Morocco
Comedian Booder Opens Up About Family, Wealth, and Past Financial Struggles
Franco-Moroccan actor and comedian Booder , whose real name is Mohamed Benyamna, frankly discussed his relationship with money in an interview.
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Malta Fears Shipping Exodus as EU Environmental Tax Looms, Tanger Med Port Gains Appeal
Malta fears the tax advantage of the Tanger Med port due to the introduction of an environmental tax in European Union (EU) countries starting in 2024. Major shipping companies may turn to the Moroccan port.
Morocco
Marrakech's Jemaa el-Fnaa Square Named Among World's Most Captivating Places
The Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in Marrakech is, according to Internet users, one of the twelve most captivating places in the world.
Morocco
Morocco Scraps Plan to Raise VAT on Water and Electricity Bills
The government of Aziz Akhannouch is abandoning its project to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on water and electricity. This project had sparked heated controversy and worried Moroccans.
Morocco
Morocco's Olive Oil Prices Surge 80% Amid Severe Drought Crisis
From 50 dirhams in 2021 and 2022, the price of a liter of olive oil has reached 90 dirhams in the Marrakech Safi region, an increase of nearly 40%. The measure to restrict exports of certain varieties, taken by the government, has had no effect on prices.
Morocco
Moroccan Student Granted French Visa After Initial Controversy
Philippe Ghiles, deputy mayor of Gray, vice-president of the community of communes of Val de Gray and candidate in the last legislative elections for the Reconquête party of polemicist Éric Zemmour, finally managed to obtain a visa for a Moroccan woman wishing to pursue her studies in France.
Morocco
Morocco-Algeria Tensions Escalate: Military Buildup and Diplomatic Shifts Raise Regional Concerns
The regional rivalry between Morocco and Algeria is about to intensify. At least that’s what Francisco Serrano, a journalist, writer and analyst whose work focuses on North Africa, the broader Middle East and Latin America, thinks.
Morocco
Veteran Travel Journalist Names Morocco as World's Most Hospitable Country
French journalist Antoine de Maximy, 64, who has traveled the world and is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his cult show "I’ll Sleep Over at Yours," says that Morocco "is the most welcoming country in the world."
Morocco
Rapper French Montana Hosts Lavish Moroccan-Themed 39th Birthday Bash with A-List Guests
American rapper French Montana highlighted the cuisine and culture of his country of origin, Morocco, during the celebration of his 39th birthday, which was attended by big names in American music.
Morocco
Comedian Booder Remembers Late Friend Wahid Bouzidi, Three Months After Tragic Loss
Nearly three months after the death of his friend, Franco-Moroccan comedian Booder pays a new tribute to Franco-Algerian Wahid Bouzidi who "misses him a lot".
Morocco
Morocco's Orange Exports Plummet 72% in 2023, Raising Concerns for Major Producer
Moroccan orange exports have dropped considerably in the first eight months of 2023, standing at 30,000 tons compared to 109,000 tons in 2022.
Morocco
Moroccan Border Zone Boosts Economy, Creates Jobs in Fnideq
Inaugurated in March 2022, the Fnideq commercial zone, intended to revive commercial activity at the border with Ceuta, seems to be keeping its promises. At least that’s what the authorities say.