Morocco
Moroccan Passport Ranks 73rd Globally, Grants Visa-Free Access to 67 Countries
The Moroccan passport ranks 73rd in the latest annual ranking of the most powerful passports in the world "Passport Index" by the firm Henley & Partners.
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Former Moroccan Lawmaker Sentenced to 5 Years for Raping Disabled Minor
The criminal chamber of the court of first instance of the court of appeal of Fez has just sentenced the former MP Rachid El Fayek to 5 years in prison for the "rape" of a mentally disabled minor.
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Stray Dog Attacks Surge in El Jadida, Morocco, Sparking Health Concerns
In El Jadida , residents live under the threat of being attacked by stray dogs in the streets and fear for their lives, safety and health. There are already many victims of dog bites.
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Jordanian-American Crowned Miss Arab USA 2023 in Arizona Pageant
It is the Jordanian Farah Abou Adila, originally from Illinois, who was elected Miss Arab USA 2023 in Arizona last weekend. She succeeds the Moroccan Marwa Lahlou.
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Moroccan Dirham Gains Ground Against Dollar and Euro in June
The Moroccan dirham strengthened in June, posting a 0.54% increase against the dollar and a 0.84% increase against the euro, according to data published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
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Morocco Overtakes Spain in EU Watermelon Market, Sales Surge 248%
Morocco sold 248.8% more watermelons than Spain on the markets of the European Union (EU) in the month of April, according to data from the Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) statistical services.
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Morocco's Airports Soar to New Heights: 12 Million Passengers in First Half of 2023
The National Airports Office (ONDA) announces an unprecedented record for the first half of 2023. Let’s look at the figures in detail.
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Swiss Airline Edelweiss Air Expands Winter Flights to Morocco and Egypt
The airline Edelweiss Air will operate more flights to Africa, particularly to Agadir and Marrakech, from Zurich as part of its winter 2023/24 flight program.
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Israel Officially Recognizes Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Israel has finally kept its promise. It has just officially recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara in a letter sent by Benjamin Netanyahu to King Mohammed VI.
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Morocco Moves to Criminalize Child Marriage, Minister Calls Practice "Unacceptable"
Child marriage is a persistent phenomenon in Morocco due to the power of exemption granted to judges. The Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, strongly opposed to this practice, intends to remedy it through the reform of the Penal Code.
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American Tourist Hit with Steep ATM Fees in Morocco, Sparks Travel Warning
An American on vacation in Morocco was taken aback when she saw the receipt after withdrawing cash from an ATM at the airport.
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Morocco Offers 90% Tax Break for Retired Expats Importing Vehicles
For several years now, Moroccan customs have put in place a 90% exemption for retired Moroccans living abroad (MRE) wishing to clear their vehicle in Morocco. To do this, several conditions are required as explained in the latest guide dedicated to MREs.