Morocco
Taxi Chaos Threatens Marrakech's Tourism Appeal
In Marrakech, the public transport sector is plunged into chaos due to the behavior of taxi drivers, which tarnishes the image of the red city as a global tourist destination.
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Public transport
Morocco
Morocco Invests 11 Billion Dirhams to Modernize Bus Transportation Ahead of 2030 World Cup
Morocco is striving to improve the quality of urban and intercity bus transportation by 2030, the year it will co-host the World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
Foreign Investors Detained in Morocco Over Ride-Hailing App Use
As they were about to get into a car using the "inDrive" app, a Saudi investor and a Belgian investor were arrested by two Moroccan police officers.
Morocco
Marrakech Officials Reconsider Taxi Route Restrictions Amid Driver Protests
The Wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, Farid Chourak, could withdraw his decision to establish specific itineraries for taxis coming from outside the city.
Morocco
Tangier Rushes Hotel Construction to Meet FIFA World Cup Standards
Tangier is accelerating the pace to meet the requirements of FIFA for the 2030 World Cup. According to professional sources, the city plans to issue exceptional permits for the construction of new hotels.
Morocco
Agadir Expands Bus Rapid Transit System with Two New Lines
The work on the Agadir Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will have to start next year. It is planned to create two new "Busway" lines and establish routes connecting the city to the surrounding suburbs, particularly the cities of Inezgane, Aït Melloul, Drarga and Dcheira.
Morocco
Russian Diplomat Caught in Taxi Driver Brawl in Casablanca
In Casablanca, a Russian diplomat found himself, despite himself, in the middle of a dispute between a taxi professional and a driver of a VTC booking application.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Overhaul of Taxi Sector to Improve Service
The Moroccan Ministry of the Interior has recently sent a circular to the walis and governors of the country to bring order to the taxi sector. This initiative follows many dysfunctions observed, which tarnish the image of the sector and encourage citizens to turn to alternative, sometimes illegal, solutions.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Major Overhaul of Taxi Industry to Improve Service Quality
In a letter addressed to the walis of the regions and the governors of the prefectures and provinces of Morocco, Abdelouafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, called for the reorganization of the taxi sector in order to improve the quality of transport services and meet the needs of citizens.
Morocco
Taxi Drivers Block Student Bus in Casablanca, Sparking Outrage
Activists on social networks have expressed their outrage at the behavior of taxi drivers who blocked the road to a bus transporting female students from the Faculty of Law of Ain Chock in Casablanca to Médiouna. They call on the competent authorities to put an end to this anarchy.
Morocco
Morocco wants to end clandestine transport in rural areas
No more clandestine trips? In Morocco, the government is considering legalizing informal transport in rural areas, known as "khattafa". These transporters, who criss-cross difficult-to-access roads to connect isolated villages, play a vital role for local populations.
Sport
Organization of the 2030 World Cup: a report assesses the impact for Morocco
The organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, jointly with Spain and Portugal, represents a major challenge for the development of Morocco. A recent report from the Observatory of Government Work (OTRAGO) highlights the potential economic gains and the challenges to be overcome so that the event benefits the country in a sustainable way.