Lyon Zoo’s Longtime Crocodile Residents to Relocate to Natural Habitat in Morocco
21 August 2021
Two crocodiles - a male and a female - will leave Lyon in September for Morocco, where they will be housed in a natural environment.
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Morocco Deploys High-Tech Drones to Combat Forest Fires Amid Heatwave
15 August 2021
In this period of heat wave, Morocco is pulling out all the stops to fight the devastating phenomenon of forest fires. German drones equipped with Israeli systems are being (…)
Rabat Zoo Welcomes First Tigers, Expanding Animal Collection for Visitors
13 July 2021
A pair of tigers at the Rabat Zoological Garden. This is the first time the park has welcomed such an event that will last three months. The park is delighted with this event (…)
Morocco Pushes for Safer Cities Amid Growing Urban Risks and Climate Threats
8 July 2021
Serious threats loom over Moroccan cities. Between abnormal constructions, industrial risks, fires, natural hazards, urbanization and others, the implementation of land use and (…)
Extreme Heat Wave Grips Morocco and Spain, Temperatures to Soar Near 50°C
6 July 2021
A mini heat dome is announced in Morocco and Spain at the end of the week. Temperatures will reach 48°C in Andalusia and in part of the Kingdom.
World Bank Grants Morocco $100 Million to Boost Disaster Resilience
13 June 2021
The World Bank is contributing to Morocco to help it better fight natural disasters. It has just validated an additional loan of $100 million to support the Kingdom in this (…)
Morocco Expands Drip Irrigation to 600,000 Hectares, Surpassing Global Average
10 June 2021
The program to generalize the drip irrigation system has developed strongly in recent years in Morocco, with some 600,000 hectares covered today, including 40,000 just for the (…)
Endangered Pacific Gray Whale Stranded in Mediterranean Faces Dire Situation
22 May 2021
Wally, the young gray whale that had been observed in Morocco before getting lost in the Mediterranean is dying slowly off the coast of Majorca. Experts suggest euthanizing it.
Kenitra Residents Petition Mayor as Stray Dog Population Surges, Raising Safety Concerns
13 May 2021
The residents of Kenitra have had enough of stray dogs. In a petition addressed to their mayor, they denounce the poor management of animals in the city and the silence of the (…)
Morocco’s Economy Set to Grow 4.8% in 2021, Fitch Forecasts
9 May 2021
For this year 2021, Morocco’s real gross domestic product (GDP) should grow by 4.8%. This growth will be mainly linked to the easing of the impact of the health crisis and good (…)