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  • Ryanair Expands Morocco Routes with New Manchester-Rabat Flight
    21 March, by Said

    Manchester will be connected to Rabat by a new air link. Ryanair has announced its intention to launch this direct flight starting March 30. This new route brings to five the number of Moroccan destinations served from Manchester Airport.
    Rabat will thus be added to Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir, which already have direct flights from Manchester. Flights between Rabat and Manchester will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. This frequency is intended to meet the (…)

  • Rabat Region to Shift Water and Utility Management from Redal to New Provider
    22 March, by Said

    The Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region is about to undergo a major change. As of April 1st, the management of water, electricity and sanitation will no longer be the responsibility of Redal. The Société Régionale Multiservices (SRM) is taking the stage.
    This handover, reported by L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique, is not just a change of name. It is the starting point for a deep overhaul of the management of public services in Morocco. A reform aimed at putting an end to disparities and (…)

  • Rabat Residents Face Displacement as City Modernization Plans Advance
    25 March, by Sylvanus

    The modernization projects in Rabat, involving demolitions, are eliciting mixed reactions among residents. While the objective of a "modern and connected" Rabat is generally understood, the lack of concrete rehousing proposals and support for affected people is raising concerns.
    "We have never had a problem with the landlord. We pay our rent every month and have always maintained the house at our own expense. [...] My elderly mother did not accept the idea of being ’chased’ from her (…)

  • Moroccan Bank Executive Jailed for Gambling with Client Funds
    26 March, by Sylvanus

    Prosecuted for having used the clients’ money to illegally bet huge sums in games of chance, specifically on an international sports betting platform, a bank executive who worked in an agency located in Ksar El Kébir, was sentenced by the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Rabat, in charge of financial crimes.
    The verdict was handed down on Monday evening. The bank executive was sentenced to two years in prison. He was also ordered to repay about 910,000 dirhams to the (…)

  • U.S. Embassy in Morocco Issues Warning on Illegal Immigration
    26 March, by Sylvanus

    The U.S. Embassy in Rabat warns anyone attempting to enter the United States illegally, lying to obtain a visa, working without legal authorization, or remaining on U.S. territory after the expiration of their visa or visa-free period.
    Since his return to the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has made the fight against illegal immigration an absolute priority. He seeks to ensure the security, power and prosperity of the United States by ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration (…)

  • Rabat Residents Protest Demolitions, File Complaint with Ombudsman
    2 April, by Prince

    The residents of the El Mouhit (Océan) and Saniet El Gharbia neighborhoods in Rabat, affected by the ongoing demolition operations, have decided to refer the matter to the Ombudsman’s Office to inform him of the damages they are suffering from this situation.
    The residents filed a complaint with the Ombudsman following the ongoing demolition and expropriation operations in several neighborhoods of Rabat, denouncing "abuses and violations of the law" by the local authorities. According to (…)

  • French Man’s Disappearance in Morocco Remains Unsolved After One Year
    5 April, by Sylvanus

    A year ago, a French resident suddenly disappeared. Leaving his home on the night of April 10, 2024 in Rabat, he has not given any sign of life since. An extensive search operation had been set up in Morocco and France... Without success...
    The hopes of finding Clément Besneville are dwindling. This 30-year-old Frenchman who would have left his home, an apartment located on Boulevard Laalou, in the heart of the old medina, around 10 pm on April 10, 2024, remains untraceable. His father is (…)