyptian superstar, Tamer Hosny.
Morocco
Taxis vs. Indrive: when the Moroccan street becomes a ring
The National Coordination and the Regional Office of the National Organization for Human Rights and the Defense of Freedoms in Morocco call on the authorities responsible for the transport sector to find effective solutions to resolve the recurring conflict between taxi professionals and "Indrive" drivers. They believe that this situation could affect public safety and tourism.
Morocco
Morocco requires a visa for travelers going to Ceuta
Moroccan agents stationed at the Tarajal border post would refuse to let Moroccan workers wishing to go to Ceuta pass, demanding that they present a Schengen visa.
Morocco
The Polisario attacks Morocco and France
The Polisario, protected by Algeria, accuses France of obstructing the restoration of peace and stability in the North-West African region, and denounces its blatant complicity with Morocco, which hinders the unity of the peoples of the Greater Maghreb and cooperation and integration between its countries.
Morocco
Morocco: snow, showers and gusts of wind at the beginning of the week
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has placed several provinces of Morocco such as Sidi Bennour, El Jadida, Berrechid, Safi and Essaouira on orange alert at the beginning of the week.
Morocco
The dirham strengthens against the euro
The Moroccan dirham depreciated by 0.29% against the US dollar, and appreciated by 0.48% against the euro between March 14 and 20, 2024, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Morocco
Major breakdown at the Ouarzazate solar power plant: $47 million lost
The Noor III plant, located in the Ouarzazate region, is shut down due to a "major technical failure", which has resulted in a loss of $47 million in revenue for Acwa Power, the Saudi renewable energy company that operates it.
Morocco
Morocco to conduct naval exercises in the waters of the Sahara
The Royal Moroccan Navy is preparing to carry out naval maneuvers in the waters of the Sahara, off the Canary Islands. An operation that comes after the request of the Advocate General inviting the Court of Justice of the EU to cancel the fisheries agreement with Morocco.
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The Egyptian Pickalbatros takes over two hotels in Morocco
The Sangho Hotel in Marrakech and the famous Palais des Roses in Agadir are now under the control of the Egyptian hotel giant, Pickalbatros. This will give a boost to tourism activity in these two Moroccan cities.
Morocco
Stellantis: The Kénitra plant increases to 450,000 vehicles per year
The automotive manufacturer Stellantis is investing 300 million euros in the expansion of its first Moroccan plant inaugurated in Kénitra in 2019. This expansion will double its production capacity to 450,000 vehicles per year.