Morocco
Moroccan Police Investigate Death of Military Doctor with Health Complications
The Tangier police prefecture provided clarifications on the death of "military doctor" Mourad Sghir. This man "suffered from serious health complications."
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Morocco's New Smartphone Tax Sparks Price Surge, Concerns for Consumers
The Finance Committee in the House of Advisors has lowered the import duty applied to smartphones. What seems to be good news turns out to be very disadvantageous for local distributors and consumers.
Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Euro and Dollar, Central Bank Reports
The Moroccan currency appreciated by 0.24% against the euro and 0.9% against the US dollar during the period from November 23 to 29, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) .
Morocco
Ryanair Flight Diverted to Rabat After Unlit Runway Incident at Tangier Airport
An incident that occurred yesterday at the Tanger airport raises new concerns from passengers. Unhappy, they are asking for a solution to be found quickly to avoid future disappointments.
Morocco
H&M and Starbucks Reportedly Set to Exit Moroccan Market Amid Challenges
The Swedish ready-to-wear brand H&M and the American coffee chain Starbucks managed by the Kuwaiti group Alshaya would be close to leaving Morocco. What are the reasons for this probable departure?
Morocco
Morocco Faces Tomato Price Surge as Cold Weather Impacts Crop Yields
Faced with the return of inflation for several months, Moroccans are now facing a rise in tomato prices, an essential product on the Moroccan table. What explains this surge that has a direct impact on their purchasing power?
Morocco
Moroccan Military Denies Reports of Mass Officer Desertion
The Royal Armed Forces have provided a formal denial regarding the defection of Moroccan officers. This information, which has been widely reported by Algerian media, proves to be false.
Morocco
US State Department Lauds Morocco's Counterterrorism Efforts in Annual Report
Morocco’s strategy against terrorism and radicalism has been praised by the US State Department, which highlighted the kingdom’s efforts to strengthen institutional cooperation at the regional and international levels.
Morocco
Marrakech Real Estate: Mixed Trends as Apartment and House Prices Rise, Land Values Dip
The real estate market in Marrakech has, as in the second quarter, experienced a slight drop in prices and the number of transactions. But, looking closer, some segments have seen contrasting trends.
Morocco
Dutch-Moroccan Designer Wins Top Netherlands Fashion Prize
The Moroccan-Dutch Mohamed Benchellal is the lucky winner of the 2023 "Fashion Stipend" encouragement prize, the most important award a fashion designer can receive in the Netherlands.
Morocco
Polisario Front Escalates Threats Against Morocco in Western Sahara Conflict
The Polisario, protected by Algeria, is intensifying its threats against Morocco. After the attacks in Es-Smara , the separatist movement threatens to target other cities in the Sahara.
Morocco
Morocco's First Homegrown Automaker Neo Motors Begins Selling Vehicles
It is now effective. Neo Motors , the first automotive manufacturer with Moroccan capital, has launched the marketing of its first "made in Morocco" vehicles.