Morocco
Record-Breaking Wave of Bankruptcies Hits Moroccan Businesses, Trend Expected to Worsen
In Morocco, the number of companies going bankrupt is breaking records. And the forecasts for 2023 are rather worrying.
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Morocco
Morocco
Israel Denies Closure of Rabat Liaison Office, Affirms Strong Morocco Relations
Israel denies having closed its liaison office in Rabat and assures, through the voice of Lior Ben Dor, spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that relations between Morocco and the Hebrew state remain "solid".
Morocco
Suspect Arrested After Knife Attack on Italian Tourists in Fez, Morocco
The Moroccan police have arrested a man suspected of having attacked with a bladed weapon two Italian tourists in the tourist city of Fez. An investigation is underway to shed light on this case.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Thwart ISIS-Inspired Terror Plot, Arrest Four Suspects
Based on precise intelligence provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), elements of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested on Thursday four individuals who had pledged allegiance to ISIS in several Moroccan cities and were planning to carry out lone-wolf terrorist operations.
Morocco
Moroccan Drone Strike Reportedly Kills 4 in Western Sahara Conflict
Four people would have been killed in recent days by Moroccan drones in the Sahara, according to media close to the Polisario .
Morocco
Moroccan Wedding Traditions: Inside a Lavish Multi-Day Celebration in Fez
Traditional Moroccan weddings embody exceptional splendor where the bride lives a true tale of the thousand and one nights. At the heart of these sumptuous ceremonies, which can last for several days, the festivities require preparation of several months.
Morocco
Strong Winds Halt Ferry Service Between Morocco's Tangier and Spain's Tarifa
The port of Tangier has suspended all its maritime links during the day on Thursday, until further notice, following the weather alert from the Directorate General of Meteorology on violent winds.
Morocco
Veteran Moroccan Journalist Samira Sitail Named Ambassador to France
Samira Sitail , former journalist and former director of information for the Moroccan channel 2M, was appointed this Thursday as Morocco’s ambassador to Paris, a position that has been vacant since the recall of Mohammed Benchaâboun in February 2023. This appointment was made during a Council of Ministers chaired by King Mohammed VI.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Cancels All Tel Aviv Flights Through October 30
The airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) recently announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Tel Aviv until the end of the month. Thus, flights AT228 and AT229 are canceled until October 30, 2023.
Morocco
Barceló Expands Luxury Portfolio with $87 Million Acquisition of Two Moroccan Hotels
The Spanish hotel giant Barceló has acquired two luxury hotels in Casablanca and Rabat for 80 million euros. The two establishments will be completely renovated in the coming months.
Morocco
Tourist Pushes Hotel Server into Pool in Marrakech, Sparking Outrage
A video that went viral on social media shows a tourist apparently staying at a renowned hotel in Marrakech violently pushing a server holding a tray of glasses into the pool. A scene criticized by Internet users.
Morocco
Former Moroccan Official and 8 Others Detained for Forgery in Traffic Accident Cover-Up
A former commune president, his son as well as three gendarmes and four other individuals (two civil servants and two farmers) were brought before the Attorney General of the King near the Court of Appeal of Rabat on Tuesday, who ordered their detention. They are being prosecuted for "forgery and use of forgeries".